UAE holiday list 2025

UAE unemployment insurance scheme October 1 deadline: Less than 24 hours remain to register

The deadline to subscribe to the government-mandated unemployment insurance scheme runs out in less than a day

DIB acquires minority stake in Türkiye’s T.O.M. Group

DIB acquires minority stake in Türkiye’s T.O.M. Group

The transaction will be formalised after the clearance from the Turkish competition watchdog

Finding the right balance Virtual assets regulation in the UAE

Finding the right balance: Virtual assets regulation in the UAE

The new CBUAE guidance related to the virtual assets sector is aimed at strengthening the supervisory and regulatory frameworks of the country’s central bank and other relevant bodies in line with global best practices

Saudi unemployment plunges to 4.9% in Q2 2023

Saudi unemployment plunges to 4.9% in Q2 2023

The unemployment rate for female citizens fell to 15.7 per cent, from 19.3 per cent a year ago

Aramco acquires stake in EIG’s MidOcean Energy

Aramco enters global LNG market with stake in MidOcean Energy

The energy firm has the option to increase its shareholding and associated rights in the future

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Azizi Developments launches new Dhs30bn Dubai South mixed-use property: Azizi Venice

The project will comprise more than 30,000 residential units, spread over 100 apartment complexes, and over 400 luxury villas and mansions

Mohammed A Baker, deputy chairman CEO of GMG Image Supplied

Global wellbeing conglomerate, GMG, is focused on supporting UAE’s food security strategy

GMG is helping advance national efforts to develop sustainable food production systems through modern technologies while enhancing local production

InterContinental Durrat Al Riyadh Resort and Spa (Image: Supplied by IHG Hotels and Resorts) 

InterContinental unveils first Riyadh resort

InterContinental Durrat Al Riyadh Resort and Spa recently underwent a SAR45 million refurbishment

Radisson announces ambitious expansion plans for middle East

Radisson targets to have 100 operational hotels in Middle East by 2026

Radisson Hotel Group’s current portfolio has 77 properties in the Middle East comprising over 11,619 keys

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Saudia resumes services to Canada in December: Restarts Jeddah-Toronto route

The flights to Toronto Pearson International Airport will commence operations on December 2

DP World invested $6bn to become supply chain behemoth

Dubai’s DP World invested $6bn to become supply chain giant

The state-owned firm has undertaken substantial investments spanning multiple countries across the globe

Lucid opens Saudi Arabia’s first car production facility

Lucid opens Saudi Arabia’s first car production facility

The new facility will assemble Lucid Airs, with an initial capacity to produce 5,000 units a year

Bybit and DMCC have launched a $100,000 hackathon Image Bybit

DMCC Crypto Centre, Bybit announce Web3 hackathon; here’s how to apply

The final round will see 10 teams compete for a total prize pool of $100,000 to develop creative technical solutions within the fields of artificial intelligence, gaming and information security

Dubai 10X Sheikh Hamdan approves new projects as part of third cycle Image Dubai Media Office

Dubai 10X: Sheikh Hamdan approves new projects in third phase

These new projects will streamline transportation within Dubai, enhance the travel experience at Dubai’s airports and establish a robust healthcare system

Arijit Singh's chaleya leads Official UAE Chart which launched on Sept 27 pic supplied IFPI

Official UAE Chart launches on Sept 27; here are the top 20 chartbusters

The new chart – the first of its kind in the UAE – now provides music fans, artists and industry alike the definitive weekly ranking of the top streaming tracks in the country

UAE economy to grow 3% in 2023, says S&P Global

UAE economy to grow by 3% in 2023, says S&P Global

The government has implemented comprehensive economic and social initiatives that are designed to set the stage for sustained and long-term growth

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Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday holiday: free parking, toll announced in UAE

The transport regulator is offering free parking during the holiday from Friday until 7:59 a.m. on Saturday

Dubai Government cuts public debt by Dhs29bn

Dubai Government reduces public debt by Dhs29bn

The emirate repaid Dhs20bn as part of its total financing from Abu Dhabi and the Central Bank of the UAE

RICE EXPORT

India to export rice to the UAE: 75,000 tonnes approved through NCEL

Despite the larger ban, India is shipping rice to friendly and food vulnerable countries on their request to meet their food security demands

UAE unemployment insurance scheme

UAE’s unemployment insurance deadline nears: Over 5.73 million subscribers so far

Beginning October 1, individuals eligible for the system who have not yet subscribed will incur a Dhs400 penalty

UAE to announce petrol prices for October soon

UAE to announce petrol, diesel prices for October; will rates decrease?

The fuel price committee increased the retail rates for Super 98, Special 95, and E-Plus 91 by as much as 28 fils per litre in September

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UNGA78: UAE, India foreign ministers meet, discuss COP28

The UAE Foreign Minister briefed his counterparts on the preparations for COP28, which is scheduled to be held in Dubai from November 30 to December 12

Mwasalat resumes UAE-Oman bus service Image Mwasalat X

Oman-UAE bus service to resume from Oct 1

The one-way ticket from Muscat to Abu Dhabi will cost OMR11.5

UAE President meets Netherlands PM Rutte

UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed meets Dutch PM Mark Rutte

During the meeting, the two sides reviewed bilateral cooperation in a range of sectors including trade, energy, and environment among others

ADNOC Distribution approves $350m interim dividend

ADNOC Distribution board approves $350m interim dividend

The second and final dividend for 2023 is expected to be paid in April 2024

UAE MINISTER ON GCC VISA FREE TRAVEL

One visa for six countries: UAE’s plan for GCC travel

The proposed system would enable UAE residents to travel within the GCC region under a single visa, providing a boost to the tourism sector

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Kuwait Master Plan 2040 to boost development, strategic vision

The Fourth Kuwait Master Plan 2040 focuses on the country’s vision and development goals in urban, economic, social, and environmental policies

EFG Hermes concludes advisory on Lumi Rental’s $290m IPO

EFG Hermes concludes advisory on Lumi Rental’s $290m IPO

The offering marks EFG Hermes’ fifth IPO this year and is the latest in a series of transactions the investment bank has advised on in the GCC region

Khalidia Palace Hotel in Deira by Mourouj Gloria will launch in the last quarter of this year (Image: Supplied by Gloria Hotels)

New five-star hotel coming soon to Dubai’s Deira district

Khalidia Palace Hotel by Mourouj Gloria will launch in the last quarter of this year

Nikki Beach to open resort in Ras Al Khaimah (Image: Supplied by RAK Properties)

Nikki Beach to open resort in Ras Al Khaimah

The 155-key property will be developed by RAK Properties and located in Mina Al Arab