Emirates’ customers will enjoy baggage allowance when flying on Bahamasair to the three destinations
UAE
Dubai
Emirates Airline launches free shuttle service for economy flyers
Dubai-based Emirates will also offer a complimentary coach service for Economy Class passengers
Abu Dhabi
Etihad Airways expands Karachi flight routes
The UAE carrier will provide 28 weekly services on the Abu Dhabi-Karachi route, with tickets now available for purchase
blue-collar workers
Expo City Dubai launches new Terrazo Food Rescue programme for blue-collar workers
Restaurants participate by setting aside high-quality surplus food daily, Mai Shalaby, Senior Manager – Sustainability at Expo City Dubai told Arabian Business
bank account
Mashreq launches new saver account offering 6.25% interest and $1,360 cashback
Mashreq launches digital savings account with significant returns
Dubai
Dubai real estate: Property market shows strength as stock index hits 17-year high
“Dubai is currently considered one of the hottest residential real estate markets in the world,” the report said
Dubai
Dubai real estate: H&H launches Eden House Za’abeel residential development in DIFC
The development represents the expansion of the company’s Eden House brand portfolio within Dubai’s property market
Aviation
Trump’s Middle East visit brings an order windfall for Boeing in May
With orders for 303 aircraft, it was the best month since December 2023; It includes a 160-aircraft order from Qatar Airways and 28 from Etihad
AI investment
Analysis: UAE’s massive AI investment could redefine its economic future
The ambitious push into advanced technologies was highlighted during Trump’s recent visit to the UAE
AI adoption
UAE leads Arab world in AI learning surge, says new Coursera report
The UAE now ranks first in the Arab world for AI readiness and digital proficiency,underscoring its strategic push toward a knowledge-based, future-ready economy, the report said
Dubai real estate market
Emaar Properties launches digital resale platform VYOM
The digital solution allows customers to create listings, upload property images, and manage inquiries without any intermediaries
commercial real estate
Terralogix, Dubai’s largest privately owned logistics park launched
Two of Dubai’s well-known companies – Dutco and Sweid & Sweid – to partner in creating the 3.3mn sqft development in Warsan
talent attraction
UAE workers want higher pay as 80% consider job switch: Report
UAE Gen Z workers report feeling overlooked, with 60 per cent believing they miss training opportunities due to their age, the report said
Abu Dhabi
ADNOC L&S to transport 70% of Borouge’s production in $531mn deal
The contract period is for 15 years; Borouge to save more than $50mn in cost and efficiencies in the first five years alone
agrifood industry
Invictus Investment plans a third acquisition in Africa by the end of 2025
North Africa and key coastal markets will be an area of focus for the company in the near term for the Dubai company that is now present in 65 markets
Abu Dhabi
From Nobu to Wynn: Inside the UAE’s branded residences arms race worth billions
Dubai is projected to double its branded residence projects by 2029, potentially overtaking established markets such as New York and Miami, while Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah experience significant growth
Abu Dhabi
Royal Development Holding announces its maiden project on Al Reem Island
The newly formed ESG Emirates Stallions Group Subsidiary will partner SAAS Properties and Marriott to develop a $440mn project