The Arab Woman Awards 2024 winners revealed honoured women’s contributions throughout the Arab world, presented awards across 12 categories
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airports of the world
Revealed: The busiest airports in the world this month
Dubai International Airport (DXB) has once again ranked among the world’s busiest airports for international passengers
Commodities
Gold rush: Central banks that bought the most gold in H1 2024
Analysts suggest that gold’s appeal is likely to persist if economic instability continues
business leadership
Revealed: CEOs and the leaders who inspired them
From Tim Cook to Sundar Pichai, these industry titans owe much of their success to the power of mentorship
GCC employees
Revealed: Indians, Filipinos, Arabs ‘most in-demand talent groups’ in the Gulf, report says
A recent survey from UAE-based jobs portal Naukrigulf suggested an upward trend in the region’s jobs market
GCC employment
Looking for a job? New survey paints a rosy picture for Gulf jobseekers in the second half
Naukrigulf Hiring Outlook Report shows 83 percent of Gulf employers plan to hire in the next six months, reflecting a strong jobs market
Crypto Adoption
Revealed: Top 10 crypto unicorns by valuation in 2024
San Francisco-based firm Ripple leads the way as the most valuable crypto unicorn both in the US and the world, at $15 billion
billion-dollar businesses
In pictures: Top 10 Unicorns by valuation in 2024
Unicorns are typically concentrated in technology sectors, such as software, ecommerce, and fintech, where innovation can lead to significant market share and scalability
new businesses
Where to find Unicorns: Cities with the most number of privately held companies valued at $1bn revealed
San Francisco-based unicorn companies make up just 14.10 percent of the global total, yet they collectively contribute an impressive $781.31 billion to the world’s entire unicorn valuation
GCC travellers
In pictures: 10 reasons why South Korea is the leading family destination for GCC travellers
The country’s allure has proven effective amongst a wide spectrum of travellers, especially from Saudi Arabia; the fastest-growing outbound market in the GCC for Korean tourism.
AI powered smartphones
In pictures: Smartphone showdown: South Korea’s Samsung outsells Apple by 743 million units in a decade
Global smartphone shipments hit a whopping 14 billion in the past decade
Dubai travel
In pictures: UAE tops TikTok’s most-watched destinations for 2024
With over 1 billion monthly active users, TikTok is quickly becoming one of the most popular social media apps in the world.
Aston Martin
In pictures: First look at Aston Martin’s limited-edition Valiant
The Valiant is limited to 38 units globally and first deliveries are scheduled to begin in Q4
Dubai
IN PICTURES: UAE heavy rains lash across Dubai, Sharjah, and other emirates
Much of the UAE remains on high alert
Dubai transport
In pictures: Dubai to launch world’s first electric aerial taxi service by 2026
The project is part of RTA’s future mobility initiatives, aimed at providing transportation services for both Dubai residents and visitors
Aston Martin
In pictures: Aston Martin unveils the Vantage GT3 spearheads new era in top-flight racing
Vantage GT3 will participate in the world’s greatest GT series, including the FIA World Endurance Championship, IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and the Fanatec GT World Challenge
Alef
In pictures: World’s first flying cars go into mass production
Flying cars are no longer a sci-fi fantasy, it’s happening now, and paving the way to a transportation revolution