Dubai SME programme awards record $485 million in contracts in 2025
Dubai, UAE -- Dubai's Emirati Supplier Programme facilitated a record AED1.78 billion ($485 million) in contracts for Emirati-owned small and medium-sized...
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Talabat IPO offer price range announced
The subscription will close on 27 Nov for UAE retail investors.
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GACA and Volar to build UAE’s first Green Aviation Technology Center
Montreal, Canada -- The General Civil Aviation Authority (GACA) and Volar Air Mobility have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)...
- The Center aims to promote clean energy solutions, support research and development in sustainable aviation technologies.
- "The Centre will play a pivotal role in developing innovative solutions for a more growing, sustainable and greener future," said GACA director general Saif Al Suwaidi.
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Saudi Business Council established to strengthen Eastern European partnerships
The council aims to align its focus with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and the economic agendas of Eastern European countries,...
- The council aims to align its focus with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and the economic agendas of Eastern European countries
- This council will be instrumental in expanding the Kingdom's global economic footprint
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Saudi Arabia submits official bid to host FIFA World Cup 2034 after successful Qatar event in 2022
The next steps include official visits by FIFA and a comprehensive evaluation of the bid.
- This bid highlights Saudi Arabia’s commitment to Vision 2030
- Saudi Arabia is currently the sole nation bidding for the 2034 World Cup
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Saudi ministry, Red Sea Authority to boost coastal tourism
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- The Saudi Red Sea Authority, in cooperation with the Ministry of Tourism, has launched the "Seas...
- The program is offered for the first time on board the European Cruise and is accredited by the British University of Plymouth and Dale Carnegie.
- The program will equip employees at luxury coastal resorts and travel agencies with professional skills essential in the tourism sector.
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Equinox and NEOM announce Equinox Resort Treyam in Magna
New York, US -- Luxury hospitality group Equinox Hotels has announced plans for the opening of Equinox Resort Treyam, one...
- The resort is an architectural marvel, spanning a 450-meter-long bridge-like structure, floating 40 meters above a serene lagoon.
- Equinox Resort Treyam will include spacious guest rooms and suites, a 450-meter pool, world-class culinary concepts, a Club House.
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Transformative New Murabba Stadium design in Riyadh revealed by PIF
Equipped with cutting-edge sporting technology, the stadium will offer an immersive and personalized experience for fans. Additionally, it will act...
- The design of the Stadium symbolizes the fusion of tradition and innovation that defines New Murabba
- The project is scheduled for completion by the end of 2032
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RTA launches Phase II Study of Intelligent Traffic Systems Initiative
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has started the study and design of Phase II of ITS Improvement and Expansion...
- This phase to cover 100 percent of Dubai's main roads, adopt latest smart technologies and software
- The project has improved incident monitoring by 63 percent, reduced response times by 30 percent
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JPMorgan to launch ‘Pay With Your Face’ Shopping
JPMorgan Chase is reportedly preparing to launch a biometric payments system for the masses, the Daily Hodl reported quoting the American...
- 28% of consumers have used facial recognition for an online purchase in the last 30 days
- 3 billion people will pay using biometrics by 2026, with global transactions hitting $5.765 trillion per year
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Work-life imbalance, mental health hit women hardest
Despite widespread cultural and contextual differences, many women around the world are experiencing similar challenges in and out of the...
- Women are feeling the weight of misbalanced caregiving and domestic responsibilities.
- Nearly half of the women say they are worried about their personal safety at work or when commuting or travelling for work
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Oil prices fall amid Israeli Palestinian cease-fire hopes, US crude stockpile building
Oil prices fell on Wednesday over growing hopes for a cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas and rising crude inventories...
- International benchmark Brent crude traded at $85.28 per barrel
- Increase of 4.9 million barrels in US crude oil inventories
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Dubai SME programme awards record $485 million in contracts in 2025
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Saudi Arabia submits official bid to host FIFA World Cup 2034 after successful Qatar event in 2022
The next steps include official visits by FIFA and a comprehensive evaluation of the bid.
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Saudi ministry, Red Sea Authority to boost coastal tourism
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- The Saudi Red Sea Authority, in cooperation with the Ministry of Tourism, has launched the "Seas...
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Equinox and NEOM announce Equinox Resort Treyam in Magna
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RTA launches Phase II Study of Intelligent Traffic Systems Initiative
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has started the study and design of Phase II of ITS Improvement and Expansion...
- This phase to cover 100 percent of Dubai's main roads, adopt latest smart technologies and software
- The project has improved incident monitoring by 63 percent, reduced response times by 30 percent
Business
JPMorgan to launch ‘Pay With Your Face’ Shopping
JPMorgan Chase is reportedly preparing to launch a biometric payments system for the masses, the Daily Hodl reported quoting the American...
- 28% of consumers have used facial recognition for an online purchase in the last 30 days
- 3 billion people will pay using biometrics by 2026, with global transactions hitting $5.765 trillion per year
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Work-life imbalance, mental health hit women hardest
Despite widespread cultural and contextual differences, many women around the world are experiencing similar challenges in and out of the...
- Women are feeling the weight of misbalanced caregiving and domestic responsibilities.
- Nearly half of the women say they are worried about their personal safety at work or when commuting or travelling for work