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WTO MC13: UAE pledges $10m to boost fair trade

The UAE is hosting the WTO’s MC13, the organisation’s highest decision-making body, as well as representatives of the 166 member states from February 26-29

Agri terminals facility groundbreaking ‌ in dubai by DP World

Dubai breaks ground on mega $150m Agri Terminals facility

Agri Terminals will be Dubai’s largest multi-tenant facility for integrated agricultural processing and silo storage

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UAE’s mega $35bn deal marks largest FDI in Egypt’s history

The project is expected to create significant job opportunities, attract further foreign investment, and contribute to the North African country’s tourism and economic growth potential

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Dubai traffic alert: Weekend road closures for Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge

The RTA has warned drivers to expect delays from 6 AM to 9:45 AM over the weekend on several key roads

UAE exits FATF’s ‘grey list’ amid reforms

An exit from the grey list marks a swift turnaround for the UAE, which was initially added to the list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring in March 2022

flydubai grows global network to 122 routes in 2023

flydubai expands global network to 122 destinations in 2023

The carrier reported a 56 per cent year-on-year increase in passenger volumes on its GCC network and a 36 per cent increase in Europe

Emaar Oasis

What you need to know about Emaar’s expansion plans for The Oasis

The developer has unveiled a land space increase by 108 per cent, and a hike in development value to Dhs73bn

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Emirates aces the courts with multi-year partnership with Wimbledon

Emirates’ partnership with Wimbledon marks a significant milestone as the airline becomes a proud sponsor of all four Grand Slam tournaments

UAE WEATHER ALERT - NCM

Weather: Low pressure system to bring rainy, windy conditions to Oman and the UAE

The NCM has forecast overcast conditions along with intermittent rain showers due to a developing weather system in the seas

Xpeng signs partnership with UAE’s Ali&Sons

Tesla’s Chinese rival Xpeng signs partnership with UAE’s Ali&Sons

The electric carmaker will offer the G6 and G9 SUV models in UAE from Q3 2024

Fastex

Fastex announces opening of its new office at Dubai World Trade Center’s One Central

The expansion and the location demonstrate Fastex’s dedication to growth and integration within the Dubai business landscape

UAE DUBAI cost of living

Top travel trends for 2024: Study unpacks UAE traveller habits

From choosing sustainable travel options to making up to two outbound trips in 2024 are some of the trends being followed by UAE travelers

TECOM Group’s in5 startups post 25% funding growth in 2023

Funding for startups at TECOM Group’s in5 surges by 25% in 2023

in5 has incubated about 900 startups since its inception, and its tech-focused vertical is currently home to 270 active startups

South Korea’s H2O Hospitality opens Abu Dhabi office

South Korea’s H2O Hospitality expands global footprint with Abu Dhabi office

The company provides solutions which automate the front and back-end processes of hotels by digitising the process flow, enabling paperless and contactless procedures

WTO

World Trade Organization’s push for reform plagued by obstacles

At least 100 ministers will gather in Abu Dhabi on February 26-29 for the WTO’s 13th ministerial conference once dubbed the “reform ministerial”

Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park

Massive Dubai solar park to add another 1,800 MW

The sixth phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park will allow the facility to get one step closer to meeting its 5,000 megawatt target by 2030

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Dubai road closure: RTA warns of traffic diversion due to UAE Tour 2024

The RTA issued a statement via social media advising residents to set out early to ensure smooth travel

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Dubai-based developer Binghatti to debut US Dollar bond offering

Investor meetings are scheduled to start from February 20 and will be followed by a benchmark-sized US dollar-denominated unsecured Sukuk offering

FedEx invests $350m in air, ground regional hub at DWC

Here’s why FedEx has invested $350m in Dubai logistics hub

The 57,000-square-metre facility incorporates advanced technologies that include automated sort systems to enhance the efficiency

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Etihad brings home its brand new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner: Watch

Etihad Airways is set to introduce an upscale passenger experience aboard its newly acquired Boeing 787-9 aircrafts

Vodafone, DAMAC to build $100m data centre in this city

Scheduled for completion in 2025, the new facility will feature a capacity of 6 megawatts

Emirates bets on vertical farming with Bustanica deal

Emirates Flight Catering fully acquires indoor vertical farm Bustanica

The deal makes Bustanica a fully UAE-owned company as it looks to leverage its local expertise to meet the market’s growing demands

UAE entrepreneurs put family first, reveals HSBC survey

It’s clear from a recent HSBC report that UAE entrepreneurs rank highly in terms of family playing a major role in their business lives

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UAE, Germany’s Baden-Württemberg forge green partnership for sustainable industry growth

Key areas of collaboration include AI, smart manufacturing, smart health, and aerospace

WOW resorts

These developers are bringing the ‘WOW’ factor to Ras Al Khaimah

The development, which has an estimated value of Dhs4.8bn, will be ready for handover by 2026

Fly Jinnah - Sharjah

Fly Jinnah, Air Arabia JV’s first international flight lands in Sharjah from Islamabad

Established just over 15 months ago in October 2022, Fly Jinnah currently operates domestic flights across five cities in Pakistan

Dubai registers 1.92 million daily commuters in 2023

Dubai: 1.92 million people used public transport daily in 2023

The Dubai Metro was the most popular mode of transport, serving 260 million riders in 2023

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DXB sees passenger traffic soar in 2023, welcomes 86.9 million travellers

DXB is poised for continued growth in 2024, with initial forecasts anticipating 88.8 million guests

UAE’s non-oil trade hits record Dhs3.5tn in 2023

UAE non-oil trade expands to record Dhs3.5tn in 2023

The country has initiated a raft of bilateral trade, investment and cooperation deals with several fast-growing economies

How Abu Dhabi became the GCC’s poster child of smart cities

How Abu Dhabi became the GCC’s poster child of smart cities

The emirate recently signed an agreement with China’s Shenzhen to collaborate on pioneering smart city projects