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The case for decarbonising the built sector

Circularity has the potential to create substantial economic advantages, with projected yield on annual net profit gain of up to $46bn by 2030

Hatta Beach project and other projects approved by Sheikh Hamdan Image courtesy X Dubai Media Office

Sheikh Hamdan approves Hatta Beach Project, private school and council to be set up

Hatta Beach will stretch across 10,000 square metres alongside an artificial lake and will feature a host of amenities and services for visitors

Some roads in Dubai will have new names here's why

You will soon be able to suggest new names for Dubai roads, here’s how

Steps to engage and involve community members and accept proposals from them for new road names will start in the upcoming phases of the initiative

Al Habtoor Goup's Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor

Al Habtoor Group threatens Lebanon with investment dispute notice

UAE conglomerate, the Al Habtoor Group, has moved to serve an official Investment Treaty Dispute against the Lebanese government

Sharjah SEC approves transports service between Sharjah and Oman image courtesy Sharjah Tourism

Bus service between Sharjah and Oman to commence soon

Daily trips will be operated from Al Jubail Station in Sharjah to Al Azaiba Bus Station in Muscat and vice versa

Mubadala lists dual currency bond on ADX

Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala lists $5.3bn dual currency bond on ADX

The listings include Mubadala’s debut green bond and the fund’s inaugural dirham-denominated bond

UAE: Fourth edition of 'World's Coolest Winter Campaign' kicks off image DUbai Media Office

UAE: Fourth season of ‘World’s Coolest Winter Campaign’ kicks off

In its third season, the campaign saw tourists numbers reach 1.4 million, an increase of 8 per cent compared to the second edition

Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open: WTA top seeds Raducanu, Jabeur, Maia to participate

Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open: WTA top seeds Raducanu, Jabeur, Maia to participate

This year, the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open tournament features 10 of the Women’s Tennis Association’s top 20-ranked players

UAE GDP growth-in-2024 to grow by 3.7 per cent forecasts World Bank report GettyImages-1432592872-e1670484896463

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

Sheikh Mohamed in Gujarat

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

indigo seat prices

Sky wars: India’s Indigo drastically cuts tickets prices

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

DIFC to organise hedge fund event in May Image WAM DIFC

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

Khalifa fund TAMM

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

Kanoo Group

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

Q Holding

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

ALDAR LOGISTICS

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

Dubai real estate rent

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.

SPACE NASA ARTEMIS - LUNAR GATEWAY - AIRLOCK

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

ITC ROAD CLOSURE - ABU DHABI

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

Sultan AlNeyadi set to return to Earth on Sept-3-GettyImages

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

Riders speeding around the Dubai track. (Supplied)

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

UAE hiring boom: 56% of companies planning to expand workforce

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