Author: Ra'uf Asim Rahal
Wynn Resorts obtained a $2.4 billion construction loan to develop Wynn Al Marjan Island which will be the UAE’s initial casino resort situated near Ras Al Khaimah. The financing arrangement with banks from a worldwide syndicate becomes the biggest ever hospitality funding deal within UAE borders. A stalled draw term loan lasting seven years ensures financial adaptability for the joint venture that Wynn owns 40%. Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, First Abu Dhabi Bank, Deutsche Bank, Emirates NBD and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation serve as major lenders for this deal. Rapid Construction Progress The hotel complex builds rapidly as it has…
The Middle Eastern beauty community can now rejoice because Ulta Beauty prepares to launch its stores in the region. Ulta Beauty joined forces with Alshaya Group to introduce Middle Eastern buyers to its brand portfolio through opening their first stores in late 2025. This Becomes a Unique Beauty Destination for the Region Middle Eastern customers will have access to top brands at Ulta Beauty including Pat McGrath and Fenty Beauty alongside TATCHA Milk Makeup R.E.M Beauty and Dyson Beauty and Sol de Janeiro and Morphe and It Cosmetics and Ouai within their expansive collection of premium and exclusive brands. Pat…
In line with the event, Dubai Police provides the Medical, preventive, and rehabilitation facilities for the athletes of the UAE Swat Challenge 2025 through Health Hub center. This sports facility is well equipped with modern technology needed in improving on the recuperation of the athletes as well as putting them in proper shape for the competitions aches. Advanced Medical Support for Athletes In partnership with the Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services and Mediclinic, the Health Hub product specialization is in the area of sports medicine and emergency. It has averagely handled 90% of medical cases touching the five-day event without…
The entry of Dubai’s Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab hotel into public operation will happen on Friday, March 14, 2025. Jumeirah Group created this remarkable superyacht-inspired property precisely where the Burj Al Arab stands by combining extraordinary luxury together with awe-inspiring vistas. A Luxury Escape Like No Other Each of the 386 hotel rooms and suites and penthouses provides guests with large balconies or terraces that show panoramic views from Burj Al Arab to the Arabian Gulf. Guests can also enjoy: A private beach Four swimming pools Guests can find a three-story luxury spa facility at Talise spa which holds world-class…
TikTok published its fifth What’s Next 2025 Trend Report that explores upcoming marketing approaches and user behavior monitoring in the platform. The report tracks down three significant trends which represent Brand Fusion and Identity Osmosis along with Creative Catalysts in order to help brands reach their target audiences better. Brand Fusion: Strengthening Brand-Audience Relationships Brand Fusion describes how brands must transform and interact with their audiences. The report indicates that most TikTok users support brands which work with multiple creators. Companies who work together with product reviewers and influencers achieve better storytelling capabilities to reach different consumer groups. Decathlon achieved…
These rankings show that the UAE Passport takes the 10th worldwide spot on the Henley Passport Index for 2025. Since developing its visa policy decades ago the UAE now stands as the sole Arab member in the world’s top 10 passport rankings and holds visa-free travel to 185 countries. During the past five years the UAE gained 72 new travel destinations whereas its passport climbed from 42nd ranking to tenth worldwide. The country keeps increasing its visa-free access deals which led to the recent agreement with New Zealand. In an interview Philippe Amarante explained how the UAE’s active global connections…
Today, residents of the UAE have a possibility to invite friends and relatives to stay for a longer time – up to 90 days within the frameworks of the Friend or Relative Visa service of the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security. This visa service is available with single and multiple entries at liberal stay periods of 30/60/90 days. The visa allows entry within 60 days from the time it was issued; the extension can be sought within the country. The process of the application is simple to fill and complete since the resident can apply through…
The Middle East Film & Comic Con (MEFCC) is now coming back to Abu Dhabi starting from April 18 to 20 at the ADNEC Centre to have the most amazing pop culture gathering. From anime conventions to sci-fi movies, games, and more – MEFCC’15 has some great news for everyone – movie stars, star-studded panels, figures, toys, and activities. Meet the Stars of Pop Culture Heading the list is Ian McDiarmid, the artist who portrayed sinister Emperor Palpatine in the Star Wars series. Gaming enthusiasts will also be pleased to greet TV and movie actor Hideo Ishikawa who is famous…
The session which Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority has attended at the 1 Billion Followers Summit enthralled an assembly to hear about Maye Musk’s story. Our final guest speaker, Maye Musk, a professional dietitian, model, mother of Elon Musk, taught valuable lessons on parenting, success, and relevance. In the session moderated by the 1 Billion Followers Summit CEO, Alia AlHammadi, the participants discussed Musk’s journey of fatherhood and parenting three children and the world’s richest man. The talk that Elon Musk listened to was ‘How I Raised Three…
Currently, Emirates Airlines has revealed that it is to add a new flight to its Dubai Colombo route beginning in January, 2, 2025. This new service that has been introduced is the EK654/655 as part of the way used by Emirates to expand the capacity of the seat by 30 percent. This decision has been made due to Sri Lanka’s latest actions for increasing tourist inflows, in 2025 goals to attract even more tourists. The new flight will fly six times weekly during the winter season with no operation on Wednesday until March 31, 2025. Since April first, an additional…