Etihad will deploy its Airbus A320 family aircraft on the route, configured with eight Business Class and 150 Economy Class seats
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UAE Ministry of Investment, UNCTAD partner to boost global investment, advance sustainable development
The two will establish a framework for cooperation to enhance investment policymaking, facilitate capacity-building initiatives, and promote sustainable economic growth
Abu Dhabi
AD Ports Group inks 10-year lease with TW Steel to enhance container fabrication at Khalifa Port
The new facility will cater to the tailored needs of shipping lines and container operators at the port
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Revealed: UAE, Middle East fast emerging as global capital for private wealth management
Ongoing global market turbulence drives wealthy elite to safer markets like the UAE and wider Middle East after suffering multi-billion losses
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UAE strengthens ties with China’s Guangxi Region, focus on tourism, entrepreneurship, transport, and logistics
The meeting explored opportunities for strengthening public-private partnerships between the two sides
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Sheikh Hamdan in India: Dubai Crown Prince begins official visit
Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan will hold high-level discussions with India’s leadership and top government officials
Abu Dhabi
EXCLUSIVE: First flying cars to hit UAE skies in 2027 at $799,000 per vehicle
For residents of Dubai, the flying car could dramatically reduce travel times during peak hours
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UAE tourism revenues reach $12.2bn in 2024 as hotel guest numbers grow 9.5%
Hotel occupancy rates rose to 78 percent, placing the UAE among the highest globally and regionally
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Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan to visit India on Tuesday
Sheikh Hamdan will engage in talks with senior Indian officials aimed at strengthening the strategic partnership between the UAE and India
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UAE leads global fibre network race with 99.5% coverage, maintain top position
e& UAE plays the leading role in driving the telecommunications sector in the country, holding the highest fixed broadband penetration rate nationwide
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Spartan Race Middle East: Inside the corporate wellness trend reshaping Dubai’s business landscape
As a dynamic wellness initiative, Spartan Race Middle East provides corporate teams an inclusive platform to compete and build resilience
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UAE elected to the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs
The body is responsible for shaping global drug policy and assists in monitoring the implementation of international drug control treaties
Abu Dhabi
UAE Eid Al Adha expected dates; Dubai real estate top areas; New Saudi commercial law; Trump plans Gulf visit – 10 things you missed this week
Eid Al Adha in the UAE, Dubai real estate analysis, Donald Trump’s plans to visit the Gulf and more top news stories this week
Egypt
UAE’s Maseera acquires Egyptian fintech ADVA
The move marks a critical milestone in Maseera’s regional expansion strategy
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e& PPF Telecom acquires Serbia’s SBB for $891mn
The company said the acquisition was financed through debt
Abu Dhabi National Energy Company
TAQA and EWEC sign PPA for 1GW as part of $9.8bn giga-scale project
The 24-year agreement will build, own, and operate the Al Dhafra Open-Cycle Gas Turbine project and adds to the recent Masdar announcement
Dubai real estate
Seizing the moment: Why now is the time to thrive as a realtor in the UAE
The UAE’s real estate sector is thriving, fueled by tech adoption, investor-friendly policies, and surging international demand—here’s how agents can capitalise