Flynas acquires four new Airbus A320neo aircraft (Image: Supplied by flynas)

Flynas acquires four new Airbus A320 neo aircraft

It now has 60 aircraft, with the A320 neo variant making up 70 per cent its overall fleet

Synology

Interview: Synology’s Michael Chang on impact of AI on security, storage solutions

As the use of AI raises a range of enterprise demands for data storage and management, Synology offers an insight into its portfolio of offerings for new market needs

DIEZ unveils Dhs500m venture fund to finance tech startups

DIEZ launches Dhs500m venture fund to finance tech startups

The fund will play a pivotal role in supporting startups, starting from the pre-seed stage, and extending to the Series B investment stage

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UAE, Jordan ink MoUs to expand investment cooperation in key sectors

The UAE’s Ministry of Investment has identified potential investments worth over $2bn for the projects in this partnership

Saudi Arabia’s stc Group 9.9% Telefonica stake

stc Group sticks to plan for 9.9% Telefonica stake, sources say

The telecoms operator amassed a EUR2.1bn ($2.23bn) stake, consisting of 4.9 per cent of Telefonica’s shares and financial instruments in September

Most GCC central banks hold interest rates unchanged

UAE, Qatar central banks hold interest rates, tracking US Fed move

GCC central banks normally change their interest rates in lockstep with the US Fed as Gulf states’ currencies are pegged to the dollar

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Abu Dhabi welcomes first cruise liner, as 2023-24 cruise season begins

The upcoming cruise season promises significant growth with Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal slated for 126 calls, starting from November 1.

Haven By Aldar sells out two phases

Aldar sells out first two phases of Haven, its first residential development in Dubai

The final phase of Haven, which includes further villas, townhouses, and apartments, will launch for sale to buyers of all nationalities in early 2024

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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed receives Jordan’s King Abdullah

King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of Jordan is in the UAE on a state visit

Etihad shifts operations to Terminal A in Abu Dhabi (Image: Supplied by Etihad)

Etihad shifts operations to Terminal A in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi International which houses the new terminal will be renamed to Zayed International airport from February 9

TECOM Group announces Q3 2023 results Image Tecom

TECOM Group announces Q3 ’23 results, reports 34% rise in net profit

The group’s Q3 earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation rose by 13 per cent YoY to Dhs410m

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Abu Dhabi International Airport to be renamed as Zayed International Airport

The airport’s new name will come into effect from February 9, 2024

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Remembering George Chapman: A leader, pioneer and friend of Dubai

Under Chapman’s leadership, Port Rashid transformed into a symbol of Dubai’s growing status as a trade and shipping hub

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UAE announces fuel prices for November 2023

The UAE fuel price committee on Tuesday shared that Super 98 petrol will cost Dhs3.03 a litre; a reduction in the cost of Dhs3.44 a litre in October

Flydubai touches down in Poznan (Image: Supplied by flydubai)

Flydubai adds Cairo and Poznan to network

It now operates a daily service to Cairo’s Sphinx International and thrice-weekly flights to Poznan

dr jaber on fossil fuels, renewable energy transition at pre-cop28 summit

UAE: Dr Sultan Al Jaber urges pre-COP28 summit to align on fossil fuel, renewables language

The COP28 summit is seen as a crucial opportunity for governments to accelerate action to limit global warming

Six Senses to open property in AlUla (Image: Supplied by Six Senses)

Six Senses AlUla to open by 2027 in Saudi Arabia

The property will feature 100 guest villas and 25 residences

UAE to announce petrol, diesel prices for November; will rates increase

UAE to announce petrol, diesel prices for November; will rates increase?

The fuel price committee increased the retail rates for Super 98, Special 95, and E-Plus 91 by as much as 3 fils per litre in October

Air Canada Boeing B787-9 Dreamliner

Air Canada inaugurates first-ever non-stop service between Dubai and Vancouver

The new service between Dubai and Vancouver will be operated with a Boeing 787-9 aircraft, and will accommodate 298 passengers

Illumio Zero Trust Approach

Alpha Data, HPE talk AI, on the edge, and cloud security

HPE’s technology is powering enterprise operations through enhanced data analytics, insights based on collected data, and predictive analytics

Aldar Properties Q3 2023 highlights Image Aldar

Aldar Q3 ’23 group sales rise 99%, marks highest ever quarterly sales

Group sales during the first nine months reached a record Dhs19.4bn, up 109 per cent on the back of 11 project launches year-to-date and strong demand for Abu Dhabi properties

Flynas confirms new routes to Brussels and Bahrain (Image: Supplied by Flynas)

Flynas confirms new routes to Brussels and Bahrain

It will operate seven weekly flights to Bahrain from Riyadh, and thrice-weekly services to Brussels from Jeddah

DUBAI FITNESS CHALLENGE

Dubai Fitness Challenge 2023: Week 1 activity schedule revealed

Wellness events at the Museum of the Future will kick off on November 3, featuring yoga and sound journey sessions

World Cities Culture Summit 2024 to be hosted by Dubai Image Dubai Media Office

Dubai to host, organise World Cities Culture Summit 2024

Over the last decade, the World Cities Culture Forum network has grown to 40 global cities spanning six continents, collectively representing 172 million people

Tarahum for Gaza even held in Dubai on Oct 30 Image Dubai Media Office/ WAM

Tarahum for Gaza campaign holds event at Dubai Festival City on Oct 29

The community event saw volunteers, including citizens and residents of all ages and nationalities, volunteer their time to prepare food and relief kits

NEOM

Saudi’s NEOM sets up $10bn JV with Denmark’s DSV

The JV is expected to create more than 20,000 work opportunities

oil

Oil dips as caution about data-heavy week offsets Israel crisis jump

Brent crude oil futures dropped 98 cents, or 1.1 per cent, to $89.50 a barrel

tennis

Tennis: Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open dates confirmed for February 2024

The tournament spans nine days, taking tennis enthusiasts on a journey from the opening qualifiers to the finals

e& enterprise

Interview: e& enterprise’s Salvador Anglada on AI, sustainability and digitalisation

From sustainability as an operational tool to deploying it as a service, Anglada sheds light on the company’s long-terms targets

red sea

How great is Japan’s reliance on the Middle East energy

Japan plans to cut use of LNG in the power sector to 20 per cent by 2030