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UAE Trust Barometer: Unshakeable

UAE ranked third most trusted country in the world, and all four institutions (government, business, NGOs, and media) retain significant trust levels Strong trust in...

Dubai High on Branded Residences; Strongest Pipeline of Projects

The sector in the emirate is projected to grow more than 72% over the pipeline period until 2030 In the region overall, the sector accounts...

The Wealthiest Cities in the World in 2023

When it comes to the number of resident millionaires, cities in the USA and China dominate the World’s Top 10 Wealthiest Cities, while only...

Discover The Thrill of Sailing this Eid!

Whether experienced or a beginner, try thrilling offshore water activities, beach volleyball, and incredible F&B on the 21st of April  with family and friends this...

UAE Retail Economy Q4 Report: Consumer Spending Growth 19% in 2022

Key findings from the report include: The UAE recorded its strongest GDP growth since 2006, actualising to 7.9% Increases in consumer spending were noted in the...

Launched: Women in Tech Startup Competition, Middle East

UNWTO has launched a new Startup Competition to support women tourism tech entrepreneurs and innovators across the Middle East. Announced at Biban 2023, Saudi Arabia's...

Middle East’s #BestBeach Destination Announced

Named the Middle East’s Leading Beach Destination by the World Travel Awards, the island has been awarded this accolade for 11 years in a...

Dubai Receives 14.36 Million International Visitors in 2022

Dubai received 14.36 million international overnight visitors in 2022, growing 97 per cent YoY from the 7.28 million tourist arrivals in 2021, according to...

Annual Spending on Digital Transformation Across MENA to Top $74 billion by 2026

Digital transformation investments in the Middle East, Türkiye, and Africa (META) are set to more than double across the 2021–2026 period, according to the...