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Saudi wealth fund PIF splashes $31.6bn in 2023

Big-ticket purchases included $4.9bn for US gaming company Scopely, $3.6bn to buy Standard Chartered’s aircraft leasing division and $3.3bn for steelmaker Hadeed

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Oman heads into 2024 with projected budget deficit

The Sultanate of Oman is expecting a budget deficit for the year, after it swinging away from a surplus during 2023

Shareek programme to suppport Saudi Arabia's private sector

Saudi Arabia’s new regional headquarters mandate goes into effect

Saudi Arabia has officially activated its new mandate for companies with large tenders to host their regional offices in the country

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Dubai financial frenzy: Surge as investor accounts hit new record

A major uptick in investor accounts have been recorded on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM), helped by interest in the Dubai Taxi IPO

WATCH: Dubai’s Burj Khalifa illuminates sky with dazzling NYE fireworks

Dubai, once again, didn’t disappoint as it put on yet another fantastic show to ring in the New Year

Abu Dhabi’s non-oil growth surges 7.7% in Q3 2023

Abu Dhabi’s non-oil growth surges 7.7% in Q3 2023

The financial and insurance sector grew by 14.4 per cent YoY and the value-added by the industry surged to Dhs18.7bn

UAE announces fuel prices for January 2024

UAE slashes petrol, diesel prices for January 2024

The fuel price committee has reduced the retail rates for Super 98, Special 95, and E-Plus 91 for January

Dubai, Abu Dhabi stocks gain on last trading day of 2023

Stocks on both the Dubai and Abu Dhabi bourses edged up on the last trading day of the year

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Dubai NYE bashes: From Dhs5,000 Nando’s to Dhs10k at Trove

If you’re looking for pricey places to ring in 2024, then Dubai is the place to be

ADNH, Marriott partner to operate 3 former Emaar hotels

These 3 former Emaar hotels to be rebranded under Marriott

Marriott will operate the three properties under the banners of JW Marriott and Autograph Collection Hotels effective January 1, 2024

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Food, beverage is UAE’s second biggest sector after oil – report

The UAE’s food and beverage sector is going from strength to strength, according to report released by a body representing the industry

E concludes CEPA talks with Congo-Brazzaville

UAE concludes CEPA negotiations with Congo-Brazzaville

The trade deal builds on growing bilateral cooperation between the two countries, which saw non-oil trade hit a record $2.1bn in H1 2023

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Dubai, Abu Dhabi real estate deals surged over 56% in 2023

Deal flow in the emirates of Dubai and Abu Dhabi have surged in 2023 on the back of extremely strong demand for the year

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GCC nations, South Korea sign free trade deal

As part of the deal, South Korea will remove tariffs on almost 90 per cent of all items, including liquefied natural gas (LNG), and other petroleum products

Saudi Arabia’s foreign reserves fell from SAR1.57tn the previous month

Unemployment for Saudis rises slightly to 8.6% in Q3

The unemployment rate for Saudis is still lower than the 9.9 per cent recorded in the same period a year ago, according to data from the kingdom

Qatar sets up a $275m market-maker fund

Qatar to supply crude oil to Shell in five-year deal

Gulf state Qatar is set to supply Shell in Singapore with up to 18 million barrels of oil a year for five years

UAE introduces law to regulate short-term credit facilities

UAE sets out legislation to regulate buy-now-pay-later credit

BNPL fintech firms can provide short-term credit services upon being licenced by the central bank as restricted licence finance companies

Saudi Arabia’s NEOM launches lifestyle community Norlana

Saudi Arabia’s NEOM unveils plans for lifestyle community Norlana

Located on the coastline of the Gulf of Aqaba, the lifestyle community will have a 120-berth marina that will serve as an international hub for superyachts

Dubai unveils comprehensive New Year’s Eve safety plan

Dubai announces New Year’s Eve road closures, metro timings

The events committee said a total of 11,972 personnel and 1,525 patrols and civil defence and ambulance vehicles will be deployed around the city

How Archer aims to revolutionise travel in the UAE

Flying Taxis: How Archer aims to revolutionise travel in the UAE

Nikhil Goel, chief commercial officer of Archer Aviation, showcases how the company is leveraging the strong global demand and its robust ecosystem to revolutionise urban air mobility

AD Ports Group to operate Egypt’s Safaga terminal

AD Ports signs concession deal to operate Egypt’s Safaga terminal

The 810,000 square metre project will have a dock length of 1,100 metres and a depth of 17 metres

Sharjah bans New Year’s Eve fireworks display

Sharjah bans New Year’s Eve fireworks in solidarity with Gaza

The decision was announced in a Facebook post and legal measures would be taken against those found violating the ban.

Saudi’s Mawani inks four contracts worth SAR1bn

Saudi Arabia’s Mawani signs four contracts worth SAR1bn

The authority signed the contracts with Zamil Marine Services and Naghi Marine Company to provide diverse maritime services

UAE to announce petrol, diesel prices for January soon

UPDATED: UAE announces petrol, diesel prices for January

The fuel price committee reduced the retail rates for Super 98, Special 95, and E-Plus 91 by as much as 0.7 fils per litre in December

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How REITs are unlocking the potential of UAE real estate

REITs in the UAE are a crucial component of the real estate investment landscape and provide opportunities for both local and international investors

GCC region M&A blazes trail as global deals decline

GCC region M&A blazes trail as global deals decline

The GCC region has proven to be one of the most kinetic deal markets in the world in 2023, with dealmakers expected to remain relatively active in the near future

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Global outstanding sukuk market hits $823bn in Q3 2023

The growth in outstanding sukuk is attributed to several factors that are driving the issuance of Islamic bonds including issuers that seek to plug budget deficits

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Top marks for GCC nations in digital connectivity index

Countries in the GCC are ranking among the highest in the world when it comes to the state of their digital connectivity in 2023

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Tax rules clarified for UAE entrepreneurs earning over Dhs1 million

Any individuals earning over Dhs1 million per year through their business activities will need to register for corporate tax and appropriately declare their income

RTA to build 762 bus shelters in Dubai by 2025

RTA to construct 762 bus shelters in key Dubai areas by 2025

The transport authority is exploring the use of 3D printing technology in the construction of some shelters on a trial base