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 […]

UAE’s Tawazun signs $6.3bn defence deals at Dubai Airshow

Tawazun Council , a government entity that works closely with the UAE Ministry of Defence (MoD), announced that it signed deals cumulatively worth Dhs23.1bn ($6.28bn) at the recently concluded airshow. This announcement was made on the the final day of the airshow which saw 10 deals, worth Dhs1.415bn ($383m), signed with local and international companies. […]

EDGE inks key deals at airshow, includes Dhs239m UAS deal with defence ministry

Abu Dhabi-based EDGE Group and its entities signed key deals at the Dubai Airshow. The state-owned advanced technology and defence conglomerate comprises 25 companies that provide a diverse portfolio of military and civilian products, services, solutions, and related technologies. One of its entities, ADASI, an autonomous systems and services company, signed a Dhs239m contract to supply Garmoosha unmanned aerial systems […]

DEWA’s Q3 revenue jumps 10.2% on demand

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has reported a 10.2 per cent increase in Q3 2023 revenues to Dhs9.4bn ($2.5bn), driven by higher demand for energy, water and cooling services in the city. “DEWA’s revenue growth of 7.4 per cent was mainly driven by electricity demand growth of 6.4 per cent, water demand growth of […]

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 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 […]