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UAE, Ecuadorian Presidents discuss renewable energy, trade opportunities

Leaders also discussed key sectors including agriculture, and mutual growth opportunities

Dubai South: Business aviation movements grow 15 percent to 5,275 in Q1 2025

Strong Q1 growth builds on MBRAH's historic 17,891 private jet movements in 2024

Dubai International Airport (DXB) welcomes 23.4 million guests in Q1 2025, up 1.5 percent

India retained its position as DXB’s top destination country, with 3 million guests

Upcoming mega projects in Dubai 2025

Projects will boost tourism and real estate, improving lifestyles for residents and visitors alike

flynas reveals latest-generation aircraft seats for A320neo at ATM 2025

The new Z200 seats aim to provide benefits for both passengers and airlines in the fleet 

United Foods achieves record AED 601.7 million revenue for 2024, proposes 100 percent dividend

The company owns and operates the oldest refinery in the region, located in Jebel Ali Industrial area

Sheikh Mohammed establishes new board for Dubai Ports and Borders Security Council

The board will be chaired by Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed, ensuring effective security governance

Saudi Arabia’s transport ministry, KAUST launch Future Mobility Sandbox to advance smart transport solutions

Region’s first integrated testbed for various modes of transport reinforce Saudi Arabia’s position as a global hub for innovation

Abu Dhabi gears up for full launch of autonomous RoboTaxi service by 2026

Sixth-generation vehicles set to deliver safer and smarter mobility options for residents and visitors alike 

UAE President, Australia Governor-General discuss deepening bilateral ties

Sheikh Mohamed underlined the UAE’s keenness to advance ties further, particularly by investing in future-focused sectors

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways launches A321LR with signature first class experience

The A321LR offers wide-body comfort on short and medium-haul routes, enhancing guest experience

ADNOC Distribution, noon partner to optimize last-mile delivery with AI

New noon Minutes distribution centers at ADNOC service stations will reduce delivery times across the UAE

Emirates expands retrofitted A380, Boeing 777 services to 8 additional cities

Airline will receive its first long-range A350 later this year, which is set to make its debut in Australia

RTA, Etihad Rail unveil signal-controlled flyover to boost traffic flow and rail connectivity

Designed to facilitate movement to Dubai Investment Park, the flyover features three lanes for vehicles 

China eases tariffs on selected U.S. goods to mitigate economic strain

Exemptions follow conciliatory statements from Washington amid rising fears of global recession

Middle East aviation market emerges as world’s second-fastest-growing region

Low-cost carriers now make up 29 percent of all Middle East capacity, more than doubling from 13 percent in 2014

UAE, France discuss strengthening strategic relations amid EU free trade deal prospects

Sheikh Abdullah noted that bilateral cooperation with France is witnessing continuous and sustainable growth across all areas

U.S. signals possible 25 percent increase in tariff on Canadian imported vehicles

Canada is a key auto exporter to the U.S. with integrated supply chains under USMCA 

Saudi Arabia’s non-oil exports surge 14.3 percent to $7 billion in February 2025

National non-oil exports (excluding re-exports) saw a rise of 0.7 percent, totaling SAR16.07 billion

Saudia inks deal with Airbus to acquire up to 20 wide-body aircraft

Saudia Group's order for flyadeal marks the first widebody order for the subsidiary and paves the way for new long-haul services

Dubai Al Week 2025: RTA launches AI strategy 2030 featuring 81 projects and initiatives

RTA seeks to reduce travel times by 20 to 30 percent through optimized traffic signal operations and pedestrian mobility solutions

Business restructuring, tax and compliance: Free zone updates

The Executive Council Resolution No. (11) of 2025 allows for free zone companies to establish a branch in Dubai mainland