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Travel & Tourism

2025 Year-End Analysis: GCC Travel Enters a New Era of Sustained Demand and Decentralised Growth

Dubai, UAE, January 5th, 2026 – Travel across the GCC is undergoing a fundamental shift, with 2025 marking the year the region moved beyond traditional peak seasons and centralised mega-hubs, according to new analysis from Dragonpass, the world’s leading provider of digital airport ecosystem platforms.

Drawing on anonymised traveller data across six GCC markets, Dragonpass’ latest data reveals a region now operating at high travel intensity for more than half the year, while demand increasingly spreads beyond the traditional gateway airports that have long defined regional aviation.

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Health Care

Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre expands its Reference Laboratory for Infectious Diseases, Enhancing the Healthcare Ecosystem’s Emergency Preparedness

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 5January 2026: Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC) has announced the expansion of its Reference Laboratory for Infectious Diseases (RLID-AD), marking a major milestone in enhancing the Emirate’s capacity to detect, monitor, and respond to infectious diseases, while strengthening its public health infrastructure and excellence and reinforcing its position as a global leader in health emergency preparedness and response.

The launch of the expansion was marked by an event attended by senior representatives including Dr Rashed Obaid Al Suwaidi, General Director of ADPHC; Rashed Al Qubaisi, Group Chief Operating Officer  at PureHealth; Arindam Haldar, Chief Executive Officer of PureLab; Dr. Rawya Al Dhaheri, Executive Director Operations otPureLab; and Bader Al Qubaisi, Chief Executive Officer of SEHA – Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC).

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Fashion & Trends

KANAA Launches in Saudi Arabia to Redefine Digital Retail for the Kingdom’s Next Generation

Backed by Al Nahla Group, KANAA Introduces an App-First, Experience-Led Multi-Brand Digital Commerce Platform

Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia — December 2025:
KANAA, proudly announces the launch of its Multi Brand Seller E- Platform, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. A brand proudly Born in Saudi Arabia, Kanaa aims to rejuvenate how Saudi consumers discover, engage with, and shop online across lifestyle categories including Toys, Books & Stationery, Gaming, Sports, and Outdoor.

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Hotels & Hosppitality

Dine Twice, Get Rewarded at Toshi, Grand Millennium Hotel Dubai

This January, kick-start the New Year with a rewarding dining experience at Toshi, the iconic Pan-Asian restaurant at Grand Millennium Hotel Dubai.

Guests who dine twice during January at Toshi’s themed dinner nights will be rewarded with a complimentary experience on their next visit, making it the perfect reason to return and explore more of the restaurant’s celebrated flavours.

Recently relocated to a striking new venue on Level 1, Toshi now hosts its refreshed dining concept, Sushi & Beyond. Led by Sushi Master Chef Kot alongside Chef Nata “Mama Nata,” the experience places freshly prepared sushi and sashimi at the heart of every evening, complemented by rotating theme nights throughout the week.

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Business & Investments

TES Wellness Goes Live on talabat, Making Preventive Health and Holistic Well-Being More Accessible Across the UAE

A strategic association that brings curated wellness experiences closer to everyday lifestyles, exclusively by The Experience Store

Date: Dubai, UAE;January05, 2025

The Experience Store (TES), the UAE’s premier marketplace for luxury and transformative experiences, has announced the launch of TES Wellness on talabat, marking a significant step in expanding access to preventive healthcare and holistic well-being across the country. Through this strategic association, TES brings its curated wellness ecosystem onto one of the region’s most widely used lifestyle platforms, enabling users to seamlessly discover and access wellness services as part of their daily routines.

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