United Arab Emirates

UAE’s ‘Plant the Emirates’ program to advance agriculture development, food security

Program seeks to advance agricultural technologies, build new partnerships with the private sector and expand green spaces

UAE sets up Supreme Space Council, Sheikh Hamdan to be chairman

The UAE Space Agency will be the general secretariat for the council, responsible for providing technical and administrative support

Dubai’s RTA records 16.8 percent surge in digital revenue to $1.01 billion in 2023

Transactions via RTA's smart apps rose 29 percent to 15.299 million last year

UAE, global gold prices ease as bets firm for smaller U.S. rate cut in November

Traders are currently pricing a 95.7 percent chance of a 25-basis-point rate cut in November

ADNH Catering sets IPO price range, starts subscription period

The final offer price will be announced on October 16, while listing on ADX is likely to take place on October 23

UAE: Golden Visa for exceptional teachers, announces Sheikh Hamdan

Announcement recognizes the pivotal role of educators in shaping Dubai’s future

TAQA successfully prices $1.75 billion dual-tranche bonds

Part of the offering is a $850 million 12-year green bond, TAQA’s second under its green finance framework

DoH – Abu Dhabi, Ma’an raise over $4 million for Abu Dhabi health Research and Innovation Grant

This initiative supports DoH’s mission to transform the regional healthcare landscape through science and technology 

Sharjah’s Air Arabia reintroduces flights between Ras Al Khaimah and Jeddah

Starting December 15, 2024, the flights will operate three times a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays

UAE, global gold prices rise on safe-haven demand as U.S. payrolls data in focus

The dollar fell 0.1 percent from a month-long high, making gold priced in dollars more affordable for foreign buyers 

Expo City Dubai to have five key districts as Sheikh Mohammed approves master plan

Expo City Dubai will be home to more than 35,000 residents and 40,000 professionals

UAE’s DMCC, CV VC collaborate to enhance regional Web3 ecosystem growth

Both organizations will enhance their ecosystems through collaboration, including workshops, resource sharing, and joint events 

Dubai Airports to launch mega rooftop solar project drive, set for completion by 2026

Project involves the installation of 62,904 solar panels across DXB and DWC airports to generate 60,346MWh annually

Parkin, Skyports partner to advance Dubai’s air taxi infrastructure

Partnership to support the expansion of air taxi services across Dubai

UAE’s Etihad Rail launches new corporate identity with revamped logo, strategic vision

The new logo design draws inspiration from the falcon’s eye, the silhouette of a train, and the railway track

Emirates makes touchdown to Lagos, Nigeria

The daily service is strategically scheduled to optimize connections to key locations, enhancing business and leisure travel to and from Nigeria

Business levels in UAE’s non-oil sector surge in September on stronger export sales: PMI

Dubai's PMI signaled a robust expansion in business conditions across the non-oil private sector last month

ADX records 15 major deals on ADNOC Gas and Modon valued at $724.2 million

The first transaction involved 505.8 million shares of Modon Holding for AED2.44 billion across six deals at AED4.83 per share 

Dubai’s RTA boosts real-time passenger information system with Swiftly’s data tech solutions

Swiftly partnership improved RTA's accuracy of the estimated time of arrival by 24 percent

National Economic Registry: Procedures to establish a business in the UAE unified on one national portal

Platform connects 46 entities across the UAE using the unified economic number to integrate data between federal and local government bodies

UAE President, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid meet to discuss strategies for enhancing national welfare and development 

The leaders discussed the UAE's development and strategies for national growth and prosperity

UAE, global gold prices down as investors eye key U.S. economic data, Mideast developments

The dollar index continued its rebound, gaining 0.10 percent to 101.78, and making gold more expensive for other currency holders

ADIPEC 2024: Global energy industry to explore role of AI, finance in energy transition

Three new conferences to feature new voices from finance, technology, youth and the Global South

M42, ADGM Academy partner to upskill Emirati professionals in health tech

Partnership to create an educational hub to train the next generation of Emirati professionals across various health tech roles