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AROYA Cruises redefines luxury travel in Saudi Arabia with inaugural voyage on December 16

It features 1678 cabins, 20 entertainment outlets, 29 restaurants and bars, and the highest shopping mall coverage of any cruise line in the world 

Talabat IPO size increased to 4.65 billion shares to address high demand

The additional 1,164,412,032 offer shares have been wholly allocated to the qualified investor offering

ENEC, ADNOC to explore use of advanced nuclear technologies, excess heat utilization for oil, gas operations

This agreement entails a thorough technical and economic evaluation to pinpoint the most suitable nuclear reactor technologies for ADNOC

Gold prices edge up slightly as safe-haven assets gain traction

President-elect Trump threatens new trade tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico, sparking fears of a trade war

Saudi Arabia approves FY2025 budget, forecasts $315.2 billion in revenues

The approved state general expenditures amount to SAR1.285 trillion ($342.07 billion)

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 launches initiative to train 5,000 Emirati students in future digital technologies

The initiative supports Dubai's vision to empower Emirati talent and strengthen the digital economy.

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

Riyadh Season draws 8 million visitors so far, setting new record

This growth stems from the diverse events and entertainment options that have sparked significant interest

‘Earth Dreams’: Sheikh Hamdan reveals first-of-its-kind immersive exhibition at Museum of the Future

The exhibition utilizes millions of photographs of the natural world, alongside satellite imagery and meteorological data

UAE launches new guide to enhance financial sustainability across federal entities

The guide presents key concepts and standards of financial sustainability, highlighting their importance and best practices

COP29: UAE champions greener future, introduces MAC Strategy 2031 to transform global mangrove ecosystems

This strategy guides member states in meeting mangrove conservation goals and advancing sustainable climate action

Dubai Airports: A special welcome awaits travelers with the Founding Fathers’ stamp

This initiative is part of the ‘#ZayedAndRashid’ campaign launched following the guidance of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Emirates adds fifth weekly flight to Madagascar and Seychelles to meet seasonal demand, enhance traveler flexibility

The extra weekly flight, operating as EK707 and EK708, will feature a 3-class configuration

Dubai Industrial City marks 20 years as premier manufacturing and logistics hub in the Middle East

Dubai Industrial City is expanding, adding 13.9 million sq. ft. of industrial land this year

Dubai introduces new mortgage fee, extends off-plan property registration period to 60 days in updated laws

The Dubai International Financial Court also made amendments to its Application Law

Empowering women for climate action: The pivotal role of Emirati women at COP29 in Baku

Their involvement underscores the UAE's dedication to empowering women to shape the future of climate action

UAE President, King of Jordan discuss bilateral ties and regional developments in Abu Dhabi

Both leaders affirmed support for Lebanon's unity and sovereignty, expressing solidarity with its people

Mubadala, French Safran join forces to drive aerospace growth in UAE

This enhanced strategic framework agreement focuses on key areas of Maintenance, Manufacturing, Human Capital Development, Advanced Material and Space

7X partners with Etihad Credit Bureau to leverage advanced credit reports

This partnership provides 7X access to the Bureau's credit data platform to assess its partners' credit stability