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Five opportunities for growth in GCC's industrial sector in 2025

Five opportunities for growth in GCC’s industrial sector in 2025

The region’s strengths and strategic initiatives provide a solid foundation for growth and innovation that will enable manufacturers to thrive, despite the obstacles ahead

Dubai: Private schools report 6% rise in enrolment for 2024-25 academic year

Dubai: Private schools report 6% rise in enrolment for 2024-25 academic year

The expansion of the sector is highlighted in a new KHDA report, which also noted the opening of 10 new private schools during the academic year

Dubai aircraft leasing firm DAE to acquire Nordic Aviation Capital

Dubai aircraft leasing firm DAE to acquire Nordic Aviation Capital

The acquisition will be capitalised and funded by internal resources along with committed debt financing

Mashreq seals NeoPay stake sale to Arcapita, Dgpays in $385m deal

Mashreq seals NeoPay stake sale to Arcapita, Dgpays for $385m

The deal will see Mashreq retain a minority stake in NeoPay, a payment solutions provider that offers a range of services, including point-of-sale terminals

Sheikh Mohammed approves Dhs3.7bn Dubai road expansion plan

Sheikh Mohammed approves Dhs5.4 bn housing package for citizens in Dubai

The housing projects, offering diverse options for Emirati citizens, align with the Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum Family Programme

NYE 2025: Dubai road closures, metro timings, free parking

NYE 2025: Dubai road closures, metro timings, free parking

All public parking areas will be free of charge (except for multi-storey parking) on Wednesday, January 1, 2025

Dubai: nol Cards can now be used to make e-scooter payments

Dubai: nol Cards can now be used to make e-scooter payments

The service allows users to link their nol Card via NFC technology through authorised operator apps, enabling the purchase of hourly, daily, or monthly packages

Bling it on, says Piece of You's Amreen Iqbal

How jewellery brand Piece of You’s Amreen Iqbal is ‘blinging it on’

Amreen Iqbal, founder of Piece of You, is proving that jewellery is more than just an accessory — it’s a timeless connection to life’s milestones 

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NYE 2025: Dubai unveils security, safety plans for festivities

The city will again implement a sector-based approach to manage the safety of the 2025 festivities

Dubai's JLT’s gets its first service station

Dubai’s JLT to get its first service station

The new service station will be equipped with the latest sustainable technology and will span a 50,187 ft² plot, with a built-up area of 5,920 ft²

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NYE 2025: Dubai to feature over 45 fireworks displays at 36 locations

As the countdown to New Year’s Eve continues, authorities are urging the public to adhere to all safety measures to ensure celebrations are memorable and secure.

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Elite Group Holding to develop Dhs100m auto hub in Dubai

Dubai Industrial City, a key business district within TECOM Group, is home to over 1,100 local, regional, and international customers and 350 operational factories

Dubai Metro Blue Line set to begin operations in Sept 2029

Dubai Metro Blue Line to begin operations in Sept 2029

The new Blue Line will be designed to carry 46,000 passengers per hour in both directions, with a train frequency of approximately every two minutes, serving an estimated 200,000 passengers daily by 2030

Delivery Hero’s Talabat to divest 15% stake via IPO

Talabat plunges over 7.5% in Dubai trading debut after $2bn IPO

The company’s shares opened at Dhs1.70, higher than the price at which Germany’s Delivery Hero sold 4.7 billion shares last month

50 years and counting: Jumbo's next chapter

50 years and counting: What Jumbo’s next chapter entails

Marking its golden anniversary, Jumbo celebrates ‘Trust that Transforms’ – a commitment that resonates through its customers, brands and a growing team

Dubai to reintroduce 30% alcohol sales tax in 2025 – report

Dubai to reintroduce 30% alcohol sales tax in 2025 – report

The suspension of the sales tax, which was initially planned to last for one year from January 1 to December 31, 2023, resulted in significant savings for restaurants, bars and hotels

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Here’s how the UAE’s golden visa has made a positive impact

Here are just some of the ways in which the UAE’s golden visa has made a positive impact on the country

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Eid Al Etihad 53: Free parking, Dubai Metro timings – details here

Public parking in Dubai will be free of charge, excluding multi-storey parking, from Monday, December 2 until Tuesday, December 3

Dubai's 3-Day Super Sale begins, discounts of up to 90%

Dubai’s 3-day super sale begins, avail discounts of up to 90%

The shopping extravaganza has been extended to four days, running from November 29 to December 2, in celebration of Eid Al Etihad 53

ADNOC awards Dhs720m in manufacturing contracts in the UAE

ADNOC awards Dhs720m in manufacturing contracts in the UAE

ADNOC’s ICV programme targets further economic reinvestment, aiming to drive Dhs178bn back into the UAE economy over the next four years

Global Surfaces opens Dhs100m manufacturing facility in Jafza

Global Surfaces unveils Dhs100m manufacturing facility in Jafza

The facility, the largest of its kind in the Middle East, will boost advanced manufacturing and meet the surging demand for artificial quartz

Emirates Steel Arkan rebrands as EMSTEEL

Emirates Steel Arkan eyes global growth, rebrands as EMSTEEL

With shares of 11 per cent in Abu Dhabi’s manufacturing activity output and 60 per cent in the UAE’s steel market, EMSTEEL plays a key role in delivering the UAE’s industrial strategy

Abu Dhabi's KEZAD to get Dhs90m manufacturing facility, Dhs55m solar pla

KEZAD to get Dhs90m parts manufacturing unit, Dhs55m solar PV plant

The manufacturing unit, set to span 40,000 square metres, will produce industrial parts, components and machinery for the oil and gas, locomotive, and defence sectors

Emirates Steel Arkan reports Dhs3.96bn in revenue for H1

Emirates Steel Arkan reports Dhs3.96bn in revenue for H1

Despite facing headwinds in both export and domestic markets, the group sustained a stable performance throughout the period

Baosteel boosts investment in Saudi steel JV to $1bn

China’s Baosteel doubles investment in Aramco, PIF steel venture to $1bn

The steel manufacturing facility has an annual production capacity of 2.5 million tonnes of direct reduced iron and nearly 1.7 million tonnes of steel

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Brazil’s JBS to open SAR500m Saudi food factory by year end

The establishment of the Jeddah factory is expected to create job opportunities for Saudi youth

Saudi Arabia is a key growth market, says Honeywell exec Phil Daniell

Saudi Arabia is a key growth market, says Honeywell’s Phil Daniell

The VP and GM of Honeywell Building Automation (META) delves into the company’s expansion strategy in Saudi Arabia, including the opening of its new facility in Dhahran

KEZAD Group, NMDC ink manufacturing facility deal

KEZAD Group, NMDC sign Dhs367m manufacturing facility deal

NMDC Energy plans to invest $100m in the modular fabrication manufacturing facility

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Pharmaceuticals: Acino eyes local growth and export expansion from Dubai facility

By focusing on local manufacturing and sustainability, Acino is set to play a significant role in the UAE’s pharmaceutical industry

Lenovo to issue $2bn in convertible bond to Alat

China’s Lenovo to issue $2bn in convertible bond to PIF-backed Alat

The personal computer and AI server maker plans to build a research and development centre in Riyadh as part of the deal