SOUDAH PEAKS

Soudah Peaks: Saudi Arabia launches new luxury destination masterplan

The masterplan is designed to offer unparalleled living experience while safeguarding the region’s ecological and cultural treasures

DCT Abu Dhabi, Mubadala to invest Dhs50m in cultural industry

DCT Abu Dhabi, Mubadala to invest Dhs50m in cultural industry

The collaboration presents an important commitment to fostering cultural programmes and initiatives

UAE PASS

MoIAT introduces mandatory use of UAE Pass to streamline services

The new digital national identity system helps improve the business ecosystem and facilitates access to government services

Oman holiday

Oman announces public holiday for Prophet Muhammad’s birthday, sets up 3-day weekend

The resulting holiday sets up a 3-day long weekend for those working in the public and private sector in the country

Alpha Dhabi wastewater treatment

Alpha Dhabi enters wastewater treatment industry with majority acquisition in Metito Holdings

Alpha Dhabi’s foray is aimed at driving impactful change in the circular economy sector and its broader vision of sustainable growth

ADNOC, TAQA secure financing for $2.2bn water project

ADNOC, TAQA close $2.2bn financing for water project

The project is being financed by a group of nine local and international banks, through a combination of commercial and Islamic finance facilities

Abu Dhabi to debut inaugural Travel and Tourism Week

Abu Dhabi’s debut Travel & Tourism Week set to drive growth

The platform is set to further enhance the city’s business and leisure tourism industries while advancing economic growth

Saudi Arabia’s SAL Logistics IPO could fetch $678m

Saudi Arabia’s SAL Logistics seeks to raise $678m from IPO

The logistics firm set the price range at SAR98 and SAR106 per share, implying a market capitalisation on listing of as much as SAR8.5bn

Marriott announces two new properties in NEOM’s Trojena (Image: Supplied by NEOM)

Marriott announces two new properties in NEOM’s Trojena

It will include Saudi Arabia’s first W Hotel and a JW Marriott property too

Value of MENA’s hotel, residential projects top $1.9tn

Value of MENA’s hotel, residential projects top $1.9tn

The influx of new hospitality and tourism-related projects in the region is fostering new trends that add value and efficiency

Climate Future Week at Museum of the Future Image Supplied

Museum of the Future: Climate Future Week to begin on Sept 26

Climate Future Week will feature 20 main sessions, six workshops and three events, including a Climate Start-up Majlis, Climate Film Festival, and photo exhibition

SalamAir suspends flights to India Image Salam Air

Oman’s SalamAir suspends flights to India from Oct 1

SalamAir, which flies to Jaipur, Lucknow, Kozhikode and Thiruvananthapuram in India, also operates flights via Fujairah Airport to three of these Indian cities

Lulu Hypermarket

LuLu Group expands footprint, to open Hyderabad’s largest mall on Sept 27

The mall will host a mega Lulu Hypermarket, more than 75 plus local and international brands and other retail outlets

RTA automates issuance of supplementary information

RTA automates issuance of supplementary information sign permits

The digital system enables customers to apply for and obtain permits via the authority’s website

Supermoon

Harvest full Moon to illuminate the sky: Last supermoon of 2023 on long weekend holiday

This marks the fourth consecutive supermoon of the year, as per the Farmers’ Almanac

Sheikh Hamdan space missions

Sheikh Hamdan launches Dubai Economic Leadership Program

Mohammed bin Rashid Centre for Leadership Development will open registration for the programme between September and October

ADCCI partners with three local banks

These 3 Abu Dhabi banks have partnered with ADCCI

The partnerships seek to introduce members and investors to a range of services, promotional packages, and financing assistance programmes

IMF on Saudi Arabia economy

Saudi economy enters trillion dollar club: report

According to the IMF, the Saudi economy was the fastest growing among the Group of Twenty (G20) member states in 2022

Saudi Foundation Day

Saudi Arabia National Day celebrations: Google Doodle, fireworks and air show

Saudi National Day, celebrated annually on September 23, marks the unification of the kingdom

Oman Air global sale launches with discounts on tickets Image Oman Air

Oman Air global sale starts: 20% off on economy flights, more details here

The promotion from Oman Air is valid for travel until March 15, 2024 and includes return flights only

Al Nassr Club presents Ronaldo at a ceremenoy in Marsool Park, Riyadh courtesy SPA

Saudi National Day: Cristiano Ronaldo dons thobe in new Al Nassr video

The video released by his football club features Cristiano Ronaldo and his teammates taking part in the national celebrations

UNION FORTRESS 9

Abu Dhabi: Be prepared for loud noise as armed forces practice for ‘Union Fortress 9’

The Ministry announced that the invitation to attend the military parade is open to the public

ADIB redeems sukuk worth $750m

ADIB redeems sukuk worth $750m

The trading of the certificates on the Irish Stock Exchange was cancelled upon redemption of the certificates

China’s AIIB expands global reach with Abu Dhabi office

China’s AIIB expands global reach with Abu Dhabi office

The overseas office brings the bank closer to the front lines of its sustainable development work in the Middle East and Africa

Yahsat gets Dhs18.7bn mandate from UAE govt for 17 years Image WAM

UAE: Yahsat receives Dhs18.7bn govt mandate for satellite related services

This agreement increases the group’s contracted future revenues to Dhs25.7bn, over 16 times its 2022 annual revenues

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia to mark National Day 2023: Date, theme, significance and celebrations

Saudi National Day is celebrated to mark the unification of Hejaz and Najd into  one unified kingdom

Bahrain News Agency

Bahrain announces public holiday for Prophet Muhammad’s birthday

The kingdom’s ministries, state departments and public institutions will be closed on September 27

Flydubai will launch services to Langkawi and Penang (Image: Supplied by flydubai)

Flydubai will launch services to Langkawi and Penang

The daily flights from Dubai to the two destinations will begin from February 10, 2024

Silal launches food tracking system powered by blockchain tech Image Silal X

Farm to fork: Abu Dhabi’s Silal launches blockchain-powered food tracking system

The traceability feature is accessible by scanning the QR code of a Silal Fresh product through the Silal App

UNGA78 climate ambition summit

UNGA78: Dr Sultan Al Jaber at Climate Ambition Summit

The summit was convened by the UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres, and was attended by world leaders, the private sector and civil society