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Air Arabia shareholders approve 25 percent dividend after $435.6 million profit before tax

In 2024, Air Arabia added 31 new routes from its hubs in the UAE, Morocco, Egypt, and Pakistan

Kuwait central bank issues bonds valued at $792 million

The issuance is valid for three months, at an income rate of 4.125 percent

Oil prices climb to $71.32 amid Mideast tensions, China’s stimulus

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures also rose by 0.4 percent to $67.61 per barrel

10 megatrends shaping the future of communities, economies and governments in the coming years

These megatrends are set to positively impact the quality of life in communities and drive sectoral and economic development

UK businesses see Middle East as prime investment destination as interest in the region doubles

36 percent of UK business leaders now see the Middle East as a key investment hub for the next five years

Sheikh Hamdan issues Resolution to regulate free zone establishments operating outside designated zones

Establishments must comply with regulations and keep separate financial records for operations outside the free zone

UAE National Bonds sees 22 percent growth, portfolio hits $4.3 billion in 2024

Growth is attributed to the rising number of regular savers and the increasing adoption of digital solutions 

Dubai AI Week 2025: Dubai AI Festival returns to discuss responsible AI deployment, transparency and the future of work

The Dubai AI Festival will bring together over 8,000 industry leaders, policymakers and innovators from more than 100 countries

Dubai Chambers to host Dubai Business Forum – Germany to bolster investment in key sectors

Forum seeks to attract multinational companies and fast-growing startups from Germany to Dubai

Saudi Arabia’s inflation steady at 2 percent in February, among lowest in G20

The CPI measures the changes in prices paid by consumers for a fixed basket of 490 goods and services

Prince Mohammed bin Salman launches the Saudi Architecture Characters Map to celebrate the Kingdom’s architectural heritage

The first phase of Saudi Architecture will target major projects, government buildings and commercial structures in Al-Ahsa, Taif, Makkah and Abha

Saudi Arabia’s stock market rises after S&P upgraded credit rating to ‘A+’

The upgrade is backed by better governance and stronger institutions, enhancing domestic capital markets' depth