ADIO, Abu Dhabi Aviation partner to promote eVTOL aircraft

Air taxis in Abu Dhabi: ADIO, ADA partner to promote eVTOL aircraft

The two entities will collaborate with local and international partners to tap into synergies and shared technologies.

Egypt issues RMB3.5bn in 3-year panda bonds

Egypt sells RMB3.5bn in 3-year panda bonds in debut issue

The government has been looking to tap less conventional sources of finance since a foreign borrowing spree caused its repayment schedule to balloon

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Global leaders gather for World Investment Forum 2023 in Abu Dhabi

UN Secretary-General António Guterres, in a statement, urged forum participants to put the SDGs Stimulus Package into effect

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Abu Dhabi’s Terminal A to open on Nov 1: Airlines to transition in 3 phases, see details

When fully operational, Terminal A will be a shopper’s paradise covering 35,000m2 with 163 retail concessionaires and food and beverage outlets

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Saudi Arabia launches ARDARA and lifestyle destination AlWadi in Abha region

ARDARA aims to provide investment and partnership opportunities for investors in hospitality, arts, culture, food and agriculture, retail and entertainment

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Hub71 revamps incentive programme, strengthens support for startups in Abu Dhabi

Startups can receive Dhs250,000 worth of in-kind incentives and an initial Dhs250,000 cash incentive for equity, with certain startups eligible to receive a top-up of up to Dhs250,000

Wyndham Hotels and Resorts' Panos Loupasis speaks to Gulf Business

Interview: Wyndham Hotels & Resorts’ Panos Loupasis on the group’s expansion plans

Within his new remit as market managing director for Türkiye and MEA, Loupasis is focused on enhancing the group’s operations, and driving business development and commercial leadership

InFlavour Food and Beverage Expo

Saudi Arabia to host InFlavour Food and Beverage Expo in October

A joint venture of Tahaluf and the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture, the event is a key and influential platform for regional and global players in the food and beverage sector

Selfdrive CEO offers insights into the UAE's car rental market

Insights: Trends driving the UAE car rental sector

Customers prefer to align themselves with the current market trends, and businesses that can provide such options are thriving in the rental market, particularly in the luxury segment

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Saudi Arabia: Inflation eases further in Sept to 1.7%, marks drop from Aug

The main driver of CPI inflation in September was higher prices of housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels, and restaurant and hotel prices

Future Blockchain Summit 2023

Dubai Harbour: Future Blockchain Summit kicks off on Oct 15

The summit, which will go on until October 18 at Dubai Harbour, will see global companies showcase the significant progress made in Web3, blockchain and crypto technologies

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European shares rise on mining boost; investors eye Middle East conflict

The mining index rose 1.3 per cent as prices of base metals were lifted by hopes of stronger demand from China

Gitex Global is back and bigger than ever

Gitex Global 2023: The biggest tech show of the year is back!

The event covers 41 exhibition halls, hosting leading technology giants and startups specialising in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, mobility, and more

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Red Sea Global reveals airport facelift as first project in expanded portfolio

Red Sea Global has been commissioned to carry out refurbishment works at Al Wajh Airport in Saudi Arabia

Etihad takes possession of Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner (Image: Supplied by Etihad)

Etihad takes possession of Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner

Three more 787 Dreamliners are scheduled to be delivered to the carrier this year

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Dubai’s RTA unveils facial recognition for Nol cards at GITEX Global 2023

This state-of-the-art system enables passengers to make payments without tickets, Nol cards, or credit cards

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US tackles loopholes in curbs on AI chip exports to China: Report

The updated rules also are meant to cover AI chips as technology evolves

Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy unveils ‘App Olympics’

Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy launches App Olympics

The competition is open to UAE nationals and residents as well as global tech startups interested in establishing a presence in Dubai

Phoenix Group gears up for Abu Dhabi IPO

UAE’s Phoenix Group gears up for IPO in Abu Dhabi

Founded in 2017, the company is set to be the first privately owned crypto and blockchain entity to be listed on a Middle East stock market

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Dubai: Economy grows 3.2% in H1 2023

The economy’s total value has reached Dhs223.8bn

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UAE, South Korea successfully conclude CEPA negotiations

A UAE-Korea CEPA will reinforce East-West supply chains, facilitate FDI flows, and enhance joint research and knowledge exchange across a range of sectors

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UAE allocates $200m to support low-income countries, reduce poverty

The announcement was made during the International Monetary and Financial Committee Meeting, organised on the sidelines of the WBG-IMF Annual Meetings In Morocco

Abu Dhabi launches SAVI at Masdar City Image Abu Dhabi Media Office

Abu Dhabi launches Smart and Autonomous Vehicles Industries (SAVI) cluster

Located in Masdar City, SAVI will build on Abu Dhabi’s industrial base and access to established air corridors, road infrastructure and global network of partners

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Cover story: Pioneering proptech: Transforming real estate through blockchain

Robin Ubaghs, co-founder of Propchain and the Welfare Group shares how his ventures are using blockchain technology to transform the real estate industry

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World Bank’s Banga eyes longer, cheaper loans as mission expands to climate

The Indian-born US citizen said he was calling on member countries to replenish the bank’s Crisis Response Window, with a goal of raising $4bn

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Annular solar eclipse 2023: Watch live

The Americas will witness a rare ‘ring of fire’ solar eclipse on October 14

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Biggest-ever gaming deal clears regulatory hurdle: Microsoft closes $69bn Activision Blizzard deal

The deal was blocked in April by UK’s Competition and Markets Authority which said it could give Microsoft a stranglehold over the nascent cloud gaming market

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IOC accepts recommendation for cricket at 2028 LA Olympics: Final vote to come

The final event programme and number of athlete quotas for the additional sports will be determined in the future, pending approval at the IOC’s session

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Global market reaction to a week of the Israel-Gaza crisis

Oil and gas markets have been where the nervousness has been most evident due to fears that Israel could become bigger

UAE’s DP World issues $1.5bn green sukuk

UAE’s DP World raises $1.5bn with green sukuk

The proceeds from the sukuk issuance will be used to fund eligible green projects in line with the company’s recently published sustainable finance framework