Abu Dhabi is developing quinoa farms to enhance UAE food security
Culture & Society
Beirut
Etihad cancels flights to and from Beirut
Etihad Airways has suspended flights between the UAE and Lebanon
Dubai Metro
Tracks by tracks: Dubai Metro Music Festival 2024 brings commute to life with live performances
Dubai Metro Music Festival brings live performances to stations in the city
Dubai police
Dubai announces new speed limits on major roads
RTA and Dubai Police announce new speed limits on key roads in the Emirate
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia National Day 2024: Kingdom celebrates 94 years with fireworks, shows, parades
The celebrations typically include a variety of activities that resonate with the values and traditions of Saudi culture
Emiratisation
UAE tells firms to hire Emiratis or face fines of up to $29,000
UAE expands scop of Emiratisation goals with 14 new economic sectors required to hire citizens
Abu Dhabi events
Abu Dhabi events: Shah Rukh Khan, Coldplay, Backstreet Boys, Take That, Maroon 5, Eminem, Muse, A.R. Rahman, Bryan Adams, Andrea Bocelli and more
Abu Dhabi will come alive in the coming season with major music, sport and cultural events
industrial sector
Saudi industrial investments soar to $400bn after expat fees waived
Saudi Arabia has seen massive increase in industrial sector since waiving expat fees in 2019
border regulations
Saudi Arabia arrested over 22,700 last week in residency and labour operations
Saudi Arabia announces more than 22,700 arrests in a single week as it clamps down on residency, labour and security breaches
Abu Dhabi
New Dubai ‘super tower’ plan; UAE Royal launches perfume; Major RTA bridge update; $8.2bn Abu Dhabi developments – 10 things you missed this week
Major Dubai bridge updates, Real estate analysis, UAE royal perfume, super tower plans and more top stories this week
Arab businesswomen
Revealed: 100 best places for women to work in the GCC
Global consultancy names the 100 best places for women to work in the GCC
Dubai
Dubai Police graduates first female land rescue team
The graduation ceremony included demonstrations of various scenarios, including rescue operations for road accidents, firefighting, opening vehicle doors, using rescue equipment, and deploying aerial balloons
centi-millionaire
The rise of the Gulf centi-millionaires: Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Riyadh set for massive increase in number of people with $100m in the bank
Gulf cities including Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Riyadh are attracting growing numbers of centi-millionaires with welcoming investor migration schemes and transparent business practices
PIF
PIF to create 11,000 new jobs in Saudi Arabia with new entertainment company
Saudi Arabia’s PIF announces new entertainment company as it looks to develop heritage and cultural experiences
Sharjah
Sharjah launches world’s first AI-powered trade licence in 5 minutes
Sharjah offers trade licence to entrepreneurs and investors in just five minutes
DSF
Dubai Shopping Festival 2024 dates announced: Firework displays, sales, prizes, A-list entertainment
DFRE announces dates for Dubai Shopping Festival 2024
Abu Dhabi
Major Abu Dhabi developments announced as Mubadala and Aldar team up for $8.2bn joint ventures; new $3.5bn island community, $2.5bn retail platform coming soon
Abu Dhabi is set for major transformation following $8.2bn joint venture plan by Mubadala and Aldar