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UAE GDP projected to grow by 3.7% in 2024, 3.8% by 2025: World Bank

Growth in Saudi Arabia is projected to grow by 4.1 per cent this year, rising to 4.2 per cent next year

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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed lands in India for Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit

The Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit will see the participation of 34 countries and 16 international organisations in its 10th edition

Ex-UAE climate change minister to head IHC’s $27bn fund

Ex-UAE climate change minister to head IHC fund 2PointZero

The investment vehicle’s sprawling portfolio includes Abu Dhabi’s newest fund Lunate, International Resources Holding, and private investment firm Chimera

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Sky wars: India’s Indigo drastically cuts tickets prices

The airline has cutback on fuel surcharge but increased prices for seat selection

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Dubai: DIFC, HFM partner to launch region’s first hedge fund event in May

The invitation-only event will provide attendees with insightful content sessions, interactive roundtables and integrated networking activities

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Khalifa Fund transitions services to TAMM platform, increases accessibility to SMEs

With the transition to TAMM, Khalifa Fund is poised to provide more efficient and accessible services to entrepreneurs in the emirate

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Dubai named world’s best destination by Tripadvisor, yet again

Dubai, for a third year in a row, has been voted the world’s best travel destination by users of the travel app

Alpha Dhabi transfers stake in Gordon to ADNOC Drilling JV

IHC’s Alpha Dhabi transfers 25% stake in US firm to ADNOC Drilling JV

The $180m equity stake marks the initial strategic investment by Alpha Dhabi in the venture

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IHC’s Q Holding revamps top leadership with new group CEO

The new management team has been brought on from Modon Properties as the group undergoes a restructuring since August last year

DWTC to host over 70 exhibitions in H1 2024

Dubai: DWTC to host these key exhibitions, conferences in H1 2024

The upcoming events will take place across two venues – DWTC and Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) at Expo City Dubai

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Aldar Properties invests Dhs1bn to expand logistics portfolio

The developer has acquired 7 Central logistics hub from Seven Seas Steel Industries in Dubai Investments Park, with an adjacent plot to build further logistics

Etihad Airways TO RESUME NAIROBI flights

Etihad Airways targets 18 million passengers by 2025

The airline’s expansion plan includes broadening its global network, offering more choices to travellers, and increasing flights to key international markets

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5 of the most affordable places to live in Dubai

Despite the continuing upward trajectory of the rental market in Dubai, certain communities continue to remain affordable for the average family in the city.

Abu Dhabi to enable recycled water supply to 1,600 farms image Abu Dhabi Media Office

Abu Dhabi to enable recycled water supply to 1,600 farms

ADAFSA has a system in place to monitor the quality and safety of recycled water before distributing it to farms

Major upgrades planned for Dubai's Umm Suqeim Street.

Dubai’s RTA revs up Dhs332m upgrade for Umm Suqeim Street

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced a major upgrade to Dubai’s Umm Suqeim Street.

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UAE space odyssey: New deal with NASA for Artemis Lunar Gateway airlock, Moon mission

Gateway will support sustained exploration and research in deep space, provide a home for astronauts to live and work, including a staging point for lunar surface missions

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Abu Dhabi road closure: Al Maryah Street bridge to be shut in January

The ITC announced the Al Maryah Street bridge, will be sealed off to traffic, from January 8 until February 3

Dubai World Trade Centre Authority Free Zone sees 250% growth in H1 Image Dubai Media Office DWTCA

Asia wealth managers flock to Dubai as clients look to diversify

A growing number of wealth managers in Asia are setting up offices in Dubai to capitalise on the city’s interconnectedness

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Sultan AlNeyadi goes from space to UAE Minister of Youth

Sultan AlNeyadi has been named as the UAE’s new Minister of Youth, following a cabinet reshuffle by Sheikh Mohammed

Charging into the future with BMW iX5 Xydrogen

Charging into the future with BMW iX5 Hydrogen

The SUV is expected to hit the showrooms by the end of the decade

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How the Scooter Cup electrified Dubai’s streets

Alex Wurz, president of the Federation for Micromobility and Sport, explains why Dubai’s Electric Scooter Race was a huge success

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These 5 companies are the UAE’s ‘best’ employers

Top companies in the UAE continue to invest in creating a highly-engaged workforce with an average engagement score of 81 per cent, says a survey

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Dubai Marathon 2024: Major road closures for Jan 7

Organisers said there is a six hour time limit at the finish line which will coincide with phased road openings.

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The 12 cheapest tax-free countries for expats to relocate

For expats looking for the cheapest tax-free destinations to live in, this list from an insurance company might be an interesting guide

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Antony Blinken back in the Middle East as Israel crisis rages on: 8 countries on tour list

Blinken’s visit to the region comes amid an escalation to the crisis in the Middle East

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Sheikh Mohammed on why families are crucial for Dubai

The government allocated Dhs88bn to community development, a 3.4 times increase compared to Dhs26bn for the past decade

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Top schools for expats in Dubai: Here’s a ready reckoner of curricula, locality, and fees

The KHDA releases an annual list of schools and their rankings based on certain metrics such as performance, STEM subjects, development and more.

Dubai Duty Free sales exceeds Dhs7.8bn in 2023

Dubai Duty Free sales in numbers: Dhs7.8bn revenue, 20 million transactions

The retailer said the top five selling categories for the year were perfumes followed by liquor, gold, cigarettes and tobacco, and electronics

BMW is accelerating smart mobility in the Middle East

How BMW is accelerating smart mobility in the Middle East

BMW Middle East’s managing director tells Gulf Business that the German brand is exploring alternative powertrains and fuels to accelerate transition to emission-free mobility

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Etihad announces new flight destinations in India, US, Europe, Africa

Etihad Airways commenced daily flights from Abu Dhabi to Kozhikode and Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala on January 1