Economy

Qatar Airways resumes flights to Saudi Arabia’s Abha, expands NEOM services

The airline will launch two weekly flights to Abha International Airport starting January 2, 2025

Dubai introduces AI Security Policy to strengthen cybersecurity, position UAE as global leader in AI by 2031

This initiative promotes a secure cyberspace, strengthening Dubai's digital infrastructure and global cybersecurity leadership

Oil prices soar amid hurricane Francine disruptions, ending weekly decline despite demand concerns

Brent crude futures climbed by 34 cents, or 0.5 percent, reaching $72.31 per barrel

UAE’s Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, King of Bahrain discuss in Abu Dhabi strong and longstanding relations between two countries

His Highness and His Majesty discussed advancements in cooperation, and the need for better collaboration for mutual development

European Central Bank lowers interest rates again as inflation declines

The ECB's meeting precedes the Federal Reserve, which appears ready to start its own rate cuts

Dubai’s dnata wins contract with Royal Jordanian at New York JFK

dnata's team aims to enhance the travel experience for 125,000 passengers on Royal Jordanian’s 360 annual flights 

Gross banks’ assets surpass $1.16 trillion by end of June 2024, reports UAE Central Bank

Gross credit rose by 1.1 percent to AED2,100.9 billion by the end of June 2024

Kuwait-India non-oil trade surpassed $2 billion in 2022, says Chamber

The Chamber highlighted that Kuwait and India's relationship extends beyond business due to their historical ties

UAE’s AD Ports awards $114.34 million crane contracts to ZPMC for terminal projects in Africa

Terminals will get three Super Post-Panamax STS cranes, servicing 21 container rows over 60 meters

Abu Dhabi’s NMDC Energy starts trading on ADX following 31.3 times IPO oversubscription

The offering comprised 1.15 billion shares of the company, 23 percent of total capital, priced at AED 2.8 each

AI to contribute $100 billion to UAE’s GDP by 2030

The UAE is solidifying its status as a leading player in the global AI landscape, says Astra Tech founder

Abu Dhabi’s Hub71 welcomes 21 startups with $134.9 million in funding

Seven startups will join Hub71+ ClimateTech, gaining tailored resources for their sustainability missions

Saudi Aramco announces agreements with key Chinese partners

Aramco's agreement with Hengli Group enables talks for a potential 10 percent stake acquisition

Oil prices surge amid hurricane Francine concerns, yet demand worries temper gains

Brent crude futures for November rose by 40 cents, or 0.6 percent, reaching $71.01 per barrel

Sheikh Hamdan issues resolution, Dubai to get unified population registry

Resolution also outlines roles and responsibilities of the Dubai Data and Statistics Establishment

Inaugural edition of Dubai AI & Web3 Festival begins

Event aims to consolidate Dubai’s position as a global leader in harnessing transformational power of AI

Abu Dhabi’s ADAA raises minimum percentage of audit hours for UAE nationals to 40 percent

The update also adjusted the term of auditor appointment to six years, in line with other UAE regulatory and legislative authorities

Egypt’s annual inflation rate stands at 25.6 percent in August 2024, says CAPMAS

The general CPI rose to 231.1 points in August 2024, reflecting a monthly inflation rate of 1.9 percent  

Saudi Industrial Production Index rises 1.6 percent in July 2024

The manufacturing sub-index rose by 4.6 percent year-on-year

Saudi Aramco signs MoUs to collaborate on advanced AI, supercomputing solutions 

Aramco has also launched initiatives to enhance advanced digital solutions in its operations 

Qatar, Armenia formalize agreement to strengthen labor sector cooperation

This agreement aims to attract skilled workers, boost their local presence 

OPEC highlights UAE’s robust non-oil sector driven by consumer and business recovery

The report indicates that Dubai attracted 10.62 million international visitors from January to July 

UAE-India non-oil trade surges 10 percent in H1 2024, says minister Al Zeyoudi

Emirati investments in India reached $3.3 billion last year, while Indian investments in the UAE exceeded $2 billion