Industry · The big read
A car’s advertised price now has a clearer definition in the US
The Federal Trade Commission’s September guidance describes how mandatory dealer fees, discounts and vehicle availability appear in automobile advertising.
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Hospitality
Anantara adds Umm Al Quwain to its 2030 pipeline
Minor Hotels has signed a 125-key resort and 125 branded residences for Siniya Island, scheduled to open in 2030.
Luxury Retail
Jewellery standards widen as membership reaches 2,015
The Responsible Jewellery Council’s 2026 report follows the expansion of its standards across mined and laboratory-grown materials.
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Dubai Home Festival opens a 17-day home-shopping window
Furniture, décor and appliance promotions will run from 16 October to 1 November across Dubai’s 2026 retail calendar.
Energy · Data brief
Oil majors put five years of methane data into one report
OGCI’s 2026 progress report records collective methane intensity below 0.20% for a fifth year and sets out the next measurement period.
Fashion · Preview
Dubai Fashion Week sets a five-day stage for Spring/Summer 2027
The city’s official fashion calendar returns from 22 to 26 October with runway shows, showroom appointments and a new application cycle.
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