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THC, Archer Aviation, RSG partner to launch eVTOL air mobility

Wed, 19 Nov 2025

The Helicopter Company (THC), a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company, has signed an agreement with US-based Archer Aviation, and Red Sea Global (RSG) to lunch eVTOL air mobility in Saudi Arabia.

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TARGETS THIRD COUNTRY PROJECTS

ENEC signs MoU with Kepco to advance nuclear energy, AI

Wed, 19 Nov 2025

The Emirates Nuclear Energy Company (ENEC) has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Korea Electric Power Corporation (Kepco) to expand cooperation in advanced nuclear technologies, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital transformation to support the UAE's and South Korea’s civil nuclear fleets.

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9-MONTH TOTAL HITS 70.1m

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.

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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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Top This Week

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.

Emirates signs deal for 130 additional GE Aerospace engines

Mon, 17 Nov 2025

GE Aerospace and Emirates on Monday announced an agreement for 130 GE9X engines to power 65 additional Boeing 777-9 aircraft, bringing the airline’s total GE9X engines on order to more than 540. This also includes spare engines and a long-term service agreement.

Diriyah Company unveils new residential project; awards $1.5bn contracts

Mon, 17 Nov 2025

Diriyah Company launched 239 premium homes in the new Manazel AlHadawi residential area in Diriyah, alongside announcing major contract awards worth $1.5 billion (SAR5.7 billion), at the Cityscape Global which opened on Monday in Riyadh.

Monolith Arabia unveils $1.87bn Saudi real estate pipeline

Mon, 17 Nov 2025

Monolith Arabia, a Saudi, UK, and US–based real estate investment and development platform, has announced an SAR7 billion ($1.87 billion) investment pipeline focused on next-generation hospitality, wellness, and residential destinations across Riyadh, Madinah, and Asir.

$38bn ORDER: Emirates to buy 65 additional Boeing 777X aircraft

Mon, 17 Nov 2025

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, today announced orders for 65 additional Boeing 777-9 aircraft, powered by GE 9X engines, worth $38 billion at list prices, on the opening day of Dubai Airshow 2025.

Dar Global, Trump Organization plan Maldives hotel - first tokenised hospitality project

Mon, 17 Nov 2025

Dar Global, the London-listed luxury real estate developer, and The Trump Organization have unveiled two milestones - the debut of Trump International Hotel Maldives, the brand’s first property in the Maldives, and the launch of the world’s first tokenised hotel development tied to the project.

Dubai emerges best-performing luxury hub globally: Visa report

Mon, 17 Nov 2025

Dubai outperformed global peers, including New York and London, in luxury spending as the market stayed stable in the city, while it slowed across major global cities, a new report said.

AHG to set up $160m industrial gases plant in NEOM's Oxagon city

Mon, 17 Nov 2025

Oxagon, the reimagined industrial city of NEOM, has signed a land lease agreement between NEOM and Abdullah Hashim Industrial Gases & Equipment Co (AHG) to develop a state-of-the-art industrial gases production and distribution facility in Oxagon’s Industrial Quarter.

Hassan Allam, Tilal partner with NHC to develop $880m Riyadh project

Wed, 19 Nov 2025

Hassan Allam Holding and Tilal Real Estate alliance have signed a strategic partnership with the National Housing Company (NHC) during Cityscape Saudi Arabia 2025 to develop their first mixed-use project in Riyadh’s Khozam District.

Tekmar secures $4m offshore energy contract in Mideast

Wed, 19 Nov 2025

Tekmar has secured a contract worth in excess of €3.5 million ($4 million) to supply its market-leading cable protection technology for a major offshore energy development in the Middle East.

Cheval Collection continues ME expansion with second property in KSA

Wed, 19 Nov 2025

Cheval Collection, the UK-based, award-winning luxury hospitality company specialising in top quality serviced apartments, has signed an agreement with KSA’s Ladun Investment Company to open a second site in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, further strengthening the group’s presence in the Kingdom.

Three top firms to offer aviation opportunities to UAE nationals

Wed, 19 Nov 2025

Lufthansa Technik Middle East, GE Aerospace and Etihad Engineering have joined forces to develop a qualification programme that will offer UAE nationals hands-on experience and career pathways in the aviation sector.

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.

Abu Dhabi International Boat Show set to welcome record number of vessels

Wed, 19 Nov 2025

Abu Dhabi International Boat Show (ADIBS) is in its final stages of preparation for the highly anticipated 2025 edition of the event, which will showcase a record number of boats from local and international exhibitors.

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.

Ithmaar Bank appoints new Head of Corporate Banking

Tue, 18 Nov 2025

Ithmaar Bank, a Bahrain-based Islamic retail bank, has appointed Amr Alshaher as Head of Corporate Banking, reporting to Assistant General Manager, Business Group, Mohammed Ali Safar.

TII, Space42 join forces for UAE’s first space-to-ground quantum communication network

Wed, 19 Nov 2025

The Technology Innovation Institute (TII), the applied research arm of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), is collaborating with Space42, the UAE-based AI-powered SpaceTech company with global reach, to co-develop and deploy the UAE’s first space-to-ground quantum communication network.

Abu Dhabi launches autonomous vehicles testing, operations system

Wed, 12 Nov 2025

Abu Dhabi’s Integrated Transport Centre (ITC), an affiliate of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, has launched the Autonomous Vehicles Integrated Testing, Operations, and Management System (AViTOMS) at DRIFTx 2025.

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.

New spectator experience revealed in Al Marmoom for Baja World Cup Finals

Wed, 19 Nov 2025

Excitement is building for the 2025 Dubai International Baja (20-23 November), as organisers unveil the most spectator-friendly edition to date with a dedicated viewing zone at Al Marmoom in the Al Qudra desert.

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