Dubai Mall welcomes 57 million visitors in H1 of 2024
Dubai Mall, the Most Visited Place on Earth in 2023, has achieved further growth in 2024, recording 57 million visitors during the first half of the year, compared to 52 million visitors for the same period in 2023. Performance of various categories has witnessed similar growth, recording growth in retail sales ranging from 8 percent […]
UAE banks’ investments up 0.3% to Dh666.2 billion by end of April
The total investments by banks operating in the country continued to rise steadily, reaching Dh666.2 billion at the end of April 2024, registering growth of 0.3 percent on a monthly basis, and five percent since the beginning of the year, according to banks indicators issued by the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) on Friday. […]
Aldar, Dubai Cares to provide essential school kits to10,000 children
Aldar Properties has announced the Dh1 million contribution in a new partnership with Dubai Cares to provide 10,000 children from low-income families across the UAE with school kits ahead of the 2024/25 academic year. In line with Aldar’s commitment to create societal value, the partnership will bring Dubai Cares’ “Back to School” edition of “Volunteer […]
Under the patronage of Mansour bin Zayed, inaugural Global Food Security Summit to take place in Abu Dhabi
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President of the UAE, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA), Abu Dhabi will host the World Food Security Summit for the first time […]
ADQCC partners with ADGM on inspections to ensure product safety in the emirate
Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (ADQCC) has partnered with the Registration Authority at Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM Registration Authority) on an agreement to strengthen cooperation between the two parties to ensure product safety and market fairness, thereby protecting consumers and boosting the economy of Abu Dhabi. His Excellency Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman […]
National carriers expand networks to meet rising demand
Since the beginning of 2024, national carriers have added more than 30 destinations to their networks to accommodate growing demand, particularly for popular summer spots in Europe and Asia. This expansion follows a period of record growth and positive results. Etihad Airways added about 11 new destinations this year, including Gassim in Saudi Arabia, Malaga […]
UAE President congratulates Keir Starmer on becoming UK Prime Minister
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan extended his congratulations on Sunday in a phone call to Sir Keir Starmer on his appointment as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. His Highness expressed his best wishes for the UK Prime Minister’s success in leading his country towards further prosperity. He also looked forward […]
Petroleum Products Trading Regulatory Committee in Abu Dhabi to launch platform for consultation and communication
The Petroleum Products Trading Regulatory Committee in Abu Dhabi continues its efforts to enhance security and safety measures in the Emirate, ensuring that operators and stakeholders adhere to federal and local regulations and decisions. In this regard, Dr. Saif Saeed Al Qubaisi, Acting Director General of Regulatory Affairs at the Department of Energy, stated, “The […]
UAE President, VPs congratulate Arab, Islamic leaders on new Hijri year
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent congratulatory messages to kings, presidents and emirs of the Arab and Islamic countries on the occasion of the new Hijri year 1446. The UAE President wished them good health and happiness, further progress and prosperity for their peoples and development and glory for Arab […]
7.4 billion barrels of Murban crude oil have traded as Murban futures since launch
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE), on Sunday announced record trading activity in Murban crude during the second quarter of 2024. ICE Futures Abu Dhabi (IFAD) and ICE’s Murban futures market launched in Abu Dhabi in March 2021 with ADNOC and nine of the world’s largest energy traders as founding partners. Murban is the UAE’s flagship crude […]