United Arab Emirates

Emirates boosts U.K. network, returns to Edinburgh with daily service

Emirates serves the U.K. with 133 weekly flights across eight gateways including London Heathrow and London Gatwick

ADIPEC 2024: Microsoft supports energy transition towards more sustainable future 

The booth features a Surface Zone and demo arena for attendees to explore Microsoft’s solutions for operational and environmental goals 

ADIB becomes first UAE bank to safely test fractional sukuk

With fractional sukuk, retail investors can invest as little as $1,000 in the sukuk market rather than a minimum of $200,000

ADIPEC 2024: ADNOC, AIQ developing first-of-a-kind agentic AI solution for global energy transformation

ENERGYai combines large language models with specialized ‘agentic’ AI agents for tasks across ADNOC’s value chain 

UAE Government Annual Meetings: Cabinet sets key targets and national agenda for 2025

UAE Cabinet approves the National Anti-Drugs Strategy (2024-2031) with the aim of becoming drug-free by 2031

UAE, global gold prices dip ahead of U.S. election, Fed meeting

Despite markets largely expecting the quarter-point cut this week, gold prices may still see a reaction to the decision

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid attends three retreats during UAE Government Annual Meetings in Abu Dhabi

The annual meetings bring together over 500 officials from federal and local government entities, the private sector, and community institutions

ADIPEC 2024 sees calls for accelerating innovation to fast-track energy transformation

ADIPEC 2024 explores the role of policy and cross-border cooperation in shaping the energy transition and expanding access to climate technologies

Dubai property sales hit record high of 20,460 deals in October: Report

Early findings indicate that 73 percent of transactions were for off-plan or under-construction properties

DAE signs lease agreements with Hainan Airlines for four new Boeing 737-8 Aircraft

The inclusion of these cutting-edge Boeing 737-8 aircraft will aid Hainan Airlines in achieving its growth and operational goals. 

New taxi-sharing pilot service between Dubai and Abu Dhabi to reduce fares by up to 75 percent

The fare will be AED132 per passenger when two riders share the taxi and AED88 when three passengers travel together

Dubai Chambers, DMCC partner to attract digital investments

DMCC to offer special business setup support packages for companies, particularly those in crypto, AI and gaming

UAE, Slovenia presidents discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation, investments in key sectors

Meeting discussed UAE-Slovenia bilateral relations with a focus on boosting economic, trade, investment, and development cooperation

Lulu Retail IPO size increased to 30 percent on ADX

The offer price range remains unchanged, set between AED1.94 and AED2.04 per share

Dardasha’s Reem Madkour wins Visa and PublisHer’s ‘She’s Next’ program in UAE

Madkour won a $50,000 grant and a three-month online mentorship from PublisHer

Advanced Mobility Hub to launch UAE’s first trial vertiport in Abu Dhabi

Advanced Mobility Hub is also advancing sustainable transportation by conducting the first self-driving test at the Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal in Port Zayed

Etihad Airways’ Airbus A380 returns to Paris

Together, the A380 and Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner will offer nearly 5,000 seats weekly, significantly boosting connectivity between the two capitals

ADIPEC 2024: Dr. Sultan Al Jaber highlights AI, data centers’ impact on global energy systems

In the next six years, data centers will more than double, requiring at least 150GW of installed capacity by 2030 and double that again by 2040

UAE Government Annual Meetings kick off with focus on AI, family and national identity

Meetings to review the outcomes of national strategies and plans adopted within the 'We the UAE 2031' vision

Ras Al Khaimah, U.K. Government strengthen partnerships across key trade, investment sectors

The partnership aims to enhance industrial cooperation and facilitate two-way trade between Ras Al Khaimah and the U.K.

Sheikh Khaled, Microsoft vice-chair discuss cooperation in AI, energy and climate

Meeting explored ways to further utilize Microsoft's expertise in tech and AI to support the UAE and Abu Dhabi’s ambitions in clean energy transition

Sheikh Hamdan reviews RTA’s $4.35 billion 2024-2027 Main Roads Development Plan

The plan will introduce 22 projects throughout Dubai’s growing road network

UAE gold prices rise ahead of U.S. election, Fed rate cut

Uncertainty surrounding the election and the U.S. central bank's policy decision could support gold prices this week