The UAE has approved Foundayo (orforglipron), Eli Lilly’s once-daily oral obesity pill, becoming one of the first countries globally to offer a needle-free alternative. This GLP-1 receptor agonist …
Abu Dhabi’s Axight Adds to Gulf M&A Wave With Brookfield Deal
Abu Dhabi’s Axight has bought a stake in an Australian alternative asset manager from Brookfield, adding to a flurry of dealmaking by regional entities despite disruptions caused by the Gulf war.
Abu Dhabi’s DMT, Aldar to deliver 9,000 housing rental units
With a gross development value of $762mln, the new developments will add to Aldar’s develop-to-hold pipeline which has now reached $5.47bln …
Dubai Airport establishes ‘world’s first’ commercial air taxi vertiport
The world’s first commercial air taxi vertiport has been established at Dubai International Airport (DXB) and is ready to operate eVTOL aircraft.
Dubai completes world’s first flying taxi station with capacity for 170,000 passengers a year
Dubai has completed its first flying taxi station, with commercial operations expected to begin by the end of the year, authorities in the Gulf emirate announced on Thursday.
‘No cheap peace’: 8 key things Gargash said on Iran and the UAE’s position
Gargash said the UAE was the country most exposed to the Iranian attacks, even compared with Israel, and argued that the scale of the targeting could not be explained by any rational calculation. Stay …
Dubai now has its very own Central Park (and it’s massive)
Evoking the name of New York City’s most famous green space, the Dubai version of Central Park can be found at the heart of the Wasl Gate in the Jebel Ali area of the city.
Dubai airports update April 15: British Airways, Lufthansa stop DXB flights; Air India group continues limited operations
Travellers flying through Dubai International Airport (DXB) are urged to stay alert as numerous international airlines have updated their travel advisories due to ongoing regional conflict. Several …
Dubai South introduces incentives to sustain economic momentum
Dubai South has announced a new set of incentives for companies operating within its Free Zone, reinforcing its commitment to supporting the business community and sustaining economic momentum.Aligned …
The world’s first flying taxi station is now complete in Dubai
Dubai is officially home to the world’s first complete flying taxi station, it has been revealed. Dubai International Vertiport (DXV) is expected to serve around 170,000 passengers every year and will …
UAE explains why school buses won’t run next week
The Ministry of Education has announced that school buses at private and public schools have been postponed ahead of in-person classes resuming next week.
UAE and Jordan agree $2.3bn rail project deal
The route is designed to transport up to 16 million tonnes of phosphate and potash annually.
Barings opens Abu Dhabi office in ADGM, expanding Middle East push after Dubai launch
Barings opens Abu Dhabi office in ADGM, expanding Middle East presence after Dubai launch and targeting institutional investors …
UAE most exposed to Iran’s attacks, intercepted 96% drones, missiles: President’s advisor
In a press conference with the Dubai Press Club, the official said the UAE was most exposed to Iran’s ‘treacherous attacks’ compared to the rest of the countries, including Israel …
‘First of its kind’ flying taxi station completed in Dubai
Commercial operations, with flights by California-based Joby Aviation, are expected to begin by the end of the year.
UAE investors buy AI dip, keep crypto exposure despite conflict
United Arab Emirates investors are leaning into the artificial intelligence sell-off rather than running from it, despite the regional conflict testing the Gulf’s ambitions to become a global hub for …
Abu Dhabi schools offer parents choice between in-person and remote learning
Private schools in Abu Dhabi have notified parents that distance-learning classes will be suspended on Friday to allow staff to prepare for a phased return …