LuLu Money Singapore launches Digit9 platform in UAE

LuLu Money Singapore launches cross-border payments platform in UAE

Digit9 can handle more than 300 transactions per second across a network of over 2,000 global partners

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Edtech: Using technology to connect stakeholders

YaSchools started as a directory that hosted information of about schools but has evolved into a multi-service platform

Sobha Realty inks multi-year partnership deal with Arsenal

Sobha Realty signs multi-year partnership deal with Arsenal

The luxury real estate developer’s presence will be at all men’s and women’s domestic games played at Emirates Stadium

Saudi Aramco to acquire Chile’s Esmax Distribusción

Saudi Aramco to acquire Chile’s Esmax Distribusción

The transaction will give Aramco access to retail fuel stations, airport operations, fuel distribution terminals and a lubricant blending plant

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UAE, China’s Hainan province sign private-sector agreements to enhance trade

The event convened business leaders, trade promotion agencies, and business associations from both the UAE and Hainan Province

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Chimera launches Lunate, an alternative investment management firm with over $50bn in AUM

It has been structured to provide comprehensive multi-asset class investment solutions for a diverse clientele

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Qatargas rebrands to QatarEnergy LNG

The name change reflects QatarEnergy’s continued commitment to LNG as a critical source of energy for decades to come

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Jeddah Tower: Construction resumes on world’s tallest tower

It will be a mixed-use building featuring a luxury hotel, office space, serviced apartments, luxury condominiums and the world’s highest observatory

Flynas to begin flights to Addis Ababa from Riyadh and Jeddah (Image: Supplied by flynas)

Flynas to begin flights to Addis Ababa from Riyadh and Jeddah

From next month, the carrier will operate services thrice a week from both Saudi cities to the Ethiopian capital

Abu Dhabi’s ADGM posts robust growth in H1 2023

Abu Dhabi’s ADGM posts robust growth in H1 2023

The financial hub said a total of 102 asset managers, comprising investment firms and hedge funds, have set up shop in the city

Apollo backs Mubadala Capital’s bespoke investments

Apollo backs Mubadala Capital’s bespoke investments

The asset manager is seeding the first strategy within its Mubadala Capital Solutions unit with $2.7bn from its balance sheet

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Now fly to 16 new islands in Maldives via Emirates’ latest partnership

Emirates operates 28 flights a week and four flights a day between Dubai and the Maldives

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WhatsApp Channels sees global rollout, includes UAE and Saudi Arabia

Channels is a one-way broadcast feature that allows admins to send text, photos, videos, stickers, and polls to their followers

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Sultan AlNeyadi to return to the UAE on September 18: MBRSC

The UAE astronaut will return home after successfully completing his debrief and recovery programme in the US

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Oman visa-free entry: Check list to see countries that qualify

Nationals of 103 countries and regions are exempt from entry visas for stays up to 14 days

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Unemployment Insurance scheme: Here’s how you can use Botim to register

The initiative which is now live on Botim allows users to subscribe to the scheme in simple steps

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Sales for DIFC’s first premium residential offering to open on Sept 20

Global property consultancy firm Knight Frank has been appointed as the exclusive sales and marketing partner and will be responsible for the sale of the residences

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Kuwait announces holiday date for Prophet Muhammad’s birthday

The Cabinet declared September 28 as a holiday for those serving in the public sector

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Saudi Arabia: VFS Global, Indian embassy simplify passport renewal, attestation for Indians

VFS Global will conduct consular camps that offer passport renewal and document attestation services for Indian citizens in the kingdom

Dubai Women's Run 2023 to take place on Nov 5

Dubai Women’s Run 2023 to take place in November, registration open

Dubai Women’s Run will take place at Dubai Festival City Mall

Etihad, Tawazun, GE partner to advance flight safety

Etihad Airways, Tawazun Council, GE partner to advance flight safety

The project will extend GE Aerospace’s development and leadership training programmes to UAE Nationals at Etihad Airways

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New bridge connecting Bur Dubai to Dubai Islands set to open in 2026: RTA

The bridge extends 1.4 kilometres and comprises four lanes in each direction

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UAE: Ramadan, Eid Al Fitr 2024 expected dates revealed

As per astronomical calculations based on the lunar calendar, the holy month is just six months away

Expo City Dubai Villas second phase launched

Expo City Dubai launches phase 2 of Shamsa properties; phase 1 sells out

Shamsa’s second phase features three- and four-bed townhouses priced from Dhs3.6m

Sagard grows global presence with Abu Dhabi office

Canada’s Sagard expands global footprint with Abu Dhabi office

The regional office will be led by Firas Mallah, managing director and head of the Middle East

Credit card fraud costs global economy $32bn

Credit card fraud costs global economy $32bn, says AMF

The increase in losses is forcing banks to leverage cutting-edge technologies to detect and analyse fraudulent transactions

ACWA Power Chairman Mohammad Abunayyan

Saudi’s ACWA Power inks clean energy deals with Chinese firms

In the past, the energy company has partnered successfully with Chinese companies in installing the largest wind turbine in Central Asia among other projects

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Abu Dhabi: Hub71, RemotePass partner to support startups with HR needs

A Hub71 startup since 2020, Remotepass has successfully scaled its business to become a key partner of the ecosystem

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Ennismore, Banyan Tree partner with Dubai Holding on key hospitality project

The multi-staged project on Bluewaters will welcome new brands to Dubai, starting with the opening of Banyan Tree Dubai in November

Tanmiah, Ukraine’s MHP invest in poultry value chain

Ukraine’s MHP, Tanmiah invest in Saudi Arabia’s poultry value chain

The partnership is expected to significantly boost food security and self-sufficiency in poultry products in Saudi Arabia