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. […]
Flying taxi maker Archer secures $500m order from UAE’s Air Chateau
Air taxi maker Archer Aviation has secured orders for as many as 100 Midnight electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft worth $500m from UAE’s Air Chateau International. The deal provides for an initial non-refundable, pre-delivery payment of $1m by December 31, 2023. Archer and Air Chateau will now work to formalise the definitive agreements […]
Dubai Police adds Lamborghini Urus Performante to patrol fleet
Dubai Police has a new supercar in its stable with the recent addition of Lamborghini Urus Performante to their fleet of luxury patrol cars. The addition of the high-performance supercar was held at the Dubai Airshow , as Lamborghini Dubai joined forces with Dubai Police. Lamborghini Urus Perormante to power Dubai Police’s efforts The Lamborghini […]
Dubai’s RTA makes changes to bus routes and schedules
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced changes to several public bus routes to ease the daily mobility of riders and enable smooth and hassle-free journeys. The transport regulator said the changes, which involve renaming and restructuring certain bus routes, are aimed at expanding and integrating the public bus network with other public transport […]
Dubai Airports: Passenger traffic growth to surpass 2019 levels
Dubai Airports has published a forecast for annual passenger traffic at Dubai International (DXB) to reach 86.8 million in 2023. The figure surpasses 2019 traffic, propelled by strong growth throughout the first three quarters of the year and in anticipation of an exceptional surge in guest numbers in the final quarter of this year. DXB […]
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 […]
UAE President issues directive to offer medical care to 1,000 Palestinian cancer patients
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has directed the provision of medical treatment for 1,000 Palestinian cancer patients from the Gaza Strip, state news agency WAM reported on Saturday, November 18. The patients will receive medical care in hospitals in the UAE. The initiative is part of the country’s continuing efforts to alleviate the rising […]
Sharjah Civil Aviation Department inks aviation safety deal with WFP
The Sharjah Civil Aviation Department (SCAD) and the United Nations’ World Food Program (WFP) have partnered to improve aviation safety throughout the world via capacity-building and education. The agreement was signed at the Sharjah SCAD’s headquarters. Officials from both organizations, including Sharjah’s Department of Civil Aviation Chairman HE Sheikh Khalid Bin Issam Al Qassimi, and […]
Liminal secures In-Principle Approval from ADGM’s FSRA
Liminal, a fast-growing digital asset custody and wallet infrastructure provider, has received an In-Principle Approval (IPA) by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) to operate as a custody provider for Virtual Assets. This achievement reflects Liminal’s dedication to meeting the surging demands of the digital asset industry while upholding […]