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2025 named year of community in the UAE

Hand in Hand: UAE President names 2025 as the ‘Year of Community’

The announcement reflects the UAE’s commitment to building a united and resilient society, one that values collaboration, inclusivity and innovation as cornerstones of national progress

Etihad gauges investor interest as Gulf carriers race towards IPOs

Etihad gauges investor interest as Gulf carriers race towards IPOs

Etihad is looking at a listing this quarter and the airline is said to be targeting both local and international investors

GEMS Genius Scholarships - Academics

GEMS Genius Scholarship programme launches; see details

The GEMS Genius Scholarships are open to both current and prospective students, with the programme seeking to identify top talent regionally and internationally

Oracle boosts UAE cloud capacity fivefold as GCC embraces AI

The appetite for cloud growth and AI capabilities in the region is “phenomenal”, says Oracle’s executive vice president for technology in EMEA

Built for protection: NAFFCO rises as a global fire safety leader

Over the last 33 years, UAE-headquartered NAFFCO Group has grown into a global leader in fire safety. This is their story.

The world's most valuable brands revealed, includes these UAE firms

The world’s most valuable brands revealed, includes these UAE firms

The Global 500 report showed that the total value of the world’s 500 most valuable brands has grown by 10 per cent year-on-year

ADNOC Gas advances UAE’s energy transformation

ADNOC Gas, EWEC partner to unlock UAE’s energy potential

The deal ensures a stable and flexible supply of natural gas, a cornerstone of the UAE’s energy transition

Waleed Saeed Abdul Salam Al Awadhi has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of of the Securities and Commodities Authority

UAE stock market regulator gets new CEO

Waleed Al Awadhi brings over 22 years of distinguished expertise in financial services

Etihad Rail debuts carbon emission avoidance, reduction certificates

Etihad Rail debuts carbon emission avoidance, reduction certificates

The company’s operations are projected to reduce CO2 emissions from the UAE’s road transport sector by 21 per cent annually by 2050

Kenya turns to the UAE for railway funds after China cut financing

Kenya turns to the UAE for railway funds after China cut financing

The two nations signed a trade agreement that aims to boost trade volumes by removing barriers and promoting investments

Masdar to build world’s first 1GW baseload renewable plant in the UAE

The new solar and battery energy facility will deliver 1 gigawatt of uninterrupted clean power and is expected to cost around $6bn

WATCH: UAE’s MBZ-SAT satellite’s historic launch

MBZ-SAT is a 750kg Earth observation satellite designed to deliver high-resolution images with unprecedented accuracy

GEMS to launch UAE’s ‘most expensive’ school: Here’s how much it will cost

The education company says the high fees will allow it to hand-pick specialist teachers from some of the world’s most prestigious institutions

UAE embassy in Beirut to reopen

UAE embassy in Beirut to reopen

The embassy’s reopening is a key step in further strengthening bilateral relations, demonstrating the UAE’s dedication to Lebanon’s stability

AKCEL GP launches in Dubai, sets sights on global motorsport stage

It will race in circuits across Europe and the Middle East, offering a pathway for drivers aspiring to reach Formula 1.

UAE to develop lander for Emirates asteroid belt mission

The Emirates Mission to the Asteroid Belt, which will begin its spacecraft development phase, is expected to last a total of 13 years

UAE’s MBZ-SAT earth observation satellite nears launch

Once operational in low Earth orbit, MBZ-SAT will be monitored from MBRSC’s Mission Control Centre, where teams will analyse the data transmitted back to Earth

Mastercard brings Crypto Credential to UAE, Kazakhstan in fintech push

Mastercard Crypto Credential allows users to send and receive cryptocurrencies using simple aliases instead of complex blockchain addresses

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UAE weather update: Rain, cooler temperatures, and rough seas forecast

Rainfall, a drop in temperatures, and increased humidity forecast for Thursday and Friday

UAE economy to grow 3% in 2023, says S&P Global

UAE non-oil sector growth accelerates, PMI data shows

The seasonally adjusted S&P Global UAE Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 55.4 in December from 54.2 in November, marking a third consecutive monthly increase

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways posts 66% rise in nine-month profit

Etihad Airways flight aborts take-off in Melbourne, all passengers safe

Flight EY461, carrying 271 passengers, was accelerating for departure to Abu Dhabi when the flight crew opted to reject take-off owing to a technical issue

UAE weather: Rain, cloudy conditions expected today, tomorrow

UAE weather: Rain, cloudy conditions expected today

The weather is expected to be humid overnight and into Saturday morning over certain inland regions

How to turn 18 days’ leave into 51 days off in the UAE in 2025

With smart planning, you can maximise your leave by aligning your time off with the UAE’s public holidays and weekends

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

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

Al Ansari Financial Services Q1 2023

New salary advance offering from Al Ansari for UAE workers

The salary advance service enables users to access a portion of their earned wages before payday, reducing reliance on high-interest credit options

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

NYE 2025: Watch fireworks at these spots in the UAE

NYE 2025: Watch fireworks at these spots in the UAE

Whether you’re in the heart of Dubai, the mountains of Hatta, or along the beaches of Abu Dhabi and Sharjah, the UAE promises a New Year’s Eve filled with fabulous fireworks and festivities

UAE launches basic health insurance for private sector workers, domestic staff

UAE launches basic health insurance for private sector workers, domestic staff

The new scheme aims to boost productivity and quality of life for workers by reducing the financial burden on employers for medical treatment and reducing absenteeism caused by uninsured workers

Arab Health to celebrate its 50th anniversay in Jan 2025 Image WAM Informa

Arab Health to mark 50th anniversary with landmark edition in Jan

The region’s leading healthcare event will be hosted at the Dubai World Trade Centre from January 27-30 next year