IHG signs two properties in Saudi Arabia’s Taif (Image: Supplied by IHG Hotels and Resorts)

IHG signs two properties in Saudi Arabia’s Taif

Holiday Inn and Suites Taif and Staybridge Suites Taif will both open in 2025

ADNOC, Australia’s Santos to collaborate on carbon capture

Carbon capture: ADNOC, Australia’s Santos team up

The technology that could emerge from the cooperation would help support the companies’ customers in the Asia-Pacific region

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New Year 2023-24 holidays: Kuwait to get 4-day break

The country’s cabinet has declared Sunday, December 31, 2023, and Monday, January 1, 2024, as public holidays

Aldar unveils Nikki Beach Residences in Al Marjan _ Image Aldar

Aldar launches Nikki Beach Residences in Al Marjan, sales to open on Dec 5

Three hundred and fifty-seven units will be up for sale in the first phase on December 5

Saudi Arabia introduces new airline compensation rules in Nov 2023

Saudi Arabia: New airline compensation rules come into effect

Compensation provisions for flight delays, cancellations, overbooking and unexpected stopovers have been bolstered and extended

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MBC Group IPO: Saudi media giant plans to list on Tadawul

On Tuesday, November 21, the kingdom’s Capital Market Authority approved the company’s application for registering 10 per cent of its share capital

UAE holiday list 2025

UAE public holidays for 2024: Full list revealed

The list of holidays is applicable for both government and private sectors

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Dubai real estate: Massive Dhs300m land deal finalised for Jumeirah Golf Estate

The transacted land in Jumeirah Golf Estates overlooks an expansive view of the Fairways and houses over 1,500 villas, townhouses, and apartments

Riyadh Season

Riyadh Season attracts 2 million visitors in opening weeks

The Saudi Tourism authorities hope to match visitor numbers to previous years which saw between 12 to 15 million tourists visit the annual festival

OSN+, Anghami merge to create Middle East streaming giant

OSN+, Anghami merge to create Middle East streaming giant

The transaction is subject to regulatory and anti-trust approvals and the integration is expected to be finalised in early 2024

GymNation buyout: original founders take back control

The ownership of UAE fitness brand, GymNation, has changed hands back to its founders following the conclusion of a buyout deal.

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Sheikh Zayed Road to close for Dubai Run this weekend

The busy road will be closed to motorists as the run has a start time of 06:30 am on Sunday, November 26

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Here’s how much Dubai Taxi aims to raise in IPO

The taxi fleet and operating company has revealed the initial target pricing for its share offers, in what is one of the most anticipated IPOs of the year

COP28: Radisson rolls out Net Zero Nights initiative in the UAE (Image: Supplied by Radisson hotel Group)

COP28: Radisson rolls out Net Zero Nights initiative in the UAE

The initiative will be introduced across 16 of the group’s hotels within the country

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A timeline: UN climate negotiations through the years up to COP28

As the UAE gets ready to host COP28, we take a look at some landmark years, that have moved the needle on climate action

RTA sets up detailed plan to help movement of visitors and delegates travel to Expo City during COP28 Image WAM RTA

Getting to COP28: RTA unveils detailed transit plan

RTA has introduced exclusive special edition nol cards for COP28 delegates

PureHealth to list on ADX image ADX

Abu Dhabi-based PureHealth announces intention to list on ADX

Subject to obtaining regulatory approvals and other relevant considerations it is expected that trading on ADX will commence in December

UAE a key player in global financial sector, says NYSE vice chair

UAE a key player in global financial sector, says NYSE vice chair

The country’s financial markets possess significant potential and flexibility, combined with its continuous commitment to innovation and development

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OPPO Find N3: Hands-on review

The flagship device pushes the boundaries of what’s possible in a foldable phone

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Interview: Can Presight AI do a Moneyball for cricket?

Presight AI’s CEO highlights the role of data analytics in enhancing enterprise efficiency and unlocking the potential of one of world’s biggest sports

How dealmakers in Middle East are enhancing M&A strategies

How dealmakers in Middle East are enhancing M&A strategies

Dealmakers and their advisers are including insurance on their agenda just as much as the traditional corporate risk manager

Nakheel, etisalat by e& ink MoU, here’s how it will help new and old residents

Residents can be connected with the telecoms provider to enjoy a seamless digital experience at a simple click of a button

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UAE’s Tawazun signs $6.3bn defence deals at Dubai Airshow

The UAE’s MoD-linked Tawazun Council signed deals with defence suppliers such as Edge, SAAB, and Thales

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Al Meydan Street project to reduce commute times drastically: RTA

The improvement works promises to reduce commute times as it increases street capacity from the Al Khail Street intersection to the Cyclists Club

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UAE launches development phase of Sirb satellite programme

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum launched the satellite programme

Saudi Arabia discovers two new natural gas fields

Saudi Arabia discovers new natural gas fields in Empty Quarter

The Minister of Energy said the discovery of the Al-Hiran natural gas field was confirmed after gas flowed from the Hanifa reservoir in the Al-Hiran

RTA makes modifications to routes and schedules

Dubai’s RTA makes changes to bus routes and schedules

The changes are aimed at expanding and integrating the public bus network with other public transport modes such as the metro and marine transport

How the GCC's real estate sector is pivoting towards sustainable development Image for illustrative purposes by Getty Images

Insights: How GCC real estate is pivoting towards sustainable development

With the forthcoming COP28 in Dubai, the momentum for sustainable real estate development in GCC countries is set to receive even greater international attention

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed issues directive to treat 1000 Palestinian cancer patients in UAE hospitals Issues WAM

UAE President issues directive to offer medical care to 1,000 Palestinian cancer patients

The initiative is part of the UAE’s continuing efforts to alleviate the rising humanitarian crisis in Gaza

Emirates, Boeing partner to advance aircraft maintenance

Emirates, Boeing partner to advance aircraft maintenance

The integration of drone technology for maintenance tasks represents a leap forward for the carrier and is expected to speed up exterior inspections