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Dubai Taxi Company secures 300 new plates, projects $27.2 million in extra annual revenue

This acquisition raises the company’s fleet to nearly 6,000 vehicles, increasing its market share to 46 percent

UAE ministry of energy launches Data Bridge to enhance customer service, streamline government operations

This project enables MoEI to deliver proactive services, request data just once, and exchange digital documents in real time

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

Islamic banks to outpace conventional banking in GCC, says Moody’s

Non-oil economic growth in GCC countries to remain strong in 2025 due to ambitious government economic diversification plans

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

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

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

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 

UAE’s DMCC launches AI Centre to propel global AI solutions

The AI Centre will be part of a newly integrated hub that also includes the DMCC Crypto Centre and DMCC Gaming Centre

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince wraps up visit to India, reinforces bilateral bonds

Sheikh Khaled emphasized the robust historical, social, and economic connections that the two nations share

Dubai South grants $40.83 million construction contract for ‘South Living’ project

The project is set for completion by Q1 2027, with 209 units, including studios and 1- to 3-bedroom apartments 

Oman Central Bank issues treasury bills worth $77.93 million

The bills have a maturity period of 28 days amounted to OMR300,000, with an average acceptable price of OMR99.650 

Saudi Arabia’s Citizen Account deposits $906.2 million into 10.8 eligible beneficiaries’ accounts in September

Deposits will continue until today end of day, and beneficiaries can check their amounts in the program's app