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UAE weather update: More rain, drop in temperatures expected

The country’s lowest temperature – 3.2°C – was recorded at 1am this morning at Jais Mountain

UAE President visits Pakistan

UAE President visits Pakistan

The two sides reviewed several regional and global issues of mutual concern and exchanged views

Dubai Islamic Bank

2022: Dubai Islamic Bank reports highest ever net profit

The bank reported Dhs14bn in total income for 2022, registering a 20 per cent year-on-year rise

Power Letters 2023: Raki Phillips, chief executive officer, Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority

Balanced Tourism is something we are firmly embracing as an emirate

AD Ports Group

AD Ports Group signs MoU with Türkiye’s Tosyalı

The agreement will enable collaboration across shipping, logistics, freight forwarding and port management

Aramco's venture arm invests $14m in Japanese drone tech firm

Aramco’s venture capital arm invests $14m in Japanese drone tech firm

Terra Drone is the first Asian startup to raise funding from Wa’ed Ventures

Emirates AIrline Festival of Literature is back

Emirates Airline Festival of Literature celebrates its 15th anniversary

Considered among the world’s top 10 literary events, the latest edition of the festival will see the return of authors, who’ve graced the festival over 15 years, as well as a great line-up of new writers, workshops and interactive sessions  

UAE's Edge Group invests $14m in tech company High Lander

UAE’s Edge Group invests $14m in tech company High Lander

Edge aims to utilise High Lander’s Universal UTM solution in autonomous operations management

Saudi Arabia scraps restrictions on Hajj pilgrim numbers, age limit

Saudi prepares to serve two million pilgrims during Hajj season

Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam, obligatory once in a lifetime for all who are able

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Abu Dhabi hotels generate Dhs5.4bn in revenue in 2022

The average revenue per available room was Dhs263, up 19 per cent

Venture debt funding in MENA crosses $260m in 2022

Venture debt funding in MENA crosses $260m in 2022

Fintech accounted for 61 per cent of total funding between 2018 and 2022

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UAE weather update: Overcast conditions, rainfall expected this week

The UAE recorded its lowest temperature of 2.8°C in Jais Mountain (Ras Al Khaimah) at 5.15am local time today

Yotel to open hotel in Neom's Oxagon by 2025

London-based Yotel announces first hotel in NEOM’s Oxagon in Saudi Arabia

The new announcement reflects Yotel’s plans to grow both management and franchised projects in the Middle East region, as part of its larger strategy to reach 50 hotels by 2025

Aldar announces record sales for period ending Sept 30, 2022

UAE telcos partner with Aldar Properties to deliver advanced services

By virtue of the agreement, both service providers will deliver telecommunications infrastructure for the developer’s major projects

Dubai Chambers WAM

Dubai Chamber of Commerce launches 4 new business groups

The chamber plans to increase the number of sector-specific business support groups to 100 by March 2023

Emirates Skywards members can win up to one million Miles

Emirates Skywards members come from over 180 countries, and have redeemed more than 140 billion Miles between 2018 and 2022

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Saudi management consultancy TAM receives CMA approval for IPO

The consultancy will list shares on Tadawul’s Nomu-Parallel Market

Tecom Group

Power Letters 2023: Abdulla Belhoul, chief executive officer, Tecom Group

As many parts of the world look to accommodate new work environments, Tecom Group remains committed to providing companies with modern and flexible spaces to engage

Lazard

Lazard names key Aramco IPO banker as head of MENA advisory

Wassim Al-Khatib will also be the CEO of Lazard Saudi Arabia

Teh sustainable City - Yas Island first phase sold out

The Sustainable City – Yas Island’s first phase sold out, sales value crosses Dhs1bn

A total of 512 homes were available during the first phase of the project, with 76 per cent of the units purchased by expatriates, of which 24 per cent were overseas investors

Residents report tremors in certain areas of Dubai

The tremors were felt because of demolition work currently underway at the Dubai Pearl development

Emirates to increase flights to Sydney, Melbourne; resume service to Christchurch

Emirates to increase flights to Sydney, Melbourne; resume service to Christchurch

With the increase in flights, Emirates will be operating 63 weekly services to Australia by mid-year

Dubai wins bids to host 232 business events in 2022

Dubai wins bids to host 232 business events in 2022

The events are to be held over the coming years and will bring in an additional 135,000 visitors

Almosafer

TotalEnergies announces start of gas production from Oman’s onshore Block 10

TotalEnergies holds a 26.55 per cent interest in Block 10, with OQ retaining 20 per cent and Shell holding 53.45 per cent

Easa Al Gurg

Power Letters 2023: Easa Al Gurg, group CEO, Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group

ESAG2025 is the road map for the group’s future, focusing on diversity and intrapreneurship

Better benefits can give UAE firms an edge in global battle for talent

Better benefits can give UAE firms an edge in global battle for talent

Workplace savings, unemployment insurance, and education allowances are among the top benefits sought by employees

Power Letters 2023: Nabil Habayeb, SVP – GE, President and CEO – GE International Markets

January 2023 will start with the creation of GE HealthCare, a company which will drive precision health to improve patient outcomes

Power Letters 2023: Arif Amiri, CEO, DIFC Authority

Power Letters 2023: Arif Amiri, CEO, DIFC Authority

In 2023, we will continue to focus on expanding our influence to become the largest ecosystem of financial services, technology and innovation in the region

UAE President announces 2023 as ‘Year of Sustainability'

UAE President announces 2023 as ‘Year of Sustainability’

The announcement follows the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, which concluded on January 19

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi's inaugural flight lands in Turkiye

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi’s inaugural flight lands in Turkiye

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Ankara will operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays