The UAE continues to see a rise in Russian tourist arrivals.
Their numbers went up by 55 per cent during the second quarter of 2019, according to data compiled by Expedia Group.
The travel platform also predicts a 125 per cent growth in Russian travellers to the GCC over the next five years, reaching 2.1 million in 2023.
It says relaxed visa regulations, more business opportunities and the introduction of additional airline routes are the key factors behind the increase.
Dubai retains position as leading maritime city
Dubai has retained its position as the Middle East's leading maritime city and ranked 12th globally in the 2026 Leading Maritime Cities report by DNV and Menon Economics.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang steps down
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is stepping down, leaving the AI industry without its biggest champion and clouding the future of the chipmaker he built into an AI powerhouse.
DEWA reports record-breaking AED25.74 billion revenue in 2026
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has reported record-breaking revenue of AED25.74 billion in the first nine months of 2026 - up 3 per cent on last year.
Nakheel unveils new sustainable community beside Palm Jebel Ali
Nakheel, a member of Dubai Holding Real Estate, has unveiled Palm Springs, a 3.8 million sq m residential masterplan adjacent to Palm Jebel Ali in southern Dubai.
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