L to R: Azza Alsuwaidi, deputy CEO of Etihad Rail Mobility, and Islam Abdul Karim, regional head, Yango Group Middle East signing the MoU

Yango Group signs MoU with Etihad Rail to simplify travel for millions of UAE passengers

The MoU also outlines a second phase to explore technical integration between the two companies’ digital platforms

Nestlé Professional: Serving more than coffee

Nestlé Professional: Serving more than coffee

With the We Proudly Serve Starbucks Coffee Programme, Nestlé Professional is helping four- and five-star hotels across MENA elevate guest satisfaction with an iconic global brand

Masdar, SOCAR Green secure funding for Azerbaijan solar projects

Masdar plugs into Spain’s solar boom with €368m move

Abu Dhabi’s Masdar has struck a €368m deal with Endesa, securing 446MW of Spanish solar power and cementing Spain as its European clean energy hub

IBM and nybl collaborate to deliver AI-powered industrial solutions

IBM and nybl announce collaboration to accelerate AI adoption in critical industries

The collaboration underscores a shared mission to deploy advanced, purpose-built AI in industries that directly serve humanity

Saudi’s Bahri, IMI announce first order for Saudi-built ocean-going vessels

Saudi’s Bahri, IMI announce first order for Saudi-built ocean-going vessels

The new geared Ultramax vessels are designed to provide operational flexibility and efficiency, with the ability to access ports with limited infrastructure

Space42 publishes Foresight Constellation Viewpoint on SAR ecosystems

Space42 publishes Foresight Constellation Viewpoint on SAR ecosystems

Space42’s Foresight Constellation provides persistent, high-resolution imaging regardless of weather

Aramco, Honeywell, KAUST sign pact to develop crude-to-chemicals tech

Aramco, Honeywell, KAUST sign pact to develop crude-to-chemicals tech

The three organisations said the initiative supports Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, which seeks to diversify the economy beyond oil by developing downstream industries

DEWA partners with Fortinet to strengthen cybersecurity and digital transformation

DEWA partners with Fortinet to strengthen cybersecurity and digital transformation

The agreement was signed during the 27th Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX)

Saudi PIF sells 10% stake in Tadawul

Saudi Arabia mulls full foreign access to main stock exchange

This move will enable all foreign investors to participate without meeting eligibility rules

Meet Andre Saade: the GM reimagining a Riyadh hotel for Vision 2030

As general manager of Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Center, Riyadh Minhal, he has overseen the transformation of one of the city’s most familiar hotels into a modern hub

Kuwait returns to global debt markets with $11bn bond issue

Kuwait has estimated sovereign wealth assets of more than $1tr

Cultural Assets Group launches SAR850m investment fund, backed by Saudi Cultural Development Fund

Saudi’s Cultural Assets Group launches SAR850m investment fund, backed by Cultural Development Fund

The fund will invest across diverse fields, including visual arts, fashion and cultural retail, digital content experience design, and interactive media and production, as well as emerging technologies

ADNOC signs reinsurance deal with IHC's RIQ Image-ADNOC

KKR takes minority stake in ADNOC gas pipeline assets

ADNOC retains ownership and operational management of the pipelines

'Cybersecurity is a shared responsibility': AICTO DG Mohamed Ben Amor shares insights

‘Cybersecurity is a shared responsibility’: AICTO DG Mohamed Ben Amor shares insights

As the Arab ICT Organization pushes forward with regional frameworks and ethical AI standards, DG Mohamed Ben Amor highlights how partnerships and policy alignment can strengthen defences across the Arab world and beyond

ALEC Holdings prices $381m Dubai IPO at top of range, raises Dhs1.4bn

ALEC Holdings prices $381m Dubai IPO at top of range, raises Dhs1.4bn

Shares are expected to begin trading on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) on or around October 15 under the symbol “ALEC”

UAE to launch first Centre of Excellence for Artificial Intelligence

UAE to launch first Centre of Excellence for Artificial Intelligence

The Centre is designed as a strategic enabler of the UAE’s AI sovereignty, ensuring national control over critical components of the AI value chain

Tissoli and Pininfarina partner to deliver Dhs1.2bn Palazzo Tissoli on Al Marjan Island

Tissoli and Pininfarina partner to deliver Dhs1.2bn Palazzo Tissoli on Al Marjan Island

Drawing inspiration from Ras Al Khaimah’s Hajar Mountains, Palazzo Tissoli reflects Pininfarina’s 95-year legacy of design excellence

Saudi Central Bank announces 4-year holiday calendar for banks

Kent to oversee design of Saudi Arabia’s Yanbu hydrogen project

Kent’s role in Yanbu further expands its energy transition portfolio in the Middle East

L to R: Sherif ElRafie, CEO of ABK Capital and Abdulaziz Jawad, chairman of ABK Capital–Kuwait

ABK Capital DIFC partners with LGT Bank Switzerland

The establishment of ABK Capital DIFC underlines the firm’s broader growth objectives centered on innovation, global partnerships, and expanding investment management capabilities in the region

Aldar Estates and EHC Investment Unveil Corelynx - 1

Aldar Estates, EHC launch JV to boost utility services

CoreLynx will provide a unified suite of solutions, including gas distribution, operations and maintenance, and advanced fire safety systems

Abu Dhabi gears up for Season 2 of A2RL with $2.25m prize pool

Abu Dhabi gears up for Season 2 of A2RL with $2.25m prize pool

Teams from ten countries will compete this year, with France and Japan joining the league for the first time

Etihad Rail MoUs

Etihad Rail on track to launch passenger services by 2026

The UAE’s national railway is gearing up to launch passenger services by 2026, linking 11 cities and regions with fast, safe and sustainable journeys

Flying Emirates? Power bank use banned onboard from October 1

Emirates allows passengers to carry only one power bank under 100 Watt Hours, but use of these devices in the cabin is now banned

Gold prices in UAE fall as global trends weigh on bullion

Gold slips from peak, but locks in strongest month since 2020

Bullion has risen 10.5 per cent so far in September, and is on track for its biggest monthly percentage gain since July 2020

From Dubai to Manila: Spinneys to launch Philippines stores in 2026

After its Riyadh debut last year, the UAE grocer is teaming with Ayala Corporation to open its first stores in the Philippines, marking its maiden step into Southeast Asia

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Unexpected drop in Middle East oil premiums raises Saudi pricing dilemma

Dubai’s premium hit a six-month high of $3.63 a barrel in mid-September

Turkey’s deputy governor says no rate cuts for now

Turkey’s central bank reserves seen climbing to $183bn record

The bankers said the central bank’s net reserves were also expected to increase by $2.5bn to $73bn

Rubrik CEO Bipul Sinha on cyber resilience, AI and building a profitable growth engine/ Image: Supplied/ LightSpeed

Rubrik CEO Bipul Sinha on cyber resilience, AI and building a profitable growth engine

Rubrik is doubling down on cyber resilience and AI-driven innovation, balancing aggressive global expansion with operational discipline to ensure sustainable profitability, says the CEO

EDNAS launches UAE’s first AI literacy curriculum for schools

EDNAS launches UAE’s first AI literacy curriculum for schools

EDNAS focuses on removing complexity and making AI education easy to deliver

ANAX Developments unveils ELLE Residences on Dubai Islands

The residences are crafted in collaboration with The One Atelier and ARQUINAUT, drawing on ELLE’s five pillars—fashion, beauty, culture, lifestyle, and society