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UAE's Space42, EDGE Group plan Satcom manufacturing alliance

Thu, 20 Nov 2025

Space42, the UAE's leading AI-powered SpaceTech company with global reach, and EDGE Group, one of the world's leading advanced technology and defence groups, today announced the formation of a strategic satellite communications (Satcom) manufacturing alliance at the Dubai Airshow 2025.

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WORLD'S LARGEST

Dubai launches 22m sq ft auto market development project

Thu, 20 Nov 2025

Dubai Auto Market development project, encompassing facilities spread over 22 million sq ft, was launched on Thursday. Initiated on the directives of Mohammed bin Rashid to make the market the world’s largest and most advanced, the project is being developed by DP World.

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STRATEGIC GROWTH OBJECTIVES

Aramco Group firms seal $30bn agreements, MoUs with US firms

Thu, 20 Nov 2025

Saudi oil giant Aramco has announced 17 MoUs and agreements with a potential total value of more than $30 billion with major companies in the US, through its Aramco Group Companies. These are aimed at supporting Aramco’s strategic growth objectives while enhancing its shareholder value.

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INTERVIEW

GCC region 'pivotal to Tech Mahindra's global growth vision'

Tue, 18 Nov 2025

Tech Mahindra, a leading global provider of technology consulting and digital solutions to enterprises across industries, marked its 39th anniversary with the launch of a bold new brand identity — a statement of its evolution into a progressive, purpose-led transformation partner.

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INSIGHT

Dubai South, now an attractive residential destination

Thu, 13 Nov 2025

Once defined by its airport and Expo 2020 legacy, Dubai South is rapidly becoming one of Dubai’s most attractive residential destinations for end-users and investors.

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Dubai International receives record 24.2m passengers in Q3

Wed, 19 Nov 2025

Dubai International (DXB) airport achieved the highest quarterly traffic in its 65-year history in Q3 2025, welcoming 24.2 million guests between July and September – a 1.9% increase year-on-year.

AD Ports, CMA CGM Group to expand terminal at Khalifa Port

Tue, 18 Nov 2025

AD Ports Group, a leading global enabler of trade, logistics, and industry, has signed an agreement with France’s CMA CGM Group, a global player in sea, land, air and logistics solutions, to expand their joint container terminal at Khalifa Port, less than a year after it opened.

World Summit AI returns to Doha in December

Tue, 18 Nov 2025

World Summit AI Qatar, organised in partnership with Qatar's Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, returns to the Doha Exhibition & Convention Center (DECC) on December 9 and 10.

flydubai signs a landmark deal for 150 Airbus A321neos

Tue, 18 Nov 2025

The Dubai-based carrier, flydubai, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Airbus for 150 A321neo aircraft, making the airline a new Airbus customer.

Etihad expands widebody fleet with 32 new airbus aircraft

Tue, 18 Nov 2025

Etihad Airways is expanding its widebody fleet with 32 Airbus aircraft, including A350-1000s, A350F freighters, and A330-900s. This agreement, comprising direct orders and lease commitments, supports the airline's growth, with deliveries starting in 2027.

Four Seasons expands in Mideast with new developments in Saudi Arabia

Tue, 18 Nov 2025

Four Seasons, the world’s leading luxury hospitality and branded residential company, continues its expansion in the Middle East, driven by a strong development pipeline across Saudi Arabia.

$43bn worth of deals announced at Cityscape Global Riyadh

Tue, 18 Nov 2025

A series of high value project announcements were made at the Cityscape Global, which opened in Riyadh on Monday. The value of deals signed over the first two days of Cityscape Global will total $43 billion, officials said.

Ethiopian Airlines to buy 11 Boeing 737 MAX airplanes

Tue, 18 Nov 2025

Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest carrier, and Boeing announced on Monday that the carrier has committed to purchase 11 additional 737 MAX jets.

Global renewable energy investments hit $807bn in 2024

Mon, 17 Nov 2025

Global investments in the energy transition reached a new record of $2.4 trillion in 2024, up 20% from the average annual levels of 2022/23. About one-third was directed towards renewable energy technologies, pushing the key sector's investment to $807 billion, said a report.

