The total number of international guests who visited Dubai during the first two months of 2019 grew by 90,000 compared to the same period last year.
That's according to new figures posted by the city's tourism department.
In total, more 3.14 million foreign tourists visited Dubai in January and February.
Western Europe topped the source of foreign visitors at 22 per cent of the total this year. GCC guests were next at 18 per cent followed by visitors from South East Asia at 17 per cent.
Abu Dhabi, US Chambers of Commerce to expand bilateral partnerships
The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry has signed a cooperation agreement with the US Chamber of Commerce to enhance investment opportunities, exchange expertise, and strengthen communication channels between the business communities of Abu Dhabi and the United States.
India delays US trade talks after Supreme Court rejects Trump tariffs
India has delayed plans to send a trade delegation to Washington this week, chiefly because of uncertainty after the US Supreme Court struck down tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, a source in its trade ministry said on Sunday.
Non-oil sector drives strong UAE GDP growth
The UAE's gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 5.1 per cent in the first nine months of 2025, reaching around AED 1.4 trillion.
India AI summit stumbles as Bill Gates pulls out, chaos mounts
Bill Gates pulled out of India's AI Impact Summit hours before his scheduled keynote address on Thursday, dealing another blow to a flagship event already marred by organisational lapses, a robot row and delegate complaints over traffic disruptions.
UAE President appoints new Federal Tax Authority chief
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a Federal Decree appointing Abdulaziz Mohammed Faraj Al Mulla as Director General of the Federal Tax Authority, with the rank of Ministry Undersecretary.
Emirates Airlines and Etihad Airways have cancelled more flights to and from New York, Newark, and other destinations in the United States due to the severe impact of the snowstorm affecting these areas.
Emirates Airline has announced some delays on flights arriving and departing at Dubai International Airport due to heavy fog conditions and reduced visibility across the UAE.
The UAE has reaffirmed its solidarity with Kuwait after Iraq's submission of a map with a list of coordinates to the United Nations that raises potential implications for Kuwait's rights over its maritime areas and waters, including Fisht Al-Eid and Fisht Al-Eij.
