spotify

Spotify seen cutting staff as soon as this week to cut costs

The music streaming giant has about 9,800 employees, according to its third-quarter earnings report

Emirates aircraft being fueled with SAF

UAE’s Emirates completes engine ground testing with 100% sustainable aviation fuel

The ground test results will pave the way for the airline’s first experimental test flight using 100 per cent SAF in one engine, which is due for take off this week

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AD Ports Group, Aqaba Development Corporation inaugurate Aqaba Cruise Terminal

The new terminal marks the launch of the first of five strategic mega projects planned between AD Ports Group and Aqaba Development Corporation

Myaster app launched officially

Aster DM Healthcare unveils ‘full-fledged’ version of myAster app

The app, supported by a fully functional help centre, features automatic insurance integration and approval as well as storage for patients to save and keep records of all healthcare documents on the digital platform

Emirates Skywards members can win up to one million Miles

Emirates Skywards members come from over 180 countries, and have redeemed more than 140 billion Miles between 2018 and 2022

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Saudi management consultancy TAM receives CMA approval for IPO

The consultancy will list shares on Tadawul’s Nomu-Parallel Market

Tecom Group

Power Letters 2023: Abdulla Belhoul, chief executive officer, Tecom Group

As many parts of the world look to accommodate new work environments, Tecom Group remains committed to providing companies with modern and flexible spaces to engage

Teh sustainable City - Yas Island first phase sold out

The Sustainable City – Yas Island’s first phase sold out, sales value crosses Dhs1bn

A total of 512 homes were available during the first phase of the project, with 76 per cent of the units purchased by expatriates, of which 24 per cent were overseas investors

Gamers

Division’s co-founders’ on how brands are engaging with gamers in a structured way

Rather than working with one content creator or gamer over a period of time, Division allows any brand to deploy a campaign at scale

Emirates to increase flights to Sydney, Melbourne; resume service to Christchurch

Emirates to increase flights to Sydney, Melbourne; resume service to Christchurch

With the increase in flights, Emirates will be operating 63 weekly services to Australia by mid-year

Beyonce

Beyonce launches $100,000-a-night Dubai resort’s next chapter

Atlantis The Royal opened on the weekend with Beyonce performing for an audience of VIPs for a reported $24m

oil

Oman Energy firm OQ to sell 49% stake in oil-drilling unit IPO

The IPO could raise as much as $500m

Dubai wins bids to host 232 business events in 2022

Dubai wins bids to host 232 business events in 2022

The events are to be held over the coming years and will bring in an additional 135,000 visitors

UAE's FTA opens pre-registeration for corporate tax for select companies

UAE’s FTA starts pre-registration for corporate tax through EmaraTax, open to select firms

The Federal Tax Authority said the early registration is open from January to May for certain categories of companies operating in the UAE

Almosafer

TotalEnergies announces start of gas production from Oman’s onshore Block 10

TotalEnergies holds a 26.55 per cent interest in Block 10, with OQ retaining 20 per cent and Shell holding 53.45 per cent

Dubai Customs processes 25.7 million transactions in 2022

Dubai Customs processes 25.7 million transactions in 2022

Dubai Customs has been active in recycling counterfeit goods with more than 93 recycling operations that targetted 173,000 counterfeit items last year

Dubai's RTA opens Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Street, two bridges to ease traffic

Dubai’s RTA opens Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Street, two bridges to ease traffic

The project serves Dubai Silicon Oasis, over 25 universities and colleges, and a student population of 27,500 in addition to the surrounding developments

Easa Al Gurg

Power Letters 2023: Easa Al Gurg, group CEO, Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group

ESAG2025 is the road map for the group’s future, focusing on diversity and intrapreneurship

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid visit Atlantis The Royal_photo courtesy Dubai Media Office

Sheikh Mohammed visits Atlantis The Royal, Dubai’s latest iconic landmark

The ultra-luxury resort’s ‘grand reveal’ took place on January 21, with celebrities in attendance from all over the world

etihad to join Masdar, bp, Tadweer, ADNOC in study to explore SAF production in the UAE

Masdar, ADNOC, bp, Tadweer, Etihad to explore SAF production in UAE

The entities will jointly conduct a feasibility study for the region’s first project to produce sustainable aviation fuel using renewable hydrogen and municipal solid waste

OPEC Fund for development raises $1bn thru debut SDG bond _ photo courtesy OPEC FUND

OPEC Fund’s debut SDG bond raises $1bn

The bond proceeds will be allocated according to the specific criteria defined in the SDG Bond Framework focusing on food security, healthcare, infrastructure, education, employment, and renewable energy

Better benefits can give UAE firms an edge in global battle for talent

Better benefits can give UAE firms an edge in global battle for talent

Workplace savings, unemployment insurance, and education allowances are among the top benefits sought by employees

Power Letters 2023: Nabil Habayeb, SVP – GE, President and CEO – GE International Markets

January 2023 will start with the creation of GE HealthCare, a company which will drive precision health to improve patient outcomes

AD Ports group signs maritime deals with Angolan entities

AD Ports Group forms JV with Angola’s UNICARGAS

AD Ports Group’s new agreements in Angola, including the JV with UNICARGAS have the potential to significantly boost Angola’s maritime industry

Power Letters 2023: Arif Amiri, CEO, DIFC Authority

Power Letters 2023: Arif Amiri, CEO, DIFC Authority

In 2023, we will continue to focus on expanding our influence to become the largest ecosystem of financial services, technology and innovation in the region

Honor

Honor GCC’s country manager shares company’s business strategy for 2023

Honor will continue to push the boundaries of customer service, delivering a human-centric experience

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi's inaugural flight lands in Turkiye

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi’s inaugural flight lands in Turkiye

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Ankara will operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays

UAE partners with WEF to support trade tech initiative

UAE partners with WEF to support trade tech initiative

The new initiative aims to digitalise international supply chains to enable faster and cost-efficient trade

Sharjah’s real estate transactions topped $6.5bn in 2022

Sharjah’s real estate transactions top $6.5bn in 2022

The total number of real estate transactions in 2022 reached 91,507, compared to 84,238 recorded during the previous year

Etihad Airways to double flights on Abu Dhabi-Jakarta route

Etihad Airways to double flights on Abu Dhabi-Jakarta route

The flights will be operated using Etihad’s fleet of Boeing B787 and B777 aircraft