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ORO24’s Atif Rahman on elevating Dubai’s real estate game

Atif Rahman, the founder of ORO24 Developments, shares his approach to resilient growth, the importance of strategic planning, and his perspective on the future of the emirate’s real estate market

Why AIOKA is shifting into top gear for top-tier global campaigns

CEO Max Palethorpe unpacks how the company is leveraging the glamour of F1 to create tailor-made corporate events for global powerhouses

UAE debt market registers 13.1% YoY growth, Fitch Ratings says

UAE debt market registers 13.1% YoY growth, Fitch Ratings says

The growth in the country’s debt capital markets demonstrates its expanding financial landscape and its strategic role in the global Islamic finance market

New Dhs1bn fund targets reshaping UAE health, wellness

Announcing the Fund in Dubai at CLP’s new Longevity Hub, the clinic highlighted its GCC growth strategy

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Insights: Why the UAE is a premier hub for cybersecurity startups

With a burgeoning market, supportive government initiatives, and a robust digital landscape, the UAE is positioned to drive innovation in the cybersecurity sector

UAE's Julphar divests Zahrat Al Rawdah Pharmacies

UAE’s Julphar divests Zahrat Al Rawdah Pharmacies

Zahrat Al Rawdah, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Julphar, operates 173 pharmacy outlets across Saudi Arabia

Last chance for UAE overstayers as visa amnesty deadline extended

With immigration centres experiencing high turnout as the initial deadline approached, authorities decided to extend the grace period

Building a tech empire: Jumbo’s CEO on 50 years of growth

Building a tech empire: Jumbo Electronics Ltd.’s CEO on 50 years of growth

Vikas Chadha, CEO of Jumbo Electronics, says the company has evolved from a retail pioneer into a market leader, driven by its commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction

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Colm McLoughlin, Dubai Duty Free pioneer, passes away at 81

McLoughlin’s impact on Dubai Duty Free spanned 41 years, where he steered its growth from modest beginnings to a business generating over $2bn.

UAE hikes petrol, diesel prices for November 2024

Here’s how much petrol, diesel will cost you in November

The fuel price committee increased retail prices for Super 98, Special 95, and E-Plus 91 by as much as 9 fils per litre in November

Islam Abdul Karim on how Yango is powering business growth

How Yango’s smart mobility solutions are powering business growth

Islam Abdul Karim, Regional Head of Yango Middle East, says the ride-hailing firm streamlines corporate transportation, boosting employee productivity, and enhancing travel experiences

How Khazna is revolutionising GCC’s data centre industry

Khazna: Revolutionising the GCC data centre industry with AI solutions

Johan Nilerud, senior director of Strategy and Planning at Khazna, says AI presents enormous potential across the data centre value chain

UAE to invest $1bn in Vietnamese EV maker Vinfast — report

The possible deal with Vinfast comes off the back of Vietnam having signed a comprehensive economic partnership agreement with the UAE

Modon Holding, LuLu Retail to build retail facilities in UAE and Egypt

The two entities are collaborating to build a network of community retail outlets, including hypermarkets, supermarkets, and other retail stores

UAE, Vietnam seal comprehensive economic partnership agreement

UAE, Vietnam seal comprehensive economic partnership agreement

The bilateral trade pact is expected to unlock new avenues for cooperation in key sectors such as food production, apparel, machinery, and metals

UAE issues federal decree-law on traffic regulation

Here’s what UAE’s latest federal decree-law on traffic regulation covers

Key aspects of the decree-law include the establishment of updated vehicle classifications and the integration of modern road technologies

HSBC launches sustainability improvement loan for mid-sized corporates in the UAE, Egypt, Qatar and Bahrain

The new product from HSBC allows companies to link financing costs to their sustainability EcoVadis scores.

Abu Dhabi’s e& Group completes $2.3bn acquisition PPF Telecom

Abu Dhabi’s e& Group completes $2.3bn acquisition PPF Telecom

The investment represents a pivotal moment in e&’s international strategy to scale and add resilience to its operational profile

Trump International Golf Club Dubai tees up for breast cancer awareness

The day focused on raising awareness for breast cancer and supporting survivors

UAE: Islamic treasury bonds attract Dhs7.20bn in bids at Oct auction

UAE: Islamic treasury bonds attract Dhs7.20bn in bids at auction

The Islamic T-sukuk issuance programme plays a pivotal role in enhancing the UAE’s financial markets by contributing to the development of a UAE dirham-denominated yield curve

UAE forecasts cloudy skies, rainfall from Wednesday

UAE weather: Rain, cloudy skies expected in some areas

The light to moderate rainfall and, at times, heavy is associated with convective cloud formation in eastward and northward areas

UAE economy to grow by 5.1% in 2025, says IMF

UAE economy to grow by 5.1% in 2025, says IMF

Growth in the UAE is broad based and driven by solid domestic activity in sectors such as tourism, construction and financial services

How ADNOC is elevating the consumer journey at the pump

How ADNOC Distribution is elevating the consumer journey at the pump

Maaz Qureshi, vice president of Digital Business at ADNOC Distribution, says the company is investing in AI-powered solutions to drive operational excellence

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Dubai nears 100,000 new homes in 2024, says real estate firm

So far, 99,779 units have been launched this year, putting the market on track to beat the all-time high of 101,654 new homes in 2023

Supermarket retailer Lulu to offer 25% stake in IPO

Lulu plans to offer more than 2.582 billion shares in the IPO, which will run from October 28 to November 5, according to its intention to float document

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

Interview: Essam Al Tamimi on building a regional legal powerhouse

Al Tamimi & Company has grown from a single office in Sharjah to become the largest law firm in the Middle East

Kenya in talks for a $1.5bn commercial loan with UAE

The East African nation is seeking to diversify its sources of financing

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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

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