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Flying in or out of Dubai Airport (DXB) soon? Make sure your hand luggage meets airport security rules to avoid delays, confiscations, or finesDubai airport authorities have strict regulations on what you can carry in your cabin baggage, including liquids, electronics, power banks, and even certain personal items. Here’s what you need to know.Security tips for smooth screeningTo breeze through airport security: Minimise metal accessories: Remove belts, watches, or jewelry before passing through the scanner and place them in the designated tray. Mobile phones: You may pack up to 15 mobile phones in their original packaging. Personal devices are exempt.…
The Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH) at Dubai South has announced the launch of its new Sky Support Complex, a modern facility designed to support the increasing demand for aviation-related services in the region. Strategically located within the Aerospace Supply Chain Zone, the Sky Support Complex, a landside facility, spans a total area of 16,661 square meters and offers 14 premium units. The facility provides exceptional access, flexibility, and world-class infrastructure, positioning it as an ideal choice for companies seeking to operate within a thriving aerospace and logistics environment. Companies based at the Sky Support Complex will benefit from…
Bittensor is a top crypto AI token, no doubt. While the project dominates headlines, TAO crypto, the underlying coin, has been performing dismally. Although prices sprang higher in early April, rising from around $160 and rallying to as high as $520 at some point in June, the coin has been moving sideways since then. Will TAO Crypto Rally To $3,000? The sideways price action, looking at bold predictions by analysts on X, could suggest that investors are accumulating. One analyst is convinced that TAO USD is forming the W Pattern reminiscent of the November 2023 price action, which preceded major…
Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has announced its key achievements for the first half of 2025. The results reflect the chamber’s continued efforts to enhance the competitiveness of Dubai’s business environment and contribute to the goals of theDubai Economic Agenda (D33). The chamber welcomed 35,532 new member companies during the first six months of 2025, marking a 4% year-over-year (YoY) growth. This steady increasereflectsthe continuing attractiveness of Dubai’s business environment among the global business community and the sustained inflow of foreign direct investment. The value of members’ exports and…
Dubai toll gate operator Salik has reported a sharp increase in first-half earnings for 2025, driven by new toll gates, the introduction of variable pricing, and resilient traffic volumes. Total revenue for the first six months of 2025 rose 39.5 per cent year-on-year to AED1.53bn ($415.8m), with Q2 revenue up 45.6 per cent to AED775.7m ($210.9m). EBITDA climbed 44.2 per cent in H1 to AED1.07bn ($290m), maintaining a healthy margin of 69.7 per cent. Salik results Net profit for H1 jumped 41.5 per cent to AED770.9m ($210.1m), prompting the board to recommend a cash dividend equal to 100 per cent…
The Dubai Programme for Gaming 2033 (DPG33) is set to host the Middle East’s first-ever government pavilion at Gamescom 2025, the world’s largest gaming event, taking place in Cologne, Germany, from 20-24 August. Marking a historic milestone for the region’s gaming sector, the pavilion highlights Dubai’s commitment to becoming one of the world’s top 10 global gaming hubs by 2033. The DPG33 pavilion will showcase the city’s talent pool, as well as its exceptional facilities and infrastructure for game designers, developers, entrepreneurs, and production companies. Representing the Dubai government at the pavilion are the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), the Dubai…
Several major banking groups in the US have made a concerted effort to reach out to Congress regarding wording in the GENIUS Act that has created a stablecoin yield loophole. The Bank Policy Institute (BPI) stated in a letter sent on 12 August 2025 to Congress that the existing language of the law allows stablecoin issuers to route yield through third-party exchanges or intermediaries. The GENIUS Act, enacted on 18 July 2025 under the administration of President Trump, prohibits stablecoin issuers from directly offering interest or yield to token holders. The fight between banks and stablecoin issuers is getting very…
Dubai is one of the world’s most exciting gastronomic destinations, serving up a mosaic of global flavours that reflect the emirate’s rich multicultural identity shaped by a population representing nearly 200 nationalities. With nearly 1,200 new restaurant licenses issued in 2024 alone, homegrown F&B brands are at the heart of Dubai’s culinary scene. Amplifying the city’s homegrown F&B talent are ongoing citywide initiatives like the Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS), empowering independent players to scale within a competitive landscape while contributing to the economic growth of Dubai’s thriving gastronomy sector. DSS organisers Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) are championing local…
Beat the heat and make the most of the final weeks of summer dealsSummer’s not over yet and neither are Dubai’s hottest summer deals. With just over two weeks left until August 31, now’s the perfect time to enjoy the city’s coolest dining, indoor attractions, spa treatments, and shopping steals. From golden hour cocktails to snowy adventures, these limited-time offers are your ticket to an unforgettable end of summer.Must try dining dealsImage: What’s On ArchiveChoi Nomi: Summer Sunset Sessions at ATTIKOATTIKO Dubai invites you to enjoy Choi Nomi, “a little drink” in Japanese celebrating relaxed post-work gatherings or date nights…
UAE airlines have expanded their global footprint with 15 new destinations in the first half of 2025, helping drive passenger numbers at the nation’s airports to 75.4 million. The growth cements the country’s position as one of the world’s leading aviation hubs, with both passenger traffic and air cargo volumes climbing. The UAE’s civil aviation sector continued its strong growth trajectory in the first half of 2025, according to the latest performance indicators from the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA). UAE airports and airlines Airports across the country handled 75.4m passengers between January and June, up 5 per cent from…