Meeting

Finance & Capital Market

UAE wins right to host 2029 meetings of World Bank Group and IMF

Fri, 10 Apr 2026

The UAE has won the hosting rights for the 2029 meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund in the capital, Abu Dhabi, said HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister, in his X post.

Miscellaneous

GCC calls Iranian attacks serious breach of sovereignty

Mon, 02 Mar 2026

The Iranian attacks on GCC countries and Jordan constitute a serious violation of the sovereignty of these countries, the principles of good neighbourliness, and a clear breach of international law and the Charter of the United Nations, regardless of any justifications or pretexts, the Ministerial Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) said.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Accor CEO visits Dubai, vows commitment to region, staff

Wed, 18 Mar 2026

Dubai's Crown Prince HH Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum this week received Sébastien Bazin, Chairman and CEO of Accor Group, one of the world’s leading hospitality and hotel management companies.