New end-of-service benefits scheme now in force

UAE: New end-of-service gratuity scheme now in force; here’s what it offers

Employees who sign up can either receive financial benefits after the end of their employment contract or continue investing in the end-of-service scheme

ADQ-backed publishing firm completes SPAC merger with ADC

Abu Dhabi publishing firm completes Dhs623m SPAC merger with ADC

The SPAC raised Dhs1.1bn of growth capital, including Dhs734m from the previously announced PIPE transaction

MENA IPOs market to gain momentum in 2024

Positive outlook for MENA IPOs going into 2024, reveals EY report

The IPO pipeline will be driven by Saudi Arabia, where 27 companies have announced their intention to list on the Tadawul

Ad Ports Group acquires 10 offshore vessels for $200m HQ-e1680508778804

Abu Dhabi: AD Ports Group purchases 10 offshore vessels to bolster regional operations

AD Ports’ acquisition signifies an increase of around 20 per cent in offshore and subsea capacity for the group, boosting Middle East and Southeast Asia operations

Agthia Group’s nine-month revenue soars 10.9%

UAE’s Agthia Group posts Dhs3.27bn in nine-month revenue

The company reported a 12.7 per year-on-year increase in profit to Dhs205.6m, with the faster rate of growth relative to revenue

Aramco Q3 profit falls 23% on lower crude oil prices, volumes

Saudi Aramco Q3 profit falls 23% on lower crude oil prices, volumes

Net profit declined to $32.6bn for the quarter to September 30 from $42.4bn a year earlier

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UAE, Bosnia and Herzegovina announce visa-free travel for multiple categories

Citizens from both countries possessing valid passports will now have the privilege of visa-free travel for tourism, business, and short-term visits

Riyadh Air

Riyadh Air to announce narrowbody plane order in coming weeks

The PIF-owned airline has previously placed an order for 72 Boeing 787 widebody jets in anticipation of its launch date

Dubai Government approves Dhs246.6bn budget for 2024-2026

Dubai Government approves Dhs246.6bn budget for 2024-2026

The expenditure for the fiscal year 2024 alone is estimated at Dhs79.1bn, as the city seeks to accelerate growth and support the objectives D33

APICORP relocates to new office in Riyadh

APICORP relocates HQ to Riyadh, move aligns with new 2023-28 business strategy

The move to the new headquarters follows the approval of APICORP’s 2023-2028 business strategy, which includes a new brand identity

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EDGE acquires majority stake in autonomous air systems developer ANAVIA

The acquisition will make the UAE-based defence tech company a market leader in the unmanned helicopter segment

Saudi Arabia expands ‘visiting investor’ visa offering to all countries

Saudi Arabia expands investor e-visa to all countries

The list includes individuals who have a valid tourist or commercial visa from the US, the UK or any Schengen country

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stc Group inks strategic partnership with Red Sea Global

The agreement aims to facilitate digital transformation and empower tourist destinations along the Red Sea coast

Red Sea Global unveils Shebara its luxury hotel brand Image: Supplied

Red Sea Global unveils Shebara, its luxury hotel brand

Shebara will open in the summer of 2024 and is the first resort to be owned and operated by RSG at The Red Sea destination

Dubai Customs handles over 16 million bags as of Sept '23

Here’s how many bags Dubai Customs handled as of Sept ’23

Inspectors from Dubai Customs dealt with 504 cases during the same period, including both customs and criminal cases

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Saudi Arabian petrochemical giant SABIC reports Q3 net loss

SABIC has attributed the fall in revenue to a downturn in the global petrochemical market which continues to witness weak demand

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Dubai Airshow 2023 to bring together over 1,400 exhibitors from 95 countries

The 18th edition of Dubai Airshow is set to take place from November 13-17 at Dubai World Central

IHG opens Makkah’s largest hotel (Image: Supplied by IHG Hotels and Resorts)

IHG opens Makkah’s largest hotel

The voco Makkah hotel is a 4,321-key property with 20,000 sqm of dining facilities

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Saudi to continue voluntary cut of one million oil barrels a day in December

Based on the voluntary cut, the kingdom’s production in December will be approximately nine million barrels per day

IHC consolidates ‘green businesses’ assets under Sirius International

IHC consolidates ‘green businesses’ assets under Sirius International

The transaction represents the completion of a key milestone and is part of the conglomerate’s plans to grow Sirius into one of its key subsidiaries

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Dubai 2023-24 cruise season: Emirate welcomes Resilient Lady from Virgin Voyages

The call is one of a number of international cruise liners set to arrive at Dubai Harbour during this year’s cruise season, with 300,000 passengers and 49 ship calls

GCC neobanks and the next banking revolution

How GCC neobanks are shaping the next banking revolution

Neobanks have reset the paradigm for the traditional banking industry in terms of customer experience, product innovation and pricing

Arabian Drilling posts SAR920m on higher rig activity

Arabian Drilling’s Q3 revenue surges by 16% on higher rig activity

The company’s Q3 2023 net income remained flat QoQ, with the increase in operating profit mostly offset by higher finance costs

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COP28: Meet to discuss implementation of Loss and Damage Fund concludes successfully

The agreed recommendations will now be socialised with national governments ahead of COP28, so the fund can be activated and capitalised

RTA to build 40 new air-conditioned delivery rider rest areas

RTA to build 40 new air-conditioned delivery rider rest areas

The authority said each rest area accommodates up to 10 people and has ample parking spaces for motorcycles adjacent to the facility

UAE President issues order to initiate Gallant Knight 3 humanitarian operations for Gaza residents -photo-courtesy-WAM

UAE President issues order to initiate Gallant Knight 3 humanitarian operation for Gaza

Sheikh Mohamed ordered the Joint Operations Command of the Ministry of Defence to initiate Gallant Knight 3 to support relief efforts

Abu Dhabi has approved a new Child Protection Policy, a key component of the Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority’s broader Dama Al Aman programme Image Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi announces new Child Protection Policy

The Child Protection Policy emphasises the involvement of the government, private sector, non-profit organisations, and the community in protecting children

Empower posts Dhs2.27bn in nine-month revenue

UAE’s Empower posts Dhs2.27bn in nine-month revenue

The cooling firm reported a net profit of Dhs685m during the period under review and paid a cash dividend of Dhs425m for the first half of 2023

How PureHealth is advancing healthcare services

PureHealth, Dell partner to advance healthcare services in Abu Dhabi

The partnership with Dell further solidifies the healthcare’s position following the recent milestone acquisitions

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UAE corporate tax: MoF issues new decisions related to free zones

The new decisions reflect the significant role of free zones in the UAE’s economic diversification strategies