United Arab Emirates

DP World launches Middle East’s first $100 million blue bond to fund sustainable marine transport

Eligible initiatives include reducing maritime pollution, sustainable ports, and water quality

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi launches new route to Bucharest Băneasa Airport from March 2025

The airline improved accessibility for UAE residents traveling to Bucharest, Romania's capital

Dubai: Hatta Winter initiative features 30 unique entrepreneurial projects

Pioneering businesses are receiving support to explore growth opportunities and boost their visibility

AD Ports appoints Egyptian contractor to build infrastructure for Noatum Ports – Safaga Terminal

The terminal will handle 450,000 TEUs, 5 million tons of dry bulk, and 1 million tons of liquid bulk

Etihad Airways named official airline partner of 1 Billion Followers Summit

Key goals include enhancing the UAE's global hub status in the digital economy and creative sector

Sheikh Hamdan issues directives for organizing Dubai AI Week in April 2025

The first-of-its-kind initiative aligns with the Dubai Universal Blueprint for Artificial Intelligence

ADNOC’s XRG to become new majority shareholder of Covestro

XRG expects the transaction to close in the second half of 2025

OPEC Fund signs first loan agreement with Montenegro for $52 million to enhance climate initiatives

The loan is aimed at enhancing fiscal sustainability and facilitating the green transition in the southeastern European nation

GCC debt capital market hits $1 trillion with 40 percent as sukuk, says Fitch

ESG debt reached $48 billion outstanding, with 42 percent being sukuk

ADNOC Logistics & Services acquires 20 offshore assets in 2024

The company reported 51 percent revenue growth in integrated logistics for 2024

Dubai DET, IHG Hotels & Resorts partner for joint marketing and training initiatives

Both organizations will develop tourism products highlighting Dubai's unique attractions, like cultural tours and seasonal packages

Gold reserves at CBUAE surpass $6.3 billion in Q3 2024

Reserves grew month-on-month by $316.9 million

UAE gold prices fall AED5, global rates dip following Fed rate cut

Investor sentiment was impacted after the central bank signaled fewer rate cuts next year

Dubai residents can now book minibus rides online with RTA’s new Bus Pooling Initiative

The service provides passengers with options for single trips or weekly and monthly subscriptions

Sharjah wins Guinness World Record for largest historical linguistic project in the world

The Historical Dictionary of the Arabic Language includes approximately 73,000 entries and covers more than 21.5 million words

Abu Dhabi, United States strengthen trade ties under new agreement

Partnership marks a significant milestone in facilitating the import and export of raw materials, services and technology

Emirates NBD launches $500 million sustainability bond on Nasdaq Dubai

The bond is the world’s first SLLB issued under the new ICMA/LMA framework

Zayed International Airport celebrates first anniversary: Key achievements and growth plans

The airport is recognized as the Middle East’s fastest-growing in terms of international seat capacity

DP World begins maritime works on $1.2 billion Senegal port

An economic zone is set to be established near the Ndayane port and Blaise Diagne International Airport

DEWA’s Green Hydrogen Project cuts CO2 emissions by over 40 tons in transportation sector

The station can fuel about 50 fuel-cell electric vehicles in roughly eight minutes each

Top holiday travel destinations for UAE residents in 2024

Cities like London, Bangkok, and Istanbul enchant UAE travelers with culture and holiday cheer 

UAE: Most popular destinations for last-minute New Year’s Eve celebrations

Some of the most popular international destinations among UAE residents to celebrate New Year’s Eve include London and New York

Sharjah’s Air Arabia expands network with new route to Sochi, Russia

Non-stop flights from Sharjah to Sochi will operate three times a week starting June 27, 2025