Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways to resume service to Taif with three weekly flights

The resumption of services marks the airline’s sixth destination in Saudi Arabia

Cequens

Cequens announces new hires as part of five-year expansion plan

These strategic hires come as the company prepares to launch its customer excellence centre in Dubai in Q1 of 2023

In pics: Dubai's Emirates unveils retail store

In pics: Dubai’s Emirates unveils retail store

The airline expects to invest Dhs100m over next three years as part of retail strategy

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Insights: How the UAE is setting the stage for an impactful COP28

With a target of $75bn in green financing for the period ranging from 2022-2030, FAB will be a strategic enabler of the UAE’s sustainable future

Dubai Chambers unveils plans to expand role of business councils

Dubai Chambers unveils plans to expand role of business councils

The plan would create new channels of economic cooperation between business communities in Dubai and worldwide markets

Saudi Aramco

Aramco unit hires HSBC, Citigroup for Riyadh share sale

The company is planning to sell 50 million shares, or a nearly 30 per cent stake

Manama Bahrain

S&P turns more positive on Bahrain as oil prices surge

Among the policies welcomed by the agency were expenditure cuts and a doubling of value-added taxes in January

Sheikh Mohammed approves plan to develop countryside in Dubai pic_dubai media office

Sheikh Mohammed approves Dubai Countryside and Rural Areas Development Master Plan

The master plan will establish a distinct identity for each district, support farmers to sell their local products, and transform Dubai’s rural areas into key tourist destinations

inventors

Competitiveness Office of Abu Dhabi, Prototype Interactive ink deal to support inventors

The agreement will enable inventors to receive professional training and assistance in building, and developing digital and technological applications

AD Ports, CHEC sign deal

AD Ports Group, China Harbour Engineering Company to jointly build topside infrastructure

The agreement includes the development of the first net zero carbon administration building to be constructed for the joint venture

Saudi Arabia elected chair of UNWTO

UNWTO elects Saudi Arabia as chair of Executive Council

The Saudi Minister of Tourism, Ahmed Al-Khateeb, will represent the kingdom as chair of the UNWTO Executive Council

Al Bateen Executive Airport

Abu Dhabi’s Al Bateen airport receives 4D Accreditation from GCAA

The airport is now officially certified to accommodate wide-body aircraft at all times without pre-authorisation

Emirates Pay _ Nandan Mer, Group CEO Network International and Ahmed Al Qassim, Senior Executive Vice President and Group Head, Corporate and Institutional Banking at Emirates NBD

Emirates NBD, Network International launch Emirates NBD Pay

Emirates NBD Pay will offer card acceptance solutions to the bank’s existing and potential institutional banking clients in the UAE

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Insights: Decoding the virtual asset landscape

The establishment of digital asset and virtual asset regulatory frameworks has placed Abu Dhabi, on the map as a regional and global virtual assets trading centre

How the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation is promoting the nation as a sporting hub

Mohamed Salem Al Dhaheri, VP – UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, tells us why sport is key to country’s tourism sector and economy

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: Attendance figures stand at 94% after first round of group stage

The highest match attendance of the tournament was the game at Lusail Stadium on November 24

Singapore’s Clean Earth Technologies signs MOU with Dubai-based MCT Group

The MoU will see both parties enter a working relationship in the interests of locally manufacturing and supplying CET’s safer, more environmentally responsible technologies

Healthcare

The key elements of robust data security in healthcare

Healthcare is one of the key industries targetted for data breaches and last year saw the greatest number of incidents, with 45 million people affected globally

Israel

Calev’s Newsroom: Role of diamond trade between Israel and UAE

Israel exported $188m in rough diamonds to the UAE in 2021, and that number is set to grow after the nations signed a free trade deal in June

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Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, UAE Ministry of Economy sign strategic partnership

The new programme will support and encourage UAE citizens with various specialisations to enter into the financial and accounting sectors

Oil

Oil set for third weekly loss on price-cap impasse, demand fears

Crude has declined this month, overturning the gains made in October

metaverse

Sheikh Hamdan approves new phase of Dubai Metaverse Strategy

The new phase was approved at the first meeting of the Higher Committee of Future Technology Development and Digital Economy

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How to shop safely online by avoiding common scams

Although online shopping is extremely convenient, consumers should always be alert when looking for the top offers

KEZAD Group breaks ground on noon’s 252,000 sqm fulfilment centre

KEZAD Group breaks ground on noon’s 252,000 sqm fulfilment centre

The fulfilment centre facility is being designed and developed by KEZAD Group under a build-to-suit agreement and is scheduled for delivery in 2024

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad to livestream FIFA World Cup matches onboard its aircraft

The matches will be streamed live on Etihad’s E-BOX entertainment channels Sport 24 and Sport 24 Extra

Poland opens representative office in UAE

Poland opens representative office in UAE

The UAE is one of Poland’s largest trading partners in the region, with non-oil trade reaching $1.3bn in the first 9 months of 2022

Etisalat

Etisalat by e& partners with ADGM to digitally enable startups and businesses

The proposition is an all-in-one solution designed to ensure complete business mobility by equipping each employee to work remotely or in a hybrid work environment

Dr Raja named Pro Chancellor of Heriott Watt university

Heriot-Watt University Dubai names Dr Raja Easa Al Gurg as pro-chancellor

Dr Raja takes on the role of honorary head of the university in Dubai and will represent the university in a ceremonial and ambassadorial capacity

Saudi Aramco announces record Q2 and H1 2022 results

Saudi Aramco Base Oil gets approval for Riyadh share offering

Saudi Aramco is aiming to sell 50 million shares – a 29.7 per cent stake – in the company

Nestle to invest $1.9bn in Saudi Arabia over next decade

The plant, set to open in 2025, will serve Saudi Arabia and export markets in the Middle East and North Africa