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Du shines the spotlight on AI, digital innovation at Envision 2024

Themed “Gathering Leaders for Progress with AI-Driven Digitalisation”, the event witnessed strategic partnerships and discussions on the future of AI, 5G, cloud computing and smart cities

Dubai Maritime City upgrades double ship handling capacity

Dubai Maritime City upgrades double ship handling capacity

Dubai Maritime City’s ship handling capacity more than doubled from 400 to 1,000 vessels per year

Join the Golf Digest Middle East Oktoberfest at The Els Club

Join Golf Digest on October 18 for this one-of-a-kind golfing experience with tasty treats both on and off course to keep you going

Chris Martin of Coldplay performs onstage at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Festival at T-Mobile Arena on September 21, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Coldplay fever grips UAE as band announces fourth Abu Dhabi gig

The band has broken records at venues worldwide, praised for their high-energy performances and sustainability efforts

UAE President meets Donald Trump during US visit

During the meeting, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan highlighted the long-standing ties between the UAE and the US

UAE’s Masdar eyes Iberian renewables champion after recent deals

Masdar eyes Iberian renewables champion after recent deals

The company will look at potential new opportunities with current partners, such as Endesa and Iberdrola

IHG and The first group sign agreement making the Ciel a part of the vignette collection image first group

World’s soon-to-be tallest hotel, Ciel, joins IHG’s luxury Vignette Collection

Standing over 80 stories high, the luxurious property will feature more than 1,000 rooms and suites

Abu Dhabi's SCFEA grants new O&G concession in Al Dhafra to PETRONAS

Malaysia’s PETRONAS lands oil and gas exploration deal in Abu Dhabi

The Onshore Block 2 concession in Al Dhafra covers an area of 7,320 square kilometres, with PETRONAS holding 100 per cent of the exploration rights

UAE reaches trade deal with New Zealand to boost exports, investment

UAE strikes CEPA deal with New Zealand to boost exports, investment

The trade agreement will remove tariffs on about 98.5 per cent of New Zealand’s exports immediately upon implementation

Sheikh Mohammed endorses 30km Dubai Metro Blue Line project

RTA showcases Dubai Metro Blue Line plan at Berlin showpiece

The RTA is showcasing its plans for the Dubai Metro Blue Line project at InnoTrans 2024 in Berlin.

UAE President, US Commerce Secretary discuss MGX’s $30bn AI fund

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo to discuss expanding bilateral collaboration.

HANGZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 23, 2023 - Visitors look at WeRide's driverless minibus at the 2nd Global Digital Trade Fair 2023 in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, Nov 23, 2023. (Photo credit should read CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images)

Robotaxis to hit Abu Dhabi streets this year, courtesy of Uber, WeRide

From later this year, the ride-hailing firm’s users in Abu Dhabi will be able to book a ride in a robotaxi

Abu Dhabi real estate market trends for H1 2024 according to Bayut's findings Image_Getty Images

Abu Dhabi wealth fund ADQ sells $2bn bond

ADQ is fully owned by the Abu Dhabi government, which holds more than 90 per cent of the United Arab Emirates’ oil reserves

Investec expands global reach with Dubai office

South African lender Investec opens office in Dubai’s financial centre

The DIFC has been luring global banks, asset and wealth managers, and hedge funds, and it is now seeing rising interest from South African entities

EU assessing deal by e& Group for Czech PPF’s assets

e& Group secures EU approval to buy Czech PPF’s telecoms assets

e& has secured “all regulatory approvals” and “closing of the deal remains subject to customary remaining closing terms”

TAQA, SUEZ, Siemens launch desalination initiative

Abu Dhabi’s TAQA, SUEZ and Siemens team up in desalination initiative

The initiative is a five-year global competition that aims to reimagine systems, methods, and materials to advance desalination technologies

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Microsoft to set up key engineering centre in Abu Dhabi

The Abu Dhabi centre will collaborate with Microsoft’s global network of development centres to develop solutions in AI, cloud computing, and advanced cybersecurity

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LinkedIn names these UAE companies as top startups for 2024

The emergence of these startups is not only indicative of individual success but also highlights the broader trends shaping the UAE’s economic environment

Autoterminal Khalifa Port's ro-ro vehicle volumes rise 30% in H1' 24

Autoterminal Khalifa Port’s ro-ro vehicle volumes rise 30%

Autoterminal Khalifa Port is strategically positioned, hosting three of the world’s top five container shipping lines

Dubai's DET, Amazon launch accelerator for SMEs

Dubai’s DET, Amazon launch accelerator for SMEs

The partnership between DET and Amazon UAE showcases the effective collaboration between government and private sectors

Sheikh Mohammed approves Dhs10bn Dubai Exhibition Centre expansion plan

Sheikh Mohammed approves Dhs10bn Dubai Exhibition Centre expansion plan

The exhibition centre will be the largest purpose-built indoor events and exhibitions venue in the region upon completion

UAE-US issue joint statement image courtesy WAM

UAE, US issue joint statement, deepen cooperation across sectors

The leaders pledged to pursue new opportunities to strengthen their economic and defense partnership; promote peace and stability across the Middle East and wider region

UAE’s Masdar acquires Brookfield’s Saeta Yield for $1.4bn

UAE’s Masdar acquires Brookfield’s Saeta Yield for $1.4bn

The deal consists of a portfolio of 745 megawatts (MW) of predominantly wind assets – 538 MW in Spain, 144 MW in Portugal and 63 MW solar PV assets in Spain

President Sheikh Mohamed affirms UAE-US alliance

UAE President reaffirms ‘unwavering commitment’ to US partnership

The two leaders reviewed various aspects of the longstanding bilateral ties, particularly in the fields of trade and investment, the economy, advanced technology and renewable energy

Speed limits increased on Dubai's Al Amardi street image RTA X

Dubai increases speed limits on these key roads

The RTA will update traffic signs and road markings along the affected segments to ensure compliance with the new speed limits

General Atlantic plans Abu Dhabi office by year-end

General Atlantic plans Abu Dhabi office by year-end

The New York-based private equity firm received preliminary approval for a license to operate out of the Abu Dhabi Global Market

EDGE unveils new space company ‘FADA’

UAE defence firm EDGE forays into space domain with ‘FADA’

The space firm will create advanced facilities for designing, building, testing, and integrating various satellite components

Arcapita, Dgpays consortium acquires majority stake in Mashreq's Neopay

Arcapita, Dgpays consortium acquires majority stake in Mashreq’s Neopay

Neopay, originally established as a strategic division within Mashreq, has expanded rapidly, becoming a key player in the UAE’s digital payments sector

Core42 upgrades Compass for enhanced AI integration

Core42 upgrades Compass for enhanced AI integration

The upgrade includes new features like the Compass Chat mobile app, which offers seamless AI access and enhanced productivity tools for businesses

Nakheel awards construction contract for Como Residences to Alec Engineering & Contracting

Nakheel awards Dhs1.8bn construction contract for Como Residences

The 75-storey luxury residential tower on Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah is scheduled for completion in Q2 2028