Dubai Ride to be held on Nov 12 Image DFC/ DET

Dubai Ride 2023: All you need to know about the emirate’s biggest cycling event

The annual city-wide challenge will take place on Sunday, November 12

atlantis atlas project-1usd projects funding awarded for 2023-24

Atlantis Dubai selects 9 local, international conservation projects for funding

The project currently focuses on four key groups of wildlife; sharks, rays, dolphins, and corals, and unsustainable seafood and plastic pollution

QNB Group’s nine-month net profit surges by 8%

QNB Group’s nine-month net profit surges by 8%

The bank’s deposit base rose by 4 per cent between January and September to reach $226bn

Emirates launches wildlife-themed amenity kits

Here’s why Emirates launched wildlife-themed amenity kits

The amenity kits showcase eight of the most endangered species on the planet

DUBAI AI

Dubai.AI is city’s new concierge: How to access the AI-powered platform

Dubai.AI serves as a one-stop destination for users to access a wide range of information and services related to the emirate

Pope Francis

COP28: Dr Sultan Al Jaber meets Pope Francis at the Vatican

To enhance the role of faith communities in the COP process, the COP28 Presidency has designed a series of inter-faith initiatives leading up to and during the conference

Abu Dhabi’s Masdar lists green bond on ADX

Abu Dhabi’s Masdar lists $750m green bond on ADX

The 10-year notes, which were 5.6 times oversubscribed, carry a 4.87 per cent coupon rate and will mature in July 2033

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RTA resumes Global Village bus routes, electric Abra service

The services will resume on Wednesday, October 18, coinciding with the commencement of the village’s activities

Huawei 5G-A villa

Dubai’s ‘smart villa’: Huawei and du unveil world’s first 5G-A equipped standalone home

The 5G-A villa demonstrates the potential that deterministic experience technology holds for future households

Flynas announces seven new routes from Madinah (Image: Supplied by flynas)

Flynas announces seven new routes from Madinah

It takes the total number of routes operated by the low-cost carrier from Madinah to 11

Dubai Healthcare City Launches New Community-Focused Mental Health Initiative Image Supplied

Dubai Healthcare City launches platform to raise mental health awareness

In collaboration with American Wellness Center, the initiative will span a period of six months and will include community-focused gatherings held in DHCC

DHL acquires remaining shares in Danzas AEI Emirates image DHL

DHL to acquire remaining shares in Danzas AEI Emirates

Danzas AEI Emirates to be fully integrated into DHL Global Forwarding network and to re-brand to the DHL brand

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Kuwait seeks to boost oil production, pushes on with Durra gas field

Oil Minister Saad Al Barrak said the state firm aimed for net zero carbon emissions by 2050

OQ Gas Networks unveils plans to divest 49% via IPO

Oman’s OQ Gas Networks expected to price IPO at top of range

OQGN would be the country’s largest IPO in history, exceeding Oman Telecommunications’ $748m IPO in 2005

EDB advances food security with Dhs721m in funding

EDB supports food security with Dhs721m under its five-year strategy

Food security is one of the five priority sectors that the development bank supports to contribute to the country’s national development agenda

UAE GEORGIA CEPA

UAE and Georgia sign CEPA to boost trade

By removing or reducing tariffs on 95 per cent of product lines, the agreement is set to boost non-oil trade value beyond $1.5bn in the next five years.

Agtech firm Silal buys majority stake in SAFCO

ADQ-backed Silal acquires majority stake in SAFCO Group

The agtech firm said the deal will strengthen its presence in the hospitality, restaurant, and catering segments

IMF on Saudi Arabia economy

IMF cuts Saudi Arabia’s growth forecast for 2023

It has gradually lowered its overall growth forecasts for Saudi Arabia, the world’s biggest oil exporter, over the course of this year

Masdar, MIDA to develop energy projects in Malaysia

Masdar to develop 10GW renewable energy projects in Malaysia

The partnership marks an important milestone in the pursuit of a sustainable and greener future for Malaysia

ECONOMIC CRIMES PLATFORM

Dubai announces public platform to report economic crimes

The new platform will aid in the reporting of economic crimes such as money laundering, bribery, forgery and embezzlement

UAE holiday list 2024

UAE visa: MoHRE, ICP launch campaign to highlight entry, exit permit regulations

The campaign aims to reinforce the awareness about the UAE’s laws regarding immigration

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi (Image: Supplied by Wizz Air Abu Dhabi)

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi commences flights to Erbil

The twice-weekly services operate every Monday and Friday

Saudi Arabia takes a step further in its FIFA World Cup bid

Saudi Arabia submits letter of intent to host 2034 FIFA World Cup

More than 70 FIFA member associations have pledged their support since the kingdom declared its bid for the tournament

Chinese funds look to the Middle east

China equity funds look to Middle East cash as US investments wane

Big US investors such Texas Teachers’ Pension and California State Teachers’ Retirement System have cut exposure to Chinese equities

How LCRE is leveraging Dubai’s property boom

Cover: LCRE’s Shitij Kapoor shines the spotlight on the company’s strong foundation

The CEO and founder shares how his company’s success is built on strong developer partnerships, core values and a thriving relationship with investors

ADIA optimistic on equities, private credit after turbulent 2022

Sovereign wealth fund ADIA optimistic on equities, private credit after turbulent 2022

The fund is looking at opportunities in the private credit market, as banks become more cautious about lending due to rising financing costs

expand north star

Expand North Star 2023: A global stage for startups at Dubai Harbour

The world’s largest start-up event hosted by Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, will kick-off its largest ever edition this October

global village

Global Village Season 28: Opening date, ticket prices, fireworks, circus and more

Global Village has introduced a 10 per cent discount on entry tickets purchased via its app or website

LuLu Group Dubai Mall

Lulu opens 72,000 square feet hypermarket in Dubai Mall

It is the largest in-mall hypermarket operated by Lulu Group

UAE approves 2024-2026 federal budget of Dhs192bn

UAE approves 2024-2026 federal budget of Dhs192bn

The budget estimates expenditures of Dhs64.1bn in 2024, up 1.6 per cent from estimates for 2023