Schneider Electric’s Amel Chadli on The NEST, AI-ready infrastructure

Schneider Electric’s Amel Chadli on The NEST, AI-ready infrastructure

The president of the Gulf Cluster at Schneider Electric, explains how the company is turning sustainability into measurable results and aligning with the UAE’s industrial and clean energy vision

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi carries 3.5 million passengers in 2024

After UAE exit, Wizz Air revives Abu Dhabi operations

This year, in July, Wizz Air announced it was quitting its Abu Dhabi operations after six years to focus on its core European markets

Oil steady after smaller-than-expected OPEC+ output hike

Oil steady after smaller-than-expected OPEC+ output hike

OPEC+ has increased its oil output targets by more than 2.7 million bpd this year, equivalent to about 2.5 per cent of global demand

India seeks details from Boeing after emergency system glitch on Air India jet

India seeks details from Boeing after emergency system glitch on Air India jet

The crew of the aircraft which was flying from the Indian city of Amritsar to Birmingham, detected the deployment of the emergency power system

Airbus: Middle East set for 4,000 new jets in race to become the world’s long-haul epicentre

Airbus A320 surpasses Boeing 737 as most-delivered jetliner

Boeing’s decades-old record fell as a jet was delivered overnight to Saudi carrier Flynas

UiPath and NVIDIA collaborate to advance secure agentic automation

A central component of the collaboration is the new Integration Service Connector, which links UiPath with NVIDIA NIM and NVIDIA Nemotron

Mubadala Energy cuts greenhouse gas emissions by 36.5% in 2024

Mubadala Energy cuts greenhouse gas emissions by 36.5% in 2024

The 2024 Sustainability Report highlights Mubadala Energy’s continued focus on producing reliable, lower-carbon energy

Astra Tech rebrands PayBy to ‘botim money’, aligns with overall strategy

Astra Tech rebrands PayBy to ‘botim money’, aligns with overall strategy

The rebrand to botim money is key to Astra Tech’s journey to unify its fintech capabilities, deepen AI integration and expand financial inclusion

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA)

DEWA begins trial operations at Dhs1.42bn Hatta hydroelectric power plant

The Hatta hydroelectric plant will have a production capacity of 250 megawatts (MW), a storage capacity of 1,500 megawatt-hours, and a lifespan of up to 80 years

Amazon's Rayan Karaky on how retail media 3.0 is transforming advertising in MENA

Amazon’s Rayan Karaky on how retail media 3.0 is transforming advertising in MENA

Amazon Ads’ Rayan Karaky unpacks how the rise of retail media 3.0 is transforming marketing in the region, helping brands fuse commerce, content, and measurable impact

DP World and Paypal to collaborate on cross border digital trade payments image courtesy WAM

DP World to invest $29m in Egypt cold storage facility

The facility will be equipped with a fully integrated Warehouse Management System offering real-time inventory visibility and seamless connectivity with client systems

World Bank raises MENA growth outlook for 2025, warns on Iran slump

Iran’s economy was expected to contract 1.7 per cent this year and shrink 2.8 per cent next year

UAE's sugary drink tax: New excise amendments proposed from 2026

UAE’s sugary drink tax: New excise amendments proposed from 2026

The proposed amendments aim to create a robust legal and regulatory infrastructure to ensure smooth nationwide implementation

Meet Antonio Roulet Magides: The fintech founder redefining compliance

The 29-year-old founder and CEO of Solvent Global, and managing member of Solvent Capital Partners, tells us how he’s breaking new ground in the world of compliance

AMD signs AI chip-supply deal with OpenAI, shares surge over 34%

Analysts said it was a major vote of confidence in AMD’s AI chips and software but is unlikely to dent Nvidia’s dominance

AD Ports Group inks Dhs2.47bn land sale for mixed-use community

AD Ports Group inks Dhs2.47bn land sale for mixed-use community

The project signed with Mira Developments will include one of the region’s largest shopping malls, a business complex, hotels, world-class golf courses and educational institutions

Majid Al Futtaim to bring VOX Cinemas, 7 lifestyle brands to Diriyah Square

Majid Al Futtaim to bring VOX Cinemas, 7 lifestyle brands to Diriyah Square

Diriyah Square, designed as a pedestrian-focused lifestyle and retail district, is part of the broader Diriyah development, which is forecast to contribute $18.6bn to the kngdom’s GDP

JLL to advise on Riyadh Metro leasing in partnership with RCRC

JLL to advise on Riyadh Metro leasing in partnership with RCRC

Under the agreement, JLL will develop and manage the retail strategy for 733 commercial units across 85 metro stations and 2,900 bus stops

Wio Bank surpasses Dhs50bn in deposits as digital banking gains ground

Wio Bank surpasses Dhs50bn in deposits as digital banking gains ground

Wio Bank said on Monday it has crossed Dhs50bn ($13.6bn) in customer deposits, less than…

Mall in the 'Forest’: More on Dubai's newest shopping destination

Mall in the ‘Forest’: More on Dubai’s newest shopping destination

The mall will be the first forest-integrated retail space in the region, offering a unique blend of nature and commerce

ADGM based LUNATE and BLACKSTONE FORM GLIDE

Blackstone, Abu Dhabi’s Lunate form $5bn logistics platform for GCC expansion

Targetting $5bn in high-quality warehouse assets, GLIDE will focus on greenfield developments, selective portfolio acquisitions, and sale-and-leaseback transactions

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Trump, Democrats remain deadlocked as US shutdown drags into sixth day

Some Democrats want a deal on ACA healthcare subsidies in place before open enrollment for next year begins on November 1

Meraas unveils Nourelle, a new architectural landmark in Jumeirah

Meraas unveils Nourelle, a new architectural landmark in Jumeirah

A signature feature of the development is its skybridge, which connects the three buildings through landscaped sky gardens

Badr Al Ghurair, founder of Huru

Huru launches in UAE to drive financial inclusion for unbanked communities

Huru integrates payments, remittance, and savings tools into a single, user-friendly app

Dubai Airports kicks off next phase of accessibility strategy Image Dubai Airports

World’s most accessible airports by 2035: Dubai Airports launches next phase of strategy

Dubai Airports emphasised that the strategy represents a long-term commitment to inclusivity, combining infrastructure, services, and cultural transformation to ensure that every traveller

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GCC tourism sector projected to reach $371.2bn by 2034: GCC STAT

By 2034, the tourism industry is expected to generate around 1.3 million new jobs, reflecting its potential to further bolster employment opportunities in the region

The Arab Energy Fund leads $26.3m series A round for Tagaddod

The Arab Energy Fund leads $26.3m series A round for Tagaddod

The investment strengthens Tagaddod’s shareholder base, which includes FMO, Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures and A15 Ventures

Abu Dhabi’s G42, OpenAI partner Middle East AI push

Sam Altman and G42’s Peng Xiao to headline GITEX GLOBAL 2025 AI dialogue

G42 has previously signaled ambitious plans to push the UAE and the broader MENA region toward AI leadership

Expats in Oman rejoice: Resident card validity extended

Oman to add 9,600 hotel rooms by 2030 as tourism sector surges

Major tourism hubs across Muscat, Salalah, and Jabal Akhdar are set for significant expansion

Dubai car rental sector registers 23.7 per cent growth Pic: RTA

Mubadala exits Turkish car rental unit Getir Arac in sale to Tiktak

The move follows a tussle for control of the Turkish firm between Mubadala and Getir’s founders linked to competing restructuring plans