Dubai: As the World Government Summit gets underway in Dubai, underscoring technology trends impacting society, governance, and the global economy, KPMG’s Unlocking Governments …
500 EV Charging Stations to be Set Up Across UAE in 2025
The UAE aims to install over 500 electric vehicles (EV) charging stations by the end of 2025 to enable clean transportation and reduce carbon emissions, Sharif Al Olama, Under-Secretary for Energy and …
Chart of the week: UAE airports hit record passenger figures
The UAE’s airports recorded significant growth in passenger traffic in 2024 when they collectively handled 147.8 million travellers, up 10 per cent annually, as the country solidifies its position as …
Dubai’s ‘Airport City’ to generate thousands of jobs with new terminal expansion
Dubai South is expected to witness a significant rise in population over the next two to three years as the emirate’s new airport terminal progresses, according to a senior official. Currently …
Dubai: World’s highest penthouse in Burj Khalifa listed for $51 million
A remarkable opportunity has arisen in the world of luxury real estate— the highest residence on the planet, a breathtaking 21,000-square-foot duplex penthouse in the iconic Burj Khalifa, is now …
Dubai: Why is dining out in the city more expensive than Paris, London, Tokyo?
Discover why dining out in Dubai is more expensive than in Paris, London, and Tokyo. Rising commercial rents, supply chain disruptions, and geopolitical tensions are driving up costs. Find out more on …
Dubai welcomes 18.72 million global overnight visitors in 2024, up 9%
In yet another remarkable annual performance, Dubai welcomed 18.72 million international overnight visitors from January to December 2024, a 9% …
Who owns Dubai’s Burj Khalifa, world’s tallest building? Its not Sultan of UAE, the name is…
The Burj Khalifa was also designed with sustainability in mind. It collects an impressive 15 million gallons of water annually, which is efficiently used for irrigation within the building.
Mobily invests over 3.4 billion SAR in data centers and submarine cables
Saudi Arabia’s leading technology, media, and telecommunications (TMT) company, announced an investment of USD 905 mil …
Abu Dhabi’s sovereign-backed IHC posts decline in 2024 net profit
Abu Dhabi’s sovereign-backed International Holding Company (IHC) posted a full-year 2024 net profit of 25.5 billion dirhams ($6.9 billion), marking a 22% decline from the AED 33 billion earned a year …
54 IPOs raised $12.6bn in 2024 in MENA region, shows report
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region saw a notable surge in initial public offerings (IPOs) in 2024, with 54 listings raising a total of $12.6bn, according to the EY MENA IPO Eye Q4 2024 …
Everything you need to know about Sharjah Biennial 16
This year’s theme is one we can all relate to. Everything you need to know about Sharjah Biennial 16. Partner Content. Culture.
Why NYU Abu Dhabi’s Stern School of Business is a big draw for overseas students
The Stern School of Business at NYU Abu Dhabi was officially opened on Monday night, with a promise to use academic excellence to nurture global change-makers to cement the city’s growing position as …
UAE-Based qeen.ai Secures US$10 Million In Seed Round
UAE-based generative artificial intelligence (AI)-powered platform that offers autonomous agents for e-commerce businesses, has raised US$10 million in funding, marking one of the largest seed …
UAE to install 500 new electric car charging points this year
The United Arab Emirates is installing more than 500 electric vehicle EV charging stations in 2025 in a bid to support clean transportation …
Dubai has officially entered the final phase of winter – this is how to make the most of it
The Dubai winter has now entered its final phase which means temperatures are on the rise and scorpion season has begun …
Sharjah’s residential, industrial sectors post solid growth in 2024
The count of foreign investors continues to rise, with the number of purchasing nationalities expanding from 103 in 2023 to 120 in 2024 …