Abu Dhabi Data Program

New ‘Abu Dhabi Data Program’ to help emirate’s government entities leverage data to drive growth

Abu Dhabi Data Program aims to harness data powered by a future-ready cross-government technology backbone built on UAE’s national sovereign cloud

UAE launches programme

UAE launches programme to export Emirati tech products worth Dhs15bn annually

The programme aims to develop 1,000 technological projects

Emirates to deploy A380 on Dubai-Narita route

The carrier has reported a spike in bookings for flights to Narita and Osaka, following the Japanese government’s recent announcement to ease entry restrictions

UAE unemployement insurance scheme

UAE Jobs: What you should know about the new Unemployment Insurance Scheme

The insured will be compensated with a cash amount for a specific period of time until they find another employment opportunity

Magrabi

Saudi eyecare group Magrabi weighs IPO of hospitals unit

The firm opened a specialist hospital in the Middle East in 1955 and currently runs more than 150 stores across five countries in the region

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed arrives in Russia, meets Vladimir Putin

The two leaders reviewed a number of regional and international issues, and developments of common concern

CEO of UAE’s digital bank Zand steps down

The bank’s board is expected to announce a new CEO shortly

Samuel Joy, founder of Huntr

Recruitment platform Huntr aims to enable increased transparency for job seekers

Samuel Joy, the founder and CEO of Huntr, explains how the tech application is automating the process of sourcing migrant candidates in the blue-collared space, making it easier and more transparent for both the candidates and companies

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank launches ‘small business finance’ to support SMEs

The lender aims to offer a financing solution up to Dhs1.5m to support developing needs of businesses

domestic helpers

Domestic help in UAE cannot be hired from home country without knowing nature of work, wages

Domestic helpers must present evidence of their fitness, health, psychological, and professional competence before being recruited

Etihad Airways launches inaugural flight to Guangzhou

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways launches inaugural flight to Guangzhou

 The new twice-weekly service will be operated via a two-class Boeing 777

Dubai hosts world’s first public flight of two-seater flying car

The flying car, X2, emits zero carbon dioxide and is designed with a maximum speed of 130 kilometres per hour

Abu Dhabi Accountability Authority launches internal audit platform at Gitex Global

Abu Dhabi Accountability Authority launches internal audit platform at Gitex Global

The integrated AI-based digital platform is a centralised database that connects the auditing departments of Abu Dhabi government entities

In pics: Dubai Miracle Garden opens for Season 11

Starting from October 10, Dubai Miracle Garden will open from 9am until 9pm on weekdays, and from 9am until 11pm on weekends and public holidays

ENOC Group Service Station of the Future

Dubai’s ENOC Group announces partnership with Nigeria’s QMF Energy

ENOC Marine Lubricants will supply its Strata product range across all the ports in Nigeria

Healthcare provider Burjeel soars in debut of scaled-down IPO

Burjeel Holdings rose 20 per cent to almost Dhs2.4 in Abu Dhabi

ADNOC

ADNOC Drilling awarded $1.53bn contract to help expand ADNOC’s offshore operations

Over 80 per cent of the award value will flow back into the UAE’s economy under ADNOC’s In-Country Value programme

Dubai leads MENA region on Global Power City Index 2022

Over 1,450 organisations operate across UAE’s Web3 space – report

More than 7,000 individuals work across the country’s Web3 industry

Saudi utility Marafiq seeks to raise $897m in share sale

Book-building for Marafiq’s IPO opens on Sunday and lasts until October 14, followed by a retail offering from October 26-29

UAE’s Commercial Bank International announces launch of metaverse location

The bank’s virtual location is now open for visitors

Unit 3 Barakah Plant_courtesy WAM_ENEC

Barakah nuclear energy plant’s Unit 3 now connected to UAE transmission grid

Unit 3 will add another 1,400 megawatts of zero-carbon emission electricity capacity to the national grid

What does the future of Expo City Dubai entail?

The next chapter: What does the future of Expo City Dubai entail?

Expo City Dubai is building on the momentum of Expo 2020 Dubai

Bahrain

Bahrain attracts $290m in direct investment in manufacturing and logistics

The investments are expected to generate more than 1,200 jobs over the next three years

Danube Home unveils 'My Garden 2023 e-Catalogue'

Danube Home unveils ‘My Garden 2023 e-Catalogue’

The theme of the Danube Home e-catalogue this year is ‘From Dream to Reality’ showcasing well-curated products for all kinds of outdoor spaces

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund issues green bond

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund raises $3bn via inaugural green bond

The bond was more than eight times oversubscribed, with orders exceeding $24bn

The FIFA World Cup

International Hayya Card holders can invite up to three non-ticketed fans to attend FIFA World Cup

The feature is only applicable to approved Hayya Card holders aged 18 or above who applied using a FIFA World Cup ticket number

Black Hat event

Riyadh to host infosec heavyweights at Black Hat MEA show in November

Visitors can expect a packed agenda with cybersecurity training, hacking competitions and sessions with leading international speakers at the event

Oman Insurance company rebrands itself as Sukoon

Oman Insurance unveils new corporate logo, rebrands as Sukoon

The new brandmark represents two human hands coming together, depicting a sense of security and protection for customers

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange adds stock futures to derivatives market

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange adds five single stock futures to derivatives market

From October 6, stock futures on Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, Fertiglobe, Borouge and AD Ports will be available for trading on the derivatives market

Wizz Air restarts fligths to Moscow

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi offers 15% discount on select flights

The discount will be on selective flights to and from Abu Dhabi until December 14, for bookings made between October 6 and 7