UAE backs Egypt’s Ras El Hekma megaproject, aims for $110 billion investment
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The UAE Ministry of Investment (MoI) announced today its support and key role in the advancement...Business
Qatar Airways seeking 25% stake in Virgin Australia
Qatar Airways unveiled a bid to take a 25 percent stake in troubled airline Virgin Australia on Tuesday, a deal...Business Economy
GenAI set to bridge cybersecurity skills gap by 2028
As GenAI narrows cybersecurity skills gap, organizations will prioritize aptitude over specialized education, adapting hiring practices to meet demands of...As GenAI narrows cybersecurity skills gap, organizations will prioritize aptitude over specialized education, adapting hiring practices to meet demands of emerging technologies.
With malinformation costs set to exceed $500bn, businesses must invest in anti-malinformation programs and leverage chaos engineering to figh against evolving cyber threats.
Yen plunges to 34-year low, mixed results for equity markets
Hong Kong, China - The yen plunged Wednesday to a 34-year low against the dollar after a top Bank of Japan...The fall raised speculation that authorities would step into markets to support the currency after officials warned in recent days against speculation
The weaker yen helped spur a rally in the Nikkei as exporters benefited, making the index the region's best performer
Lapita sees surge in leisure and wedding bookings in 2023
Dubai, UAE--Lapita, Dubai Parks and Resorts, has reported a surge in demand, bookings from across leisure and corporate segment last...The company saw a noticeable uplift in interest in corporate customers, wedding bookings, and leisure bookings across 2023
It also hosted over 35 wedding ceremonies and receptions as well as birthdays, with the resort providing the perfect backdrop
Qatar looks to boost tourism sector by streamlining regulations
Doha, Qatar-- Qatar is looking to develop "plans and strategies" to streamline procedures and regulations in order to solve solve...Chairman of Qatar Tourism Saad bin Ali bin Saad Al Kharji said Qatari tourism sector has witnessed significant development in recent years
Al Kharji said that it is one of the main pillars of the state's strategy for economic diversification under the Qatar National Vision 2030
UAE bolsters air cargo industry with launch of ‘CARDS’ data platform
Abu Dhabi, UAE--The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has launched the Cargo Data Reporting System (CARDS), which provides a range...Al Marri said that the UAE enjoys globally competitive status as one of the most advanced countries in terms of air cargo efficiency
It is the first platform of its kind to provide an analytical view of air cargo movements to, from and through the United Arab Emirates
Middle East to receive millions of Chinese tourists lost in Covid pandemic
Dubai, UAE-- Outbound travel from China is estimated to almost double this year, compared with 2023 and will only be...The Middle East will be the first region globally to recover its Chinese inbound market with full recovery expected in 2025
According to data from the Chinese travel site Trip.com, bookings for overseas travel during Chinese New Year, soared by 540%
SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi wins Guinness World Records
ABU DHABI, UAE – SeaWorld Yas Island - the region’s first Marine Life Theme Park here -, has won a...SeaWorld Yas Island has won the Guinness World Records for being the “Largest Indoor Marine-Life Theme Park” in the world.
The certificate was presented to Mohamed Abdalla Al Zaabi, Group CEO of Miral, and the SeaWorld Abu Dhabi leadership.
Spain grabs 3% Telefonica stake after concerns over Saudi deal
Madrid, Spain - Spain's government has acquired a three-percent stake in telecoms giant Telefonica following concerns over a Saudi firm taking...Spanish state-owned holding company SEPI said in a filing with the stock market regulator late Monday that the move was "in line with a cabinet decision in December".
At the time, the government of Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said it was to safeguard the firm's "strategic capacities and essential importance" to Spain
Saudi RCU begins rock excavation for Sharaan Resort in AlUla
ALULA, SAUDI ARABIA – The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has marked a significant milestone in the development of the...The initial excavation symbolizes the start of a mission that combines Jean Nouvel’s architectural innovation with Bouygues' engineering expertise.
This milestone is an important step forward in AlUla's evolution into a premier destination for sustainable luxury tourism.
Hotel Dar Tantora is inspired by Saudi’s AlUla ancient mudbrick buildings
ALULA, SAUDI ARABIA – Situated in the heart of Old Town here, Dar Tantora Hotel offers guests a chance to...AlUla’s Old Town, with its origins going back over 700 years, prospered along the renowned incense trade route.
With over 900 traditional mudbrick homes, the Old Town stands as a testament to the Kingdom’s enduring cultural heritage.