Dubai International heads airport connectivity for region finds ACI report Image Dubai Airports

Dubai International leads airport connectivity index in ME, Asia-Pacific: report

Doha’s Hamad International Airport ranked second in the total connectivity ranking in 2022 while Tokyo Haneda Airport ranked third

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Sharjah’s 4-day weekend as it confirms holiday for Prophet Muhammad’s birthday

The Sharjah government announced a holiday for public sector workers on Thursday, September 28

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UAE banks lead sustainable financing, initiatives ahead of COP28

The banking sector is playing a crucial role in combating climate change by providing green financing and supporting climate initiatives

ILOE deadline

UAE: MOHRE issues October 1 deadline warning for unemployment insurance scheme

A fine will apply on eligible employees who don’t sign up for the mandatory unemployment insurance scheme before the deadline

Google Lens and Bard

Google Lens is coming to Bard in Arabic

Bard is now making its existing English language features available to more than 40 new languages while launching new capabilities

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International cooperation in high emissions sectors crucial to achieve climate goal: Report

The report found that in the past year, only modest progress has been made in strengthening international collaboration in the areas where it is most needed

DAE secures $1.6bn from multi-tranche financing deal

UAE’s DAE secures $1.6bn from multi-tranche financing deal

The facility was structured as a combination of revolving credit facilities and term financing facilities

UAE taps international bond markets with $1.5bn sale

UAE taps international bond markets with $1.5bn sale

The bond will be listed on the London Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Dubai

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UAE President Sheikh Mohamad bin Zayed meets Egyptian President

The meeting reviewed the UAE’s upcoming hosting of the COP28 and the need for advancing collective climate action

Kuwait Cyberattack

Kuwait: Finance Ministry says cyberattack hit one of its systems

The ministry has been in contact with National Cybersecurity Center for updates and assessment of the hack

Saudi’s flyadeal takes possession of 30th aircraft (Image: Supplied by flyadeal)

Saudi’s flyadeal takes possession of 30th aircraft

The 186-seat A320 neo aircraft is offered in a 3-3 all-economy class configuration

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AstraZeneca inaugurates new sustainable offices at Dubai Science Park

This development is part of a series of initiatives that align with the pharma giant’s global Ambition Zero Carbon programme

UAE and Serbia in talks to establish CEPA _ Image courtesy WAM

UAE, Serbia in talks to establish CEPA

The UAE is the third-largest market for Serbian exports, with non-oil trade between the two countries in H1 2023 hitting $57.6m

Fertiglobe, AD Ports to explore supply chain opportunities

Fertiglobe, AD Ports partner to explore supply chain opportunities

The two entities agreed to leverage AD Ports’ cargo handling and storage infrastructure to advance urea and ammonia storage and shipping capabilities

Sultan AlNeyadi

UAE celebrates homecoming of Sultan AlNeyadi following space mission

The astronaut was received with a grand reception attended by the country’s leadership, AlNeyadi’s family as well as senior ministers and dignitaries

OQ Gas Networks seeks to raise up to $771m from IPO

Oman’s OQ Gas Networks seeks to raise up to $771m from IPO

The institutional investor tranche represents 40 per cent of the offering while the retail portion accounts for 30 per cent

Dubai Future Academy

Dubai Future Academy announces new courses, training programmes

Courses will empower more than 500 participants with crucial skills and tools for foresight and future design

Amer Kharbush shines the spotlight on ROSHN’s design philosophy

Exclusive: Amer Kharbush shines the spotlight on ROSHN’s design philosophy

The group’s head of programme and project management tells Gulf Business that MARAFY is an example of the company’s approach to integrated community development

Palm Jebel Ali villas now on sale Nakheel announces Image Nakheel

Nakheel launches first villas on new Palm Jebel Ali for buyers

Palm Jebel Ali, when complete, will feature seven islands and 16 fronds, adding a total of 91 kilometres of beachfront, with three access points to the island

Global Village

Global Village Season 28 VIP pack goes on sale on this day

The VIP pack include access to Dubai Parks and Resorts attractions such as Neon Galaxy and Jump X, as well as discounts at Roxy Cinemas

UAE holiday list 2024

UAE announces public and private sector holiday for Prophet Muhammad’s birthday

Public sector employees in the UAE will have a holiday on Friday, September 29, to mark the day

dnata to cut CO2 emissions by 80 per cent in UAE (Image: Supplied by dnata)

Sustainability: dnata to cut CO2 emissions by 80 per cent in the UAE

The group’s vehicles in the country will now operate using a biofuel blend

Sharjah road closure

Sharjah authority announces partial closure of Maliha Road

The Sharjah road closure is being implemented due to maintenance work set to be carried out on the street

UAE’s top banks post $7.4bn in H1 2023 net profit

Top UAE banks’ combined H1 2023 profit hits $7.4bn

The country’s banks continue to stand on firm financial ground and are poised to navigate through the broader macroeconomic landscape

UNGA 78

UNGA: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed to lead UAE delegation at 78th session

This year’s gathering is expected to have more than 150 heads of state and government in attendance

Sultan AlNeyadi

Sultan AlNeyadi returns to the UAE

Dr Al Neyadi, who concluded his mission on September 4, spent six months in space, during which he conducted a range of significant experiments

RTA cycling tracks in Al Khawaneej and Mushrif 90% complete Image Dubai Media Office RTA

Dubai: Construction on these key cycling tracks 90% complete, says RTA

The project, part of RTA’s master plan for jogging and cycling tracks, aims to increase the length of cycling tracks in Dubai to 819 kilometres by 2026

ABu Dhabi Airports live test at Terminal A image courtesy WAM

Abu Dhabi Airports preps for Terminal A opening with largest live trial

Terminal A has the capability to handle 45 million passengers per year, and process 11,000 passengers per hour

UAE posts budget surplus in 2022, revenues up 31.8%

UAE posts budget surplus in 2022, revenues up 31.8%

State expenditures rose moderately in 2022, with an increase of Dhs24.7bn compared to a year earlier