Netflix

Netflix launches programme to upskill television producers in Saudi

The seven-week programme will be available exclusively through the University of Southern California

Abraj oil drilling deal

Oman’s Abraj inks oil drilling deal with Chevron, Kuwait Gulf Oil Company

Abraj will construct three drilling platforms in the Wafra oilfield in the southern part of Kuwait as part of the deal

Edmond de Rothschild

General Atlantic joins push for Middle East sovereign wealth

The US-based firm has been investing in the region since 2015 and has deployed about $400m in companies such as Property Finder and Network International

Sheikh Hamdan announces first phase of Emirati initiative Image_WAM

Sheikh Hamdan launches first phase of ‘Emirati’ initiative

The first phase of the initiative will see 22 new services added to the current 131 services available on the platform

The role of research and advisory in real estate

The involvement of research and advisory in real estate begins ideally at the concept and feasibility study stage of the project

Alan O'Neill - 100 days

Alan’s corner: Tips to make a partnership work

Communication is central to the success of any partnership

DCT Abu Dhabi signs MoYU with Inpex fpr teamlab Phenomena Abu Dhabi sponsorship

TeamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi receives ¥1bn in sponsorship deal from Japan’s Inpex Corporation

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi has signed an MoU with Inpex subsidiary, Japan Oil Development, for the sponsorship deal for teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi

DMCC

DMCC, TDeFi to support Web3, blockchain firms

The accelerator programme will offer mentorship and sessions on a range of topics related to crypto and scaling a business

Non-oil foreign trade between UAE, Kuwait grows 87% over a decade

UAE, Kuwait non-oil trade grows 87% over decade

Non-oil foreign trade between the UAE and Kuwait reached Dhs43bn by the end of 2022

Unit 3 of UAE's Barakah plant starts commercial operations

Unit 3 of UAE’s Barakah plant starts commercial operations

When fully operational, the plant will prevent 22.4 million tonnes of carbon emissions every year

Oman, Israel

Oman opens airspace to all airlines

The sultanate’s historic decision is expected to shorten flights to some Asian destinations by more than two hours

UAE's Yahsat, Bayanat partner to develop in-country space programme

UAE’s Yahsat, Bayanat partner to develop in-country space programme

The partnership aims to build and operate strategic earth observation capabilities within the UAE

Sheikh Mohammed at the inauguration of the UAE National Railway Network Photo courtesy WAM

Sheikh Mohammed witnesses launch of UAE National Railway Network operations

The ambitious development project is one of the largest infrastructure projects in the region and aims to link the seven emirates with a main railway network

ADNOC- Gas IPO

ADNOC Gas eyes $2bn from world’s biggest IPO this year

ADNOC is selling a 4 per cent stake in ADNOC Gas, with each of the 3.07 billion shares being offered at between Dhs2.25 and 2.43

Abu Dhabi Fund _photo courtesy WAM Wam

How Abu Dhabi Fund’s first development project in Nigeria will serve the community

The project is expected to stimulate commercial activities and improve transport links between the main cities in the country

Deals worth $1.579bn signed on day three of IDEX and NAVDEX 2023

Deals worth $1.579bn signed on day three of IDEX and NAVDEX 2023

A total of 34 deals, worth $5.02bn, have been announced thus far

Emirates recycles equivalent of fully loaded A380 in 2022

Emirates recycles materials equivalent to fully loaded A380 in 2022

The carrier recycled more than 500,000 kilograms of plastic and glass last year

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi to launch direct flights to these Iraqi cities

The carrier currently serves a total of 31 destinations from Abu Dhabi International Airport

Ooredoo

Qatar’s Ooredoo plans to carve out telecom tower unit this year

The firm received interest from over 50 regional and international bidders and is currently in the final round of talks

Saudi

Saudi oil revenue drop rounds off year of $326bn windfall

The kingdom wants to use its energy windfall to accelerate projects that contribute to weaning it off a reliance on oil

Empower

Empower to invest Dhs450m to serve over 43 buildings in DMC

The company will provide its services with a cooling capacity of 63,000 refrigeration tonnes

Deals worth $3.44bn inked on first two days of IDEX and NAVDEX 2023

Deals worth $3.44bn inked on first two days of IDEX and NAVDEX 2023

A total of 12 deals were signed with local and international companies on the second day of the exhibitions

DP World

DP World inks cooperation pact to spur Greater Caspian Region-Africa trade

The partnership will provide cargo owners with easy booking and shipment tracking via DP World’s SeaRates platform

Museum of the future turns one

Dubai’s Museum of the Future turns one, here are its key milestones

The Museum of the Future has welcomed more than a million visitors since it opened last February

Emirates Palace

Abu Dhabi’s Emirates Palace Hotel gets a new name

The beachfront property has been officially rebranded, and includes the region’s first vegan rooms

Dubai's DXB beats forecasts, welcomes over 66m passengers in 2022

DXB receives over 66 million passengers in 2022

December was the busiest month of the year, with 7.1 million passengers

UAE signs $1.22bn in deals on day one of IDEX and NAVDEX 2023

Deals worth $1.22bn signed on day one of IDEX and NAVDEX 2023

A total of 11 deals with signed, of which six contracts were awarded to local companies

Dubai’s DIFC registers highest revenue in history

Dubai’s DIFC registers highest ever revenue in 2022

The financial centre registered the highest number of new firms – totalling 1,084 – last year

Bank of America

Qatari bidder for Manchester United advised by Bank of America

Sheikh Jassim, chairman of Qatar Islamic Bank and a former board member of Credit Suisse Group AG, confirmed his bid

Ministry of Defence

UAE’s Ministry of Defence ends rescue and search activities in Turkey

During the operation, the team managed to rescue 10 people and recover 26 bodies