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Us airports outage

US flight chaos puts spotlight on FAA after a tough year

The situation is an awkward turn for aviation officials, coming shortly after the Southwest meltdown stranded thousands of passengers during the holidays

Saudi wealth fund joins $930m pre-IPO bet on Korean anime giant

Saudi Arabia has been beefing up investment and business ties with Korean companies, becoming a major shareholder of NCSoft Corp as well as Tokyo-listed Nexon Co

Dubai Hotels occupancy rises in December 2022, shares STR

Dubai’s hotel industry ends 2022 on a high note

The occupancy rate recorded for December was 76.6 per cent, with an average daily rate of Dhs892.84 and revenue per available room at Dhs684.03

Web3

Crypto Oasis, MO:ME:NT partner to enhance Web3 capabilities

This strategic partnership will combine the Crypto Oasis’ talent and capital with MO:ME:NT’s ecosystem approach to the sports and marketing industry

Saudia

Saudia opens airport operations building in Jeddah

The mini terminal includes artificial intelligence-powered self-boarding kiosks and five luggage carousels as well as 15 meeting rooms for pre-flight cabin crew briefings

Honor

Honor X9a to be soon launched in the UAE

The latest addition to the Honor X Series delivers visuals and performance with a 120Hz all-round AMO curved display, 256GB large storage and a high-capacity durable battery

Kuwait

Kuwait selects Google Cloud for nationwide digital transformation

The strategic alliance will support digitising government services, migrate national data securely to the cloud and set up a national digital skills programme

DMCC attracts record number of companies in 2022

Dubai’s DMCC witnesses ‘best-ever’ year for registrations, welcomes 3,049 businesses in 2022

This marks a year-on-year increase of 23 per cent, breaking the previous record set in 2021 when DMCC registered 2,485 new members

Insights: Three lesser-known reasons why startups fail

With the right focus and partners along with right information about potential pitfalls, a business can survive in the face of challenges

Dubai International courtesy Twitter (Dubai Media Office)

Dubai welcomes over 23.7 million passengers in 2022

This marks an 89 per cent increase in passenger traffic compared to the previous year

RTA bus service between Dubai and Hatta

Express bus route launched between Hatta and Dubai

Hatta Express starts from Dubai Mall Bus Station and heads to Hatta Bus Station every two hours at a fare of Dhs25

ENOC, AutoPro and Dubai Police collaborate for On the Go initiative

Dubai Police launches fourth phase of ‘On-The-GO’ initiative at ENOC service stations

During the fourth phase, ENOC personnel at service stations will assist motorists in reporting minor accident reports within a few minutes

Home Retail takes centerstage in the Middle East

How home retail is growing in the Middle East?

Home Retailers are always on the look out to evaluate opportunities to expand their footprint and increase their assortment to ensure that they become a one-stop solution for all home retail needs

Shaista Asif, Group Chief Operating Officer of PureHealth

Cover story: PureHealth’s Shaista Asif on why longevity is the key to the future of healthcare

The group chief operating officer of PureHealth shares her mission to transform the UAE into the land of longevity

Shunli Wang

Insights: Why public-private partnerships are key to ICT talent cultivation in the Middle East

In the digital economy landscape, ICT skills are vital to support long-term national economic expansion and diversification plans

Sony

Interview: Jobin Joejoe, deputy managing director at Sony Middle East and Africa

Sony is focused on creating a metaverse around entertainment specifically areas such as games, music and sports, says the deputy MD at Sony MEA

DXB T3

Holiday travel: Nearly two million passengers expected to pass through Dubai International

Average daily traffic at DXB is expected to reach 245,000 passengers during the holiday season

DEWA project in Hatta over 50 per cent completes courtesy: Dubai Media Office

Hydroelectric power plant in Hatta is 58% complete: DEWA

The power plant will have a production capacity of 250 MW, a storage capacity of 1,500 Mwh, and a life span of up to 80 years once completed

Healthcare

Top tech trends transforming the healthcare industry

Georg Schroeckenfuchs, head of Gulf and Saudi Country Group – Innovative Medicines at Novartis Innovation, tells us how technology is enabling innovation in healthcare

Oman mobile internet coverage

Telco Ooredoo to expand coverage to more areas across Oman

Ooredoo will enable 2G, 3G and 4G coverage to 37 previously uncovered areas for the first time

Geant opens first supermarket in UAE in Ajman

Géant opens first supermarket in the UAE

Géant has expanded into the Northern Emirates with the opening of its new store concept in Ajman

First-Abu-Dhabi-Bank

First Abu Dhabi Bank, Magnati, PayRow Net to develop digital payment platform

The streamlining and automating of revenue collection will help government entities to better plan and forecast as well as focus on their core business and services

Car Review: Aston Martin’s DBX

We explore why Aston Martin’s DBX, its first SUV, has become the automaker’s top-selling model

CBUAE issues new AML CFT guidelines

Central Bank of UAE issues new guidelines on anti-money laundering for insurance sector

The guidelines will support licensed financial institutions effectively implement their statutory obligations related to anti-money laundering and combatting the financing of terrorism

Fujairah attracts investment in maritime sector

Fujairah attracts investment in maritime sector

The emirate has a strategic location on the country’s east coast and is a key shipping hub

ASUS businesses

How ASUS’ ExpertCenter D500SC serves needs of small businesses

With its ultra-compact, flexible and sleek small form factor, business users can enjoy a flexible workspace

TikTok

TikTok celebrates the most inspiring creators and popular communities

The #ForYouParty which included an immersive event was held at Sound Stage 2, Dubai Studio City

Kenya Airways operates inaugural flight from Mombasa to Dubai’s DXB

The carrier will be operating four weekly flights between Mombasa and DXB’s Terminal 1

Abu Dhabi’s AUH commences biometric initiative, face becomes new boarding pass

The systems will use biometric cameras to verify passenger details at self-service baggage drop, passport control, business class lounge and boarding gates

Waste

Waste to value: A worthwhile opportunity for business

To reach sustainability targets of net zero, global supply chains would require critical restructuring in how we make things, from cement production to packaging