Oman puts 103 countries on visa-free list Image Getty Images

Oman visa-free entry: Check list to see countries that qualify

Nationals of 103 countries and regions are exempt from entry visas for stays up to 14 days

DIFC to introduce new residential offering Image DIFC

Sales for DIFC’s first premium residential offering to open on Sept 20

Global property consultancy firm Knight Frank has been appointed as the exclusive sales and marketing partner and will be responsible for the sale of the residences

Dubai Women's Run 2023 to take place on Nov 5

Dubai Women’s Run 2023 to take place in November, registration open

Dubai Women’s Run will take place at Dubai Festival City Mall

Etihad, Tawazun, GE partner to advance flight safety

Etihad Airways, Tawazun Council, GE partner to advance flight safety

The project will extend GE Aerospace’s development and leadership training programmes to UAE Nationals at Etihad Airways

dubai islands bridge connects Bur Dubai

New bridge connecting Bur Dubai to Dubai Islands set to open in 2026: RTA

The bridge extends 1.4 kilometres and comprises four lanes in each direction

Les Zeniths Arjaan by Rotana in Dakar (Image: Supplied by Rotana)

UAE’s Rotana expands into Senegal

The Les Zeniths Arjaan by Rotana hotel apartments in Dakar is expected to open in 2026

Expo City Dubai Villas second phase launched

Expo City Dubai launches phase 2 of Shamsa properties; phase 1 sells out

Shamsa’s second phase features three- and four-bed townhouses priced from Dhs3.6m

iOS 17

Here’s a list of iPhones eligible for iOS 17 update

The launch date of iOS 17 is scheduled for September 18

Sagard grows global presence with Abu Dhabi office

Canada’s Sagard expands global footprint with Abu Dhabi office

The regional office will be led by Firas Mallah, managing director and head of the Middle East

Credit card fraud costs global economy $32bn

Credit card fraud costs global economy $32bn, says AMF

The increase in losses is forcing banks to leverage cutting-edge technologies to detect and analyse fraudulent transactions

ACWA Power Chairman Mohammad Abunayyan

Saudi’s ACWA Power inks clean energy deals with Chinese firms

In the past, the energy company has partnered successfully with Chinese companies in installing the largest wind turbine in Central Asia among other projects

Hub71 RemotePass partner to help SMEs Image Hub71

Abu Dhabi: Hub71, RemotePass partner to support startups with HR needs

A Hub71 startup since 2020, Remotepass has successfully scaled its business to become a key partner of the ecosystem

Ennismore and Banyan Tree parten with Dubai Holding Image: Supplied

Ennismore, Banyan Tree partner with Dubai Holding on key hospitality project

The multi-staged project on Bluewaters will welcome new brands to Dubai, starting with the opening of Banyan Tree Dubai in November

Tanmiah, Ukraine’s MHP invest in poultry value chain

Ukraine’s MHP, Tanmiah invest in Saudi Arabia’s poultry value chain

The partnership is expected to significantly boost food security and self-sufficiency in poultry products in Saudi Arabia

UAE among top users of solar energy in the world Image courtesy WAM

UAE is among top nations for solar energy use, reveals report

The UAE has three of the world’s largest solar sites

Marrakech

Morocco earthquake: Is it safe to travel to Marrakech?

In the aftermath of the earthquake, while Marrakech airport continues to function normally, it has seen long queues of tourists wanting to fly out of the city

Dubai Chamber inaugurates new office in Paris

Dubai Chamber strengthens presence in Europe with Paris office

The inauguration of the office is part of the ‘Dubai Global’ initiative, which seeks to attract new business, investment, and talent to the emirate

Marriott’s Autograph Collection to open in AlUla (Image: Supplied by Marriott International)

Marriott’s Autograph Collection to open in AlUla

The new hotel is set to open in 2025 and will be located in downtown AlUla

Agthia Group shareholders approve interim dividend

Agthia Group shareholders approve Dhs65.31m interim dividend

The group reported a 6.6 per cent increase in first-half profit, despite the currency headwind in Egypt

Saudia becomes first airline to opeerate to and from Red_Sea International Airport Image Red Sea Global

SAUDIA to be first airline to operate services to Red Sea International airport

The airport is set to open this year along with the first three resorts at The Red Sea destination

SAL Saudi Logistics IPO

SAL Saudi Logistics to sell 30% stake via IPO on local bourse

The shareholders are offering 24 million shares in the cargo firm, equivalent to 30 per cent of the paid-up capital post-listing

iPhone 15

Apple’s iPhone 15 series: Features, specs, price revealed

Pre-orders for the series will commence on September 15, and customers in the UAE can expect the product to be available starting from September 22

Watch Series 9

Apple introduces Watch Series 9

The new Apple Watch lineup can be ordered today, with availability beginning Friday, September 22

Saudi Arabia-India trade

Saudi Arabia to open investment office in India

Saudi minister said the government will send a delegation to India to look into the feasibility of opening such an office

central park

Central Park Towers, DIFC unveils enhanced amenities for tenants

It is home to iconic business brands, and is a landmark destination for events and entertainment

Etisalat

UAE’s etisalat by e& attains TM Forum’s silver certification for Open API conformance

It becomes the first telecom company in the MENA region to acquire the certification

brand ambassador Etihad

This Bollywood icon is the new brand ambassador of Etihad

The partnership builds on Katrina Kaif’s collaboration with Etihad in 2010 when she was featured as a discerning traveller showcasing the carrier’s travel experience

Emirates to operate only A380s to Sydney (Image: Supplied by Emirates)

Emirates to operate only A380s to Sydney

It is also considering a resumption of flights between Dubai and Adelaide

EFG Hermes, Saudi Exchange showcase Saudi investment potential

EFG Hermes, Saudi Exchange showcase Saudi investment potential

The kingdom continues to be under-represented in the portfolios of emerging markets investors despite being the sixth index in the MSCI EM Index

Apple Iphone 15 launch

Apple iPhone 15 launch event 2023: Watch here

It is reported that the brand might unveil the new Apple Watch alongside the iPhone 15 series