Alkhorayef seals Saudi sewer networks development contract

Fri, 21 Nov 2025

Saudi-based Alkhorayef Water and Power Technologies Company has announced that it has secured a key contract from the National Water Company for the construction of sanitary sewer networks as well as laying of manholes in Hafar Al Batin and Al Qaismah governorates.

Baker Hughes awarded multi-year contract for Aramco projects

Thu, 20 Nov 2025

Baker Hughes has announced that it has secured a multi-year contract along with China Petroleum Engineering & Construction for the MGS project of Saudi oil giant Aramco. The work involves deployment of asset performance management suite across four booster gas compression stations (BGCS) in the kingdom.

Emirates Engineering is first UAE firm to receive GCAA approval

Thu, 20 Nov 2025

Emirates Engineering has achieved a milestone, becoming the first organisation in the UAE to receive Design Organisation Approval (DOA) from the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) for major aircraft modifications, through Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs).

EDGE Group, Leonardo move towards setting up JV

Fri, 21 Nov 2025

Abu Dhabi-based EDGE Group has announced that it has concluded a preliminary assessment of technology transfer activities with Leonardo, an Italian aerospace and defence company, thus confirming its intention to set up a joint venture in Abu Dhabi.

GCC region 'pivotal to Tech Mahindra's global growth vision'

Tue, 18 Nov 2025

Tech Mahindra, a leading global provider of technology consulting and digital solutions to enterprises across industries, marked its 39th anniversary with the launch of a bold new brand identity — a statement of its evolution into a progressive, purpose-led transformation partner.

Oryx to premiere 37LX model at the Abu Dhabi International Boat Show

Thu, 20 Nov 2025

Oryx will present the global premiere of the 37LX model at the Abu Dhabi International Boat Show 2025 – another key marker in the brand’s fast evolution.

Bahrain’s female surgeon achieves a first

Wed, 19 Nov 2025

Dr Nina Tariq Saeed has achieved the Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (FRCS Plast), a distinction awarded to surgeons who have achieved the highest standards of training in plastic surgery.

JLL sets up new real estate knowledge hub in Saudi Arabia

Sun, 16 Nov 2025

Leading real estate industry expert JLL has announced the launch of its Real Estate Knowledge Hub in Saudi Arabia, a pioneering initiative designed to cultivate a skilled workforce and advance professional expertise within the kingdom’s rapidly evolving real estate sector.

600 global brands to join major paper and gifting events in Dubai

Mon, 10 Nov 2025

More than 650 global brands and 15,000 visitors will connect this week at the region’s leading trade platform for paper, stationery, gifting and lifestyle products.

Invictus Investment secures financing from MCB to scale up Africa operations

Thu, 20 Nov 2025

Invictus Investment Company, a leading agro-food enterprise in the Middle East and Africa, today announced it has secured a financing package from the Mauritius Commercial Bank Limited (MCB), to scale up its agro-food operations across Africa.

Thales, UAE CSC join forces to develop Cyber Centre of Excellence

Thu, 20 Nov 2025

Thales and the UAE Cyber Security Council (CSC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a long-term strategic partnership aimed at developing a Cyber Centre of Excellence in the UAE.

Zain Bahrain launches ultra fast EV chargers

Thu, 20 Nov 2025

Zain Bahrain has unveiled 360kW ultra-fast EV chargers at the company’s headquarters in Seef, the fastest of its kind in the kingdom, the company said.

HUMAIN, Adobe to build AI models, applications to suit Middle East culture

Thu, 20 Nov 2025

HUMAIN, a PIF company delivering global full-stack artificial intelligence solutions, and Adobe, a world leading creative and marketing software company, announced a partnership to build personalised generative AI models and AI-powered applications that deeply understand Middle Eastern culture, Saudi heritage, values and religion.

Greenhouse to expand into UAE’s $1.5bn fine dining sector

Thu, 20 Nov 2025

Greenhouse Foodstuff Trading, a leading food service and retail company in the GCC, has announced its additional focus into the UAE’s fine-dining market, with a range of premium products to address the demand for high-end ingredients from leading chefs and restaurateurs in the region.

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