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UAE National Day: Celebrating 53 years of unity and progress through visionary leadership, groundbreaking initiatives

A comprehensive reflection on 2024’s milestones in governance, infrastructure, and global positioning

UAE National Day: Bahraini landmarks celebrate 53rd Eid Al Etihad with UAE flag colors

Bahrain’s Prince Salman congratulated UAE President on 53rd National Day

Etihad Airways to double Africa network in 2025, operate 57 weekly flights

Currently, the airline serves four cities in Africa with 39 frequencies a week

Trade uncertainty after Trump’s election threatens growth in emerging markets: Report

S&P now forecasts Chinese GDP growth of 4.1 percent in 2025 and 3.8 percent in 2026

Virgin Australia to start selling Qatar Airways flight tickets in June 2025

Under the proposed arrangements, Virgin Australia would use Qatar Airways craft and crew to operate the new services

Emirates World lands in Casablanca: The largest store yet, spanning over 500m²

The opening marks the second Emirates World opening in Africa, and the seventh globally

Variable Salik, parking fares announced in Dubai

During weekdays, the toll will be AED6 during peak hours

UAE National Day: Emirates honors Eid Al Etihad with an array of celebrations

Emirates customers onboard flights departing Dubai between December 2 and 4 will receive an Emirati-inspired sweet treat

UAE-China ties: 40 years of diplomatic relations propel investments, trade to new heights

The UAE-China economic partnership continues to flourish, with over 14,500 Chinese business licenses issued in the UAE

UAE driving licenses to be recognized in Texas under new agreement

Initiative aims to streamline procedures and ensure ease of movement for residents and visitors from both sides

Salik expands reach, to offer services outside Dubai

Salik’s eWallet system will be integrated across Parkonic’s 107 locations in the UAE as well as any future locations

Saudi Arabia inaugurates Riyadh Metro

The first phase will begin on December 1, while the last phase rollout will occur on January 5, 2025

Sheikh Mohammed tours new Emirates A350 aircraft

The new aircraft will enter commercial service in January

Sheikh Tahnoon Bin Saeed Bin Tahnoon tours PPG facilities at Zayed International Airport

Plaza Premium Group becomes the first company in MENA to offer luxury caviar and other delicacies across its lounges

Saudi Arabia sets world record for largest food cluster with $5.3 billion investment to create 43,000 jobs by 2035

Over the next ten years, the Jeddah Food Cluster is expected to contribute SAR8 billion to national exports and add SAR7 billion to the nation's GDP

UAE, Philippines Presidents boost bilateral cooperation, ink agreements in key sectors

Intra-non-oil trade between the two countries totaled over $1.850 billion in 2022, up from $830.3 million in 2021

RTA launches initiative to illuminate 40 areas across Dubai by 2026

This initiative aligns with RTA’s strategy to enhance Dubai’s road network and update street lighting systems citywide 

Saudi Arabia tops Arab region in quality infrastructure rankings, climbs 25 spots globally

The Kingdom ranked 20th globally in the Quality Infrastructure for Sustainable Development Index (QI4SD) 2024

Emirates airline to deploy its A350 to Edinburgh on January 3

The airline took delivery of its first A350 yesterday

Etihad Airways launches 10 new destinations in one day

The 10 routes will complement Etihad Airways' previously revealed new destinations for 2025 including Prague, Warsaw, and Al Alamein

ADNOC L&S receives first new-build LNG carrier from Jiangnan Shipyard

Shipyard delivered the vessel two months ahead of schedule and expects to deliver the remaining five in 2025 and 2026

Emirates airline takes delivery of its first A350

The aircraft will officially enter commercial service in January

Universal AI adoption to increase global real trade growth by 14 percent by 2040, says WTO

By enhancing trade logistics, overcoming language barriers, and minimizing search and match costs, AI can make trade more efficient

Dubai’s new Salik toll gates to become operational from November 24

The new gates will expand Salik’s toll gate network in Dubai from eight to 10