Flydubai

Flydubai carried over 100,000 fans on shuttle flights since Nov 21

The shuttle flights will operate until December 19

Morocco routs Portugal to advance into World Cup semis

Morocco continued its historic run at this year’s tournament, downing the European nation 1-0

Technologies underpinning sustainability in the GCC's construction industry

Technologies underpinning sustainability in the GCC’s construction industry

The UAE is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 and the construction sector is a vital part of this strategy

UAE leads Arab World in IMD World Talent Ranking 2022

UAE leads Arab region in IMD World Talent Ranking 2022

The UAE is among the best countries in terms of readiness to meet the needs of the labour market for significant skills and expertise

Air Arabia commences direct flights between Sharjah and Milan

Air Arabia commences direct flights between Sharjah and Milan

The new service will connect both cities with four weekly flights

UAE issues corporate tax law

The country’s corporate tax regime will levy a standard rate of 9 per cent on taxable profits exceeding Dhs375,000

Etihad Airways to deploy four A380s on Abu Dhabi-London route from 2023

The return of A380s will be supported by the addition of five A320 aircraft

Prince Khaled’s KBW Ventures invests in US-based foodtech startup

The funding round will help Black Sheep Foods scale up production for its debut lamb made from plants

Saudi Arabia and China strengthen strategic partnership in digital economy

Saudi Arabia and China strengthen partnership in digital economy

The partnership also covers cooperation in the fields of artificial intelligence, advanced computing and quantum information technology

Oman gets interest from hydrogen investors for mega-blocks

More than 40 companies, including TotalEnergies and BP, have purchased request-for-qualification documents for the Omani blocks

Sheikh Mohammed approves Dubai budget 2023-2025

Sheikh Mohammed approves Dhs205bn Dubai budget for 2023-25

The government’s total expenditures for the 2023 fiscal year are estimated at Dhs67.5bn

World Cup fans on pace for record spending at tournament venues

Fans who were present to watch Saudi Arabia take on Mexico on November 30 spent the most overall

ADNOC, TAQA and Mubadala complete transaction to acquire Masdar stakes

Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC, TAQA and Mubadala complete deal to acquire Masdar stakes

Masdar targets a minimum of 100GW in renewable energy capacity and the production of up to one million tons of green hydrogen by 2030

Togo

Abu Dhabi Exports Office signs Dhs92m financing agreement with Togo

The cooperation seeks to increase Mohammed bin Zayed Solar Park’s production capacity in the country from 50 megawatts to 70 megawatts

UAE’s foreign non-oil trade to grow to Dhs2.2tn by end of 2022

Non-oil foreign trade crossed Dhs583bn during the third quarter of the year

Saudi and Chinese companies sign 34 investment agreements

The agreements covered sectors like green energy, green hydrogen, photovoltaic energy, information technology, cloud services, transportation, logistics, medical industries, housing and construction factories

Saudi Arabia's non-oil exports rise 4% to $6.6bln in October

Saudi Arabia sees 2023 budget surplus bump

Revenues are now set to reach SAR1.13tn, slightly more than projected earlier

UAE has the world’s best passport in a top ten dominated by Europe

With a UAE passport, travellers can enter to 180 countries hassle-free — seven more than European countries such as Germany and Sweden

UAE's Agthia Group partners with AD Ports Group to enhance supply chain connectivity

UAE’s Agthia Group partners with AD Ports Group to enhance supply chain connectivity

Both companies will collaborate to optimise Agthia’s logistics operations

Flydubai to launch daily flights to St Petersburg

Flydubai to launch daily flights to St Petersburg

The carrier has grown its network to 114 destinations

Saudi Arabia’s construction sector strongest across MENA region, reveals JLL

Saudi Arabia’s construction sector strongest across MENA region, reveals JLL

Construction output growth in Saudi Arabia is anticipated to rise by 3.2 per cent in 2022, with a further annual average growth rate (AAGR) of 4 per cent between 2023 to 2026 as indicated by Global Data

Abdul Latif Jameel Energy’s FRV to power 400,000 homes in Brazil via new solar farm

The project will contribute to the diversification of the local economy and will be a source of investment for the region

Fawaz Alhokair Group, Arabian centres and Alhokair fashion announce rebranding

Fawaz Alhokair Group, Arabian centres announce rebranding

The full rebrand brings together all operating companies under the Cenomi brand

New launch date for Emirates Lunar Mission announced

New launch date for Emirates Lunar Mission announced

Upon landing, the Rashid rover will explore the characteristics of the lunar soil

DIFC-based fintech firms net $559m in funding during Jan-Sep 2022

DIFC-based fintech firms net $559m in funding during Jan-Sep 2022

DIFC’s fintech accelerator programme has attracted more than 3,000 applications from all over the world

Etihad Cargo introduces Shanghai-Chennai direct route

Etihad Cargo introduces Shanghai-Chennai direct route

From December 8, Etihad Cargo will offer twice weekly freighter service between Shanghai and Chennai

Deutsche Bank appoints Alanoud Alqahtani as GM of Saudi Arabia

Alqahtani will have oversight of the bank’s business activities regulated by the Saudi Central Bank

GCC residents, citizens can enter Qatar without Hayya card

The new directive has come into effect from Tuesday, December 6

Mubadala's head of UAE investments platform to join ADNOC

Head of UAE investments platform at Mubadala to join ADNOC

Mubadala’s deputy CEO, Waleed Al Mokarrab Al Muhairi, will serve as interim chief executive of the UAE investments platform

AD Ports Group announces merger of KEZAD communities with Al Eskan Al Jamae

The combined entity will have an equity value of approximately Dhs 7bn, positioning it as one of the largest such businesses in the UAE