Emirates Telecommunications Group Company (e&) has announced the termination of its relationship agreement with Vodafone Group and sale of its shares in the company for approximately AED21.8 billion ($5.95 billion).
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Global airlines will require more than 42,000 new aircraft over the next 20 years, driven by rapid urbanisation, rising incomes and the growing accessibility of air travel, according to Airbus' 2026-2045 Global Market Forecast.
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Oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz slowed to a near standstill on Thursday as renewed military exchanges between the United States and Iran shattered a three-week-old ceasefire, raising fresh concerns over energy supplies and regional security.
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YouTube has launched supervised kid accounts across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), including the United Arab Emirates. The move aligns with the region's growing focus on creating safer digital experiences for children and young users.
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Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a growing strategic focus for luxury companies as consumers increasingly use AI tools during purchasing decisions, although many brands are still working to move beyond experimentation, according to an industry expert.
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The UAE attracted $48.3 billion (AED177.3 billion) in inbound foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2025, marking a fourth consecutive year of record inflows and a 6% increase year-on-year.
Project awards in the GCC region for the second quarter surged to $59.4 billion, up 30% over last year supported by higher contract activity in Saudi Arabia and Oman, although activity slowed sharply from Q1, according to a report.
Dubai Taxi Company (DTC), a leading provider of comprehensive mobility solutions in Dubai, today announced the completion of its acquisition of 100% of the share capital of National Taxi, following receipt of all required regulatory approvals.
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the interim agreement between the United States and Iran aimed at ending weeks of hostilities was effectively "over," following a sharp escalation in military exchanges across the Gulf that has further rattled global energy markets and disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Avenew Development and Kora Properties have announced the launch of O1NE District, a mixed-use destination being developed at an investment of AED6 billion ($1.6 billion) in the heart of Dubai Motor City. It boasts six commercial towers, an integrated retail hub, healthcare facilities and landscaped public spaces.
Construction of the Riyadh Metro Red Line extension has reached a major milestone with the completion of manufacturing and factory acceptance testing of the tunnel boring machine (TBM) that will be used to excavate the King Saud University-Diriyah Gate underground section, said a report.
Global foreign direct investment rose 6% to $1.6 trillion in 2025, ending two years of decline, but the recovery remains narrow, fragile and uneven, according to the World Investment Report 2026 by UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD).
Bahrain's Electricity and Water Authority (EWA) has confirmed that the temporary power outage that affected several areas across the Kingdom has been fully resolved.
Oil prices climbed nearly 2% on Wednesday as renewed US airstrikes on Iran and fresh sanctions on Tehran's oil exports reignited concerns over supplies from the Middle East after attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
Leading developer Aldar has unveiled Yas Point, a AED6 billion ($1.63 billion) waterfront destination on the northern shore of Yas Island that will deliver 1,600 homes for around 5,000 residents.
Abu Dhabi-based ADNOC Logistics and Services (ADNOC L&S) on Friday announced a newbuilding order for an additional four next-generation LNG carriers with a total value of approximately $900 million (AED3.3 billion).
flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, has announced the resumption and expansion of its network operations into Syria with the launch of a new daily non-stop service to Aleppo International Airport (ALP).
Abu Dhabi-based ADNOC Logistics and Services (ADNOC L&S) on Friday announced a newbuilding order for an additional four next-generation LNG carriers with a total value of approximately $900 million (AED3.3 billion).
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a growing strategic focus for luxury companies as consumers increasingly use AI tools during purchasing decisions, although many brands are still working to move beyond experimentation, according to an industry expert.
Diriyah Company has awarded the main construction works contract worth SAR393 million ($105 million) to Saudi Arabian Trading & Construction Company (Satco) for its Heroes’ Park, a landmark lifestyle project coming up within its masterplanned development.
GlobeMed Gulf, a leading healthcare benefits management company in the UAE, and Mubadala Health Dubai, a key pillar within M42’s world-class portfolio of healthcare providers, have announced a strategic cooperation agreement aimed at enhancing healthcare accessibility and improving the patient experience in Dubai.
Hyundai Motor Group today announced the launch of its expanded joint traineeship programme, in collaboration with the Mohammed bin Salman Foundation “Misk”.
Bahrain's Institute for Pearls and Gemstones (Danat) has named a new board of directors led by Chairman Mohamed Ahmed AlSada. The reconstituted board will oversee the institute's pearl, gemstone and jewellery testing services and support its role in the kingdom’s gem industry.
Ajman Bank has officially opened a new corporate office in Dubai, reinforcing its institutional presence in the UAE’s leading commercial hub and expanding its capacity to serve corporate and institutional clients.
Emirates Telecommunications Group Company (e&) has announced the termination of its relationship agreement with Vodafone Group and sale of its shares in the company for approximately AED21.8 billion ($5.95 billion).
Dubai’s Community Development Authority (CDA) has signed an agreement with UAEV, the country’s first fully government-owned electric vehicle charging network, for setting up EV charging stations across its key facilities, including community councils (Majlis) and wedding halls.
PHD MENA, an Omnicom Media agency, has been appointed as media agency of record for Wynn Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah.
Major amendments to the executive by-laws of Bahrain’s Municipalities Law have been approved in a move aimed at strengthening municipal governance, regulating shared accommodation, enhancing public health measures and updating municipal fees.
