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Here are the important stories from Arabian Business that you might have missed yesterday.

Our editorial team has selected and summarised them for you to stay up to date with the latest developments from Thursday:

The Arabian Business Achievement Awards 2024 winners were announced during the prestigious “industry Oscars” event at Atlantis The Royal on Thursday, January 25. This annual awards ceremony, brought together prominent figures from various sectors in the region to honor individuals and organisations that have demonstrated exceptional performance over the past year.

In a new report by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), Dubai has emerged as a premier destination in the global culinary landscape. The report reveals a staggering 61 percent surge in the number of residents dining out, accompanied by a notable increase in satisfaction among international visitors regarding the value for money offered by the city’s food scene.

In the real estate sector, a lucky resident is now living in Dubai Hills rent-free after winning Careem and Kitopi’s competition in December in what she calls a huge “relief” as living and rental costs skyrocket across the emirate.

In terms of megaprojects in the emirate, Mercedes-Benz has announced a new luxury branded residence venture in collaboration with Binghatti Properties at the Meydan Hotel in Dubai.

Aside from this, schools students in Dubai will be granted a three-week holiday during the upcoming Ramadan and Eid Al Fitr celebrations in 2024, according to the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) calendar.

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The victors were revealed during a grand dinner hosted at Dubai’s Atlantis The Royal