NEOM Sindalah Yacht partner

NEOM reveals superyacht partner as Sindalah gears up for opening

Sindalah is one of NEOM’s 41 islands, which will be home to a world-leading yachting ecosystem

Saudi Arabia Makkah

Saudi Arabia civil defence issues alert as thunderstorms, rains lash Makkah, Madinah

Heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecast in most regions in the kingdom for the next few days

Air Arabia

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi to launch new flight to this city in Iran

The service to Lar will commence on September 14

UAE Jobs - MoHRE, Bayt MoU

UAE Jobs: MoHRE, Bayt.com sign MoU to retain talent

The MoU aims to enhance the retention of competent global talent along with ensuring local talent gets matched with available UAE jobs

Reliance Retail gets QIA backing

Qatar to invest $1bn in Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Retail

Reliance Retail is India’s largest retail house with 26 brands that range from grocery, consumer electronics, fashion to pharma

Oman Data Green City Phoenix Group to set up crypto-mining farm Image Supplied

Oman: Phoenix Group, Green Data City to install $300m crypto-mining farm

UAE-based Phoenix Group is experienced in the development, operation and management of crypto data centres

BRICS SUMMIT-SOUTH AFRICA

UAE, Saudi Arabia to join BRICS; President Sheikh Mohamed welcomes membership

The BRICS grouping has announced an expansion in its ranks with six new members, including UAE, Saudi Arabia, Ethiopia and Egypt

UAE-President-Sheikh-Mohamed-bin-Zayed-Al-Nahyan issues new law covering prison management in Abu Dhabi photo courtesy WAM

UAE President passes new law; management of Abu Dhabi prisons to change hands

The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department will oversee the emirate’s punitive and correctional establishments from January 1, 2024

Flynas (Image: Supplied by flynas)

Flynas becomes first Saudi carrier to join United Nations Global Compact initiative

The United Nations Global Compact is a non-binding pact inviting businesses to adopt sustainable and socially responsible policies

EMIRATES reports busy summer season - July to Aug 2023 Image Emirates

Dubai’s Emirates reports ‘very busy’ summer, says high demand to persist over winter

From June to August, the airline operated nearly 50,000 flights to and from 140 cities, carrying over 14 million passengers

Khaby Lame partners with Talabat

World’s biggest TikTok star Khaby Lame partners with Talabat in Egypt in new ad

Talabat’s collaboration with the TikTok star aims to target Egypt’s young demographic while expanding its reach

Hanadi Khalife head of ICAEW on how the public and provate sector shoud finance the green transition Image ICAEW

Insights: Why public-private financing will drive the green transition

Governments around the world are increasingly treating private sector companies as key partners in tackling societal challenges, including climate change

Moscow airports suspend operations

Moscow airports resume flights after temporary suspension in operations

While the restrictions were in effect, two planes were redirected to alternate airports

Manchester United get fifth bid from Qatar

Qatar’s Sheikh Jassim wins Manchester United takeover bid: Reports

The sale of Manchester United has been a long-drawn process with the current owners the Glazers reportedly weighing their options

COP28 president designate

Countdown starts for COP28 in the UAE: All you need to know

The COP28 organisers have called the upcoming conference an inflection point for global climate action

DTC SCHOOL BUS

New academic year: Dubai school students to get hi-tech buses

School bus services ensure the security of children through surveillance cameras, and a system to ensure that no student is left behind

DXB H1 traffic highlights- DA Runway Image Dubai Airports

Dubai: DXB passenger traffic surges 49.1% in H1’23; surpasses pre-pandemic levels

In Q2, passenger traffic at Dubai International Airport surged by 42.7 per cent year on year to reach 20.3 million

Hilton has confirmed its first airport hotel in Saudi Arabia (Image: Supplied by Hilton)

Hilton to open airport hotel in Dammam

The 273-key property will have direct skywalk access to the terminal building at King Fahd International airport

UAE driving licence black points

UAE driving licence fine: Here’s how you can get rid of your black points

The ‘Accident-Free Campaign’ will help those who drive safely on the first day of the new academic year get rid of negative traffic points on their record

Hurricane Hillary

UAE issues warning against Hurricane Hillary

Hurricane Hillary is the first tropical storm to form off the US West coast since 1939

Diesel prices at a gas station at dusk.

Fuel update: Diesel inventories could get dangerously low in coming months

The current crunch highlights a dilemma that nations have in phasing out oil refineries as they try to transition away from fossil fuels

Samana Developers

Dubai real estate: Samana Developers launches Dhs300m ‘Golf Views’ project

The project is scheduled for delivery in Q2 2026

Dubai recycled water plant

Dubai targets 100% recycled water use by 2030

The city has set itself a target of increasing the use of recycled water while reducing the consumption of desalinated water in the next seven years

UAE upcoming public holiday

UAE public holiday 2023: Prophet Muhammad’s birthday sets up a long weekend in September

The next potential long weekend for those working in the UAE is a month away as the country gears up to celebrate Prophet Muhammad’s birthday

Qatar Airways to increases frequency to New York (Image: Sourced from Qatar Airways Newsroom)

Qatar Airways to increase frequency to New York

The airline will operate thrice-daily services from Doha to New York starting October 30

UAE traffic fine

UAE Unemployment Insurance scheme deadline: Know last date of registration to avoid fines

The MoHRE revealed that over five million employees from across the UAE had signed up for the unemployment insurance scheme by June

Digital healthcare is booming following COVID-19

The GCC healthcare sector is poised for strong growth: outlook

A combination of several interrelated factors has positioned the GCC healthcare sector for continued expansion at a healthy pace

Abu Dhabi road closure

Abu Dhabi: Partial road closure on Corniche Street, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Street to end on this day

The Integrated Transport Centre has issued notifications for partial and complete road closures in Abu Dhabi

Saudi

Saudi Arabia unveils $200m fund to propel local and global high-tech

The initiative is part of a strategy announced for the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology

RTA Dubai scores highly on TomTom's 2022 traffic index

Dubai outperforms key global cities in ease of traffic flow: report

The TomTom 2022 report showed Dubai beat cities such as Sydney, Berlin and Rome in terms of the average time needed to travel a distance of 10km in the CBD