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Top summer 2024 travel destinations for UAE residents revealed

Data showed a significant uptick in both domestic and international travel

Oil prices rise on softer U.S. inflation, summer demand hopes

Brent oil futures for September delivery rose 0.1 percent to $85.52 per barrel

 7th Sharjah Investment Forum to explore AI-driven opportunities and global economic trends on 18-19 September

Organized by Invest in Sharjah, the forum will take place under the theme “A Futuristic Vision for Smart Economies”

Fitch upgrades Etihad Airways to ‘A+’ citing stronger standalone credit profile

The outlook on the Issuer Default Rating is stable, the report noted

Air Arabia expands Europe footprint with new Sharjah-Vienna route

The new service will commence operations on December 20, 2024, with a frequency of 4 non-stop weekly flights

Saudi Arabia’s Diriyah Company signs $2 billion development contract to develop new mixed-use district

The project involves the construction of advanced educational institutions, cultural venues, modern offices, and a luxury hotel

UAE, Poland discuss collaboration in treasury, fintech, and renewable energy during first strategic financial dialogue

The dialogue seeks to boost bilateral trade and economic diversification initiatives

Ajman embraces contactless payments on public transport buses with Visa partnership

The deals aims to support smart, sustainable mobility solutions that enhance customer experience

Saudi Arabia reveals designs for world’s tallest sports tower in Riyadh

The tower stands tall at 130 meters, encompassing 84,000 sqm of world-class facilities

GCC tourism’s contribution to GDP to surge to $340 billion by 2030: Report

The GCC region already boasts some of the world's most modern airports

Egypt’s annual urban inflation declines to 27.5 percent in June amid ongoing reforms

This downward trend extends from a record high of 38 percent reached in September 2023

Sheikh Khaled witnesses signing ceremony for international partners joining ADNOC’s Ruwais LNG project

His Highness met with heads of global energy companies to discuss the future of the sector