Jumeirah Group opens its 1st hotel in Saudi Arabia
Jumeirah Group, the luxury hospitality company and member of Dubai Holding, has opened its first hotel in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Jumeirah Jabal Omar Makkah, a move to continue its regional and international expansion. The hotel has commenced operations as part of the second phase of the city’s flagship Jabal Omar project, designed by […]
Maqta Gateway buys 60% shareholding in Dubai Technologies
Maqta Gateway, AD Ports Group’s digital arm and enabler of cutting-edge trade digitalization solutions, has acquired a 60 percent equity stake in Dubai Technologies, a trade and transportation solutions’ developing company headquartered in Dubai. The total purchase consideration for the 60 percent shareholding amounts to $7.6 million. The company has developed an intelligent ports’ operations […]
iAccel GBI, National Incubator Network collaborate to boost UAE startup ecosystem
iAccel Gulf Business Incubator (iAccel GBI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Incubator Network (NIN), established by Sandooq Al Watan, in a significant move to boost the UAE’s startup ecosystem. The MoU was signed at the NIN Employment Open Day in Abu Dhabi, underscoring the shared commitment to empowering young Emirati […]
UAE’s digital platform cuts federal purchasing process by 75%
The Ministry of Finance has launched the newly updated catalogue for the Digital Procurement Platform, which has expanded to include 35 categories containing more than 120,000 products and services provided by 230 suppliers, a report said. The event, gathering the attendance of representatives from more than 30 federal entities, featured an introduction to the advantages […]
Emirates to relaunch daily flight to Adelaide
Emirates has announced its much awaited return to Adelaide, marking a significant milestone in South Australia’s post-pandemic economic recovery. The daily service, launching on October 28, will reconnect passengers with the Dubai-based carrier’s extensive global network, offering enhanced travel options and trade opportunities. This development brings several benefits to both travellers and businesses. Passengers will enjoy seamless […]
Elena Sorlini to helm Abu Dhabi Airports, named new MD and CEO
Abu Dhabi Airports, the operator of Abu Dhabi’s five commercial airports, has named Elena Sorlini as its managing director and CEO. Sorlini has been serving as MD and CEO in an interim capacity since June last year. Since joining Abu Dhabi Airports, Sorlini has overseen the successful opening of Abu Dhabi International Airport’s new Terminal […]
Sheikh Mohamed meets Jordan’s leader during fraternal visit
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE’s President, arrived in Amman on February 5 on a fraternal visit to Jordan. Upon arrival at Marka International Airport, Sheikh Mohamed was warmly received by King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein, King of Jordan, state news agency, WAM. Meet in Jordan focuses on regional issues The leaders […]
Etihad Airways signs code share with Air Serbia, increases flights to Middle East, India
Etihad Airways and Air Serbia have entered into a strategic bilateral codeshare, aimed at enhancing connectivity for customers of both airlines across a range of destinations. Under this partnership, Etihad’s customers gain convenient access to 12 European destinations through Air Serbia’s Belgrade hub, with nine destinations being new to Etihad’s extended network. The codeshare arrangement […]