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Salik

IPO: Dubai to sell 20% stake of road-toll operator Salik

A total of 1.5 billion shares with a nominal value of Dhs0.01 each will be made available in the offering

'Global Village Big Balloon' ride set to take guests to new heights

Dubai’s Global Village announces ‘big balloon ride’ as new attraction

The helium balloon, which is as high as a six-storey building, will give guests the chance to experience spectacular 360-degree views

Last three days of Dubai Summer Surprises, discounts up to 90%

Last three days of Dubai Summer Surprises, discounts up to 90%

Residents and visitors can avail the final sale of DSS offers from September 2 to 4

UAE Bulgaria sign agreements

UAE, Bulgarian Presidents discuss strengthening ties

The two leaders explored avenues of cooperation in the economic, investment, environment, renewable energy and food security sectors

Dubai’s Emirates to introduce premium economy to five more cities in December

The airline will be serving close to a third of its network on 85 A380 aircraft by end of the year

low-carbon ammonia shipment

Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC sends first low-carbon ammonia shipment to Germany

The cargo will be delivered to Aurubis, a Hamburg-headquartered provider of non-ferrous metals and one of the largest copper recyclers worldwide

International Conference on Women, Peace and Security to be held in Abu Dhabi

The aim of the conference is to review the achievements and challenges relating to the implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1325

expo city Dubai

Expo City Dubai to welcome visitors from September 1

The sustainability and mobility pavilions as well as Garden in the Sky are to open next month, ahead of the official October launch

Jafza registers 19% trade growth in 2021, generates over Dhs454.7bn

Jafza registers 19% trade growth in 2021, generates over Dhs454.7bn

More than 25 per cent of the new companies registered in the free zone belonged to the retail and general trading segment

UAE reduces fuel prices for September 2022

The price of Super 98 has been eased to Dhs3.41 per litre

Abu Dhabi: Light aircraft crashes in parking lot of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

The pilot suffered a minor injury and was taken to the hospital for necessary treatment

Emirates carries over 10 million passengers

Dubai’s Emirates carries over 10 million passengers to 130 destinations this summer

The carrier increased flights to 33 cities on routes across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East

Deliveroo joins the Dubai can initiative to reduce usage of single-use plastic water bottles

Deliveroo joins ‘Dubai Can’ initiative to reduce usage of single-use plastic bottles

Deliveroo is distributing reusable water bottles to their riders across Dubai to encourage them to reduce the use of bottles made of single-use plastic

Dubai Airport

Renewal of driving licences to begin at Dubai International Airport later this year

The service will initially be provided from 8am to 8pm, and will be extended round the clock from the start of next year

RTA Tamkeen programme

RTA launches third edition of Tamkeen Programme for Emirati graduates

The programme will enable graduates who have been unemployed for the past three years to pick up the skills needed to be job-ready and qualified to work for RTA

private schools

Four new private schools open in Dubai in 2022-23 academic year

In April this year, the emirate’s private school sector recorded its highest ever enrollment figure, crossing 300,000 students

Dubai's DMCC welcomes 15 companies through their impact scale-up programme

Dubai’s DMCC welcomes 15 companies through impact scale-up programme

The programme supports the growth of impact-driven businesses that align with the UN sustainable development goals

Emirates flights

Dubai carriers Emirates, flydubai cancel flights to and from Iraq

The carriers have cancelled flights scheduled for August 30 and 31

Sharjah Entrepreneurship Foundation 'Ruwad' registered 214 new projects in 2021

Sharjah Entrepreneurship Foundation ‘Ruwad’ registers 214 new projects in 2021

The value of financing approvals during 2021 amounted to more than Dhs2.6m

Stake

Dubai’s property investment platform Stake raises $8m in pre-series A funding

The company plans to invest the new capital in advancing its product and technology, upscaling its brand, and expanding operations across the region

ADGM and ADRO sign agreement

Abu Dhabi’s ADGM, ADRO to enhance support to ADGM’s international community

Abu Dhabi Global Market will provide a suite of exclusive services and offers to Golden Visa holders through ADRO’s exclusive loyalty programme

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Emirates Islamic offers Visa cardholders a chance to watch FIFA World Cup live

Customers stand a chance to win an all-expense paid trip for two to the final, semi-finals, quarter-final and opening matches

Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, The Palm, Dubai - Dawn

An ultra-luxury stay and dining at Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, The Palm

Guests are taken on a sensorial culinary journey across the resort’s seven dining and bar options

Virtuzone Binance

UAE’s Virtuzone to accept cryptocurrency payments via Binance Pay

Via this partnership, Virtuzone seeks to advance the use of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies in the country

China’s Grid Giant expands presence through DIFC to advance region’s energy transition

State Grid Corporation of China sets up first office in DIFC

The total overseas investments amount to $23.2bn and its overseas equity capital is approximately $65bn

Mohamed Alabbar to acquire stake in YNAP from Richemont

Mohamed Alabbar to acquire stake in Yoox Net-a-Porter from Richemont

Alabbar’s investment vehicle, Symphony Global will acquire a 3.2 per cent stake of YNAP’s share capital, while Farfetch will take 47.5 per cent

Emirati Women's Day

Emirati Women’s Day: A dreamer, believer, doer and achiever

From space, technology, business to government positions, Emirati women have secured key positions across the country, making their nation proud

On an upward trajectory: How the regional aviation industry is charting its recovery

As the aviation sector’s recovery has quickened, IATA recently upgraded its outlook for the industry’s financial performance this year

Alan’s corner: Six characteristics that make a great leader

Effective strategies and leadership skills go a long way

Low-cost carriers

How regional low-cost carriers are flying high amid travel recovery

The Middle East’s budget carriers are cashing in on the growing trend for affordable luxury and increasing demand