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Fatma Ashkanani on the role of Emirati women in UAE’s digital transformation

As the UAE celebrates Emirati Women’s Day, Fatma Ashkanani of Khazna discusses the challenges of breaking barriers in male-dominated sectors

leadership

The leadership ripple

Leaders, you set the tone for employee health and wellbeing

UAE’s ADNOC deploys Neuron 5 for AI-powered efficiency

UAE’s ADNOC deploys Neuron 5 for AI-powered efficiency

The energy firm plans to expand Neuron 5’s application to all the group’s facilities across thousands of critical pieces of production equipment

flynas boosts UAE network, with 8 destinations and routes

flynas boosts UAE network, with 8 destinations and routes

The budget carrier will add three more UAE destinations, including Al Maktoum International Airport, Shaikh Zayed International Airport and Sharjah International Airport

UAE's Myco raises $10m plans expansion Image supplied

UAE’s Myco raises $10m; plans expansion, blockchain migration

Following expansions into North America and Egypt, Myco is exploring growth territories and aims to conclude a second closing of its Series A funding by early 2025

Nakheel awards Dhs810m marine works contract for Palm Jebel Ali

Nakheel awards Dhs810m marine works contract for Palm Jebel Ali

The winner of the contract, Jan De Nul Dredging, is expected to complete the entire scope of marine works at the landmark development in just over two years

City Center Al Zahia

Majid Al Futtaim reports H1 net profit of Dhs1.6bn

Majid Al Futtaim Properties delivered a record performance, driven by the success of UAE-based shopping malls and strong consumer confidence

Mubadala, CBC buy UCB neurology, allergy units

Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala co-invests in UCB’s neurology, allergy business

The deal, which is expected to close in Q4 2024, includes UCB’s neurology portfolio (Keppra, Vimpat, Neupro) and allergy medicines (Zyrtec, Xyzal)

Dubai’s RTA announces Dhs1.1bn deal for low-emission buses

4 new RTA metro bus links to speed up Dubai commutes

The four new metro link bus routes from Dubai’s RTA are scheduled to start operating from 30 August

UAE closely following case of Telegram founder amid arrest in France

The UAE has submitted a request to France to provide him with all the necessary consular services, according to MoFA

UAE’s non-oil foreign trade hits record Dhs1.4tn in H1 2024

UAE’s non-oil foreign trade tops Dhs1.4tn in H1 2024

The UAE’s non-oil exports to its top 10 trade partners rose by 28.7 per cent, while trade with all other nations increased by 12.6 per cent

Dubai Metro turns 15; here's what commuters can enjoy

Dubai Metro turns 15: Here’s what commuters can enjoy

The RTA is launching a Special Edition nol Card, featuring a unique design created in collaboration with LEGO Middle East

UAE airlines now fly to 606 destinations worlwide to meet growing demand Image-Getty Images for illustrative purposes

UAE airlines now fly to over 600 destinations

The UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority forecasts passenger traffic to hit 140 million

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8 reasons why the UAE passport is gaining in strength

The UAE passport jumped from 15th place in 2023 to 8th in 2024 in Get Golden Visa’s ranking, making it among the world’s fastest-growing in terms of its strength

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Crypto crime falls by 20%: Here’s what that means

Legitimate activity is growing more quickly than illicit activity, but stolen funds and ransomware activity continued to rise in 2024

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Oil climbs over 2% after US Fed’s Powell indicates rate cuts

Despite Friday gains, oil was down for the week

DET, Emirates join forces to promote Dubai’s hub status

Ranked: Most expensive to cheapest property rentals in Dubai

Using data from Property Finder, here is a ranking of the most to least expensive property rentals and sales prices in Dubai

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Most influential Indians in the region 2024

We profile some of the most iconic Indian business titans based in the Gulf, highlighting their journeys and achievements

5 things to know about the latest Microsoft Surface CoPilot laptops

The Microsoft Surface Pro 11th Edition and Surface Laptop 7th Edition CoPilot+ PCs will be available in the UAE starting from August 27

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Are internet outages a wake-up call for B2B eCommerce platforms?

The recent internet outage must be considered as catalyst for transformation in the B2B eCommerce industry, rather than a setback

DXB expecting surge in pax traffic between Aug 21 and Sept 2 Image Dubai Airports

DXB braces for traffic surge as holidays end, 3.43m passengers expected

The airport’s management expects traffic to peak on September 1, with approximately 291,000 travellers scheduled to transit that day

EGA to acquire US recycled aluminium firm Spectro Alloys

UAE’s EGA to acquire US recycled aluminium firm Spectro Alloys

EGA plans to acquire 80 per cent of Spectro Alloys with the current owners retaining a 20 per cent stake

Hatta Mountain Trails

Adventure tourism: Dubai completes Hatta Mountain Trails; see details

Whether you’re a casual walker or a seasoned cyclist, these scenic trails offer a unique way to explore the rugged beauty of Hatta’s mountainous landscape

OPEC

Will OPEC+ go forward with its planned oil output increase in October?

Total OPEC+ oil production is scheduled to increase by roughly 180,000 b/d each month in the fourth quarter of 2024

Global airlines fly over Afghanistan as Middle East becomes the greater risk

Global airlines fly over Afghanistan as Middle East becomes the greater risk

The route changes have been facilitated by aviation regulators easing guidance on Afghanistan

US Fed Jackson Hole Economic Symposium

What to look for at US Fed’s Jackson Hole global symposium

The guest list of about 120 includes most of the US Fed’s 19 policymakers, a few dozen central bankers from Europe, Asia, Africa, the Americas, and a group of select journalists

Bank of Singapore sees 20% asset growth in Middle East within 5 years

Bank of Singapore sees 20% asset growth in Middle East within 5 years

The private bank has grown its assets under management to $116bn as at end-September 2023 from about $20bn in 2010

Turin, ITALY: IPI S.p.a Group's Chief executive Danilo Coppola poses at Fiat's headquarters during a general shareholders meeting in Turin, 03 May 2006. AFP PHOTO / GIUSEPPE CACACE (Photo credit should read GIUSEPPE CACACE/AFP via Getty Images)

UAE extradites Italian businessman Danilo Coppola in accordance with bilateral treaty

Danilo Coppola was apprehended last year, following an Interpol alert, which was issued in response to an international arrest warrant

Brands for less sells 35% stake to The TJX Companies

Brands For Less sells 35% stake to The TJX Companies

The deal values BFL Group at an enterprise value of $1.2bn

Singapore's Resorts World Cruises to launch cruises from Dubai

Singapore’s Resorts World Cruises to launch cruises from Dubai

Resorts World Cruises’ RW1 will embark from Dubai, providing a range of itineraries, including visits to popular destinations such as Sir Bani Yas, Doha, Khasab and Muscat