Author: Arabian Media staff
The Middle East is entering a historic phase of wealth transition, with more than $1tn set to pass to the next generation of family business heirs. For family offices in the UAE and across the region, this shift is reshaping governance, investment strategies, and even philanthropic priorities. Richard Surrency, group chief commercial officer at IQ-EQ, speaks to Gulf Business about how predictive analytics can bridge generational divides, why governance structures are becoming more formalised, and how fund managers in the Gulf are navigating demands for operational excellence, sustainability, and a stronger local presence. Family offices in the UAE are facing…
Image credit: Getty Images In a bold alignment of marketing strategy, customer retention, and elevated traveler experience, the UAE’s top airlines, Etihad Airways, Emirates, and Air Arabia, have rolled out a wave of loyalty-led campaigns aimed at redefining value for their flyers. These initiatives, featuring everything from bonus miles and credit card perks to anniversary raffles and deep seat sale discounts, underscore a regional shift toward data-driven, experience-rich loyalty ecosystems. Read more-How AI is powering UAE travel in 2025: More bookings, less fraud With global aviation well into its post-pandemic rebound and Middle Eastern carriers competing for premium and mass-market…
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Image: Supplied Majid Al Futtaim recently unveiled Bright Bites, a new retail concept described as the world’s first supermarket designed specifically for children. The initiative blends shopping, play, and learning in an effort to encourage healthier eating habits and more balanced food choices among young people in the UAE. To understand more about Bright Bites and its wider role in Majid Al Futtaim’s retail strategy, we spoke with Dr Günther Helm, CEO at Majid Al Futtaim – Retail. Here are excerpts from the conversation: Bright Bites has been described as the world’s first supermarket designed for kids. What was the…
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Image: Dubai Media Office Baidu’s Apollo Go, WeRide and Pony.ai have been granted permits by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) to conduct autonomous driving trials on the emirate’s roads, enabling the companies to begin deploying vehicles for on-road testing across urban Dubai. The move adds a new dimension to Dubai’s public transport ecosystem through RTA’s partnerships with the three companies. By leveraging autonomous driving technologies and fleet operation expertise, all required tests and operations will be conducted to ensure the vehicles adapt seamlessly to the city’s local environment. RTA collaboration to help Baidu, Pony.ai, WeRide set set global benchmark…
Image: Supplied Wynn Al Marjan Island, the $5.1bn integrated resort under construction in Ras Al Khaimah, has announced its first two restaurants ahead of its planned Spring 2027 opening: an Alain Ducasse steakhouse and a Middle East outpost of Delilah, the supper club concept from Wynn Las Vegas. The resort, which will feature 22 restaurants and lounges, said both venues will reflect the design vision of Wynn Design and Development, led by president and chief creative officer Todd-Avery Lenahan. “Every element of Wynn Al Marjan Island has been conceptualised to surprise guests and surpass their expectations, to create a singular…
Image credit: WAM/Website The UAE’s Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) has launched a major Dhs750m upgrade project on Emirates Road, a key federal route, as part of a broader strategy to modernise national infrastructure and ease traffic flow. The two-year initiative aims to significantly enhance road capacity, improve commuter experience, and support the country’s economic and environmental goals. Read more-Dubai’s Sheikh Zayed Road expansion to handle 14,000 vehicles per hour The project, which forms part of a comprehensive national plan, will expand the current three-lane road to five lanes in each direction over a 25-kilometre stretch, from Al Badee…
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