Saudi’s tourism ministry appoints Gloria Guevera Manzo as chief special advisor

Manzo was most recently the CEO of the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC)

Covid-19 update: UAE reports 1,591 cases, 3 deaths

The case count in the UAE stands at 556,107

Abu Dhabi updates green list to include 29 destinations, including US, Germany

The emirate is reportedly planning to lift all quarantine measure for international travellers arriving in the emirate from July 1

Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC Distribution appoints new CEO

Bader Saeed Al Lamki will commence his role on May 27, 2021

How to build and grow a profitable e-commerce business in Dubai

Listen to industry heavyweights discuss how to take advantage of Dubai’s booming e-commerce sector

Oil has worst week in over a month with potential Iran return

Some analysts estimate Iran could return to pre-sanctions production of almost 4 million barrels a day in as little as three months

Dubai’s DP World appoints new CEO for UAE region

Abdulla Bin Damithan replaces Mohammed Al Muallem, who has been promoted to executive vice president

SEHA offers Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine across all centres in UAE

Prior booking for receiving the jab is required through the SEHA app

Dubai Metro’s Expo 2020 station to open on June 1

The service to Expo 2020 station will be available only to those entitled to access the Expo site until its official public opening on October 1

Covid-19 Vaccine

UAE launches new programme to provide Covid-19 vaccines for several countries

The UAE’s Emirates Red Crescent and the Tamouh Healthcare Company signed an MoU to cooperate on this initiative

Why closing the digital divide is key to long-term prosperity

Upskilling and empowering workers today can make up for the talent pipeline bottleneck

How developing a circular economy requires concerted efforts

Investing in a circular economy isn’t just about protecting the environment, it’s also good business

The future of wealthtech in the GCC

Older generations are also becoming more exposed to technology solutions that commoditise product offerings

How brands are leveraging influencer marketing to ‘up their game’

Several brands are deploying influencer marketing to put their products on the map. Is the strategy working?

GCC countries should prioritise economies, citizens and innovation in a post-Covid world

GCC governments need to pursue an aspirational future and bring it to life in a holistic and integrated way

Ooredoo Oman appoints its first female CEO

Noor Al Sulaiti, who will replace Ian Dench, previously led Ooredoo unit Starlink

Women launch civil case following Twitter comments insulting Emiratis

Twitter opens applications for ‘blue-check’ verification

All applications will be reviewed by a human, and users can re-apply after a 30-day wait if they are denied

Palm Sports signs Dhs7m contract with Abu Dhabi government entity

The contract is to provide combat sports and jiu-jitsu training over a five year period

The St. Regis Dubai, The Pam - Palm Tower

New St. Regis hotel opens on Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah

There are 264 guest rooms and 26 suites spread across 18 floors of The Palm Tower

UAE reports 1,401 Covid-19 cases, 3 deaths

The case count in the UAE has risen to 551,430

Abdulmajeed Alsukhan Tamara

Saudi fintech Tamara eyes expansion into new products following $110m funding

Tamara, which claims to be Saudi Arabia’s fastest-growing BNPL provider, allows consumers new ways to pay online

EFG Amazon.eg

Egypt’s sovereign fund, EFG Hermes partner to acquire control of Arab Investment Bank

The transaction will be structured as a capital increase that will raise the paid-in capital of the bank to EGP5bn

UAE, United Nations collaborate to advance female-centric projects

The UAE has pledged $800,000 to help fund DPPA projects

Saudi backs Palestinian state based on 1967 borders – foreign minister

Israel and Hamas are near a possible cease-fire deal, according to media reports

Covid: Bahrain allows vaccination for adolescents aged 12-17, booster dose for those above 50

The opening of the vaccination registration for adolescents on healthalert.gov.bh will be announced soon

Cryptocurrency DAFZA

Regulated trading of cryptocurrency assets to begin in Dubai airport freezone

DAFZA signed an agreement with the SCA to support the regulation, offering, issuance, listing and trading of crypto assets within the freezone

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Sheikh Hamdan unveils new crowdfunding platform in Dubai for youth entrepreneurs

Dubai SME will provide a package of incentives for those who obtain financing via the new platform called Dubai Next

Etihad and Saudia extend partnership

UAE’s Etihad and Saudia launch new loyalty programme, renew codeshare agreement

Members of Etihad Guest and Saudia’s Alfursan programme can earn and redeem miles on flights across both carriers’ networks

Dubai, UAE Burj Khalifa

Revealed: 10 adventurous things to do in the UAE

Skydiving to watersports made it to the bucket list

Joey Ghazal The Maine Mayfair London

Dubai concept The Maine to open in London’s Mayfair this year

The Maine Mayfair located at 20 Hanover Square, a Georgian Grade II-listed building, consists of five rooms across three floors