GCC unified visa

UAE rises four places in passport index, this nation holds the top spot

Henley Global Mobility Report Q3 2023 reveals that Japan has been knocked off the top spot for the first time in five years by Singapore

Nothing

Nothing 2 first impression: A $600 device rethinks how the back of your smartphone can look

Nothing was co-founded by Carl Pei of OnePlus, which makes quality phones with top specs at affordable prices

ADNOC to open high-speed hydrogen refueling station

ADNOC to build Middle East’s first high-speed hydrogen refuelling station

The pilot programme will study how hydrogen with high-speed refuelling can best be used in mobility projects

AI in ESG

How can AI expose ‘very real’ ESG risks?

Artificial intelligence tools are gaining traction as demand to analyse huge amounts of data grows in the field of ESG risk analysis

National Housing Company Launches Sadayem Suburb Image credit NHC

Saudi’s NHC launches integrated living project ‘Sadayem’ in Jeddah

The sale of properties in Sadayem will begin on Monday, July 24, with the first phase including villas with a starting price of SAR800,000

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5 key tips for financial stability in uncertain times

Building an emergency fund, budgeting, reducing debt, diversifying income streams and planning for the future are all key steps toward achieving financial stability

Turkey Saudi Arabia

Turkey’s President Erdogan meets Saudi Crown Prince, gifts electric car: Watch

The two leaders tested the electric car Togg which has been domestically produced in Turkey

RTA to launch V coded number plates Image RTA

Dubai’s RTA to offer ‘V ‘coded number plates

These plates will be offered through direct sale on RTA’s website and the Dubai Drive app on smartphones  of various operating systems

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Sharjah Airport received more than seven million visitors in H1 2023

It represents a 24.4 per cent growth over the corresponding period in 2022

Dubai Police's Bentley

Dubai Police adds Bentley Continental GT-V8 to patrol fleet

Dubai Police first inducted a Bentley into its fleet over a decade ago and has since inducted other supercars

GCC wealth funds are fueling growth and prosperity

How GCC wealth funds are fuelling growth and prosperity

Sovereign wealth funds in the GCC region continue to increase in number, size, variety and scope

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UAE, Japan ink 23 agreements, MoUs during business forum

The agreements cover sectors including energy, industry, advanced technology, AI, space, health, transport, conservation and circular economy

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Dubai Municipality opens Bloom Market; largest retail space for exotic fresh produce: First look

The Bloom Market is a Dubai Municipality venture to increase the competitiveness of the emirate in sourcing and selling a range of products from across the world

ACWA Power

Saudi’s ACWA Power granted land for 10GW wind project in Egypt

The power plant is expected to provide the Egyptian economy with $6.5bn in savings in annual natural gas costs and create up to 120,000 job opportunities

Dubai Aviation City x Dubai South sign agreement with dubai insurance

Dubai South introduces new employee protection insurance programme

The programme covers unpaid salaries, gratuity, repatriation costs of return for its employees or their mortal remains and unreimbursed expenses

ADIB introduces Istikrar Image credit ADIB

ADIB launches Istikrar, UAE’s ‘first’ long-term, fixed-rate home finance product

According to the bank, the product’s fixed-rate tenor offers home buyers a worry-free experience, free from any large final payment or unexpected changes in installments

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Emirati astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi completes sleep experiment on ISS

The outcomes of the experiment will add to the collection of hypnic and neuroscience data on the ISS

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Expo City Dubai: A look at its key milestones since launch

As it continues to grow, Expo City Dubai will welcome more businesses, SMEs, entrepreneurs, organisations, academic and research institutions in addition to residents who live in its communities

Kuwait considers launching new wealth fund to drive growth

Kuwait plans new sovereign investment fund to boost growth

The new vehicle is in addition to the country’s $700bn sovereign wealth fund, a savings pot for life after oil

Etihad A380-Abu Dhabi to London

Travelling from Abu Dhabi to London? Now you have a chance to fly on Etihad Airways’ A380

Etihad’s double-decker aircraft will fly from Abu Dhabi International Airport to London Heathrow

Mubadala Energy and Masdar Collaborate on Decarbonization and Energy Transition Initiatives image Mubadala Energy

Mubadala Energy, Masdar to collaborate on decarbonisation projects

The companies will look at developing technical solutions to decarbonise or improve the energy efficiency of upstream oil and gas assets among other initiatives

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Millennium Hotels inks development deal for The Biltmore Residences in Dubai

Set to open in 2025, the 44-floor vertical twirl development will have 408 one, two and three luxurious residences

JAPAN-UAE MEET

Japan’s PM Fumio Kishida to visit UAE

Japan’s prime minister will arrive in Abu Dhabi from Jeddah, where he began his three-country Middle East tour

commodity

Five key charts to watch in global commodity markets this week

The global oil market, climate change, Ukraine’s grains exports and the aluminium sector are among the top commodity markets to keep an eye on this week

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Riyadh gets Middle East’s first Holiday Inn with open lobby concept

Holiday Inn Riyadh The Business District is a new-build 138-key property

technology

How are restaurants implementing technology to service customers better?

The research showcases a growing reliance on an array of digital solutions among Emirati food and beverage venues to service customers better and align with global trends in the F&B sector

DEWA urges customers to check water connections regularly

DEWA urges customers to check water connections regularly

The company’s smart app provides a list of technical service providers in the event of internal faults in the building

UAE, India trade hit Dhs1.41tn mark over 10-year period

UAE-India trade touches Dhs1.41tn over 10-year period

From 2013-2022, the trade growth rate between the two countries was 18.2 per cent, growing from Dhs159.72bn to Dhs188.8bn

Global outstanding sukuk volume break the $800bn barrier

Global outstanding sukuk volume breaks $800bn barrier

Sukuk issuance is expected to plunge in Q3 2023 before picking up pace in the last quarter of the year

Sheikh Hamdan reviews Dubai’s H1 2023 economic progress

Sheikh Hamdan reviews Dubai’s H1 2023 economic progress

The city has emerged as one of the world’s safest and most attractive cities to live, visit and work