From tourist eSIMs to fibre-to-the-room, e& on its latest UAE offerings

Khaled ElKhouly, chief consumer officer at e& UAE, speaks about his company’s presence at GITEX 2024, as well as providing insight into the products they have launched in the market

Masdar, Iberdrola complete Baltic Eagle wind farm turbine installation

Masdar, Iberdrola complete Baltic Eagle wind farm turbine installation

The wind farm will have an anticipated annual production capacity of 1.9 terawatt-hours (TWh), enough to meet energy demands of 475,000 homes

ACCIONA secures green loan for GCC projects

ACCIONA secures EUR300m green loan to support GCC projects

The company has been involved in various infrastructure projects in the GCC, including metro extensions, desalination plants, and cultural museums

FAB announces robust results for Jan-sept 2024

Abu Dhabi: FAB reports Dhs12.9bn in net profit for Jan-Sept ’24

The bank’s total assets surged to Dhs1.2tn, reflecting a 5 per cent growth over last year

Oman’s OQ Exploration and Production raises $2bn in IPO

Oman’s OQ Exploration and Production raises $2bn in IPO

The offering was priced at the top of its indicative range of 370-390 baizas per share and was oversubscribed by around 2.7 times, including anchor investors

Saudi Manara in advanced talks for stake in Zambian Copper mine

Saudi Arabia’s Manara in advanced talks for stake in Zambian Copper mine

First Quantum owns the Kansanshi and Sentinel copper mines in Zambia, which have become key to future output after Cobre Panama’s shutdown

Lucid

Saudi-backed Lucid expects to raise $1.67bn from stock sale

Lucid expects to report a loss from operations in the range of $765m to $790m for the quarter ended September 30

Jamil El Imad on From the UK to UAE: transforming healthcare outcomes with advanced technologies

From the UK to UAE: Jamil El-Imad on transforming healthcare outcomes with AI, VR

The CEO of NeuroPro and Virtually Live shares insights on how VR and AI are rapidly transforming healthcare, particularly in rehabilitation, mental health therapy, and patient education

Microsoft’s cloud ecosystem to contribute over $74bn to UAE economy in 4 years Getty Images

Microsoft’s cloud ecosystem to contribute over $74bn to UAE economy in 4 years

The report, launched at GITEX Global 2024, found that Microsoft, its ecosystem and IT departments in customer companies will add 41,800 new skilled IT jobs into the UAE economy between 2024-28

GITEX 2024: Inside Huawei’s vision for an ‘intelligent future’

The company aims to accelerate industrial digitalisation and intelligence with its latest innovations

AWS, e& sign over $1bn deal to drive cloud, AI growth in region

AWS, e& sign over $1bn deal to drive cloud, AI growth in region

This collaboration comes as Middle Eastern businesses increasingly shift to cloud-based operations, with public cloud adoption expected to unlock $733bn in economic value by 2033

Core42 launches inference-as-a-service platform

Core42’s new service allows seamless integration of new AI models, enabling users to stay current with the latest advancements and expand their AI capabilities

pands stake in Fertiglobe to boost low-carbon ammonia development

ADNOC expands stake in Fertiglobe to boost low-carbon ammonia development

ADNOC intends to integrate its domestic and global portfolio of projects in low-carbon ammonia, more than doubling Fertiglobe’s ammonia project capacity

Abu Dhabi fund ADQ to acquire 96% of Bank Audi’s Turkish unit

Abu Dhabi fund ADQ to acquire 96% of Bank Audi’s Turkish unit

The fund’s investment will provide fresh capital, allowing Odeabank to leverage opportunities within the wider group

Bolt enters UAE market with Dubai Taxi tie-up

Bolt enters UAE market with Dubai Taxi tie-up

The partnership follows Bolt’s successful expansion in Saudi Arabia and Egypt

Emirates Airline chides Boeing over fresh 777X delays

Dubai’s Emirates Airline chides Boeing over fresh 777X delay

With the delay in Boeing 777X model, Emirates has been compelled to implement a costly retrofit program to extend the service life of its existing jets

Abu Dhabi’s Masdar, Presight to develop AI asset management tool

Abu Dhabi’s Masdar, Presight to develop AI asset management tool

By developing an AI-based asset management tool, Masdar seeks to digitise its operations worldwide, moving from a reactive model to a predictive approach

Mubadala’s KELIX bio buys four GlobalOne Healthcare pharma assets

Mubadala’s KELIX bio buys four GlobalOne Healthcare pharma assets

The acquisition marks a significant step forward for Abu Dhabi state investor in the life sciences sector, positioning the UAE as a key player in the global market

OPEC cuts 2024, 2025 global oil demand growth view again

OPEC cuts 2024, 2025 global oil demand growth view again

The weaker outlook highlights the dilemma faced by OPEC+, which is planning to start raising output in December

Hoxton Wealth's Chris Ball

Hoxton Wealth’s Chris Ball on the company’s rebranding and ambitious goals

From pivoting its business model to embracing technology in wealth management, Hoxton Wealth has set a strong foundation for the future, says its founder and managing partner

One Maryah Place

 Aldar Properties, Mubadala break ground on One Maryah Place

Upon completion, the development will be integrated into Aldar’s Investment Properties portfolio, which holds Dhs27bn worth of income-generating real estate assets

Mohammed Amin, SVP CEEMETA, at Dell Technologies on achieving sustainability in the age of AI

Insights: Achieving sustainability goals in the era of AI

Adopting energy-efficient infrastructure is a powerful way to advance sustainability and is already bringing about a radical shift in how businesses approach innovation and growth

VEON to move HQ to Dubai after Amsterdam delisting

Telecoms group VEON to move HQ to Dubai after Amsterdam delisting

The telecom will complete its relocation from the Netherlands – where it moved in 2010 – to Dubai by the end of the second quarter of 2025

DP World going ahead with $1.3Bbn UK port investment

DP World going ahead with $1.3bn UK port investment

The investment would add two more berths, increasing capacity by 50 per cent and bringing DP World’s total employment there to 1,600

RTA premium plates auction image courtesy WAM

Dhs69.1m in bids: Premium plates auction draws big spenders

The 116th edition of the auction featured 90 premium plates, ranging from two to five digits

GITEX Global, Expand North Star to boost $2.7tn global AI economy

GITEX Global, Expand North Star to boost $2.7tn global AI economy

The UAE’s strategic focus on AI is clearly reflected in GITEX’s expansive platform for showcasing innovations and fostering collaborations

RTA awards Dhs600m contract for Oud Metha, Al Asayel road development

RTA awards Dhs600m contract for Oud Metha, Al Asayel road upgrade

The upgrade connects Al Asayel Street to Al Khail Road via Al Nawras Street and provides an exit to Oud Metha and Al Nawras Streets

Insights: How SAR satellite data is empowering the rise of smart cities

Insights: How SAR satellite data is empowering the rise of smart cities

SAR satellites are transforming urban management across the Middle East by enabling smarter utilities, waste and water management, enhanced public safety, and innovation

GITEX Global 2024: Industry leaders on their participation

GITEX Global 2024: Here’s what to expect from these industry leaders

Top tech industry leaders share what they’ll be unveiling at GITEX GLOBAL 2024, spotlighting AI, cybersecurity and digital transformation

UAE to host first regional food center to support food security and systems Image-courtesy-WAM

UAE to host first regional centre of excellence to boost food security

The establishment of the UAE-hosted Regional Center of Excellence aims to contribute to global efforts to combat food insecurity and improve sustainability