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Hub71 revamps incentive programme, strengthens support for startups in Abu Dhabi

Startups can receive Dhs250,000 worth of in-kind incentives and an initial Dhs250,000 cash incentive for equity, with certain startups eligible to receive a top-up of up to Dhs250,000

Wyndham Hotels and Resorts' Panos Loupasis speaks to Gulf Business

Interview: Wyndham Hotels & Resorts’ Panos Loupasis on the group’s expansion plans

Within his new remit as market managing director for Türkiye and MEA, Loupasis is focused on enhancing the group’s operations, and driving business development and commercial leadership

InFlavour Food and Beverage Expo

Saudi Arabia to host InFlavour Food and Beverage Expo in October

A joint venture of Tahaluf and the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture, the event is a key and influential platform for regional and global players in the food and beverage sector

Selfdrive CEO offers insights into the UAE's car rental market

Insights: Trends driving the UAE car rental sector

Customers prefer to align themselves with the current market trends, and businesses that can provide such options are thriving in the rental market, particularly in the luxury segment

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Saudi Arabia: Inflation eases further in Sept to 1.7%, marks drop from Aug

The main driver of CPI inflation in September was higher prices of housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels, and restaurant and hotel prices

Future Blockchain Summit 2023

Dubai Harbour: Future Blockchain Summit kicks off on Oct 15

The summit, which will go on until October 18 at Dubai Harbour, will see global companies showcase the significant progress made in Web3, blockchain and crypto technologies

Gitex Global is back and bigger than ever

Gitex Global 2023: The biggest tech show of the year is back!

The event covers 41 exhibition halls, hosting leading technology giants and startups specialising in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, mobility, and more

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Red Sea Global reveals airport facelift as first project in expanded portfolio

Red Sea Global has been commissioned to carry out refurbishment works at Al Wajh Airport in Saudi Arabia

Etihad takes possession of Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner (Image: Supplied by Etihad)

Etihad takes possession of Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner

Three more 787 Dreamliners are scheduled to be delivered to the carrier this year

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NEOM unveils Leyja, a new sustainable tourism destination

The destination will feature three hotels designed to complement the surrounding nature, operate sustainably, and provide unique experiences

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Dubai’s RTA unveils facial recognition for Nol cards at GITEX Global 2023

This state-of-the-art system enables passengers to make payments without tickets, Nol cards, or credit cards

Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy unveils ‘App Olympics’

Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy launches App Olympics

The competition is open to UAE nationals and residents as well as global tech startups interested in establishing a presence in Dubai

Phoenix Group gears up for Abu Dhabi IPO

UAE’s Phoenix Group gears up for IPO in Abu Dhabi

Founded in 2017, the company is set to be the first privately owned crypto and blockchain entity to be listed on a Middle East stock market

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UAE launches ‘Tarahum – for Gaza’ campaign to provide relief aid to Palestinians

The relief campaign is being conducted with the World Food Program in coordination with the ministries of Foreign Affairs and Community Development

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Dubai: Economy grows 3.2% in H1 2023

The economy’s total value has reached Dhs223.8bn

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Sheikh Mohammed directs Dhs50m in humanitarian aid to Palestinians

The aid comes as part of the UAE’s policy to provide urgent relief and assistance to vulnerable populations and those in need around the world in times of crisis

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UAE allocates $200m to support low-income countries, reduce poverty

The announcement was made during the International Monetary and Financial Committee Meeting, organised on the sidelines of the WBG-IMF Annual Meetings In Morocco

Abu Dhabi launches SAVI at Masdar City Image Abu Dhabi Media Office

Abu Dhabi launches Smart and Autonomous Vehicles Industries (SAVI) cluster

Located in Masdar City, SAVI will build on Abu Dhabi’s industrial base and access to established air corridors, road infrastructure and global network of partners

UAE’s DP World issues $1.5bn green sukuk

UAE’s DP World raises $1.5bn with green sukuk

The proceeds from the sukuk issuance will be used to fund eligible green projects in line with the company’s recently published sustainable finance framework

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Interview: Powering economies through net-zero electricity

Grid modernisation, renewable energy integration, and digitalisation help advance the transition to a net-zero electricity grid

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Dubai RTA begins testing self-driving taxis: Cruise AV spotted in Jumeirah

The tests are being carried after RTA issued the first permit to trial autonomous vehicles in Dubai

UAE-US trade talks

UAE-US trade talks: President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed meets US Secretary of Commerce

The two sides discussed non-oil trade opportunities and discussed ways for the two nations to strengthen their bilateral relationship

Flydubai will launch services to Langkawi and Penang (Image: Supplied by flydubai)

Flydubai to resume flights to Kabul

Beginning November 15, it will operate a double-daily service from Terminal 2 at Dubai International

new Abha Airport Terminal masterplan launched

Saudi Crown Prince unveils master plan for new Abha International Airport

Expected to handle more than 90,000 flights per year, the new airport will feature 20 gates, along with 41 check-in counters and seven self-service check-in kiosks

Dubai business

How to setup a business in Dubai? Dubai Chambers launches guide

Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy launched an essential resource for a business to setup in the emirate

Fluent Finance to develop stablecoin technologies in the UAE

Fluent Finance to develop stablecoin technologies in the UAE

The web3 company is piloting the Fluent Economic Bridge platform in Kenya and plans to develop a digital trade corridor with the UAE

Abu Dhabi launches trials for automated rapid transit project

Abu Dhabi launches trials for automated rapid transit project

The pilot phase includes 25 stations along routes extending for about 27 km, and runs from Al Reem Mall to Abu Dhabi Island

OPEC projection for 2024 energy demand

OPEC sticks to 2024 oil demand growth forecast

The report trimmed its forecasts for total world demand in the current quarter and the first three months of 2024

Abu Dhabi launches fundraising policy

Abu Dhabi’s Department of Community Development enacts fundraising policy

The policy regulates all fundraising activities including collecting, receiving, and presenting in-kind and cash donations in the city

RED SEA-GUESTS

Red Sea destination welcomes its first guests, launches Saudi’s first sea plane company

A delegation of Saudi ministers and leaders were the first guests of the destination