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Oman and Kuwait announce Isra Wal Miraj holidays for 2025

Isra Wal Miraj, also known as the Night Journey, is a significant event in Islamic tradition

Close up Dirhams currency, United Arab Emirates

Low-income retirees registered in Sharjah to receive supplementary grants

The decree with regards to the same has been issued by the Ruler of Sharjah

dnata invests $31.2m to expand Melbourne Airport facility

dnata invests $31.2m to expand Melbourne Airport catering facility

The construction of the facility is underway, and it is scheduled to be operational in September 2026

Virtuzone has been acquired by Singapore-based Ascentium

Virtuzone has been acquired by Singapore-based Ascentium

Through the acquisition, Virtuzone’s clients will gain access to global markets, including the Far East and Latin America, while leveraging Ascentium’s international network to streamline compliance with global business laws

Dubai opens freehold ownership for properties on Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Jaddaf

Dubai opens freehold ownership for properties on Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Jaddaf

A total of 457 plots are eligible for conversion: 128 plots along Sheikh Zayed Road and 329 plots in Al Jaddaf

Dubai’s latest road project to ease traffic, serve 600,000 people

Dubai’s latest road project to ease traffic, serve 600,000 people

It includes the development of five key intersections featuring 13,500 metres of bridges and 12,900 metres of roads

Interview with (L) Mahir Julfar, EVP, DWTC and Amer Alfarsi, acting VP - Real Estate Development, DWTC

DWTC execs reveal ambitious plans for Dubai Exhibition Centre

With ambitious plans to double large-scale events by 2033 and a Dhs10bn investment in expanding the Dubai Exhibition Centre, Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) is poised to redefine Dubai’s MICE landscape, share DWTC execs

ADNOC Gas advances UAE’s energy transformation

ADNOC Gas, EWEC partner to unlock UAE’s energy potential

The deal ensures a stable and flexible supply of natural gas, a cornerstone of the UAE’s energy transition

Waleed Saeed Abdul Salam Al Awadhi has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of of the Securities and Commodities Authority

UAE stock market regulator gets new CEO

Waleed Al Awadhi brings over 22 years of distinguished expertise in financial services

Major reforms hit transport rental offices, vehicle shelters in Saudi Arabia

IMF slashes 2025 Saudi Arabia growth forecast on extended oil production cuts

The fund said it expected energy commodity prices to decline by 2.6 per cent in 2025, more than assumed in October

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi carries 3.5 million passengers in 2024

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi carries 3.5 million passengers in 2024

The budget carrier carried more than 1.2 million international visitors to Abu Dhabi in 2024, contributing 25 per cent to Zayed International Airport’s point-to-point traffic

DIB bumps up stake in Türkiye’s T.O.M. Group to 25%

DIB bumps up stake in Türkiye’s T.O.M. Group to 25%

The group includes TOM Katılım Bankası – Türkiye’s first licensed digital retail bank; TOM Pay Elektronik Para ve Ödeme Hizmetleri and TOM Finansman

Photos: Emirates passenger teams get uniform ‘makeover’

The airline’s team has come out with a brand new uniform

AD Ports Group, KazMorTransFlot to expand Caspian Sea operations

AD Ports Group, KazMorTransFlot to expand Caspian Sea operations

The partnership includes expanding the tanker fleet for crude oil transportation, further strengthening Kazakhstan’s energy sector and deepening the collaboration between AD Ports Group and KMTF

Etihad Rail debuts carbon emission avoidance, reduction certificates

Etihad Rail debuts carbon emission avoidance, reduction certificates

The company’s operations are projected to reduce CO2 emissions from the UAE’s road transport sector by 21 per cent annually by 2050

UAE’s Masdar forays into Philippines with $15bn clean energy project

UAE’s Masdar forays into Philippines with $15bn clean energy project

The clean energy project is expected to deliver up to 1 gigawatt of clean energy by 2030

HONOR Magic7 Pro: Leveraging AI power for performance

HONOR Magic7 Pro: Leveraging AI power for performance

The Magic7 Pro is available for pre-order in the UAE and is priced at Dhs3,999

Dubai developer Emaar in talks to sell stake in Indian business

Dubai developer Emaar in talks to sell stake in Indian business

The valuation and other terms of a potential transaction are not finalised

Real estate trends in 2025: Dubai developers share insights

Real estate trends in 2025: Dubai developers share insights

Dubai’s real estate market will continue to evolve, driven by key trends in technology, sustainability, luxury, and affordability, say these Dubai developers

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Charging electric vehicles in Dubai: What you need to know

There are about 400 electric vehicle charging stations in Dubai

ALDAR launches Sustainability incentive programme to support ICV goals GettyImages-2188439082-e1736756156533

Aldar’s new sustainability incentive programme to support UAE ICV goals

The initiative is aligned with the UAE’s Net Zero 2050 Straegy and Aldar’s commitment to become Net Zero by 2050

ADNOC Gas to convert methane into graphene, hydrogen

ADNOC Gas explores tech to turn methane into graphene, hydrogen

The company’s technology team will evaluate and use the graphene produced at the Habshan complex to explore possible applications

Aramco to set up minerals exploration, mining JV with Ma’aden

Aramco to set up minerals exploration, mining JV with Ma’aden

The venture will focus on energy transition minerals, with commercial lithium production scheduled to commence by 2027

Kenya turns to the UAE for railway funds after China cut financing

Kenya turns to the UAE for railway funds after China cut financing

The two nations signed a trade agreement that aims to boost trade volumes by removing barriers and promoting investments

UAE’s AD Ports to invest in greenfield grain terminal in Kazakhstan

UAE’s AD Ports to invest $30m in greenfield grain terminal in Kazakhstan

The total investment in the grain terminal will exceed $50 million across both phases, with AD Ports contributing approximately $30m

UAE: ENEC launches ENEC Consulting _ Image for illustrative purposes ENEC's Barakah-Nuclear-Plant-Unit-4

Emirates Nuclear Energy Co’s ENEC Consulting to support global projects

The subsidiary will focus on the comprehensive lifecycle of nuclear energy projects, from strategic advisory and project management to operational readiness and capacity building

Abu Dhabi’s ADIA acquires stake in Canadian Firm Innocap

Abu Dhabi’s ADIA acquires stake in Canadian Firm Innocap

The Canadian platform has identified the Middle East as a key growth market and plans to open an office in Abu Dhabi in 2025

Ras Al Khaimah welcomes a record 1.28 million visitors in 2024 GettyImages-1266132094

Ras Al Khaimah welcomes a record 1.28 million visitors in 2024

With plans to attract over 3.5 million annual visitors by 2030, the emirate is on track to achieve its ambitious goals

UAE signs trade deals with Malaysia, Kenya, New Zealand

UAE signs trade deals with Malaysia, Kenya, New Zealand

Since 2021, the UAE has initiated a raft of bilateral trade, investment and cooperation deals to bolster long-term growth prospects

Saudi Arabia’s flyadeal set to order Airbus A330neo jets

Saudi Arabia’s flyadeal set to order Airbus A330neo jets

The low-cost carrier is likely to announce the order for the upgraded A330-900 variant in the coming weeks after comparing it with Boeing’s smaller 787-9