Business & Money | Thursday 28 November, 2024 4:44 pm

RIBA strengthens Gulf presence and partnerships

As part of its work to promote architectural excellence and grow its global membership, the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has been taking steps to strengthen its presence and strategic partnerships in the Gulf. This work coincides with the 15th anniversary of the RIBA Gulf...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 1 January, 2025 10:35 am

RAK rings in 2025 with record-breaking New Year’s Eve drones, fireworks display

Ras Al Khaimah welcomed 2025 with a captivating drone and fireworks display, setting two new Guinness World Records titles for the "largest aerial display of a tree formed by multirotors/drones" and the "largest aerial image of a seashell formed by multirotors/drones". Dubbed "Our Story in the ...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 1 January, 2025 10:32 am

Emirates to operate Airbus A350 to Kuwait, Bahrain starting January 8

Emirates is bringing forward the deployment of its Airbus A350 to Kuwait and Bahrain. Services will start 8 January, making them the second and third destinations to be served by the airline’s newest aircraft, according to a press statement released by the air carrier today. Emirates will...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 1 January, 2025 10:29 am

Dubai Jewellery Group announces flash sale during DSF

Dubai Jewellery Group (DJG) has announced a flash sale weekend during the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) on January 4th and 5th, 2025. Shoppers can save between 55% to 85% on select diamond and pearl jewellery. In addition, participants stand a chance to win a share of AED1.5 million in gold as ...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 1 January, 2025 10:27 am

Industrial sector's contribution to UAE's GDP surged by 57%: Sultan Al Jaber

Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, stated that the industrial sector's contribution to the UAE's GDP has surged by 57%, with projections exceeding AED210 billion. In press statements, he added that the UAE industrial exports have experienced robust...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 1 January, 2025 10:25 am

Ruwad launches industrial sector financing programme

As part of its efforts to enhance and stimulate the entrepreneurship environment in the Emirate of Sharjah, the Sharjah SME "Ruwad" announced the launch of the industrial sector financing programme, with a financing ceiling of up to AED800,000, in addition to other advantages related to the grace...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 1 January, 2025 10:22 am

Ma'an, Hub71 collaborate to boost social tech entrepreneurship in Abu Dhabi

The Authority of Social Contribution – Ma'an has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hub71, Abu Dhabi's global tech ecosystem, to support social tech entrepreneurship and generate a lasting social impact in the emirate of Abu Dhabi. Through the partnership, Ma'an will provide...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 1 January, 2025 10:19 am

Abu Dhabi wins bid to host International Aquarium Congress in 2030

The International Aquarium Congress (IAC) will be held in Abu Dhabi in 2030 following a successful bid led by the National Aquarium Abu Dhabi (NAAD) in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Convention and Exhibition Bureau (ADCEB), part of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 1 January, 2025 10:17 am

UAE stock markets post AED257 bn market cap growth driven by strong economy

The UAE's stock markets experienced substantial growth in 2024, driven by a robust economy, foreign investments, and IPOs. Both the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange and the Dubai Financial Market saw significant increases in their market cap and trading volumes. This growth solidified the UAE's...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 1 January, 2025 10:14 am

stc completes 51% stake sale in TAWAL to PIF

stc Group announced the transfer of Golden Lattice Investment Company (GLIC) ownership to a new entity. Additionally, all procedures for selling its 51% stake in TAWAL to the Public Investment Fund (PIF) were completed on Dec. 31, the telco said in a statement to Tadawul. The transaction...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 1 January, 2025 10:11 am

Jabal Omar sells SAR 1.4B land plot, achieves SAR 918.3M capital gain

Jabal Omar Development Co. signed today, Dec. 31, a contract to sell a plot of land to Durat Taibah Investment Co. within its Makkah project for a total value of SAR 1.35 billion, the company said in a statement to Tadawul. The buyer will bear the real estate transaction tax and brokerage...

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