DAMAC CASA

DAMAC Casa to come up in Al Sufouh: Island living at the heart of Dubai

Located in the Al Sufouh area with Dubai’s iconic Palm as its backdrop, the tower aims to bring the serenity of island living in its design

Dubai launches family business management programme

Dubai launches family business management programme

The programme seeks to empower and develop management skills among family business leaders

Taaleem’s full-year net profit surges by 41.5%

Dubai’s Taaleem records Dhs117.3m in full-year profit

The school operator added 28,490 new students for the 2022/23 academic year, a 35.9 per cent year-on-year increase in enrolments

Saudi Arabia launches bid to host FIFA World Cup 2034

Saudi Arabia launches bid to host FIFA World Cup 2034

The kingdom has qualified for the iconic tournament on six occasions since 1994 – most recently in 2022

Over 6.5 million subscribe to UAE’s unemployment insurance scheme

UAE unemployment insurance scheme: MOHRE reports over 6.5 million subscribers

The scheme provides a social safety net for citizens and residents while ensuring that they have a decent life until alternative employment arises

oil production cuts

OPEC+ panel holds oil policy steady as Saudi Arabia, Russia keep cuts

Saudi Arabia, Russia will continue with their respective production cuts in a bid to “balance the global oil market”

Hajj 2024

UAE announces Hajj 2024 registration dates

The annual pilgrimage to the holiest city in Islam takes place during the Islamic calendar month of Dhu Al Hijja which is expected to fall in June next year

RTA instant passenger driver permit

Dubai’s RTA introduces instant passenger transport driver permit initiative

This initiative is part of RTA’s broader digital transformation strategy for permits for commercial activities

Emirates to introduce premium economy to Sao Paulo and Tokyo Narita (Image: Supplied by Emirates)

Emirates to introduce premium economy to Sao Paulo and Tokyo Narita

With the addition of these two destinations, the number of points on the Emirates network offering premium economy will grow to 14

China grants Saudi Arabia Approved Destination Status

China grants Saudi Arabia Approved Destination Status

Saudi Arabia aims to attract three million Chinese travellers by 2030

Nora al matrooshi

Who is Nora Al Matrooshi, the UAE’s first female astronaut to head to space in 2024?

Nora’s journey to space began when she was chosen in 2021 to train at NASA, alongside 11 candidates from around the world

Virat Kohli joins as E1 team owner with UAE entrepreneur Image E1 series

Virat Kohli, UAE businessman launch team for UIM E1 World Championship

Virat Kohli said he wants The Blue Rising team to raise the profile of sustainable sports and make sure the pl is protected for future generations

Sheikh Mohammed, Vice President and PM of UAE and Ruler of Dubai issues decree to form ICD board courtesy_Dubai Media Office

Dubai: Sheikh Mohammed issues new decree to form ICD board

The Investment Corporation of Dubai is the principal investment arm of the emirate’s government

Qatar foundation stone laid for North Field Expansion Project Image courtesy QatarEnergy

Qatar begins work on major gas field expansion project

Along with LNG, the North Field expansion project will produce 6,500 tonnes per day of ethane gas, which will be used as feedstock in petrochemical industries

ADNOC, Occidental to build DAC facility in UAE

ADNOC, Occidental to advance direct air capture project in UAE

The energy firm is testing the world’s first fully sequestered CO2 injection well in a carbonate saline aquifer in Abu Dhabi

IHC increases stake over 5% in Adani Enterprise Ltd Image IHC X

Abu Dhabi-based IHC increases stake in Adani Enterprises to above 5%

This development follows last week’s announcement by IHC that it had entered a definitive agreement to sell its stake in AGEL and ATL

PIF launches Al Balad Development Company to develop Jeddha Historic District Image courtesy PIF X

Saudi’s PIF sets up Al Balad Development Company to transform Jeddah’s historic district

The company will follow leading urban planning and environmental sustainability standards to preserve the area’s unique heritage

AD Ports Group’s Noatum buys Sesé Auto Logistics

AD Ports Group’s Noatum acquires Sesé Auto Logistics

The deal implies an enterprise value to EBITDA ratio of around 3.5x based on the company’s last twelve months performance to August 2023

Interview with Tarek Sultan of Agility

Interview: Agility’s Tarek Sultan on the company’s expansion strategy and sustainability goals

The vice chairman of Agility shines the spotlight on the company’s growth and sustainability strategies, and how the company is supporting SMEs and fair trade

ADNOC Gas awards 615m contract for carbon capture projects

ADNOC awards Petrofac $615m carbon capture projects contract

The engineering, procurement and construction contract was awarded to Petrofac Emirates

Champions League - Manchester City

Manchester City brings its Treble Trophies to the UAE this week: Full details

The tour will  give a chance for fans in the region to see the cups and have their photos taken with the silverware

TIM HORTONS

Grab a Double Double: Tim Hortons marks 300 stores in GCC and India

The group currently has 285 outlets in the GCC region and 22 in India as part of the Tim Hortons portfolio

Etihad begins flights to Osaka, Copenhagen and Dusseldorf (Image:Supplied by Etihad)

Etihad begins flights to Osaka, Copenhagen and Dusseldorf

The airline is also in the process of upgrading its frequencies to several other destinations

National Bonds unveils ‘millionaire’ saving plan

Millionaire in 10 years: National Bonds unveils ‘My One Million’ saving plan

Companies can contribute on behalf of their employees, which is expected to enhance employee retention

UAE energy transition

UAE plans to generate 19.8 gigawatts of clean energy by 2030: Al Mazrouei

The energy transition will see UAE aiming to become a leading producer and supplier of low-carbon hydrogen as well

Sheikh Hamdan space missions

Sheikh Hamdan announces space ventures in 2024; mission to include UAE’s first female astronaut

The space mission will see two Emirati astronauts – Mohammed Al Mulla and Nora Al Matrooshi – head to space next year

Abu Dhabi’s non-oil economy grew 12.3% in Q2 2023

Abu Dhabi’s non-oil economy grew 12.3% in Q2 2023

The financial sector grew nearly 30 per cent year-on-year, with the value-added by the industry surging more than Dhs18bn

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed visits Qatar

UAE President visits Qatar for International Horticultural Expo 2023

Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani welcomed President Sheikh Mohamed and his delegation upon their arrival in Doha

COP28 - DR SULTAN AL JABER - ADIPEC

COP28: Dr Sultan Al Jaber says oil companies support 2050 net-zero goal

The COP28 president-designate said that more than 20 oil and gas companies had answered calls to zero out methane emissions by 2030

DEWA commissions second unit in Dhs15.8bn solar park

DEWA commissions second unit of 4th phase of Dubai solar park

The fourth phase is set to provide clean energy for approximately 320,000 residences and reduce carbon emissions by 1.6 million tonnes annually