In a key step towards pioneering advanced air mobility, Abu Dhabi debuted the UAE’s first operational vertiport for electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOLs). The initiative is a result …
Abu Dhabi raises $5bln with first treasury bonds since 2021
Abu Dhabi sold its first bond since 2021, raising $5 billion in one of the biggest deals from emerging markets this year, the emirate’s Department of Finance said.
Heading to BRED Abu Dhabi? Here is what else is happening around Yas Bay Waterfront
Yas Bay Waterfront’s mix of homegrown and international restaurants are pulling out all the stops offering incredible deals …
Abu Dhabi’s Rotana group exploring franchise deals in Pakistan and Africa
Abu Dhabi’s hotel operator Rotana is exploring franchise deals in Pakistan, Africa and Europe, following its first foray in the UK with two franchise properties last year, its new chief executive has …
Dubai Airports to stick with emergency response protocols used to overcome April 16 rain havoc: Paul Griffiths
Some airlines need to have in place better communications for such crisis: Paul Griffiths Dubai Airports initiated its disaster management protocols with instant effect as soon as the scale of the rains and likely disruptions became apparent. And in a week …
Heaviest rain in UAE ‘most disruptive weather event’ in 63-year history of Dubai airport
Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths looks back on how response and recovery operations ran like clockwork to safely take stranded guests to their destinations
Dubai Restaurant Week 2024 shows off city culinary highlights
Dubai Restaurant Week begins on Friday, April 26, marking the start of a 17-day food festival showcasing the city’s culinary highlights. Running until May 12, DXB Restaurant Week invites diners to …
Living the Dream: How a British TikToker Relishes Her Lavish Life in Dubai
Malaikah Raja has been married to a Dubai businessman for several years, enjoying a substantial monthly “allowance” from her husband that is nothing short of astonishing. Dubai’s allure for those enamored with opulence captivates the wives of its millionaires,
ADCB reports 26% YoY increase in net profit before tax to AED 2.431 bn in Q1’24
Strong momentum into 2024 amid robust UAE economy Key highlights – Q1’24 vs. Q1’23 Net profit before tax of AED 2.431 bn increased 26% Net profit after tax of AED 2.139 bn Net-interest income of AED 3 …
Dubai’s Emirates NBD posts better-than-expected 12% rise in Q1 profit
Emirates NBD , Dubai’s biggest bank by assets, reported on Thursday a 12% rise in first-quarter net profit, driven by regional growth, higher transaction volumes, a low-cost funding base and …
Inaugural future mobility event DRIFTx kicks off in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi’s inaugural DRIFTx, an international platform and exhibition for smart, autonomous, and sustainable urban mobility applications across air, land, and sea, kicked off today at Yas Marina …
Dubai Flooding Was Up to 40% More Intense Due to Climate Change
Global warming exacerbated recent rain in the UAE and Oman, scientists find, although the rarity of such events makes it difficult to determine how much.
Dubai’s Samana Launches Dh1 Billion Project In Production City
Dubai-based private developer Samana on Thursday launched the Samana Lake Views Project worth Dh1 billion as the group aims to invest Dh12.5 billion
Abu Dhabi Raises $5B With First Treasury Bonds Since 2021
Abu Dhabi sold its first bond since 2021, raising $5 billion in one of the biggest deals from emerging markets this year, the emirate’s Department o …
UAE: Flying Cars To Be Manufactured In Abu Dhabi, Creating Thousands Of Jobs
US-based electric flying carmaker Archer Aviation has received multi-hundred-million dollar investments from Abu Dhabi to manufacture air taxis in U …
Abu Dhabi signs deals to boost launch of air taxi services
” said Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa, chairman of DMT.”We look forward to seeing their innovative aircraft take-off from the UAE capital, offering the world a glimpse, through Abu Dhabi, of what the future …
Air Taxi Manufacturers Archer, Joby Set Sights on Abu Dhabi
At the inaugural DriftX conference in Abu Dhabi, Archer and Joby each announced plans for service in the United Arab Emirates’ capital.