Nakheel, etisalat by e& ink MoU, here’s how it will help new and old residents

Master developer Nakheel has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with etisalat by e&, the telecom arm of e& in the UAE. As part of the agreement, Nakheel will contact its new and existing customers who rent or buy properties across its portfolio of residences via an automated message, allowing customers to connect directly with […]

Looming Emirates 777X deal to kick-start Dubai Airshow: Report

Middle East carriers look set to order tens of billions of dollars of long-haul jets at the opening of the Dubai Airshow on Monday, as Emirates renews confidence in the delayed Boeing 777X while facing new competition from rivals like Turkish Airlines. Hosts Emirates and low-cost cousin flyDubai are expected to stamp their mark early […]

UAE’s Lootah Biofuels strikes agreement with Atmosphere Core

Lootah Biofuels, a circular economy company that produces biofuel from cooking oil in the UAE, has entered into a partnership with hospitality company Atmosphere Core for the latter’s properties in the Maldives. The MoU was signed earlier this month and both entities will now work towards building a circular economy in the Maldives and introduce […]

Dubai Airshow 2023: Here’s how you can watch spectacular flying displays daily

Skyview, the purpose-built grandstand arena, is welcoming the general public, including families and children, to witness the spectacular daily flying displays at Dubai World Central (DWC), during the Dubai Airshow from November 13-17. What’s in store for visitors Visitors at Skyview will be able to watch all the live action from the runway. They will […]

Dubai Airshow begins on Nov 13, advanced aerial mobility takes centre stage

Held under the theme: ‘The Future of the Aerospace Industry’, the 18th edition of Dubai Airshow features a AAM pavilion this year in addition to the aerospace, space, and defence pavilions Drones, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), urban air mobility (UAM), and electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft are gaining prominence as the world looks to […]

Dubai approves general budget of $67bn for 2024-26 fiscal cycle

In his capacity as Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, has approved the Government of Dubai’s general budget for the fiscal cycle of 2024-2026, with total expenditures of AED246.6 billion. His Highness the Ruler of Dubai also approved Law No. (20) of […]

Dubai Airshow 2023 to bring together over 1,400 exhibitors from 95 countries

Dubai Airshow 2023 is set to be the biggest on record, with exhibitors from 95 countries and visitor numbers expected to grow from last year’s edition. More than 1,400 exhibitors, including 400 first-time exhibitors and over 80 startups across sectors from commercial aviation, advanced aerial mobility, space , defence and military, business aviation, will showcase […]

RTA to build 40 new air-conditioned delivery rider rest areas

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) plans to build 40 air-conditioned rest areas for delivery riders in key areas across the emirate to enhance road safety and foster wellbeing. RTA said by providing the facilities, it seeks to offer comfortable amenities to delivery riders while waiting for new orders. The initiative is expected to increase delivery […]

DFSA hits FFA Private Bank with $370,000 fine over system failures

Dubai financial regulator has fined FFA Private Bank (FFA) $373,842 (Dhs1.4m) for having inadequate systems and controls to identify, assess and report trading, which exhibited suspicions of market abuse between February 2018 and March 2021. The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) said the weaknesses in FFA’s systems and controls meant that the company failed to identify […]

Sheikh Hamdan launches ‘Dubai Program for Gaming 2033’

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai has launched “Dubai Program for Gaming 2033”, an initiative that seeks to position the city among the top 10 cities in the global gaming industry. The initiative is aimed at significantly increasing the sector’s contribution […]