Oman’s ‘first’ blockchain trade deal conducted

The transaction involved the shipment of polypropylene to UAE’s Abu Dhabi National Carpet factory

Mega Dhs1.2bn Nakheel Mall in Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah to open next week

The mall, initially slated for completion in 2017, features five retail levels with more than 300 shops

UAE royals attend funeral for Sheikh Sultan

Sheikh Sultan, the brother of UAE President Sheikh Khalifa, passed away on Monday

GCC to welcome 9.8 million Indian tourists by 2024 – report

The UAE hosted 2.89 million Indian visitors in 2018, expected to grow to 5.29 million by 2024

Dubai Fitness Challenge welcomed over 1.1 million participants this year

The 30-day event held over 13,000 fitness and wellness activities and events

Emirates orders 30 Boeing 787s worth $8.8bn at Dubai Airshow

Under the agreement with Boeing, Emirates has exercised its right to substitute the B777X with B787s

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed meets with Bill Gates in UAE

Talks for cooperation to tackle diseases were held

Saudi Aramco sees nearly enough early orders for IPO after 3 days

Fund managers can subscribe to the stock until Dec. 4

Many consumers across UAE, Saudi unfollow social media influencers – report

The survey revealed that 79 per cent of consumers unfollowed social media influencers due to contrasting values and increased promotional content

Dubai’s Emirates is nearing a deal to buy Boeing 787 Dreamliner jets

The deal has been on the cards for more than two years

UAE weather alert: Schools closed as rains, hail hit parts of the country

Strong winds are also expected to cause reduced visibility

Kuwait’s Emir names new Prime Minister

Former foreign minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled has been tasked with setting up the new cabinet

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Dubai to grant UAE permanent residency visas to 200 African investors

The initiative aims to support ongoing efforts to attract and retain high net worth businessmen from Africa to Dubai

New video calling app launched in UAE, ban on Skype, WhatsApp calls remains

Etisalat offers access to the Voico UAE app, which offers video and audio calls worldwide

Saudi doubles the amount that banks can lend for Aramco IPO

Saudi banks are seeking to cash in on the IPO after years of falling loan growth

Dubai developer Emaar launches new Dhs25bn project targeting ‘mid-income’ families

The first cluster of townhouses is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2022

Dubai’s Emirates has no plans for an IPO – Sheikh Ahmed

The airline recently posted a whopping 282 per cent rise in H1 net profit

Saudi Aramco cancels London leg of planned IPO roadshow

It’s the latest sign that the giant Saudi oil company has scaled back the international ambitions for the IPO

Graft claim roils Kuwait’s government as ministers removed

Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah resigned as premier last week along with the government

UAE President’s brother Sheikh Sultan passes away

Three-day official mourning declared, flags to be flown at half-mast

Air Arabia places $14bn order for 120 Airbus A320s

The deal includes 73 of the flagship A320neo, with a mix of the larger A321neo and long-distance A321XLR variants making up the remainder

In pictures: Here’s what Emirates’ Expo 2020 pavilion will look like

Emirates has partnered with aerospace and aviation players to curate futuristic experiences

Emirates revises Airbus order, signs $16bn deal for 50 A350s

The delivery of the first Emirates A350 XWB is expected in May 2023

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Etihad, Boeing to deploy special ‘sustainable’ Dreamliner flight next year

The flight will serve as a ‘laboratory for testing procedures and initiatives to reduce fuel consumption’

Saudi Arabia bans cigarettes without valid tax stamps

The ban comes into effect from November 18

ADIA hosts Africa Investment Summit in Abu Dhabi

The two-day event will include representatives from 22 countries, including seven African nations

Saudi Arabia cuts Aramco valuation, boosts loans for IPO

The Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority will allow smaller retail investors to borrow twice their cash investment, double the normal leverage limits the regulator allows for IPOs

UAE nationals to get visas on arrival at six Indian airports

The facility will only be extended to those UAE nationals who have previously obtained either an Indian eVisa or a regular visa

UAE legislates protection of citizens, residents in debt

New federal law to regulate insolvency cases will come into effect from January next year

Oman announces holiday to mark National Day

Offices will resume from Sunday, December 1