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AIQ secures $340m contract to deploy agentic AI across ADNOC ops

AIQ secures $340m contract to deploy agentic AI across ADNOC ops

The wide-scale deployment of the world’s first large-scale agentic AI solution for the energy sector follows he successful completion of ENERGYai ‘strial phase across ADNOC’s upstream operations

Metal Park launches Dhs110m storage hub in KEZAD

Metal Park launches Dhs110m storage hub in KEZAD

The hub will be developed in three phases and offer a combined storage capacity of 350,000 metric tonnes and 54,000 cubic metres of shelved storage exclusively for metals

Insights: Addressing the gender gap in GenAI By Dr Alexandra Urban

Insights: Addressing the gender gap in GenAI

The UAE’s rapid surge in GenAI enrollments demonstrates a strong appetite for AI skills, but true progress requires that women be equal stakeholders in this digital revolution

Jaywan-Visa partnership: How will these debit, prepaid cards benefit customers

Both Al Etihad Payments and Visa will be working with financial institutions, fintech companies, and merchant partners to issue the co-badged cards to their customers

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UAE’s corporate tax deadline: What you need to know

The first possible tax period for individuals conducting business or business activities is the calendar year 2024

Dubai’s RTA launches new policy: Zero waiting time for 82 services

The policy aims to enhance the customer experience by providing integrated, seamless, and proactive digital services without requiring in-person visits

e& life and e& international's Khalifa Al Shamsi on how the company is engineering a new era of digital possibilities for all

e&’s Khalifa Al Shamsi on engineering a new era of digital possibilities 

 The CEO of e& life and e& international, shares how e& is empowering enterprises and communities and shaping a connected, digital and inclusive future 

Ramadan in Dubai: Visitors welcomed with a special stamp

This initiative reflects Dubai’s innovative approach to celebrating the holy month with a diverse range of activities

Insights: Real estate in Dubai could shift to net-zero buildings by 2030

Insights: Real estate in Dubai could shift to net-zero buildings by 2030

Public-private partnerships will be instrumental in bridging capital gaps, accelerating innovation and ensuring regulatory alignment

WhatsApp just made language barriers disappear: Here’s how

WhatsApp launches ‘Lists’ in UAE: What the new feature has to offer

With this feature, WhatsApp users can filter their chats into custom categories of their choice

New Abu Dhabi Pass: The benefits it has to offer tourists

It simplifies Abu Dhabi’s offerings for visitors to the emirate

Ras Al Khaimah hotel supply set to double amid tourism boom: Report

Ras Al Khaimah hotel supply set to double amid tourism boom: Report

The report also highlights a significant expansion in the branded residences sector, with 16 projects set to deliver approximately 5,600 units by 2029

DWTC, Informa Group partner to create global MICE entity

DWTC, Informa Group partner to create global MICE entity

The partnership aligns with DWTC’s commitment to tripling Dubai’s MICE sector GDP contribution to Dhs54bn annually by 2033, as outlined in the D33 Dubai Economic Agenda

Dubai’s new AI traffic cameras detect seatbelt violations, illegal U-turns

Exceeding the maximum speed limit by more than 80 km/h incurs a fine of Dhs3,000

UAE's talabat completes acquisition of instashop for $32m

UAE’s talabat completes acquisition of instashop for $32m

talabat has completed the acquisition of 100 per cent of instashop’s share capital from Delivery Hero, effective and consolidated in talabat’s financial accounts from February 25

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75% of UAE residents expecting a bonus in 2025 – survey

The YouGov survey also highlights that 68 per cent of UAE residents feel secure about their current financial situation.

JP Morgan identifies top considerations for investors in 2024

Deem Finance lands $400m J.P. Morgan deal to fuel UAE lending

The financial services provider, which forms part of the UAE’s Gargash Group, will receive up to $400m through a revolving facility

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Non-oil sector now makes up nearly 75% of UAE’s economy

Data from the Ministry of Economy further indicates that the country’s non-oil GDP expanded 4.5 per cent to Dhs987bn for the first nine months of 2024

Here’s what GCC’s first smart vehicle testing centre will offer

The state-of-the-art facility marks a leap forward, offering a seamless and efficient vehicle testing experience in the Northern Emirates.

Sir Tim Clark: Emirates to spend $5bn on refitting aircraft

The engineering groups are working at a pace to get these aircraft turned around as quickly as possible

Travel time reduced: Dubai’s RTA to upgrade roads in Business Bay, other areas

Traffic routes will be adjusted to improve flow just before the intersection of Al Khaleej Street and Al Mustaqbal Street

Saudi's salary system: Updates that private sector employers should know

New Abu Dhabi schemes offer Emiratis 80% startup funding

The entity has been continually accepting applications for medium and long-term loans to meet the needs of innovative business ventures.

Etihad Airways plans to double passengers, fleet size by 2030

Etihad is now looking to launch its $1bn IPO next month – report

The airline, which started operations in 2003, is eyeing a public listing of some of its shares

Salik’s profits rise: Here’s how much it earned in 2024

The company’s Board of Directors proposed a dividend of Dhs619.8m, which is to be paid in the first half of 2025 (H1)

Good news for EV drivers: New charging stations to come up in Dubai

Customers will be able to pay both the EV charging tariff and the parking fee in a single transaction using Parkin’s app

Dubai real estate sales in February reached AED 51.1 billion, a 39.91_ increase in value on the same month last year.

Dubai real estate sales hit Dhs51.1bn in Feb; see top performing areas

Dubai’s February property sales have seen a 449 per cent increase in value over the past five years

Al-Futtaim Family Office invests in China’s BYD as automaker raises $5.59bn

The UAE’s Al-Futtaim Family Office is a key investor in the share sale, and the two firms are planning on forming a strategic partnership, according to BYD

ADNOC, OMV to establish $60bn global polyolefins entity

ADNOC, OMV to establish $60bn global polyolefins entity

Borouge Group International will be jointly controlled as an equal partnership between ADNOC  and OMV, with OMV injecting EUR1.6bn cash into the consolidated entity to equalise shareholding

Akasa Air’s new routes: Airline links 2 more Indian cities to Abu Dhabi

The flights from Bengaluru and Ahmedabad are in addition to the daily service between Mumbai and Abu Dhabi, which was introduced in July 2024

Dubai Holding and RTA ink Dhs6bn deal for traffic enhancement Image Dubai Media Office

Dubai Holding, RTA ink Dhs6bn road enhancement deal for these areas

The agreement covers Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai Production City, Business Bay, Palm Jumeirah and International City (Phase 3)