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Dubai airport to serve 4.4 million passengers this festive season

Dubai International is preparing for an exceptional spike in guest numbers, with an estimated 279,000 passengers on December 22

How banks are leveraging the power of GenAI

GenAI is an excellent tool to improve research for faster processing of more data from a wider range of sources to support decision-making

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Has gaming pipped banking as a more lucrative profession? Blast World Premier Final features $1m purse

The CS:GO Blast World Premier Final 2023 brings together top gaming teams from around the world

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7 remarkable megaprojects unveiled in the UAE in 2023

These projects symbolise the UAE’s commitment to innovation, sustainability, and cultural harmony

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A Guide to Choosing the Perfect Luxury Yacht for Charter

Chartering a luxury yacht offers a unique opportunity to enjoy the freedom of the open sea, personalised service, and breathtaking views

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 29: Technicians prepare a plenary hall at the UNFCCC COP28 Climate Conference the day before its official opening on November 29, 2023 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The COP28 is bringing together stakeholders, including international heads of state and other leaders, scientists, environmentalists, indigenous peoples representatives, activists and others to discuss and agree on the implementation of global measures towards mitigating the effects of climate change. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

COP28: Watch latest statement from climate summit as talks focus on fossil fuel language

“We are relentlessly committed to helping the Parties agree the best plan they can for the world”, said the UAE presidency on the last day of the climate summit

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New COP28 draft deal stops short of fossil fuel ‘phase out’

A coalition of more than 100 countries have been pushing for an agreement would for the first time promise an eventual end to the oil age

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How deep are Egypt’s economic troubles?

An over-valued currency, weak property rights and institutions, and an overbearing state and military have deterred investment and competition

Total passenger traffic rises 64.4% in 2022

Global airlines poised for 2.7% jump in profit in 2024, says IATA

Industry profits will reach $25.7bn in 2024, which is a slight improvement over this year’s $23.3bn

SAXO BANK OUTRAGEOUS PREDICTIONS - 2024

Outrageous Predictions 2024: Saxo Bank picks 8 global events to keep an eye out for

Looking ahead to 2024, Saxo Bank sees a world at an inflection point, with the familiar road of the last decade coming to an end

UAE cabinet approves green fuel guideline for aviation

In 2023, the UAE cabinet issued more than 60 policies, initiatives, and decisions to promote the nation’s efforts to combat climate change and its impact

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi launches flights to colombo

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi commences direct flights to Colombo

The airline will connect the UAE’s capital to Colombo with three flights a week on Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday

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How heat fueled extreme weather across the world in 2023

Large swathes of North America, Europe and China saw heatwaves and blistering temperatures that triggered public health warnings

QIDDIYA CITY

Qiddiya City megaproject brand unveiled by Saudi Crown Prince

Qiddiya City expects to attract an anticipated 48 million visits per year with its never-built-before array of world-class attractions and venues

UAE launches landmark Waste to Zero Initiative

COP28: UAE launches landmark Waste to Zero Initiative

Waste to Zero will promote solutions for global decarbonisation by attracting investments in infrastructure projects

How AWS is supporting MENA’s cloud journey

Exclusive: Jonathan Allen on how AWS is supporting MENA’s cloud journey

AWS’ director of enterprise strategy tells Gulf Business that the company has three data centres in the UAE and Bahrain, giving customers access to key cloud computing services

solar energy

UAE’s e& secures Dhs366m loan for green projects

The loan will be used to finance or refinance eligible sustainable development projects covering a range of areas, including renewable energy

food

Food Tech Valley’s ‘GigaFarm’ capable of growing 2 billion plants

ReFarm and IGS announced the partnership from their demonstration facility in Dubai

Naim Yazbeck, GM Microsoft UAE

COP28: Microsoft’s Naim Yazbeck on leveraging data, tech to drive sustainability

Microsoft UAE’s general manager shares how UAE organisations can embrace ‘sustainable’ possibilities presented by technology and tells us about the company’s participation at COP28

Mashreq commits to facilitate Dhs110bn in sustainable finance by 2030

Mashreq to facilitate Dhs110bn in sustainable finance by 2030

The bank’s commitment to sustainable finance is part of its Climb2Change global initiative

Bitcoin

Bitcoin surges above $42,000 for first time since April 2022

The cryptocurrency is up more than 150 per cent in 2022 alone and there’s now further momentum in this market amid hopes around future interest rates.

Dubai Calendar events in December 2023 -Winter Garden at Habtoor Palace Dubai until 31 January

Dubai Calendar: Here’s a lineup of sport, festive, music, NYE events in Dec 2023

Dubai Calendar has revealed an exciting array of events in December, including DSF, Sole DXB, Winter Garden and other events

gmg CEO Mohammed A Baker

Cover story: GMG’s Mohammed A Baker has a bold vision for his company

The CEO of GMG shares the retail giant’s global expansion strategy, and how its growth is driven by innovation and powered by excellence

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COP28: A guide to UN climate jargon, from NDCs to ‘unabated’ emissions

Here’s a cheat sheet on the climate terms expected to be bandied about during upcoming dialogues and discussions

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UAE National Day 2023: Where to watch the official show, fireworks in Dubai, Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi will host multiple venues that plan to put up a dazzling display in honour of the 52nd National Day

Saudi Arabia’s PIF secures $5bn loan covered by K-SURE

Saudi Arabia’s PIF secures $5bn loan covered by K-SURE

The deal is the first export credit agency financing by the sovereign fund and will help finance exports from Korea to Saudi Arabia

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Saudi’s PIF to pick up 10% stake in London’s Heathrow airport

The transaction is subject to regulatory conditions and must comply with the right of first offer

Crude oil market on tenterhooks over OPEC meet. Image credit: Getty Images

OPEC+ talks: Oil inches higher as Black Sea storm disrupts supply

OPEC+ is due to hold an online ministerial meeting to discuss 2024 production targets

Revealed: Winners of the Gulf Business Awards 2023

The awards celebrated luminaries from across the region’s business ecosystem

Daily Insider: Abu Dhabi Grand Prix a marvel for the UAE

The Yas Marina circuit has entrenched itself as one of the most important destinations on the F1 calendar — a feat that many cities could only dream of achieving.