DUBAI/ GULF TIME As global travel resumes and direct flights continue from the UAE and wider GCC region to the UK, London is reclaiming its crown as the ultimate summer destination. Statistics from VisitBritain show that the UK was the most visited destination in Western Europe amongst GCC tourists in 2025, with over 466 flight departures every week connecting the …

GULF TIME Shangri-La Le Touessrok Becomes Mauritius’ Largest Hotel Beehive Sanctuary Shangri-La Le Touessrok, Mauritius is home to a total of 16 beehives that are hosting over 700,000 bees, making the luxurious island resort the first hotel in Mauritius to become home to more than half a million bees, establishing the largest bee population within the country’s hospitality sector. The …

DUBAI/WAM The Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) recorded its highest-ever performance in 2025, with total trade reaching approximately AED491 billion, marking DIEZ’s fifth consecutive year of growth, with indicators reflecting a real expansion in goods movement and trade flows. The value of DIEZ’s total trade grew by 46% in 2025 from the previous year, while its total trade value …