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DUBAI, 14th September, 2026 (WAM) — Preparedness and multilateral collaboration were at the top of the agenda on the opening day of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026, as policymakers from the Middle East, Central Asia, Europe and the United Nations (UN) examined the resilience and long-term trajectory of the GCC’s tourism industry. The 33rd edition of ATM is being hosted at Dubai World Trade Centre until Thursday 17 September. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Cabinet Member and Minister, Economy and Tourism, and Shaikha Al Nuwais, Secretary-General, UN Tourism, took to ATM 2026’s Global Stage to deliver welcome addresses on…
(L-R) Zaidoun Arbad, VP – Ecosystem and Select Territory Sales, Middle East and Africa, IBM & Nidal Othman, CEO, StarLink. IBM and StarLink, an Infinigate Group company and a leading value-added distributor in the Middle East and Africa (MEA), recently announced a collaboration to develop an AI-powered purchase order automation solution. Built with IBM Bob and IBM watsonx Orchestrate, the solution leverages agentic AI to reduce manual work and improve the efficiency and consistency of StarLink’s procurement operations. The solution uses AI agents to automate key steps across the purchase order lifecycle, including email intake and classification, enterprise resource planning…
His Highness: Dubai will continue to play a pivotal role in shaping the sector’s future, guided by an ambitious vision that anticipates opportunities and keeps pace with transformations Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, today visited the 33rd edition of Arabian Travel Market, which is underway at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Featuring extensive participation from travel trade companies, organisations, and institutions from the UAE and around the world, the event runs through…
Goldman Sachs and J.P. Morgan now expect the U.S. Federal Reserve to raise interest rates this week after a string of stronger-than-expected inflation readings challenged hopes that price pressures would continue to ease without additional policy tightening.The Wall Street banks joined a growing number of forecasters turning more hawkish after data last week showed U.S. consumer and producer prices rose more than expected in August, while oil prices climbed above $100 a barrel due to renewed hostilities in the Middle East.In a note on Friday, Goldman Sachs abandoned its previous call for rates to remain unchanged and now expects a…
British rockers Oasis on Monday announced a new world tour in 2027 with shows planned in Britain, Europe, and the US after the sell-out success of their surprise comeback tour last year.The once-warring brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher are set to perform 38 shows including 11 dates in their hometown Manchester, as well as in Glasgow, Munich, Paris, Amsterdam, Boston and more.The tour will kick off in Glasgow in May 2027 and wrap up with four shows in September in Knebworth, 30 years after the duo’s legendary gigs at the venue north of London.Stay up to date with the latest…
Enzo Maresca took on the seemingly impossible job of succeeding Pep Guardiola as Manchester City manager, but the Italian is off to the perfect start after his 10 men defied Manchester United for a famous 1-0 win at Old Trafford.Maresca sprinted down the touchline to celebrate in front of the travelling City fans at full-time on Sunday, fully aware of the significance of winning his first Manchester derby in dramatic circumstances.Phil Foden’s red card on 23 minutes left City with a mountain to climb.But Maresca’s new-look side rose to the challenge as the midfield pairing of Enzo Fernandez and Elliot…
Dubai ended 2025 and began the first two months of 2026 with record figures, with efforts continuing to regain those levels and build momentum into next year Dubai: The continued opening of new hotels and tourism establishments in Dubai reflects private-sector confidence in the emirate’s tourism market and its growth prospects, according to Issam Kazim, CEO of the Dubai Corporation for Tourism & Commerce Marketing (DCTCM), part of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). Speaking to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the sidelines of the 33rd Arabian Travel Market (ATM), Kazim said investment in new properties, alongside…
Al Ain court rules vehicle belongs to ex-wife after husband fails to prove agreement to return it Al Ain: The Al Ain Court for Civil, Commercial and Administrative Cases has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a man against his ex-wife seeking the return of a car valued at about Dh114,000, ruling that the vehicle legally belongs to her as it is registered in her name. The man asked the court to order his former wife to transfer ownership of the vehicle to him and hand it over, while also taking the necessary legal steps to complete the transfer. As an…
Dubai’s public parks recorded the highest footfall across Dubai Municipality’s public-space portfolio in the first half of 2026, with visitation rising 18 per cent year on year. According to figures released on Monday by the Dubai authority, growth was strongest at Quranic Park, which saw a 47 per cent increase in visitors, and Mushrif National Park, with a 20 per cent growth in visitors’ numbers. This came on the sidelines of the Arabian Travel Market which kicked off in Dubai on Monday. Al Mamzar Lagoon Beach, the first phase of the renovated Al Mamzar Beaches, has welcomed more than 1.75…
DUBAI, 14th September, 2026 (WAM) — Emirates is starting Arabian Travel Market 2026 strong with the signing of seven Memoranda of Understanding with tourism boards across the Indian Ocean, Europe, Southeast Asia and the UAE, alongside renewed agreements with technology and retail partners. Emirates partners with tourism boards to build awareness in source markets across the airline’s network of nearly 140 destinations, converting interest into bookings and growing visitor flows that support the travel ecosystem in the destination. By partnering with Emirates, destinations reach new markets and audiences they couldn’t access alone, while giving Emirates customers more reasons and ways…