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CEO of UAE’s digital bank Zand steps down

The bank’s board is expected to announce a new CEO shortly

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank launches ‘small business finance’ to support SMEs

The lender aims to offer a financing solution up to Dhs1.5m to support developing needs of businesses

domestic helpers

Domestic help in UAE cannot be hired from home country without knowing nature of work, wages

Domestic helpers must present evidence of their fitness, health, psychological, and professional competence before being recruited

Etihad Airways launches inaugural flight to Guangzhou

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways launches inaugural flight to Guangzhou

 The new twice-weekly service will be operated via a two-class Boeing 777

Dubai hosts world’s first public flight of two-seater flying car

The flying car, X2, emits zero carbon dioxide and is designed with a maximum speed of 130 kilometres per hour

Abu Dhabi Accountability Authority launches internal audit platform at Gitex Global

Abu Dhabi Accountability Authority launches internal audit platform at Gitex Global

The integrated AI-based digital platform is a centralised database that connects the auditing departments of Abu Dhabi government entities

In pics: Dubai Miracle Garden opens for Season 11

Starting from October 10, Dubai Miracle Garden will open from 9am until 9pm on weekdays, and from 9am until 11pm on weekends and public holidays

ENOC Group Service Station of the Future

Dubai’s ENOC Group announces partnership with Nigeria’s QMF Energy

ENOC Marine Lubricants will supply its Strata product range across all the ports in Nigeria

Healthcare provider Burjeel soars in debut of scaled-down IPO

Burjeel Holdings rose 20 per cent to almost Dhs2.4 in Abu Dhabi

ADNOC

ADNOC Drilling awarded $1.53bn contract to help expand ADNOC’s offshore operations

Over 80 per cent of the award value will flow back into the UAE’s economy under ADNOC’s In-Country Value programme

Dubai leads MENA region on Global Power City Index 2022

Over 1,450 organisations operate across UAE’s Web3 space – report

More than 7,000 individuals work across the country’s Web3 industry

UAE’s Commercial Bank International announces launch of metaverse location

The bank’s virtual location is now open for visitors

Unit 3 Barakah Plant_courtesy WAM_ENEC

Barakah nuclear energy plant’s Unit 3 now connected to UAE transmission grid

Unit 3 will add another 1,400 megawatts of zero-carbon emission electricity capacity to the national grid

What does the future of Expo City Dubai entail?

The next chapter: What does the future of Expo City Dubai entail?

Expo City Dubai is building on the momentum of Expo 2020 Dubai

Danube Home unveils 'My Garden 2023 e-Catalogue'

Danube Home unveils ‘My Garden 2023 e-Catalogue’

The theme of the Danube Home e-catalogue this year is ‘From Dream to Reality’ showcasing well-curated products for all kinds of outdoor spaces

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange adds stock futures to derivatives market

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange adds five single stock futures to derivatives market

From October 6, stock futures on Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, Fertiglobe, Borouge and AD Ports will be available for trading on the derivatives market

Wizz Air restarts fligths to Moscow

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi offers 15% discount on select flights

The discount will be on selective flights to and from Abu Dhabi until December 14, for bookings made between October 6 and 7

Free parking and Darb in Abu Dhabi for Prophet’s birthday

Free parking and Darb in Abu Dhabi this weekend for Prophet’s birthday

Private sector employees across the UAE will have a holiday on Saturday, October 8

Hub71

Abu Dhabi’s Hub71 appoints new deputy CEO

Ahmad Ali Alwan has been a founding member of Hub71 since 2019

Saudi’s Seera Group to operate inbound charter flights to the kingdom

Flights will operate from November 2022 through to March 2023

Sheikh Mohamed

‘Dedicated teachers are the bedrock of our education system’, says UAE President

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan said that during the next 20 years, education will determine the extent to which countries advance in terms of development and civilisation

RAK Energy Summit

RAK Energy Summit concludes with focus on future of sustainable energy

RAK Energy Summit saw participation of UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, IRENA, UN Industrial Development Organization

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi operates first flight to the Maldives

The route will be operated four times per week in October, increasing to six times per week in November and operating daily from December

Emirates announces changes to commercial teams

Dubai’s Emirates announces changes to commercial team across Middle East, Europe, other regions

The new appointments will be effective from November 1

Multiply Group acquires 80% of International Energy Holding

Abu Dhabi’s Multiply Group acquires 80% of International Energy Holding

International Energy Holding’s remaining 20 per cent stake has been acquired by Alpha Dhabi Holding

Sharjah’s BEEAH Group launches AI-enabled recycling facility to bolster zero waste to landfill goal

At full operational capacity, the recycling facility will process around 156,000 tonnes of mixed recyclables per year

New board formed for Abu Dhabi Businesswomen Council

New board formed for Abu Dhabi Businesswomen Council

The new board will have a mandate to help female entrepreneurs refine their skills, introduce them to laws and policies and help them leverage initiatives

Dubai sets new record with Palm Jumeirah mansion sale for $82m

Casa Del Sole, still partially under construction, will be completed in early 2023 and is set to have eight bedrooms

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE

Non-oil trade between UAE, China crosses Dhs1.72tn in 10 years

Non-oil trade between the two countries in the first half of 2022 amounted to Dhs118.4bn

ExPo City Dubai open on Oct 1

Expo City Dubai opens officially to visitors on Oct 1

The Vision and Women’s Pavilions are now open to visitors, in addition to the mobility and sustainability pavilions