Travel & Tourism

ATM on track for record attendance as visitor registrations double year-on-year

  • The forthcoming edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM)has seen a 104% increase in registrations compared to the same period last year
  • International markets accountfor 52% of total registrations, with the UAE and widerGCC representing 48%

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 03 April 2025:With three weeks remaining until Arabian Travel Market (ATM), the event is on course to attract a record number of high value visitors, with registrations up 104% compared to the same time last year, reinforcing its position as an essential platform for travel trade professionals around the world.

International markets account for a substantial 52% of totalvisitor registrations, highlighting the event’s global appeal and underscoring the importance of fostering cross-cultural connections and collaborations. Meanwhile, visitors from the UAE and GCC contribute significantly to the total figures, accounting for 48% of registrations.

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Technologies

New App Development Environment from Mercury Security™

New App Development Environment from Mercury Security™ Enables Custom, Edge-Based Applications Directly on Controllers Mercury and Partners Showcase New Apps Enhancing Security, Compliance and IoT Management

United Arab Emirates – April 3, 2025 – Mercury Security, the global leader in open architecture access control hardware, returns to ISC West to highlight a new addition to their industry-defining controller platform—the Mercury embedded application environment, an open platform that enables technology partners and OEMs to develop and deploy custom applications directly on Mercury MP Controllers.

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Business & Investments

K-Food Harmonizes with Local Culture, Expanding Its Footprint in the Middle Eastern Market


Delivering Warm Messages with Korean Agri-Food through Ramadan Giving and Sharing Traditions

The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (Minister Song Mi-ryeong) and the Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation (aT, President Hong Moon-pyo) recently hosted the “Iftar K-Food Package Distribution Event” on March 25 at the NEST, the student dormitory complex of Sharjah University. This event was strategically designed to promote the quality and diversity of Korean agri-food products to young consumers in the Middle East, aligning with the cultural significance of the Ramadan season.

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Technologies

New Data: Gen Z Embraces AI for Social Media Spending

Dubai, UAE—April 3, 2025.Gen Z is fueling a social shopping explosion, with 39% now having purchased and 76% having discovered products on social media platforms, according to Salesforce’s latest Connected Shoppers Report. 

Why it matters: The future of retail hinges on capturing the market for Gen Z, a demographic group born between the mid-to-late 1990s and early 2010s that is expected to command up to $9 trillion in global spending power by 2034 – more than any other generation. Social media shopping — a fragmented landscape comprised of dozens or even hundreds of platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube — is a key battleground. Retailers need a deeply unified commerce platform that combines AI capabilities, a centralized data foundation, and seamless application interoperability to manage these increasingly complex shopping journeys.

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Featured

Final chance to Experience the Magic of Naruto at NARUTO THE GALLERY this weekend

Dubai, UAE – As NARUTO THE GALLERY prepares to close its doors this weekend, fans of the beloved anime are invited to immerse themselves one last time in the world of Naruto Uzumaki. From April 4th to April 6th, 2025, visitors will have their final opportunity to explore exclusive content crafted by renowned artists such as Nina Ai, Kohei Kadowaki, Kosuke Sugimoto, Kohta Morie, and Que at the Concourse Convention Center, Dubai Outlet Mall, Level 1.

This closing weekend is not only a celebration of Naruto’s journey but also features a vibrant array of activities including a Cosplay Catwalk, Quiz Night, Japanese calligraphy and origami workshops, a Trade Night for TCGs (trading cards), and a unique marketplace for Japanese-culture enthusiasts. The event promises to send off The Naruto Gallery with the excitement it deserves.

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