Qatar

Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker to step down, successor to be named soon: Report

Reports said that Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamid Al Thani had replaced Al Baker as the country’s top tourism official

GCC unified visa

GCC unified tourist visa to be introduced soon: UAE minister confirms date

The new visa will open doors to travellers, granting them access to six countries under a single, unified tourist visa, and foster economic synergy across the GCC

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UAE: Emaar, Nakheel cancel community events; Culture Summit Abu Dhabi 2023 postponed

Cancelled events include those being organised by community management teams at Emaar and Nakheel for their residential communities

UAE among the top 5 countries to deliver highest room revenue in 2023 YTD, says Global Hotel Alliance Image Supplied

UAE among the top 5 countries to deliver highest room revenue in 2023 YTD: Global Hotel Alliance

The top three countries driving 2023 room revenue gains YTD are Spain, Thailand and Italy, with Singapore and the UAE coming in a close fourth and fifth

CYCLONE TEJ

Cyclone Tej impact on the UAE: Rains, hail and cloudy weather

The NCM has warned that the UAE would see some effects caused by the tropical storm

Crude oil market on tenterhooks over OPEC meet. Image credit: Getty Images

Oil prices down as diplomatic moves in Israel-Gaza crisis trim supply-disruption risk

To ease oil supply pressure, the US suspended sanctions on OPEC member Venezuela after a Venezuelan government deal with the opposition

UAE traffic fine

UAE public holiday 2023: Will we get a long weekend in December to mark National Day

This annual celebration marks the unity and formation of the UAE

UAE President and Singapore PM discuss bilateral relations Image WAM

UAE President, Singapore PM discuss bilateral relations

The two leaders discussed the need to promote the values of tolerance, coexistence, and dialogue, given their close link with regional and international peace and stability

Hyundai, PIF JV

PIF, Hyundai to build $500m high-tech car manufacturing plant in Saudi Arabia

Hyundai will act as a strategic technology partner, offering technical and commercial expertise to support the plant’s development

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Strait of Hormuz: The world’s most important oil artery

About a fifth of the volume of the world’s total oil consumption passes through the Strait on a daily basis

Saga group - Travel

UAE investor among top shareholders in British holiday group Saga

Saga is betting on resilient demand from wealthy Britons who are less impacted by the cost-of-living crisis

UAE President receives Singapore PM Image WAM

UAE President receives Prime Minister of Singapore in Abu Dhabi

The Singaporean Prime Minister also met Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance

A view of Cyclone Tej as it approaches the Oman coast Image courtesy Oman Meteorology

Cyclone Tej: Oman declares two-day holiday in Dhofar, Al Jazar Wilayat

NCEM, in coordination with local authorities, has established 32 shelters in Dhofar Governorate and three in Al Wusta Governorate

Air Arabia launches flight from Sharjah to Giza City image Air Arabia

Air Arabia launches direct flights between Sharjah and Giza City

Sphinx International Airport marks Air Arabia’s fourth destination in Egypt from Sharjah

Tropical storm advances towards Oman Image Oman Meteorology

Oman braces for impact of tropical cyclone, Tej

Authorities have issued an advisory to the public to prepare for heavy rains expected in the coming days

Tarahum - for gaza campaign: UAE sends relief aid Image: WAM

Tarahum – for Gaza campaign comes to Dubai, Sharjah on Oct 21, 22

Those wishing to volunteer to help prepare relief packages can register through ‘Volunteers.Emirates’, the Emirates Red Crescent’s Volunteers Portal, the Day for Dubai Platform, and the Sharjah Volunteering Centre

digital

Why digital infrastructure is a cornerstone for the burgeoning growth markets

The evolution of digital infrastructure stands as a cornerstone for the burgeoning growth markets in the realm of technological sovereignty

Flynas to begin flights to Addis Ababa from Riyadh and Jeddah (Image: Supplied by flynas)

Flynas to begin new flight between Jeddah and Ankara

It will operate a direct weekly flight starting November 7

CORE42

GITEX GLOBAL 2023: Core42, AWS collaborate to accelerate digital transformation

This collaboration will be driven by harnessing existing AWS cloud and AI services, and Core42’s deep expertise in AI and digital solutions

UAE PRES MEETS WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME CHIEF OVER GAZA CRISIS

Gaza: UAE President receives World Food Programme Executive Director

The meeting addressed cooperation between the UAE and WFP in addressing food security challenges and ensuring food provision to Gaza

FAB’s Q3 2023 profit surges by 48% on revenue boost

FAB’s Q3 2023 profit surges by 48% on revenue boost

The banking group’s operating income reached Dhs7bn in Q3 2023, a 27 per cent YoY increase compared to Dhs5.5bn in the third quarter of 2022

BUSINESS LICENCE

GITEX GLOBAL 2023: Dubai Tourism, Avaya to build AI-powered platform to streamline business licences

The platform aims to help digitise the process of business licence applications, using AI to solve the most common pain-points in the journey

cybersecurity

GITEX Global 2023: Seclore combines cybersecurity with data-centric solutions

The Middle East witnessed a 77 per cent increase in ransomware activities in the first quarter of 2023, highlighting the need for significant cybersecurity investments by enterprises

oil

UAE’s Crescent, Iraq launch deals to develop three oil and gas fields

The Crescent Petroleum contracts are expected to begin producing 400 million standard cubic feet per day of natural gas within 18 months

CITYSCAPE BAHRAIN

Cityscape Bahrain set to return in November 2023

The event highlights the country’s commitment towards accelerating the growth and development of the real estate sector

Virtuzone allots over Dhs50m to get businesses tax-ready

Virtuzone allocates over Dhs50m to get businesses tax-ready

The company will provide SMEs with free corporate tax registration, free accounting services, and compliance guarantee

Saudi Arabia launches bus services project to connect 200 cities Image Saudi Press Agency

Saudi Arabia launches major bus services project to link 200 cities, provinces

The bus services project is expected to add SAR3.2bn to the kingdom’s gross domestic product.

Ride-hailing firm Yango sets up global office in Dubai

Yango sets up global office in Dubai

The global office will serve as a centre of excellence for the company’s operations in more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Africa, and beyond

UAE, Saudi Arabia lead MENA VC fundraising

UAE, Saudi Arabia lead MENA VC fundraising, says MAGNiTT

The fundraising in Q3 2033 contributed to $1.4bn raised through 286 transactions in the first nine months of the year

Abu Dhabi’s G42, OpenAI partner Middle East AI push

GITEX GLOBAL 2023: G42, OpenAI partner to advance AI in Middle East

The partnership will focus on delivering OpenAI’s generative AI models across sectors spanning financial services to energy and healthcare