The inaugural International District Cooling Conference (IDCC) will serve as a premier platform to drive the growth and innovation of the district cooling industry in Saudi Arabia. Bringing together industry leaders, experts, and decision-makers, the conference will provide update on new regulatory requirements for the sector, ongoing projects and feature presentation of upcoming projects being planned to contribute to the realization of the sustainable cooling need of the Kingdom.
60% Eid Bookings for Families; Women’s Group Travel Grows 15%
May 8, 2025; Dubai, UAE — With Eid Al Adha fast approaching, UAE residents are making bold travel plans — and musafir.com , the UAE’s leading travel platform, reveals a sharp surge in demand for longer, experience-driven international holidays. A 40% increase in Eid holiday enquiries compared to 2024 signals not just pent-up wanderlust, but also a growing appetite for premium, curated escapes.
According to musafir.com , European getaways are topping the travel charts this Eid, with Switzerland, France, Italy, Germany, Latvia, and Budapest drawing strong interest from UAE residents. These destinations, along with Japan, are considered premium, once-in-a-lifetime holidays — ideal for those looking to tick off iconic landmarks, indulge in unique cultural experiences, and enjoy cooler summer temperatures. Given the longer flight times and higher investment, travelers are opting for extended 8–10-day itineraries to fully immerse themselves in these scenic and historical settings, often combining multiple cities in one trip.
Continue reading Longer Holidays, Bucket-List Destinations & a Shift Toward Early Planning Define UAE Travel Trends for Eid Al Adha 2025, Says musafir.com• H.E. Eng. Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansoori: “Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, we are continuing to strengthen our efforts to enhance the private sector’s ability to drive sustainable growth in both local and international markets.”
Continue reading Dubai Chamber of Commerce members’ exports and re-exports increased by 16.8% during Q1 2025 to reach AED 86 billion
Dubai, United Arab Emirates; May 7 2025: OMNIYAT, the leading developer of Dubai’s ultra-luxury real estate market, has awarded the main construction contract for its landmark properties, VELA and VELA Viento, to Arabian Construction Company (ACC Group). The two projects are key developments within OMNIYAT’s vision of transforming Marasi Bay into Dubai’s most prestigious waterfront destination, blending residential, commercial, and leisure experiences across a walkable, ultra-luxury district.
Continue reading OMNIYAT appoints ACC Group as the main contractor for VELA and VELA Viento in Marasi BayThe UAE and Saudi Arabia are the most frequently mentioned countries in the region on the dark web
Positive Technologies, a leader in result-driven cybersecurity, has conducted a study on cyberthreats facing countries in the Middle East. The study examines the impact of digital transformation, the rise of organized cybercrime, and the dynamics of the underground market in the region. One in three successful cyberattacks in the Middle East was carried out by APT groups that commonly target government institutions and critical infrastructure. While the rapid adoption of new IT solutions in the region boosts efficiency across industries, it also increases their exposure to cyberattacks.
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