Dubai

Saudi Arabia’s flynas expands UAE network with 8 new routes starting September 1

Expansion makes flynas the only Saudi airline serving the major four airports in the UAE with more than 20 daily flights

2.7 million tax free tags issued in UAE’s digital VAT refund system for tourists in H1 2024

UAE's digital VAT refund system processed 19.67 million transactions during this period

Dubai Chamber of Commerce launches ESG Label to promote sustainable business practices

The label helps organizations assess their ESG preparedness and maturity, earn recognition, and drive business growth

Dubai’s WGES 2024 to explore eight themes to advance green economy, boost climate efforts

Summit to address the gap in funding capabilities and responsibilities of developed versus developing countries

Nakheel awards $220.54 million contract for marine works at Palm Jebel Ali to Jan De Nul Dredging

Jan De Nul Dredging is expected complete the entire scope of marine works at Palm Jebel Ali in just over two years

UAE carriers boost global reach to 606 destinations, targeting 140 million passengers

This represents a 3.4 percent increase from the 586 destinations served at the end of 2023

UAE banks attract over $14.7 billion in 3-month deposits in five months

Term deposits exceeding 12 months recorded AED44.48 billion at the end of May, up by 0.52 percent

Tourism surge, evolving preferences raise demand for short-term rentals in Dubai by 30 percent

Business Bay, Arjan, Jumeirah Village Circle, Downtown Dubai, Palm Jumeirah and DAMAC Hills are particularly popular for short-term stays

Top 10 cities captivating social media audiences worldwide, led by Dubai

Dubai has amassed 30 million-plus TikTok videos and 123 million Instagram posts

UAE’s non-oil foreign trade reaches record $379.81 billion in H1 2024


The country’s key exports like gold, jewelry, and metals have driven strong non-oil export growth, Al Zeyoudi says

Dubai World Trade Centre gears up to host more than 100 flagship events by end of 2024

DWTC's calendar is anchored by flagship events like GITEX Global, ArabLab+, and WETEX

Emirati AI expert Dr. Ebtesam Almazrouei named in global AI 100 list

The AI expert was selected for driving real-world impact through scaling AI solutions across industries

Visa-free travel to Sri Lanka: UAE, Saudi Arabia, and 33 other countries granted access

Saudi Arabia ranked third as a potential market for Sri Lankan tourism in June 2024

Dubai Business Forum – China: Dubai Chambers, CCPIT Beijing partner to bolster trade relations, bilateral ties

Agreement supports CCPIT Beijing’s member companies in establishing and expanding their investments in Dubai

Dubai Business Forum – China: Dubai-based Emirati companies invested $1.4 billion in China in last 8 years

The number of active Chinese companies within the Dubai Chamber of Commerce reached around 5,400 at the end of H1 2024

du, etisalat by e& partner with Nakheel to provide fixed telecom services for key Dubai projects

The partnership will deliver cutting-edge telecom services to Dubai's citizens, residents, and visitors.

Dubai SME: Over $3 billion in contracts awarded to entrepreneurs since inception

Hamdan Innovation Incubator supported 109 Emirati tech startups in H1 2024

Aluminum and iron ore drive Bahrain’s $894.31 million export surge in July 2024

China emerged as the leading import partner, contributing BHD73 million (16 percent) to Bahrain's import basket

Dubai’s DXB to serve 3.43 million passengers between August 21 and September 2

The airport forecasts September 1 to be the peak day, accommodating 291,000 passengers

UAE’s top banks post strong Q2 2024 growth on higher profits, improved asset quality: Report

Banks saw a 3.2 percent rise in loans and advances, outpacing the 0.4 percent growth in deposits

Passenger traffic at UAE airports surges 14.2 percent to 71.75 million in H1 2024

National carriers transported 68 percent of the 2,162,786 tons of air cargo

UAE banks add 15 ATMs in Q1 2024, reaching 4,669

This growth is driven by technological advancements and changes in the financial sector, leading to greater security and efficiency

Dubai Chambers expands China ties further, partners with Industrial and Commercial Bank of China

Agreement to promote collaboration between companies in Dubai and China to boost bilateral trade and investment in both markets