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Dubai private schools record highest-ever enrollment in 2023-24 academic year

The total number of students attending private schools in the emirate is now more than 365,000

ACWA Power and Dutch Companies sign MoU Image Acwa Power

ACWA Power, Dutch entities to explore green hydrogen export corridor

The parties will collaboratively explore the establishment of a green hydrogen export corridor between ACWA Power’s hydrogen production sites and the port of Amsterdam

 

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Saudi Arabia launches Esports World Cup 2024

This ambitious undertaking underscores Saudi Arabia’s commitment to becoming a global leader in the esports arena

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Chevron to buy Hess for $53bn in latest oil mega-merger

The combined companies expect to generate about $1bn in cost synergies within a year of its closing

Interview: Ian Riley, CEO of World Cement Association, shares the industry's journey to net zero Image: Supplied

Interview: Ian Riley, CEO of World Cement Association, shares the industry’s journey to net zero

We look at how the global cement industry is implementing sustainable practices and how the MENA region can align with these objectives

Qatar

Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker to step down, successor to be named soon: Report

Reports said that Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamid Al Thani had replaced Al Baker as the country’s top tourism official

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SpaceX signs deal with European Space Agency to launch key satellites

The agreement calls for the satellites to be launched on SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket from the US

UAE jobs

What are global firms with presence in Israel doing?

As Israel and Gaza have erupted in violence, multinational companies operating in the country have had to scramble to protect their employees while continuing operations

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GCC unified tourist visa to be introduced soon: UAE minister confirms date

The new visa will open doors to travellers, granting them access to six countries under a single, unified tourist visa, and foster economic synergy across the GCC

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UAE among the top 5 countries to deliver highest room revenue in 2023 YTD: Global Hotel Alliance

The top three countries driving 2023 room revenue gains YTD are Spain, Thailand and Italy, with Singapore and the UAE coming in a close fourth and fifth

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Oil prices down as diplomatic moves in Israel-Gaza crisis trim supply-disruption risk

To ease oil supply pressure, the US suspended sanctions on OPEC member Venezuela after a Venezuelan government deal with the opposition

Swissôtel Antalya Kalkan slated to open in 2025 (Image: Sourced from Accor Press portal)

Swissôtel Antalya Kalkan slated to open in 2025

The upcoming property in Türkiye will feature 245 rooms and have a stretch of private beach access too

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UAE President, Singapore PM discuss bilateral relations

The two leaders discussed the need to promote the values of tolerance, coexistence, and dialogue, given their close link with regional and international peace and stability

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PIF, Hyundai to build $500m high-tech car manufacturing plant in Saudi Arabia

Hyundai will act as a strategic technology partner, offering technical and commercial expertise to support the plant’s development

Japan energy sources

Strait of Hormuz: The world’s most important oil artery

About a fifth of the volume of the world’s total oil consumption passes through the Strait on a daily basis

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UAE President receives Prime Minister of Singapore in Abu Dhabi

The Singaporean Prime Minister also met Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance

DP World has signed a 30-year concession agreement with the Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) to operate and modernise the multi-purpose Dar es Salaam Port Image WAM

DP World signs 30-year concession to operate multi-purpose Dar Es Salaam Port

DP World will initially invest more than $250m to upgrade the port and the investment could increase to $1bn during the concession period

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Air Arabia launches direct flights between Sharjah and Giza City

Sphinx International Airport marks Air Arabia’s fourth destination in Egypt from Sharjah

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Powered by innovation: Maser’s Prateek Suri on the burgeoning consumer tech industry in UAE and Africa

Building on its presence in the continent, Maser Group is looking to expand its portfolio and strengthen its global presence

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WhatsApp to allow access to multiple accounts, users can log in on same device

Users will be able to easily switch between accounts – such as their work and personal ones – without having to log out each time or carry two phones

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British Airways to launch new daily flight to Abu Dhabi

The new flight will be operated by a Boeing 787-9 aircraft in summer next year

digital

Why digital infrastructure is a cornerstone for the burgeoning growth markets

The evolution of digital infrastructure stands as a cornerstone for the burgeoning growth markets in the realm of technological sovereignty

IHG

IHG upbeat about 2023 results despite challenges holding back new hotels

The hotel industry has benefited from a boom in leisure travel demand after the pandemic

US President Joe Biden (R) speaks with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen

US-EU Summit: Prospects dim for trade deals, with focus on crises in Middle East, Ukraine

The US has proposed forming a largely tariff-free green steel club that would also be open to other allies

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

Flynas to begin new flight between Jeddah and Ankara

It will operate a direct weekly flight starting November 7

CORE42

GITEX GLOBAL 2023: Core42, AWS collaborate to accelerate digital transformation

This collaboration will be driven by harnessing existing AWS cloud and AI services, and Core42’s deep expertise in AI and digital solutions

FAB’s Q3 2023 profit surges by 48% on revenue boost

FAB’s Q3 2023 profit surges by 48% on revenue boost

The banking group’s operating income reached Dhs7bn in Q3 2023, a 27 per cent YoY increase compared to Dhs5.5bn in the third quarter of 2022

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Google looks to India for Pixel smartphone manufacturing

Google counts India as a key growth market, where most smartphones run on its Android ecosystem

BUSINESS LICENCE

GITEX GLOBAL 2023: Dubai Tourism, Avaya to build AI-powered platform to streamline business licences

The platform aims to help digitise the process of business licence applications, using AI to solve the most common pain-points in the journey

cybersecurity

GITEX Global 2023: Seclore combines cybersecurity with data-centric solutions

The Middle East witnessed a 77 per cent increase in ransomware activities in the first quarter of 2023, highlighting the need for significant cybersecurity investments by enterprises