Over 2m high waves, rough seas to hit coast of Oman

The Oman Meteorology service is warning seafarers and fishermen to be careful of the changing conditions

OPEC+ reportedly mulls extending voluntary oil output cuts

OPEC+ to consider extending voluntary oil output cuts, sources say

OPEC+’s de facto leader Saudi Arabia has said that the cuts could continue past the first quarter if needed

DIB reports profit of 2.7 bn in h1 2022

DIB raises $1bn for ESG projects with 3rd sustainable sukuk

The sukuk marks the lowest-ever credit spread achieved by DIB and the largest sustainable issuance by a regional financial institution in nearly a year

Olam Group delays listing agri unit on Saudi Exchange again

Olam Group’s Singapore-Saudi dual IPO plan for agri unit delayed again

The company said the delay was due to the regulatory framework still being finalised in Saudi Arabia to enable the listing of foreign companies

Q Holding to rebrand as Modon Holding after $12bn merger

Abu Dhabi’s Q Holding to rebrand as Modon Holding after $12bn merger

ADQ and IHC Capital will own a respective 38.7 per cent and 19.4 per cent of the entire issued share capital of the merged entity

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Saudi CEOs the ‘most optimistic’ in GCC, says PwC study

The auditing company’s latest annual report reveals that 89 per cent of Saudi Arabia’s CEOs expressed confidence in their country’s economic prospects

Saudi Aramco signs $6bn supply chain agreement

Aramco inks $6bn supply chain deal, boosts Jafurah field gas reserves

The deals cover the supply of a range of products comprising strategic commodities, such as instrumentation, and electrical and drilling equipment

UAE unveils Dhs10,000 fine for late corporate tax registration

Stiff Dhs10,000 fine announced for UAE corporate tax dodgers

The penalty was implemented to prompt taxpayer compliance with tax laws through timely corporate tax registration

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Dubai Taxi doubles airport fleet, adds new taxis in expansion drive

The company reported a 100 per cent growth in its airport taxi fleet, adding 350 environmentally friendly vehicles

UAE set to announce fuel prices for September soon

UAE motorists face higher fuel prices for March

Will the UAE’s fuel price committee hike or cut rates for petrol and diesel today? Keep posted here to find out as we break the news

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Supercar sensation: Introducing the McLaren Artura Spider

The new Artura Spider is McLaren’s first-ever high-performance hybrid convertible

Abu Dhabi’s IHC appoints AI-powered observer to its board

Meet GCC’s first AI-powered board member: IHC’s ‘Aiden Insight’

‘Aiden Insight’ will attend IHC board meetings as a non-voting observer, offering real-time insights to inform discussions and guide decisions

REVEALED: Dubai neighbourhoods with the highest rent increases

For residents of Dubai’s Damac Hills, Dubailand and Al Barsha the rental increases were particularly severe, according to the 2023 Annual Property Rental Market Report released by online marketplace dubizzle

LNG expansion plans to squeeze out competitors

Qatar’s new LNG expansion plans to squeeze out competitors

The Gulf state plans an 85 per cent expansion in LNG output from its North Field’s current 77 million metric tons per year to 142 mtpa by 2030

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Qatar Investment Authority’s new $1bn VC fund to boost startup ecosystem

The fund aims to close the current funding gap that exists for local and regional entrepreneurs

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UAE’s property market shows no sign of cooling off, says CBRE

The average residential prices in Dubai surged by 20.1 per cent in the year to December, with apartment prices rising by 19.8 per cent

PHOTOS: Flying with UAE cloud seeding pilots

The UAE has five specialised aircraft for cloud seeding operations and it also has a factory to produce high-quality flares in the region

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UAE weather: NCM forecasts cloudy skies, rainfall from Feb 28-March 1

Light to moderate rainfall in general and heavy at times is expected in the Northern, Eastern and Southern regions of the country

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DeepFest 2024 set to witness history in the making with the ‘mirror’ interview

This social experiment will reveal a digital replica of a human being that not only mimics their appearance and voice but also engages in conversation

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It’s official: Parkin will be UAE’s first IPO of 2024

Parkin — spun out of the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) late last year — is set to float 24.99 per cent of its shares

UAE to announce petrol prices for March soon

UAE to announce petrol prices for March: will rates increase?

The fuel price committee increased the retail rates for Super 98, Special 95, and E-Plus 91 by as much as 6 fils per litre in February

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Rizwan Sajan: From Dubai’s 1% Man to 101 levels

Rizwan Sajan, the founder and chairman of Danube Group, is famous for being the “1 per cent man in Dubai”, but he’s reaching fresh heights with his company’s latest tower project

DIFC’s five-year innovation strategy for financial services

UAE’s great grey list escape: A ‘gradual thaw rather than instant spring’

The grey-list exit will increase the international community’s confidence in the country’s financial services sector

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14-month Dubai Creek upgrade to fix 50-year-old damage

Over 13,000 ships traverse the Dubai Creek annually and the improvements are targeted at ensuring their safe docking in the area

Binghatti marks successful $300m sukuk issuance

Dubai’s Binghatti celebrates successful $300m sukuk issuance

The issuance marks the first real estate benchmark US dollar-denominated sukuk from the MENA region in 2024

Qatar unveils new plan to further boost LNG production

Qatar plans new gas output boost amid global price collapse

The expansion may not be the last for Qatar as appraisals of the Gulf state’s gas reservoirs would continue and production might be expanded further

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Investors ‘may feel more secure’ in UAE after grey list removal

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) on Friday dropped the UAE from its ‘grey list’ of around two-dozen nations considered ‘risky’

WTO aims for modest outcomes at Abu Dhabi meeting

WTO aims for modest outcomes at Abu Dhabi meeting

The almost 30-year-old global watchdog tries to strike deals by consensus, but such efforts are becoming more and more difficult

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Dubai’s diamond hub status cemented with new GIA lab

The new lab will enhance Dubai’s role within the global diamond supply chain, offering faster turnaround times and streamlined processes

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Electrifying road freight: Abu Dhabi, Einride join forces

The initiative aims to decarbonise Abu Dhabi’s entire road freight transport by 30 per cent by 2030