Abu Dhabi

UAE tech startups funding surges 865 percent to $872 million in Q1 2025

Late-stage funding drove the overall funding surge, with $760 million raised in Q1 2025

Gulf Arab States develop electric vehicle infrastructure to curb emissions

The UAE plans to have EVs account for 50 percent of car sales by 2050

The role of financial regulations in driving sustainability and innovation

Economy Middle East speaks with Emmanuel Givanakis, CEO of ADGM’s FSRA to discuss the critical role of financial services regulation in driving sustainability and fostering innovation in ADGM’s financial ecosystem

When tourism thrives: How the Middle East is set for economic boost with strategic campaigns

Notable initiatives include Qatar’s ‘Amaze Yourself‘, Saudi Arabia’s ‘The Land is Calling‘, and the UAE’s ‘Dubai, What’s Not to Love?'

Hotel demand soars, but regional recovery varies: What’s next for the year?

The Global Hotel Investment Outlook from property consultancy experts JLL presents a perspective of the hospitality sector

Hospitality and tourism in the Middle East: Unstoppable moving forward

The region recorded the strongest relative increase in international arrivals in 2023, with visitor numbers reaching 83 percent of pre-pandemic levels

IHG’s Haitham Mattar: Nurturing a partnership of growth with the Middle East as a global tourism hub

Leading global hospitality brand remains committed to supporting the region’s long-term growth

Why are high net worth individuals moving to Dubai and Abu Dhabi?

Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Singapore, Zurich and Auckland make up the top five preferred locations for individuals looking to relocate

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways boosts fleet with sixth A350 delivery

A350 stands out with 25 percent lower CO2 emissions and 50 percent smaller noise footprint

Etihad Cargo raises capacity by 18 percent to support strong Greater China demand

Etihad Cargo has added three additional weekly freighter flights to Shenzhen and two additional weekly flights to London

Middle East sports market poised for 8.7 percent growth, outpacing global average

85 percent of sports executives expect double-digit growth in women’s sports revenues over the next 3 to 5 years

Etihad Airways carries 5 million passengers in Q1 2025 as global network continues expansion

In the 12 months to March, the airline welcomed almost 20 million passengers