Monthly Archives: June 2026

Travel & Tourism

A Holiday That Works for Every Generation

From night markets to world-famous music festivals, Thailand is shaping itself around the multi-generational Gulf trip, with as much for Gen Z as for grandparents.

When a Gulf family travels, it rarely travels light. Grandparents, children and increasingly independent young adults often move as one. Thailand has quietly built itself around exactly this kind of trip, and the Middle East has become one of its most prized markets, with visitors from the region typically staying ten to fourteen days and spending more per head than almost any other group.

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Health Care, Travel & Tourism

Thailand Reframes Travel as an Investment in a Longer, Healthier Life

Thailand Reframes Travel as an Investment in a Longer, Healthier Life

As health becomes the new luxury, the Kingdom positions itself among the world’s fastest-growing wellness destinations for Gulf travellers seeking prevention, recovery and longevity.

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The Future of Work: Insights from Dubai’s DGHR Forum

Dubai Government Human Resources Department Leads Strategic Dialogue on the Future of Work in the Agentic Age

White Paper on Agentic AI Governance in Government HR Systems Presented Second Forum to Build on Insights and Recommendations Emerging from the First Edition

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 23 June 2026: The Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) has concluded the first edition of DGHR Multaqa 2026, held under the title “HR in the Agentic Age” and the theme “Agents at Work. Humans in Charge. Policy as Guide.” The forum served as a platform for dialogue around one of the most significant transformations shaping the future of work today: the growing role of Agentic AI in supporting operations, influencing decisions and reshaping workplace environments.

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Dubai’s Flexi Rent Initiative: Transforming Rental Options

Dubai Land Department Launches ‘Flexi Rent’ Initiative and Strengthens Strategic Partnerships to Advance Rental Market Accessibility

  • The initiative supports greater flexibility in Dubai’s rental market, enhances quality of life, and expands housing options for tenants, in line with the objectives of the Dubai Real Estate Sector Strategy 2033.

Dubai, UAE, 23 June 2026: As part of its ongoing efforts to develop a more flexible and sustainable real estate ecosystem that enhances quality of life and elevates customer experience, Dubai Land Department (DLD) launched the ‘Flexi Rent’  initiative and signed cooperation agreements with Wasl Properties, Deyaar Property Management, Dubai World Real Estate, Modern Real Estate, Dubai Investment Real Estate, SBK Real Estate, Rocky Real Estate, SRG Properties, Harbor Real Estate, Driven Properties, and Al Showaib Real Estate to support its implementation.

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Sports & Recreations

Dubai Sports World’s 16th Edition Officially Opens

  • Dubai Sports World was inaugurated by Mahir Julfar, EVP of Dubai World Trade Centre; Essa Sharif, Director of Sports Events at Dubai Sports Council; guest of honour Maryam Al Farsi, the first Emirati female sprinter to compete in the Olympics; and representatives from Dubai Police
  • The region’s largest indoor sports and fitness destination is back at Dubai World Trade Centre, with more than 40 courts and pitches covering nine core sports spanning over 280,000 square feet, plus 17 sporting academies,
  • New for 2026 is a 1km indoor running and walking track, a dedicated cycling academy, two F&B zones, and the introduction of Orienteering
  • Returning favourites include free open-to–all community gym, Dubai Kids World, and a packed calendar of events and activities throughout the season
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