Dubai attracts 16.79 million tourists between Jan to Dec 2024

Dubai attracts 16.79 million tourists between Jan to Nov 2024

Dubai’s strong tourism performance and sustained growth in both visitor numbers and hotel performance indicate the emirate’s resilience and appeal

contracts awarded for phase 2 of al mamzar beach development project image courtesy WAM Dubai Municipality

Dubai awards contracts for phase 2 of Al Mamzar Beach Development Project

The first phase of the development, work on which commenced in June last year, has achieved 45 per cent completion

Decoding the future of health: How genetic testing at AEON Clinic is redefining longevity

With a focus on personalised medicine, AEON Clinic is redefining the way we approach health prevention and disease management

AD Ports Group expands global presence, boosts financial performance in 2024

AD Ports Group expands global presence, boosts financial performance in 2024

AD Ports Group continued its focus on digital transformation in 2024 with the acquisition of a 60 per cent equity stake in Dubai Technologies

ADGM unveils new fee structure, offers significant reductions

ADGM unveils new fee structure, offers significant reductions

The fee updates follow a series of consultations with the ADGM business community in 2023, focusing on expanding the jurisdiction and improving the ease of doing business

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Oil extends gains on optimism over policy support for growth

Brent crude futures rose 22 cents, or 0.3 per cent, to $76.15 a barrel, after settling at its highest since October 25

Dubai Duty Free reports record annual sales of Dhs7.9bn in 2024

Dubai Duty Free reports record annual sales of Dhs7.9bn in 2024

DDF plans to continue enhancing its retail operations, with the final phase of renovations in the arrival shops across three terminals scheduled for completion early this year

Dubai among top cities to see high growth in prime residential property in 2024

Dubai real estate smashed records in 2024 – here are the 14 top-performing areas

The emirate witnessed a 36 per cent increase in sales volumes in 2024 and a 27 per cent rise in value when compared to 2023

Qatar's trade surplus narrows to QR57.7bn in Q3 2024

Qatar’s trade surplus narrows to QR57.7bn in Q3 2024

While the trade surplus narrowed year-on-year, the growth in exports compared to the previous quarter highlights a resilient trade environment

UAE stock markets surge by Dhs257bn in 2024

UAE stock markets surge by Dhs257bn in 2024

The volume of shares traded during 2024 exceeded 142 billion shares; 90.16 billion shares traded on the ADX and 51.85 billion shares on DFM

Abu Dhabi’s GDP grows 4.5% in Q3 '24, led by non-oil sector

Abu Dhabi GDP grows 4.5% in Q3 ’24, led by non-oil sector

For the first three quarters of 2024, Abu Dhabi’s GDP grew by 3.9 per cent, with non-oil activities contributing a 5.9 per cent increase

UAE to expand comprehensive economic partnership agreements (CEPA) in 2025 Image for illustrative purposes

UAE to expand CEPAs in 2025

Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, highlighted that the UAE’s CEPAs programme is designed to expand the country’s commercial and investment partnerships worldwide

UAE’s Revibe secures $7m in Series A funding round

UAE’s Revibe secures $7m in Series A funding round

Revibe, founded less than two years ago, has already sold over 80,000 refurbished devices, delivering cumulative savings of $14m for customers

UAE announces petrol, diesel prices for June 2024

UAE petrol, diesel prices remain unchanged for January 2025

This stability follows months of declining fuel prices in 2024, with Super 98 petrol dropping from a high of Dh3.34 in May to the current rate of Dh2.61

Air Arabia expands RAK operations with new flights to Tashkent, Moscow

These developments mark a key step in the carrier’s expansion strategy and its role in bolstering the tourism sector in Ras Al Khaimah

ADNOC ICV programme to inject Dhs200bn into economy in 5 years Image-ADNOC

ADNOC ICV programme to inject Dhs200bn into economy over 5 years

In 2024 alone, ADNOC’s ICV programme reinvested Dhs55bn into the UAE economy and helped facilitate the creation of 5,500 private-sector jobs

Ayman Al Khaled of Subway UAE speaks to Gulf Business

Subway UAE’s Ayman Al Khaled on the brand’s appetite for growth

Subway UAE’s brand director delves into its strategic growth plans, commitment to local flavour, and focus on innovation as it navigates the region’s F&B landscape

NYE 2025 Abu dhabi announces toll waiver on Jan 1 image-courtesy-WAM

NYE 2025: Abu Dhabi announces free parking, toll waiver

Toll fees will be reinstated on January 2 during peak hours, from 7 am to 9am. and 5pm to 7pm

Dr. Aleksandar Valjarevic, Chief Business Officer, Help AG, Help AG's CBO shares insights into the state of UAE's cybersecurity sector in 2024

Help AG’s CBO shares insights into the state of UAE’s cybersecurity sector in 2024

Help AG’s Dr Aleksandar Valjarevic looks back at the state of the cybersecurity sector in the UAE in 2024, delving into market projections and the innovations driving the sector

Kuwait signs contracts worth KD238m to modernise power, water distillation plants

Kuwait signs contracts worth KD238m to modernise power, water distillation plants

The contracts aim to improve operational performance and extend the lifespan of the existing power and water distillation facilities

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 to unveil smart rental index in January 2025

Dubai unveils smart rental index in January

The index enables all stakeholders to access clear information, fostering trust and achieving balance in real estate transactions

Insights: Addressing the human factor in cybersecurity by Dr Waël Kanoun

Insights: Addressing the human factor in cybersecurity

Customers and partners are more likely to trust businesses that prioritise security training, confident in the knowledge that their data is in safe hands

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Dubai Taxi Company unveils ambitious 2025-2029 growth strategy

The 2025–2029 strategy represents a key step toward redefining urban mobility, leveraging technology, and fostering sustainability to meet the evolving needs of Dubai’s growing population

Dubai authorities expose two money laundering networks image for illustrative purposes courtesy-Dubai-Media-Ofiice-

Dubai authorities crack down on Dhs641m money-laundering networks

The operations involved multiple entities, including Dubai Police’s Anti-Money Laundering Unit, the UAE Financial Intelligence Unit, Dubai Customs, and the International Cooperation Department at the UAE Ministry of Justice

AI and arbitration: How to enhance efficiency while safeguarding integrity

AI in arbitration: Enhancing efficiency, safeguarding integrity

The use of AI will become the norm in certain aspects of the arbitral process, such as the initial review of evidence, producing first drafts of documents and the creation of procedural documents

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 

AD Ports group completes major restructuring after Noatum acquisition mage-courtesy-AD-Ports-Group

AD Ports Group completes major restructuring following Noatum integration

This year, AD Ports Group entered Drewry International’s rankings of the world’s 20 largest container port operators and achieved 40th place in Lloyd’s List Top 100 global rankings

ADFD provides additional $40m loan for Maldives Airport Expansion

ADFD provides additional $40m loan for Maldives Airport Expansion

The Velana International Airport expansion includes the addition of up to 26 aircraft gates and a new terminal building for international flights