Oman unveils 13 national projects exceeding OMR3bn

The projects cover several key sectors, such as energy, food security, manufacturing, mining, health and tourism services

UAE cabinet

UAE cabinet approves conditions for housing loans exemptions for Emiratis

The cabinet during a meeting on Monday also approved a National Medicine Policy and a national strategy for cultural and creative industries

Saudi Arabia

Saudi energy minister not concerned about new Covid variant

OPEC+ meets Thursday to decide on January output

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai

Sheikh Mohammed pardons 672 prisoners in Dubai

The order was issued ahead of the UAE 50th National Day which will be observed this week

Etihad Airways

UAE National Day: Etihad offers up to 50% discount on flights

The 50-hour sale will run from 10pm on November 29 and will end at midnight on December 1, 2021

UAE’s Al-Futtaim Group launches first Volvo electric car in the region

The full-electric XC40 BEV compact SUV was unveiled at the newly launched Volvo Studio located in Dubai Festival Plaza, Jebel Ali

Covid-19: UAE reports 58 cases, 84 recoveries

The nationwide case count has now risen to 741,976

Abu-Dhabi

Multiply Group becomes IHC’s 8th subsidiary to list on ADX

The group will list on ADX’s main market on December 5

Middle East: Talent development takes flight amid growing digitisation

Advancing the quality and equity of ICT education, as well as preparing individuals for future jobs in a digital economy, is critical to social development

Khalifa University

UAE’s Khalifa University launches investment arm with Dhs100m endowment

The newly formed Khalifa University Enterprises Company will act as the business and investment arm of the university

UAE reduces fuel prices for December 2021

The price of Super 98 has been eased to Dhs2.77

Etihad Morocco

Etihad to suspend flights between Abu Dhabi and Morocco

The suspension will be effective starting November 30, for a period of two weeks

vfs

Saudi suspends flights to and from seven additional African countries over Omicron

The kingdom has banned flights to and from 14 African countries in total, including Seychelles and Mauritius

Saudi stock exchange sets IPO offer price at top end of range

Tadawul set the price at SAR105 per share after an institutional book-building process

Newage Learning, infoShare Academy to launch software coding education programmes in GCC

With technology being increasingly critical in every facet of business, all organisations recognise the need to accelerate development of digital solutions to be competitive

Dubai Vaccine Covid-19 booster

Dubai: DHA to administer Pfizer-BioNTech boosters for residents aged 18 and above

The health authority said that the boosters can be taken six months after receiving the second dose

Emirates Global Aluminium, GE sign pact to cut greenhouse gases

The companies plan to develop a roadmap to cut emissions from the GE’s natural gas turbines

Emirates draw

Emirates Draw announces special prizes to mark UAE’s 50th anniversary this week

A one-off draw at the upcoming edition of the event on Saturday, December 4, will see 50 guaranteed winners each receive Dhs7,777

Virtuzone launches MENA region’s first e-commerce accelerator programme

The programme is offered free of cost with the establishment of an e-commerce company with Virtuzone

Here’s why UAE’s Yas Holding is bullish on the future of healthcare

The Abu Dhabi-based investment company has been rapidly expanding its healthcare division this year

UAE reports 60 Covid-19 cases, 79 recoveries

The nationwide case count has risen to 741,918

UAE President, Ajman Ruler pardon prisoners ahead of 50th National Day

The UAE President has instructed that 870 prisoners be released

Aveva

UAE’s Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, Siemens partner to underpin digital transformation

The partnership will help determine levels of 4IR tech adoption across the UAE’s industrial sector

Is virtual reality the new business opportunity?

Walking into a hotel in the UAE in 50 years will be a whole new level of luxury, with XR glasses making the visitor experience seamless says Nikhil Nair, consumer business lead at HTC Vive MEA

Covid-19: Emirates announces flight restrictions over Omicron concerns

The UAE, UK and Singapore have announced restrictions on travel from certain countries

Abu Dhabi revises operating capacity of indoor, outdoor events and weddings

The operating capacity of indoor events has been increased to 80 per cent

Saudi Arabia

Moelis plans Saudi hires as it seeks to open Riyadh office

The Saudi economy, the biggest in the Middle East, is growing at its fastest pace in almost a decade

Saudi Arabia airport

Covid-19: Saudi to permit direct entry to all those who have received one vaccine jab

Travellers who have taken one shot of the vaccine will need to undergo quarantine for three days

UAE President Sheikh Khalifa approves largest legislative reform in country’s history

It covers a wide range of subjects including personal security, higher education and data protection, among others

Cybersecurity

Here’s how organisations can protect their business from online scams

For well-known brands, banks, and service providers, it’s just a matter of time before they catch the scammer’s eye says Ashraf Koheil, director of business development, Group-IB MEA