United Arab Emirates

Dubai’s Parkin reports $114.62 million in H1 2024 revenue, expands to 200,400 spaces

The company's Q2 2024 financial results saw a 12 percent increase in total revenues, reaching $55.94 million

UAE gold prices rise, global rates dip after hitting over one-week high

Gold prices will likely see additional support if a softer U.S. inflation report is released, raising hopes for a larger rate cut

Dubai International: Why does the airport have two codes, DXB and OMDB?

Why does Dubai International not use the code DUB instead?

DMCC accounts for 15 percent of total FDI in Dubai, 7 percent of GDP in H1 2024

Free zone posted a notable expansion in the technology sector, registering 226 new companies, including 14 gaming and nine AI companies

UAE issues new labour law to regulate employment, up to Dh1 million fine announced

The decree imposes fines on any employer who employs workers without a proper permit, hires workers or brings them to the country and fails to provide them with a job

ADNOC Gas net income rises 21 percent to $1.19 billion in Q2 2024

ADNOC Gas fulfils over 60 percent of the UAE’s gas demand and is a major player in fueling the development of key industrial sectors

UAE’s ICV program redirects over $13.07 billion to national economy in H1 2024

Number of Emiratis working in companies that obtained the program certificate rose 40 percent to 19,000 in H1 2024

Abu Dhabi, Dubai ranked top liveable cities in Middle East and Africa

Among the top-ranking GCC cities were Kuwait City, Doha and Bahrain in the 3rd, 4th and 5th places, respectively

UAE gold prices rise marginally, global rates up as investors await U.S. inflation data

Progress on inflation could support gold prices to retest a new all-time high once more

Etihad Airways to fly Airbus A380 to Singapore, adds six new flights to Thailand

The airline's new Thailand schedule will include 21 flights to Bangkok and 20 to Phuket

Abu Dhabi’s ADNIC profits before tax rise 10 percent to $61 million in H1 2024

ADNIC's total insurance revenues rose 54 percent annually to an all-time high of AED3.3 billion

Abu Dhabi’s Burjeel logs 10.4 percent revenue jump in H1 2024, reaching $653.4 million

The group saw increases of $37.3 million in outpatient revenue and $22.3 million in inpatient revenue

UAE’s ADNOC Drilling aims for $1.3 billion net profits and 148 rigs by 2026, says CFO

The company has raised its medium-term revenue expectations to $3.85 billion for the fiscal year 2024

New UAE visa application website: All you need to know

The website offers a simple interface which helps users complete their application quickly without filling out lengthy forms

UAE’s DEWA reports $3.72 billion in H1 2024 revenue, shareholders to get $1.68 billion in dividends annually for 5 years

EBITDA reached AED6.6 billion, operating profit of AED3.3 billion and profit after tax of AED2.6 billion

UAE gold prices rise, global rates set for weekly drop as investors await Fed rate cut hints

Markets are now pricing in a 55 percent chance of a 50-basis-points cut in September with bets on an additional cut in December

$7 billion in credit facilities to UAE’s business and industrial sectors in first 5 months of 2024

Credit balance for the sectors from banks in Abu Dhabi was around $104.76 billion in May 2024

Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi appointed executive chairman of Rorix Holdings

Al Zeyoudi's appointment underscores the company's commitment to fostering inclusive economic development

ADNOC Distribution net profit rises 12.9 percent to $170 million in Q2 2024

Company's non-fuel retail gross profit increased by 13.5 percent annually in Q2 2024 to $56 million

UAE Banks Federation, ICAEW collaborate to guide businesses in digital currency adoption

The UAE is one of only 36 countries worldwide currently piloting the implementation of CBDCs

Dubai’s Emaar generates $3.9 billion in revenue for H1 2024 amid sustained investor confidence, robust demand

The company set a new group property sales record of $8.6 billion in H1 2024, a 56 percent increase over H1 2023

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways soars with $232 million profit in H1 2024, up 48 percent YoY

Total revenue increased 21 percent to $3.2 billion, from $2.6 billion in H1 2023