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Ferrari World Abu Dhabi to launch mega-coaster in January 2023

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi’s new mega-coaster to launch in Jan 2023

Mission Ferrari will provide a 5D rollercoaster experience that includes the world’s first sideways coaster drop

Emirates and Gulf Air launch codeshare partnership

Emirates flight from Manchester to Dubai delayed on technical grounds

Affected passengers were provided with assistance

Kenya Airways operates inaugural flight from Mombasa to Dubai’s DXB

The carrier will be operating four weekly flights between Mombasa and DXB’s Terminal 1

UAE announces January 1 as holiday for private sector

UAE announces January 1 as holiday for private sector

Sunday, January 1, will be a paid leave for all employees operating across the country’s private sector

UAE’s Amanat acquires majority stake in Sukoon

UAE’s Amanat acquires majority stake in Sukoon

The merger is part of Amanat’s plan to expand CMRC from 256 beds to 1,000 beds in three years

Arada awards contracts worth $256m to build 986 homes at Sharjah’s Masaar

Arada awards contracts worth $256m to build 986 homes at Sharjah’s Masaar

A total of 1,416 homes are now under construction at Masaar

UAE Central Bank projects real GDP to grow by 7.6 % in 2022

UAE Central Bank projects real GDP to grow by 7.6 % in 2022

The review expected the non-oil GDP to grow by 6.1 per cent in 2022, against 4.3 per cent previously, with the oil GDP to expectedly grow by 11 per cent this year

UAE to host World Trade Organisation Ministerial Conference in 2024

UAE to host World Trade Organisation Ministerial Conference in 2024

The conference will be held in Abu Dhabi in the first quarter of 2024

CEO's at the helm in 2022

The Pioneers: Business leaders who helmed growth

Six business leaders that have championed growth and navigated their organisations

Dubai's Emirates adds fourth daily flight to Bangkok

Dubai’s Emirates adds fourth daily flight to Bangkok

The additional flight will be operated by the airline’s Airbus A380

KEZAD signs lease agreement with Star Paper Mill

Abu Dhabi’s KEZAD signs lease agreement with Star Paper Mill

The agreement is for the establishment of a new facility to manufacture recycled Kraft Paper Jumbo reels to serve a growing demand for biodegradable packaging papers

UAE delegation visits Scotland to discuss renewable energy and advanced technology projects

UAE delegation visits Scotland to discuss renewable energy, technology

The delegation visited the Scottish Enterprise, which highlighted its efforts to transform Scotland’s economy through innovation and investment

Why Dubai continues to cement its position as a must visit destination?

Why Dubai continues to cement its position as a must visit destination?

We spoke to Fareed Abdelrahman, managing director, Retail Destinations, Dubai Holding Asset Management (DHAM), about changing consumer demands and what they mean for Dubai’s tourism and retail

Kanoo Group

Dubai’s Kanoo Group sees opportunities to invest in India, China

The family-owned company, with interests spanning shipping, real estate, financial services and energy, sees potential in sectors including artificial intelligence and clean energy

Abu Dhabi transfers Tadweer to ADQ portfolio

The transfer complements ADQ’s energy and utilities portfolio and its efforts in supporting the nation’s circular economy

In pics: Marriott Hotels unveils first resort in Dubai

The Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah is spread across 7,000 square metres and features 10 dining concepts

Etihad appoints former TAP Air Portugal executive as CFO

Etihad appoints former TAP Air Portugal executive as CFO

Raffael Quintas will be succeeding Adam Boukadida, who has left Etihad after nine years to pursue a new role

Dubai welcomes 11.4 million international overnight visitors between Jan-Oct

Dubai welcomes 11.4 million international overnight visitors between Jan-Oct 2022

The emirate’s average hotel occupancy in the first 10 months of the year stood at 71 per cent

Non-oil trade

Non-oil trade between UAE, Bahrain grows by 92% over 10 years

Their total non-oil trade exchange during the same period also amounted to Dhs188bn, with imports accounting for Dhs77.4bn

UAE's AMEA Power to build 120MW solar project in South Africa

UAE’s AMEA Power to build 120MW solar project in South Africa

The project will sell electricity to state utility, Eskom, under a 20-year power purchase agreement

Etihad Credit Insurance partners with RAKEZ

Etihad Credit Insurance partners with RAKEZ to boost the emirate’s non-oil foreign trade

The MoU came as part of ECI’s continuing effort to support Ras Al Khaimah’s strategy to boost its export activities

AD Ports Group signs agreements with Kyrgyzstan to promote trade

AD Ports Group signs agreements with Kyrgyzstan to promote trade

Under the agreement, negotiations are under way for 300,000 sqm of land within Khalifa Economic Zone Abu Dhabi (KEZAD)

Domestic workers

UAE’s new domestic worker law comes into force today

The law stipulates providing an appropriate work environment for domestic workers

Etihad to increase frequency on Abu Dhabi-New York route

Etihad to increase frequency on Abu Dhabi-New York route

The carrier will offer a total of 28 weekly services this summer between Abu Dhabi and the US

ENOC Link opens its first eLink station in Sharjah

ENOC Link opens first eLink station in Sharjah

The new eLink station will offer consumers a reliable supply of Special 95 and Super 98 at the same price as retail fuel stations

UAE: The year 2022 in review

The UAE has accelerated its growth this year with key strategies, strong initiatives and a future-first approach

Dubai announces programme to certify delivery riders

Dubai announces programme to certify delivery riders

The initiative aims to improve the performance of delivery motorbike riders

Digital Economy Court

DIFC’s Digital Economy Court unveils new specialised rules

The new rules will facilitate efficient and modern resolution of digital economy disputes, standardising the use of smart forms to provide information through artificial intelligence driven platform

Rashid Rover

Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre receives first signal from Rashid rover

The rover, that lifted off on December 11, is scheduled to land after a four-month cruise phase

Central-Bank passes new AML guidelines for PEP

UAE Central Bank raises base rate by 50 basis points

The US Federal Reserve raised its key interest rate by 50 basis points