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Blue Moon
Super Blue Moon 2023 visible in Kuwait
The super blue super will be visible in UAE skies on Thursday, August 31
Blue Moon
UAE to witness blue supermoon on Thursday night
The blue supermoon will be visible in UAE skies on Thursday, August 31
Blue Moon
UAE blue moon: Residents to witness celestial phenomenon this month
“The moon won’t actually be blue in color, the phenomenon is just named a blue moon,” says the Dubai Astronomy Centre
blue ammonia
Aramco likely to partner with China on blue hydrogen, CEO says
Aramco is looking to work with China on blue hydrogen and ammonia, synthetic fuels and carbon capture utilization and storage
blue-collar jobs
Digital hiring start-up creating equal job opportunities for blue-collar workers
Skillbee is also helping build a professional community for blue-collar workers to network, interact, and share knowledge
Blue hydrogen
Saudi Arabia to use $110bn gas project for blue hydrogen
A large portion of gas from the Jafurah development will be used for blue hydrogen, according to Energy Minister Abdulaziz bin Salman
Dubai Metro
RTA selects Parsons as project management consultant for Dubai Metro Blue Line
Parsons to provide design review, procurement support, construction supervision, testing and commissioning oversight on Dubai Metro Blue Line project
Dubai
Dubai Metro Blue Line: Inside Sheikh Mohammed’s visionary $5bn project
Set to begin operations in 2029, here is what we can expect from the new Dubai Metro Blue Line
blue ammonia
Saudi Aramco bets on blue hydrogen exports ramping up from 2030
State energy firm may end up spending roughly $1bn on capturing carbon for every one million tons of blue ammonia produced, according to Aramco’s chief technology officer, Ahmad Al-Khowaiter
Biodiversity
Dubai-based DP World issues the region’s first Blue Bond
The $100 million, 5-year Blue Bond priced at 5.25% coupon rate; Will fund significantly under-funded SDG 14 and SDG 6 of the United Nations
Blue Coat appoints SPS
Proxy appliance manufacturer Blue Coat has announced a strategic alliance with Synergy Professional Services (SPS) to facilitate technical training for Blue Coat products in the region.
Dubai Metro
Dubai Metro Blue Line: Emirates NBD gives green light for funding on $5.6bn transport megaproject
The $5.58bn Dubai Metro Blue Line project will connect communities and serve 350,000 daily passengers by 2040
Blue Dart on the rise
Blue Dart Express Limited has revealed an increase of 19.34% in operations for the first half of 2007.
Bolt from the Blue
Poor financial ratings and the credit crunch are coming to bear on Oman’s much-hyped megacity, Blue City.
Blue Coat hits the road
Blue Coat launches regional roadshow to promote WAN optimization solutions
Arla to focus on blue cheese
Danish dairy giant Arla Foods is planning to launch a range of blue cheese at Gulfood 2007.
Aviation
Founder of India’s Jet Airways quits as crisis grows
Etihad Airways nominee Kevin Knight has also resigned from the Jet Airways board
social media
Twitter launches ‘Blue for Business’ with square company profile
The social media site is yet to announce the subscription price for a service it believes will be a new way to distinguish brands and its affiliates
American Express launches Blue in UAE
The drums are beating with the launch of the American Express Blue Card in the UAE
blue-collar jobs
UAE recruitment: Rise in blue-collar and entry level jobs while white-collar roles decline, says report
The UAE recruitment sector has seen a contrast between blue-collar and white-collar jobs says the Innovations Group
Mubadala
Mubadala announces $1bn investment in Blue Owl Capital
Mubadala pledges finance to Blue Owl Capital
Blue Point
Blue Point seals Royal Ascot sprint double for Sheikh Mohammed
Sheikh Mohammed said he wanted Blue Point to race again before going to stud
Dubai Metro
Sheikh Mohammed announces $5bn Dubai Metro Blue Line: First train over Creek, property boost, 30km new track, new-look stations
Dubai Metro Blue Line will open in 2029 and will transport 320,000 passengers a day
World’s largest blue diamond to go on sale
The Blue is expected to sell for around $21-25m
Blue Dart expands cargo operations
Blue Dart Express has announced plans to increase its Indian airfreight operations.
residency visa
UAE announces launch of 10-year Blue Visa
UAE launching first phase of Blue Visa residency offering
Abu Dhabi
Jet Airways future remains grounded as banks seek investors
Etihad Airways has said it can only invest up to $242m in Jet Airways
Blue Coat clarifies EMW ‘distribution’ deal
Systems integrator EMW will resell products from Blue Coat in the Middle East
Singing the blues?
