Ras Al Khaimah, the Northernmost Emirate in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is bucking post-pandemic tourism trends with exceptional growth and a £96-million investment in its industry. According to Raki Phillips, CEO of the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA), the Emirate’s tourism figures recorded a drop of 25%, yet around three times … Read more
While the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the commercial aviation industry, charter flights provide a convenient alternative to travel, providing customers with the flexibility to choose the departure time, destination and routing. – Alex Featherstone, Vice President Network Planning & Alliances, Etihad Airways. Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab … Read more
We must legislate to curb the overseas tycoons buying up apartments and leaving them empty
You decide it’s time to apply for a personal loan, and now what? Getting a personal loan in the UAE is easy. The whole process is simple and straightforward as banks work tirelessly to create a seamless experience and allow clients to get access to their products and services without too much hassle. … Read more
With the start of the new year, the luxury hospitality group Mandarin Oriental took over the management of the iconic Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It will be Mandarin Oriental’s second hotel in the United Arab Emirates following the opening of Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai in early 2019. The luxury hotel will … Read more
It is one of Earth’s biggest carbon emitters, a place where SUVs roar from manmade islands to malls with ski slopes. Can an architecture triennial in the UAE really teach us how to go green?