Metapolis

Metapolis’ Sandra Helou on how the metaverse is revolutionising industries

The co-founder and CCO says that the creator economy will see a lot of individuals start to collaborate with brands and their community

Healthcare

How digital revolution is reshaping healthcare in the Middle East

As the healthcare sector faces new challenges, emerging technologies are helping leaders to improve performance and manage costs

UAE Italy sign agreements _President and Italian PM meet in Abu Dhabi March 2023 Photo courtesy WAM

UAE, Italy sign agreements, aim to strengthen partnership

The UAE and Italy signed an MoU to aid cooperation in the field of emissions reduction, new energy technologies, and low-carbon solutions

Alpha Dhabi FY 2022

UAE’s Alpha Dhabi sees net profit rise by 104% to Dhs10.6bn

The holding company’s revenue witnessed significant growth, reaching Dhs40bn, which represents an increase of 114 per cent year-on-year

Metaverse era

Insights: Future of commerce in the metaverse era

The metaverse offers customers unique experiences and the ability to engage with brands in an entirely new way

Health survey

Healthcare: Transitioning from reactive to preventive care

Encouraging a proactive approach to healthcare rather than a reactive one is not only health-centric but kind on the pocket too

edtech

Opinion: Scalability of edtech in the UAE and its impact

It’s time we embrace tech-inclusive learning rather than just tech-enabled learning

Abu Dhabi records Dhs77.6bn in real estate transactions in 2022

Abu Dhabi records Dhs77.6bn in real estate transactions in 2022

The emirate’s real estate sector recorded 9,010 sales transactions valued at Dhs23.5bn

UAE's Sultan Al Neyadi arrives at ISS to begin six-month space mission

UAE’s Sultan Al Neyadi arrives at ISS to begin six-month space mission

“I can’t be happier than this,” states Al Neyadi, in his first message from the International Space Station

5G

How 5G is transforming business operations

The 5G connectivity is estimated to account for 25 per cent of all mobile connections by 2025

ADNOC Gas raises $2.5bn from IPO

ADNOC Gas IPO raises $2.5bn, attracts $124bn in demand

The company increased the number of ordinary shares offered in the IPO to 3.8 billion on Monday, implying market capitalisation of Dhs182bn

emirates and philippine airlines announce interline agreement Image Emirates Media Centre

Emirates, Philippine Airlines codeshare offers travellers access to these destinations

With the new agreement, Emirates now has interline partnerships with 120 air carriers

TikTok teens

TikTok adds new features for teens and families

The new features build upon the existing safety settings

ADNOC Drilling to acquire 10 hybrid rigs

ADNOC Drilling to acquire 10 hybrid power land rigs for $252m

The use of hybrid power land drilling rigs is an essential element of ADNOC Drilling’s decarbonisation strategy

Oman oil driller Abraj Energy hires banks for $500m IPO

Omani ministry signs nickel extraction agreement with UK’s Knights Bay

The first mining agreement is Oman’s first with a foreign investor

Drydocks World now an affiliate of Dubai Ports Authority media centre

New law establishes Drydocks World as Dubai Ports Authority affiliate

The law outlines the authority’s responsibilities, including planning and policy development for overseeing the emirate’s seaports and terminals

Kazakhstan & ACWA Power agreement signed in presence of Abdulaziz bin Salman -

ACWA Power, Kazakhstan to develop key 1GW wind energy and battery storage project

The project marks ACWA Power’s entry into the Central Asian country with an initial investment of $1.5bn

Shareek programme to suppport Saudi Arabia's private sector

Aramco, ACWA Power, SABIC to receive support from Saudi’s Shareek programme

The first wave of supported projects, which will have strategic impact on several economic sectors, will benefit from investments worth SAR192.4bn

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi to begin direct flights to Baku

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi to begin direct flights to Baku from Sept 13

The service will connect Abu Dhabi International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport

Renewable energy in Saudi Arabia and UAE

UAE, Saudi Arabia lead GCC renewable energy investments: S&P Global

The Gulf states are accelerating the decarbonisation of their energy sectors by investing heavily in renewable energy

LG

LG opens business innovation centre in Dubai

The showroom showcases LG’s digital signage solutions while serving as an experience centre where customers can interact with the latest technology

FAB facilitated over $9bn in sustainable projects

UAE’s FAB facilitated over $9bn in sustainable projects in 2022

More than half of FAB’s bond issuances in 2022 were in a ‘green’ format, with the bank aiming to further grow its range of sustainable offerings

Vivo Y16

Vivo Y16 launches in UAE: Specs, price revealed

The smartphone features an AI Dual Rear Camera, a 2.5D trendy design, a side fingerprint sensor and a 5000mAh battery

Aramco, Geely and Renault venture

Saudi Aramco plans to set up powertrain JV with Renault, Geely

Aramco will be a minority stakeholder in the venture while Geely and Renault are expected to retain equal equity stakes

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Xiaomi: Setting a new paradigm in smartphones

The brand has leveraged innovation and key strengths to provide operational efficiency, convenience and technology bundled into one offering

Waymo

Alphabet’s Waymo cuts 8% of staff after second round of layoffs

The company confirmed its staff reduction, saying it eliminated some engineering roles and rebalanced its headcount

Saudi Aramco

Aramco completes acquisition of Valvoline’s global products business

The transaction expands Aramco’s lubricants business globally

CBUAE_ UAE banks total investments in Dec 2022

UAE banks’ total investments hit Dhs528bn in 2022

The investments increased by 3.25 per cent or Dhs16.6bn on a monthly basis

Live: UAE astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi to takeoff on space mission

Lift off: UAE astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi en route to space

The mission, dubbed Crew-6, will include a series of experiments and research

KITOPI

UAE-based Kitopi acquires F&B group AWJ in landmark deal

Founded in 2014, AWJ operates brands such as Operation Falafel, Catch 22 and Awani among others