The merged entity will retain the name Getty Images Holdings, Inc and continue trading on the New York Stock Exchange under “GETY”
Industries
air travel
Dubai’s Emirates set to become world’s first Autism Certified Airline
The Dubai-based carrier will train more than 30,000 cabin crew and ground staff as part of its commitment to make air travel more accessible for passengers with autism and sensory sensitivities
checkout.com
Checkout.com teams up with noqodi to revolutionise payment solutions across UAE
As part of the collaboration, Checkout.com will integrate its cutting-edge payment technology with noqodi’s robust digital platform, offering seamless and secure payment solutions
Abu Dhabi
Audiomob sets up MENA headquarters in Abu Dhabi to expand regional presence
The company has also formed an exclusive partnership with Vodoo, one of the world’s largest mobile gaming publishers
Dubai
QUBE Development breaks ground on new residential project in Dubai Studio City
The company said Phase 1 of Arisha Terraces is already sold out
Abu Dhabi
ADNOC L&S inks $2bn hybrid capital instrument financing with leading banks
Initial drawing against the HCI will be $1.1 billion
Abu Dhabi
ADNOC L&S completes $1.04bn acquisition of 80% stake in Navig8
Will acquire remaining 20% stake in mid-2027 for up to $450 million; Navig8 set to ADNOC L&S earnings per share by at least 20% in 2025
commercial real estate
Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah Tower to serve as magnet for surge in global investment in the Kingdom, say experts
The ambitious project, projected to be 180 meters taller than the reigning title holder for the world’s tallest building, Burj Khalifa, when completed
Damac Properties
UAE billionaire Hussain Sajwani, Donald Trump announce $20bn investment in US data centres
The first phase will span Texas, Arizona, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Ohio, Illinois, Michigan and Indiana
automobile industry
Analysis: Why Tesla’s ties with China made Elon Musk indispensable to Trump
A closer look shows that Musk’s upcoming role in government was no coincidence – it was years in the making
saudi tax
Saudi Arabia calls on taxpayers to submit forms by Friday or face fines
Saudi authorities advise withholding taxpayers to submit paperwork by January 10
Diriyah
Diriyah awards $114m architecture contract for Boulevard District
Diriyah Company appoints architecture specialist for Boulevard District project
Kuwait real estate
The Kuwait real estate sector is thriving – here are 6 reasons why
Kuwait real estate sector riding high on back of $32.6bn infrastructure spend, residential megadevelopments and changing rules for foreigners
Oman real estate market
Oman real estate sector climbs over 28% to $8.1bn by end of November 2024
Oman’s real estate sector continued to grow in 2024 with more than 61,500 sales contracts by the end of November
Addis Ababa
Air Arabia announces new flights to Addis Ababa
Air Arabia to introduce new Sharjah to Addis Ababa flights as it boosts UAE-Ethiopia network
Sobha
Dubai real estate: Sobha Realty identifies nationality of investors across portfolio
Sobha Realty shares nationalities if investors in its Dubai real estate developments
1 Billion Followers
1 Billion Followers in Dubai: Content creators and social media experts gather for digital summit; $1m influencer prize, 420 speakers and industry support
The 1 Billion Followers summit in Dubai will gather leading social media influencers for industry debate and prize-giving