High-end hospitality, private island villas and world-class wellness draw an increasing number of affluent Gulf travellers. Thailand is solidifying its reputation as one of the world’s most desirable luxury destinations for Gulf travellers, supported by rising demand for exclusive accommodations, advanced wellness experiences and premium lifestyle offerings. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) recorded more than 162,790 Middle Eastern arrivals in the early months of 2025 and expects numbers to reach around 1.1 million by year-end, underscoring strong interest from UAE and GCC residents seeking indulgent, highly personalised escapes.

Excelling in Debate, Collaborative Writing and other academic challenge rounds Featuring a prestigious Ipaca Scholars Award win Gaining first-hand insight into life at Yale University Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 24, 2025: Five young Bloom World Academy (BWA) scholars recently returned from the World Scholar’s Cup Tournament of Champions 2025 at Yale University having earned an impressive seventeen medals across Debate, Collaborative Writing and individual challenge rounds. This achievement reflects the school’s commitment to nurturing confident, globally minded learners who thrive in rigorous academic settings. Compet

55 participants received accredited certificates and completed 35.5 hours of training Dubai, UAE, 24 November 2025: Dubai Health organized a specialized training program, Essential Skills in Organ Donation, to enhance the capabilities of healthcare professionals involved in organ donation and transplantation, ensuring alignment with global medical standards. Endorsed by the Ministry of Health and Prevention, the Department of Health Abu Dhabi, and Dubai Health Authority, participants earned a professional certificate from Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU), the learning and discovery arm of Dubai He

Abu Dhabi, UAE – November 24, 2025: Following a highly successful debut earlier this year, Carbon Forward Middle East (CFME) will return for its second edition as part of the World Future Energy Summit, a three-day exhibition and conference, now approaching its eighteenth edition. The summit forms a central part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), hosted by Masdar. Since 2008, the World Future Energy Summit has steadily grown in size, scale and influence to become known as the region’s flagship initiative for advancing renewable energy transformations and decarbonisation. Organised by Carbon Pulse and Redshaw Advisors, in strategic

And was honoured by the Higher Committee of Human Fraternity in recognition of its role in promoting interfaith dialogue and peaceful coexistence. Abu Dhabi, UAE, 18 November 2025: As part of its efforts to promote its mission based on dialogue, coexistence, and mutual respect, the Abrahamic Family House Centre participated in the seventh edition of the National Festival of Tolerance and Coexistence, under the patronage and in the presence of His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence. Under the theme Hand in Hand, the festival, which is held from 14 to 18 November, brought together delegation

18 November 2025 (Brussels) — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reiterated its strong concern that proposed reforms by the European Parliament to EU261 consumer rights regulation will entrench and worsen its flaws, which have ensured ever-rising costs to consumers and airlines, while failing to tackle the main concerns of passengers. The shortcomings of EU261 have been known for years. In June, European governments finally acted to put in place changes to EU261 that would safeguard connectivity and preserve the competitiveness of European aviation. While far from perfect, the European Council attempted to achieve a more b