net zero electricity

Interview: Powering economies through net-zero electricity

Grid modernisation, renewable energy integration, and digitalisation help advance the transition to a net-zero electricity grid

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Dubai RTA begins testing self-driving taxis: Cruise AV spotted in Jumeirah

The tests are being carried after RTA issued the first permit to trial autonomous vehicles in Dubai

UAE-US trade talks

UAE-US trade talks: President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed meets US Secretary of Commerce

The two sides discussed non-oil trade opportunities and discussed ways for the two nations to strengthen their bilateral relationship

Flydubai will launch services to Langkawi and Penang (Image: Supplied by flydubai)

Flydubai to resume flights to Kabul

Beginning November 15, it will operate a double-daily service from Terminal 2 at Dubai International

israel flights

Israel: UK, France, US and Australia begin repatriation flights

Various countries worldwide have been rushing to evacuate their nationals due to the rising tensions in the region

new Abha Airport Terminal masterplan launched

Saudi Crown Prince unveils master plan for new Abha International Airport

Expected to handle more than 90,000 flights per year, the new airport will feature 20 gates, along with 41 check-in counters and seven self-service check-in kiosks

Dubai business

How to setup a business in Dubai? Dubai Chambers launches guide

Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy launched an essential resource for a business to setup in the emirate

RDI Robots

RDI Robots unveils RoboShow, the first global interactive robot exposition

After eight months of development, RDI Robots has achieved yet another significant milestone, unveiling Ardi, a robot that is set to revolutionise the entertainment landscape

Fluent Finance to develop stablecoin technologies in the UAE

Fluent Finance to develop stablecoin technologies in the UAE

The web3 company is piloting the Fluent Economic Bridge platform in Kenya and plans to develop a digital trade corridor with the UAE

Abu Dhabi launches trials for automated rapid transit project

Abu Dhabi launches trials for automated rapid transit project

The pilot phase includes 25 stations along routes extending for about 27 km, and runs from Al Reem Mall to Abu Dhabi Island

OPEC projection for 2024 energy demand

OPEC sticks to 2024 oil demand growth forecast

The report trimmed its forecasts for total world demand in the current quarter and the first three months of 2024

IMF

Israel-Hamas conflict is ‘new cloud’ darkening economic outlook: IMF chief

The IMF and the World Bank, which are holding their annual annual meet in Morocco said the ongoing violence in Israel threatened to darken the already tepid global economic outlook

Israel

Israel: Which airlines have paused or reduced operations?

All airlines owned by Germany’s Lufthansa, including Austrian Airlines, Swiss International Airlines and Brussels Airlines, cancelled flights to and from Tel Aviv through Saturday

RED SEA-GUESTS

Red Sea destination welcomes its first guests, launches Saudi’s first sea plane company

A delegation of Saudi ministers and leaders were the first guests of the destination

All-business Beond airline to commence operations in November (Image: Supplied by Beond)

All-business Beond airline to commence operations in November

Initially, it will connect Munich, Riyadh and Zurich to its base in Male

Dubai Ride to be held on Nov 12 Image DFC/ DET

Dubai Ride 2023: All you need to know about the emirate’s biggest cycling event

The annual city-wide challenge will take place on Sunday, November 12

Ronald Powell_Core42 on generative AI and how it can impact digital transformation

Insight: Using generative AI to accelerate digital transformation safely

From refining customer service experiences to igniting groundbreaking advancements in healthcare, generative AI heralds an era of extraordinary innovation

QNB Group’s nine-month net profit surges by 8%

QNB Group’s nine-month net profit surges by 8%

The bank’s deposit base rose by 4 per cent between January and September to reach $226bn

Emirates launches wildlife-themed amenity kits

Here’s why Emirates launched wildlife-themed amenity kits

The amenity kits showcase eight of the most endangered species on the planet

DUBAI AI

Dubai.AI is city’s new concierge: How to access the AI-powered platform

Dubai.AI serves as a one-stop destination for users to access a wide range of information and services related to the emirate

Exxon mobil

Exxon leads in top US oilfield with $60bn buy of shale rival Pioneer

The deal combines the largest US oil company with one of the most successful names to emerge from the shale revolution

birkenstock

Birkenstock set for US listing after $1.5bn IPO

Birkenstock is the fourth major company to launch a US IPO in the last four weeks

Samsung

Samsung Electronics Q3 profit could plunge by 80% as chip losses persist

The world’s biggest maker of memory chips, smartphones and televisions has suffered due to rock-bottom memory chip prices

Abu Dhabi’s Masdar lists green bond on ADX

Abu Dhabi’s Masdar lists $750m green bond on ADX

The 10-year notes, which were 5.6 times oversubscribed, carry a 4.87 per cent coupon rate and will mature in July 2033

Green Scooter

Interview: Green Scooter, South African mobility startup unveils EV solution in Dubai

The green mobility startup was in Dubai to showcase South Africa’s ability to design, manufacture and scale EV solutions for the continent

Huawei 5G-A villa

Dubai’s ‘smart villa’: Huawei and du unveil world’s first 5G-A equipped standalone home

The 5G-A villa demonstrates the potential that deterministic experience technology holds for future households

Flynas announces seven new routes from Madinah (Image: Supplied by flynas)

Flynas announces seven new routes from Madinah

It takes the total number of routes operated by the low-cost carrier from Madinah to 11

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The Green Planet unveils brand-new ‘outdoor’ Nature Park in Dubai

Families can explore the park’s treehouse adventure trail and skyline walks, which feature nine viewing platforms and slides designed for ages four to 12

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Metaverse market value could reach $900bn by 2030, reveals report

As consumer and enterprise applications become more immersive and collaborative, Bain finds it’s unlikely that the metaverse will emerge as one singular platform

New mangrove escape room experience by Tecom to debut in Dubai

Dubai Media City: Immersive mangrove-themed escape room to debut on Oct 12

The Immersive escape room developed by Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi and Emirates Nature-WWF in partnership with the TECOM will tour the UAE