Insights: Addressing the gender gap in GenAI By Dr Alexandra Urban

Insights: Addressing the gender gap in GenAI

The UAE’s rapid surge in GenAI enrollments demonstrates a strong appetite for AI skills, but true progress requires that women be equal stakeholders in this digital revolution

Jaywan-Visa partnership: How will these debit, prepaid cards benefit customers

Both Al Etihad Payments and Visa will be working with financial institutions, fintech companies, and merchant partners to issue the co-badged cards to their customers

Derayah Financial debuts on Saudi Exchange after $400m IPO

Derayah Financial debuts on Saudi Exchange after $400m IPO

Derayah’s listing aligns with Saudi Arabia’s broader efforts to deepen its capital markets as part of the Financial Sector Development Program under Vision 2030

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UAE’s corporate tax deadline: What you need to know

The first possible tax period for individuals conducting business or business activities is the calendar year 2024

Dubai’s RTA launches new policy: Zero waiting time for 82 services

The policy aims to enhance the customer experience by providing integrated, seamless, and proactive digital services without requiring in-person visits

e& life and e& international's Khalifa Al Shamsi on how the company is engineering a new era of digital possibilities for all

e&’s Khalifa Al Shamsi on engineering a new era of digital possibilities 

 The CEO of e& life and e& international, shares how e& is empowering enterprises and communities and shaping a connected, digital and inclusive future 

Ramadan in Dubai: Visitors welcomed with a special stamp

This initiative reflects Dubai’s innovative approach to celebrating the holy month with a diverse range of activities

Oil prices rise after US and China reach trade-deal framework

Saudi Arabia cuts oil prices to Asia for first time in three months

Aramco lowered the April official selling price (OSP) for flagship Arab Light crude by 40 cents to $3.50 a barrel

Insights: Real estate in Dubai could shift to net-zero buildings by 2030

Insights: Real estate in Dubai could shift to net-zero buildings by 2030

Public-private partnerships will be instrumental in bridging capital gaps, accelerating innovation and ensuring regulatory alignment

WhatsApp just made language barriers disappear: Here’s how

WhatsApp launches ‘Lists’ in UAE: What the new feature has to offer

With this feature, WhatsApp users can filter their chats into custom categories of their choice

Ras Al Khaimah raises $1bn in sukuk offering amid strong investor demand

Ras Al Khaimah raises $1bn in sukuk offering amid strong investor demand

The sukuk was issued under the sukuk programme by RAK Capital, a special purpose vehicle affiliated with the government of Ras Al Khaimah

New Abu Dhabi Pass: The benefits it has to offer tourists

It simplifies Abu Dhabi’s offerings for visitors to the emirate

Ras Al Khaimah hotel supply set to double amid tourism boom: Report

Ras Al Khaimah hotel supply set to double amid tourism boom: Report

The report also highlights a significant expansion in the branded residences sector, with 16 projects set to deliver approximately 5,600 units by 2029

Farnborough Airshow: Qatar Airways expands Boeing 777-9 order

Hajj, Umrah service: Qatar Airways introduces off-airport check-in for pilgrims

Effective March 1, the airline launched the service in partnership with Saudi Ground Services (SGS)

DWTC, Informa Group partner to create global MICE entity

DWTC, Informa Group partner to create global MICE entity

The partnership aligns with DWTC’s commitment to tripling Dubai’s MICE sector GDP contribution to Dhs54bn annually by 2033, as outlined in the D33 Dubai Economic Agenda

Dubai’s new AI traffic cameras detect seatbelt violations, illegal U-turns

Exceeding the maximum speed limit by more than 80 km/h incurs a fine of Dhs3,000

UAE's talabat completes acquisition of instashop for $32m

UAE’s talabat completes acquisition of instashop for $32m

talabat has completed the acquisition of 100 per cent of instashop’s share capital from Delivery Hero, effective and consolidated in talabat’s financial accounts from February 25

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75% of UAE residents expecting a bonus in 2025 – survey

The YouGov survey also highlights that 68 per cent of UAE residents feel secure about their current financial situation.

JP Morgan identifies top considerations for investors in 2024

Deem Finance lands $400m J.P. Morgan deal to fuel UAE lending

The financial services provider, which forms part of the UAE’s Gargash Group, will receive up to $400m through a revolving facility

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Non-oil sector now makes up nearly 75% of UAE’s economy

Data from the Ministry of Economy further indicates that the country’s non-oil GDP expanded 4.5 per cent to Dhs987bn for the first nine months of 2024

Here’s what GCC’s first smart vehicle testing centre will offer

The state-of-the-art facility marks a leap forward, offering a seamless and efficient vehicle testing experience in the Northern Emirates.

Sir Tim Clark: Emirates to spend $5bn on refitting aircraft

The engineering groups are working at a pace to get these aircraft turned around as quickly as possible

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The Arab Energy Fund, Hartree Partners set up $120m climate tech investment platform

The UK-incorporated platform will invest in venture capital (VC) stage companies developing physical and digital decarbonisation technologies

Travel time reduced: Dubai’s RTA to upgrade roads in Business Bay, other areas

Traffic routes will be adjusted to improve flow just before the intersection of Al Khaleej Street and Al Mustaqbal Street

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GE Vernova boosts Saudi energy initiatives with new investments, alliances

GE Vernova announced plans to expand its GE Saudi Advanced Turbines (GESAT) facility in Dammam to locally manufacture high-voltage gas-insulated switch gears

Saudi's salary system: Updates that private sector employers should know

New Abu Dhabi schemes offer Emiratis 80% startup funding

The entity has been continually accepting applications for medium and long-term loans to meet the needs of innovative business ventures.

Etihad Airways plans to double passengers, fleet size by 2030

Etihad is now looking to launch its $1bn IPO next month – report

The airline, which started operations in 2003, is eyeing a public listing of some of its shares

Saudi freezes rents in Riyadh for 5 years: Inside the boldest housing reform

PwC seeks to ‘mend relations’ with Saudi Arabia following suspension

Bloomberg News reported that executives at the PIF have been told to stop handing out consulting projects to PwC until February 2026

Salik’s profits rise: Here’s how much it earned in 2024

The company’s Board of Directors proposed a dividend of Dhs619.8m, which is to be paid in the first half of 2025 (H1)

Good news for EV drivers: New charging stations to come up in Dubai

Customers will be able to pay both the EV charging tariff and the parking fee in a single transaction using Parkin’s app