Legal disputes between company owners and negative financial ratings has done nothing to boost investor confidence in The Blue City. Despite difficult times, CEO Richard Russell says Oman’s most ambitious development will be implemented and delivered on time.
Blue Coat sets sights on service partners
Blue Coat aims to develop depth of channel services offerings in the Middle East
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Aviation
Qatar Airways announces $1.7bn profit
Qatar Airways Group reported the strongest financial performance in its 27-year history
Aviation
Kuwait Airways at 70: major upgrade with new routes, extra flights, luggage delivery service and improved in-flight meals
Kuwait Airways is celebrating its anniversary with new flights, improved meals and a home luggage delivery service
residency visa
UAE announces new 10-year Blue Visa
UAE Cabinet approve new 10-year blue residency visa
Blue Gene blows users away
The IBM team astounded show visitors with the power of its computing solutions yesterday as it talked delegates through its Blue Gene offering.
Beaches
8 Dubai beaches handed prestigious Blue Flag award
Nakheel announces Dubai beaches given Blue Flag status
Aviation
State Bank of India seeks investors for troubled Jet Airways
Etihad Airways’ stake in Jet Airways could come down to 12%
Blue Dart strengthens connections
Blue Dart Express is increasing its cargo capacity on the Chennai to Delhi route, following increased customer demand for airfreight services between the north and south of India.
Aviation
Kuwait Airways cuts losses by 50%
Kuwait Airways climbs more than 100 places in annual Skytrax ranking
Blue chip bonanza
Walid Hayeck, principal fund manager, discusses The National Investor’s UAE Blue Chip Fund.
Blue Coat introduces WAN optimisation solution
Blue Coat Systems has announced Blue Coat ProxyClient, the next version of its WAN optimisation client software. ProxyClient software extends integrated application acceleration, web security and policy control to remote or mobile enterprise users, regardless of location.
Aviation
Emirates, Etihad Airways said be in talks with South African Airways
Talks between Emirates, Etihad Airways have been facilitated by the UAE’s embassy in Pretoria, according to Mahash Alhameli, the UAE ambassador to South Africa.
Blue Coat extends Middle East reach with new distributor
Blue Coat and Computerlinks extend distribution agreement to cover GCC.
Aviation
More Jet Airways aircraft grounded as payment issues continue
Jet Airways, in which Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways hold 24 percent stake, has a total of 119 aircraft, large majority of which are on lease basis
Aviation
Qatar Airways announces record $2.15bn profit
Qatar Airways Group reports $500m increase in profit for the 24-25 fiscal year
Jazeera Airways
Kuwait’s Jazeera Airways launches Summer 2025 campaign
Jazeera Airways launches Summer 2025 campaign with 700,000 seats to varied destinations
Clean beach ‘blue flag’ scheme arrives in UAE
To gain a ‘blue flag’ beaches and marinas must meet strict health and safety criteria.
Holiday Autos buys into Blue Banana
Car rental broker Holiday Autos Middle East has taken a stake in Blue Banana – the UAE’s online shop for alternative gifts and experiences.
Dreaming in Korean Blue
South-Korean based IT communications specialist Blue Dream Technology (BDT) are marketing a product at GITEX Technology Week not available from any other company in the Middle East, according to its CEO, Chun Jong Seok.
Aviation
Etihad-backed Jet Airways cancels Dubai flights
Jet Airways says some cancellations were pre-planned, others were due to technical issues
branding
Elon Musk plans to ditch Twitter blue bird logo
Twitter is looking to replace its iconic blue bird logo
Cash-strapped Jet Airways
India’s Jet Airways extends grounding of international flights
Jet Airways management to hold urgent meeting on Tuesday to take guidance on the future course of action
Cash-strapped Jet Airways
Jet Airways lenders to go to bankruptcy court
Lenders to crippled Jet Airways say they would start bankruptcy court proceedings after failing to find buyer