United Arab Emirates

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 

UAE launches unified numbers project to enhance data utilization in policy-making

The initiative provides accurate data on GDP, inflation, foreign investment, and infrastructure rankings 

Qatar National Day: UAE President sends greetings

In 2023, non-oil foreign trade between the UAE and Qatar saw an 18.3 percent growth

UAE, global gold prices rise with Fed’s policy decision in focus

Market focus is on the bank's economic projections and the dot plot which may offer additional insights into the monetary policy trajectory

DMCC Crypto Centre Metaverse launched to drive Web3 engagement

The Metaverse will feature gamified environments for direct user engagement with the DMCC Crypto Centre team 

Sheikh Hamdan launches Middle East’s first-of-its-kind drone delivery system at Dubai Silicon Oasis

Drone delivery will cover 33 percent of Dubai by 2030, positioning the emirate as a pioneer in smart mobility

UAE payments revenue to reach $27.3 billion by 2028: Report

Despite global slowdowns, the UAE leads the GCC, fueled by digital transformation and financial investments 

Dubai reveals Retail Calendar 2025: Key events, festivals, and sales

The 2025 Retail Calendar features 18 distinctive events that support the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33)

ADGM to launch mobile app for an all-in-one business and lifestyle experience

In collaboration with Hub71, ADIO, Aldar Properties, The Galleria, and Numou