The UAE's Ministry of Economy and Tourism has announced the conclusion of the sixth edition of the World’s Coolest Winter campaign, which recorded strong results across all seven emirates.
Hotel revenues reached AED 12.5 billion, with the total number of guests topping 5 million, up five per cent from the previous edition, while occupancy rates averaged 84 per cent.
Launched on December 16 under the slogan 'Our Winter is Entrepreneurial', the six-week campaign showcased the UAE's diverse tourism offerings, from islands and beaches to nature reserves, heritage sites and urban landmarks.
Globally, the initiative generated over 300 million views and reached more than 1.5 billion people.
The campaign aimed not only to promote domestic tourism but also to spotlight entrepreneurship-driven experiences and encourage investment in local tourism projects.
It focused on green tourism, sustainable destinations and the UAE’s natural and cultural assets, while supporting continued growth in international visitor arrivals.
The Indian state of Maharashtra has suspended the licences of four Domino's outlets after reporting grease residue in pizza-making machines and insect infestations, the latest move in an intensifying crackdown by food regulators.
XRG, ADNOC’s international energy investment company, has announced its entry into Venezuela through the award of the offshore Loran licence, and the transfer of interest in the licence by PDVSA Gas.
Venture capitalist Joshua Kushner and former Disney CEO Bob Iger are set to purchase the Los Angeles Lakers, with the deal valued at a record $12.5 billion, according to sources familiar with the matter on Wednesday.
The chairman of India's largest conglomerate Tata Sons will not seek reappointment, he said, citing the board's lack of backing after tensions with the charitable arm that controls the group.
Passengers flying to Dubai through Emirates can now change their travel dates free of charge in an unlimited capacity under a new measure announced by the airline to offer greater flexibility.
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