Dubai private school students

Dubai: KHDA reveals top private schools for 2023

Dubai education regulator said 25 schools improved their performance from the previous inspection cycle during the 2018/19 academic year

Sans Institute

Women in tech: Heather Mahalik, fellow instructor at Sans Institute

To achieve true progress, we need to educate and empower women with the knowledge that their potential has no limits

conceptual ERA

Marketing firm Conceptual ERA eyes regional expansion

Marketing firm Conceptual ERA is drawing on the UAE’s strengths and a combination of social media, unique campaigns and targeted content to enhance its regional presence

Bahrain unveils new visa

Bahrain unveils new ‘golden licence’ to attract investors

The new licence is part of an economic recovery plan launched by the Gulf state in October 2021 to boost investment and job creation

Abu Dhabi unveils fund to boost tourism

Abu Dhabi launches fund to boost business tourism

The fund aims to boost business-to-business events, provide financial support and incentives to event organisers and agencies

UAE pedestrian crossing

UAE: Pedestrian crossing violators face Dhs500 fine

Police officials have urged motorists to stop at crossings and give way to pedestrians

AD Ports completes merger

AD Ports completes merger of KEZAD Communities and Al Eskan Al Jamae

The merger has created Abu Dhabi’s largest integrated staff accommodation company

cybersecurity

How cybersecurity can be a powerful shield against threat actors

The rise of remote work and the increasing reliance on technology has made businesses and individuals more vulnerable to ransomware attacks

DMCC JLT photo Dubai Media Office

Dubai’s DMCC reports record Q1 2023 results, sees best first quarter since launch

The rise represents an 8.4 per cent year-on-year increase, and an average annual increase of 13.7 per cent over the last five years

Sri Lankan carrier FitsAir has ramped up its services from the capital city of Colombo to Dubai. (Image: Supplied by Dubai Airports)

FitsAir raises frequency on Colombo-Dubai route

Using its Airbus 320 aircraft, it has increased operations to a daily service between the two destinations

UAE banks' net profits

Top 5 UAE banks’ combined annual net profit rises to $11.5bn in 2022

The sector is expected to maintain a stable outlook in 2023 driven by growing demand for digital services and industry competitiveness

IFS

Women in tech: Marne Martin, president and chief strategy officer at IFS

You need to be thinking about what your goal is and understand that there are going to be bumps in the road

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UAE ranks 18th globally in FDI confidence index

The GCC countries were high in the emerging markets ranking with Qatar ranking fourth and Saudi Arabia ranking sixth globally

Uber insights for MENA 2022 app

Tourists from over 80 countries visited MENA region in 2022, reveals Uber

The latest insights revealed that the number of sustainable trips in the UAE doubled with over 9 per cent of trips requested in Q1 2023 being emission-free

Dubai RTA opens two bridges, one tunnel

Dubai’s RTA opens two bridges, one tunnel under $1.4bn traffic plan

The project is aimed at easing traffic flow between Al Khaleej Street, Khalid Bin Al Waleed Road and Al Ghubaiba Road

IsDB - bank signs off on $403m

Islamic Development Bank approves three projects valued at $403m

The bank signed off on EUR318m ($344.5m) towards the financing of Phase I of the Electric Express Train Project in Egypt

luxury fashion

How luxury fashion brands can leverage the metaverse

Luxury fashion brands have always been at the forefront of innovation, constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible

Emirates United activate codeshare

Emirates, United Airlines codeshare kicks in

Emirates’ customers will have access to more than 150 US cities through Chicago, Houston and San Francisco with the codeshare

Empower plant

Shareholders of Dubai’s Empower approve $116m dividend

The company’s full-year net profit jumped by 7 per cent year-on-year to Dhs1bn in 2022 while its revenues reached Dhs2.8bn

EY projects $42.2bn boon to UAE economy from Expo 2020 Dubai

The pre-event phase contributed around one-quarter of gross value and the legacy phase will add 62 per cent

Cloud

Protecting data in the cloud: Who’s responsible?

Contrary to popular belief, the cloud provider will not always provide the business with all the necessary tools to combat cyberattacks

Regional banks

Should regional banks buy or build their innovations?

In the early years of the digital era, building was the only option, but today the region is strewn with fintechs

UAE reduces fuel prices

UAE reduces fuel prices for April

The fuel price committee marginally slashed the rates by 8 fils per litre, after two consecutive months of increases

Dubizzle owner mulls UAE IPO

Dubai-based owner of Dubizzle mulls UAE IPO

Emerging Markets Property Group is set to hire Rothschild & Co. for the potential IPO in Dubai or Abu Dhabi

Donald Trump, former US President

Trump expected to be arraigned as early as Tuesday, lawyer says

The former US president was indicted by a New York grand jury in connection with a hush money payment made by his former lawyer Michael Cohen

Sheikh Hamdan launches create apps in dubai photo courtesy WAM

Create Apps in Dubai launches, aims to triple number of app creators by 2025

The initiative aims to support 100 new national projects for developing apps that will be made available in digital app stores over the next 24 months

Wio Bank new partnership

ADQ-backed Wio Bank, Paymentology partner to enhance SME banking

The digital bank offers SMEs seamless access to banking services while allowing them to move forward with innovative beyond-banking services

DFM and Dubai Chamber

DFM, Dubai Chamber of Commerce partner to boost IPOs

The two entities have partnered with advisory firms that are a key part of the city’s financial and business ecosystem

ADNOC GAS processing tanks

ADNOC Gas’ annual pro forma net profit surges by 37%

The company’s unaudited combined pro forma results follow its record IPO earlier in March

Aldar and Mubadala to work on developing Al Maryah Island Photo

Aldar Properties, Mubadala to jointly develop commercial tower on Al Maryah Island

Upon completion of the initial office tower’s construction, which is expected by the end of 2026, the property will be managed by Aldar Investment