India’s richest man has bought Hamleys.
Mukesh Ambani paid an undisclosed sum to purchase the famous British toy retailer.
The Indian tycoon’s Reliance Brands Limited announced that it had signed an agreement to buy the company from China's C Banner International.
Hamleys was founded in 1760 and has close to 170 stores around the globe.
Hudayriyat Island tops Abu Dhabi property sales
Hudayriyat Island has topped Abu Dhabi’s real estate market in sales value for a second consecutive quarter.
China launches biggest ever auto recall campaign over door handle safety
Eleven carmakers, including Tesla and Xiaomi, launched software updates and vehicle recalls on Friday, the companies said, in China's largest-ever automotive recall campaign, as regulators tighten scrutiny of emergency door-release systems in EVs.
Airbus backs down on return-to-office after protests, sources say
Airbus has watered down a drive to reduce remote working after protests from unions including a series of strikes in its Spanish facilities, people familiar with the matter said.
India's IndiGo systems restored after booking problems for second time this week
The reservation system of India's largest airline IndiGo was restored on Friday, hours after it faced intermittent issues that prevented people from making ticket bookings for a second time this week.
Dubai real estate sector records robust H1 2026 growth
Dubai’s real estate sector recorded strong growth in the first half of 2026, according to the Dubai Land Department's latest figures.
Abu Dhabi City Municipality has announced the temporary closure of parks, recreational facilities and its affiliated beaches due to expected weather fluctuations.
Foreign ministers from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey and Egypt have strongly condemned Israel’s continued illegal settlement expansion in the occupied Palestinian territories.
Dubai Airports is rolling out a series of welcome experiences this month, bringing a touch of Arabian hospitality to travellers arriving, returning home or transiting through DXB.
