The UAE Verify platform has revolutionised document authentication, issuing millions of secure digital certificates to support the nation’s digital transformation
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Egypt
Egypt could splash $3bn for LNG as energy crisis intensifies in peak summer
President al-Sisi asks the government to do whatever is necessary, and this could mean buying 40-60 cargoes of liquefied natural gas
Bolt
“We don’t want to take an American approach”: BOLT’s Justin Grooms on building for the UAE
How the fintech leader is localising trust, data and identity for the UAE’s fast-moving digital economy
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi property prices rise 7.2% annually in Q1 2025 despite sales volume drop: Report
Villa prices outperformed apartments, climbing 2.7 per cent quarterly and 9.7 per cent annually to 134.7 points in Abu Dhabi
accelerator programme
Google launches second ‘AI First’ accelerator for MENA-T startups amid AI investment boom
Google announces its 12-week ‘AI First’ accelerator to support Seed to Series A startups in MENA and Turkiye with AI tools and mentorship
Automotive
Chinese EV maker BYD surpasses Tesla sales in Europe for first time
As sales of BEVs jump 17% in Europe, BYD sells 7,231 fully battery-powered cars in April, compared to 7,165 by Tesla
airport services
Saudi’s Matarat, Thales sign MoU to boost airport innovation, passenger experience
Partnership aims to integrate cutting-edge technologies for operational excellence and secure passenger journeys across 27 airports in Saudi Arabia
Ajman
Al Zorah Development, MAG Group ink land deal for premium waterfront project in Ajman
MAG Group acquires prime 261,180 square foot plot in the heart of Al Zorah Marina 1
Islamic Finance
UAE’s Islamic T-Sukuk auction attracts AED 6.93bn in bids
The UAE Ministry of Finance has successfully issued AED 1.1 billion in Islamic T-Sukuk for May 2025
Aviation
Dubai’s flydubai unveils pilot training to fuel rapid expansion, bolster workforce
flydubai has built a strong workforce of more than 6,400 employees representing 144 nationalities, more than 1,330 of whom are pilots
Red Sea tourism
Saudi Red Sea Authority, Fincantieri sign MoU to boost maritime, tourism development
The Italian shipbuilder has inaugurated the new offices of its local subsidiary, Fincantieri Arabia for Naval Services, in Riyadh
digital transformation
Port of Fujairah partners with Endava on major digital overhaul to boost efficiency
The Port of Fujairah is modernising with MarHub, enhancing vessel management, cargo handling, and real-time analytics
Bank of Baroda
JP Morgan-backed ISG partners with Bank of Baroda to launch UAE’s Jaywan Cards
The introduction of Jaywan Cards will help Bank of Baroda’s UAE unit significantly enhance merchant acceptance by offering lower costs and fees
DSF
Dubai Summer Surprises 2025 dates revealed
Dubai Summer Surprises returns with 66 days of sales, offers, events, promotions and activities
dubai chamber of commerce
Dubai Chamber of Commerce to visit Philippines and Thailand on trade mission
Dubai Chamber of Commerce heading to Philippines and Thailand
ADNOC
ADNOC created 17,000 jobs for Emiratis with its In-Country Value Programme
ADNOC has created masses of job opportunities for Emirati talent in the UAE
