Supermoon

Harvest full Moon to illuminate the sky: Last supermoon of 2023 on long weekend holiday

This marks the fourth consecutive supermoon of the year, as per the Farmers’ Almanac

Sheikh Hamdan space missions

Sheikh Hamdan launches Dubai Economic Leadership Program

Mohammed bin Rashid Centre for Leadership Development will open registration for the programme between September and October

ADCCI partners with three local banks

These 3 Abu Dhabi banks have partnered with ADCCI

The partnerships seek to introduce members and investors to a range of services, promotional packages, and financing assistance programmes

IMF on Saudi Arabia economy

Saudi economy enters trillion dollar club: report

According to the IMF, the Saudi economy was the fastest growing among the Group of Twenty (G20) member states in 2022

Saudi National Day

Saudi Arabia National Day celebrations: Google Doodle, fireworks and air show

Saudi National Day, celebrated annually on September 23, marks the unification of the kingdom

Oman Air global sale launches with discounts on tickets Image Oman Air

Oman Air global sale starts: 20% off on economy flights, more details here

The promotion from Oman Air is valid for travel until March 15, 2024 and includes return flights only

Al Nassr Club presents Ronaldo at a ceremenoy in Marsool Park, Riyadh courtesy SPA

Saudi National Day: Cristiano Ronaldo dons thobe in new Al Nassr video

The video released by his football club features Cristiano Ronaldo and his teammates taking part in the national celebrations

UNION FORTRESS 9

Abu Dhabi: Be prepared for loud noise as armed forces practice for ‘Union Fortress 9’

The Ministry announced that the invitation to attend the military parade is open to the public

ADIB redeems sukuk worth $750m

ADIB redeems sukuk worth $750m

The trading of the certificates on the Irish Stock Exchange was cancelled upon redemption of the certificates

China’s AIIB expands global reach with Abu Dhabi office

China’s AIIB expands global reach with Abu Dhabi office

The overseas office brings the bank closer to the front lines of its sustainable development work in the Middle East and Africa

Yahsat gets Dhs18.7bn mandate from UAE govt for 17 years Image WAM

UAE: Yahsat receives Dhs18.7bn govt mandate for satellite related services

This agreement increases the group’s contracted future revenues to Dhs25.7bn, over 16 times its 2022 annual revenues

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia to mark National Day 2023: Date, theme, significance and celebrations

Saudi National Day is celebrated to mark the unification of Hejaz and Najd into  one unified kingdom

Bahrain News Agency

Bahrain announces public holiday for Prophet Muhammad’s birthday

The kingdom’s ministries, state departments and public institutions will be closed on September 27

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

Flydubai will launch services to Langkawi and Penang

The daily flights from Dubai to the two destinations will begin from February 10, 2024

Silal launches food tracking system powered by blockchain tech Image Silal X

Farm to fork: Abu Dhabi’s Silal launches blockchain-powered food tracking system

The traceability feature is accessible by scanning the QR code of a Silal Fresh product through the Silal App

UNGA78 climate ambition summit

UNGA78: Dr Sultan Al Jaber at Climate Ambition Summit

The summit was convened by the UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres, and was attended by world leaders, the private sector and civil society

Red Sea International

Red Sea Global celebrates first flight to new airport

The airport, assigned the code RSI, witnessed the arrival of its first flight by Saudia Airlines.

Mohammed bin Salman

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s interview with Fox News: US, Israel, golf and more

The interview conducted by TV host Bret Baier touched upon a range of international issues

ADES Holding announces share price on IPO Image courtesy Ades Group

PIF-backed ADES Holding gets $76.5bn in orders for Riyadh IPO

ADES set the final offer price for the offering at SAR13.50 per share, implying a market capitalisation of SAR15.2bn at listing

Hilton takes over management of The Plaza Doha (Image: Supplied by Hilton)

Hilton signs management agreement for The Plaza Doha

The hotel is included within its LXR Hotels and Resorts portfolio

Yahsat hikes interim dividends to Dhs201m for H1 2023

Yahsat hikes interim dividends to Dhs201m for H1 2023

The firm expects to pay the second and final dividend for 2023 in May 2024, subject to board’s recommendation and shareholders’ approval

Mohamed Abdalla Al Zaabi CEO of Miral announces the company's new CSR strategy 2023 image Miral

Miral to launch over 80 initiatives within 2 years under new CSR strategy

The company aims to create a transformational impact on the community through economic, social and environment initiatives that are aligned with UN SDGs

DIFC’s five-year innovation strategy for financial services

DIFC unveils five-year innovation strategy for financial services

Investments in fintech is further accelerating the ongoing pace of fintech innovation globally and in Dubai

CBUAE - interest rate

UAE Central Bank holds interest rates steady as US Fed hits pause on hikes

The notification from CBUAE comes after the US Federal Reserve announced that it is maintaining its key policy rate unchanged

NYSE Bell Sultan Al Jaber

COP28: UAE’s Dr Sultan Al Jaber rings NYSE bell to open trading on Wall Street

The COP28 President-designate urged the private sector to play an expansive role in ensuring the objectives of the Paris Agreement are met

Aldar Nikki Beach sign partnership

Aldar, Nikki Beach to collaborate on exclusive real estate project. Here are the details

Aldar and Nikki Beach will develop three branded residential buildings as part of a larger beachfront community on Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah

flydubai carries over 4 million passengers in summer

flydubai carries over 4 million passengers in summer

The budget carrier operated more than 32,000 flights across a growing network of 120 destinations in 52 countries

Dubai Harbour

Dubai Harbour introduces floating waste collector drone

PixieDrone has a 160-litre collection capacity, with up to six hours of operation in autonomous mode

Atlantis The Royal - world's 50 best hotels

Atlantis The Royal named among World’s 50 Best Hotels

The World’s 50 Best Hotels is a curated list that brings together 580 independent leaders, each selected for their expert opinion of the international hospitality scene

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Emirates signs interline with SriLankan Airlines

Emirates passengers will be able to access 15 regional destinations operated by SriLankan Airlines via Colombo