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Abu Dhabi
UAE President witnesses world’s first 24/7 solar PV, battery storage gigascale Abu Dhabi project launch
The launch marks a pivotal moment in the clean energy transformation, allowing renewable energy to be dispatched 24 hours a day, seven days a week
Abu Dhabi
AD Ports Group to invest in Kazakhstan’s greenfield Sarzha grain terminal
The project envisages a total investment of just over $50 million over two phases, with AD Ports Group contributing around $30 million
Dubai
Alta unveils Mr. C Residences Downtown in Dubai, second project in the emirate
The company’s residential portfolio includes Mr. C Residences in Coconut Grove, Miami, Florida, West Palm Beach, Florida, and Jumeirah, Dubai
Artificial intelligence
Abu Dhabi-based BWI announces Blaize’s successful IPO on NASDAQ
The company’s listing was done through BurTech Acquisition Corporation, a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) owned by BWI with a valuation of $1.2 billion
communication
UAE’s Space42 deploys second SAR satellite with ICEYE collaboration
The second phase of the constellation will continue to boost Space42’s geospatial insights and capabilities with increased speed and precision
Drake & Scull International
Drake and Scull wins final court judgment worth AED152mn
Dubai Court of Cassation rejected all appeals made by former CEO and another employee against Dubai Court of Appeal verdict in July 2024
Cryptocurrency
EU legislation fallout fuels demand for crypto business expansions to UAE, advisory firms reveal
Digital asset exchanges, NFT marketplaces, utility token issuers, tokenised funds, and payments companies are among the ventures seeking to relocate or expand their operations to the UAE
banking industry
CBI records 30% annual growth as profit hits $60.65 million
Transformation journey pays dividends as Dubai bank revenue soars to 29% to 191.4 million and assets grow to $5.7 billion
cepa
UAE and Kenya sign CEPA deal as they look to boost 9-month $3.1bn trade
UAE and Kenya sign expansive Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
entertainment in saudi arabia
Saudi Arabia announces 29 entertainment investment opportunities, including amusement and water parks
Saudi Arabia announces entertainment investment opportunities
Dubai Land Department
Dubai real estate investors encouraged to join owners committees
Dubai real estate owners should join owners committees for their building
music in saudi arabia
Revealed: What’s next for Saudi Arabia’s MDLBEAST?
Where there used to be silence MDLBEAST has brought the noise to Saudi Arabia. Now it’s set its sights on making the sound reverberate across the globe
music in saudi arabia
Meet the leaders transforming Saudi Arabia’s music landscape
The music industry has boomed in Saudi Arabia in recent years but it remains at an early stage of development. Eight leaders in the field of entertainment and music offer their analysis to boost the music industry to the next level
New Year
UAE resolutions 2025: Residents hope to have fitness, finance and time with friends and family – in that order
YouGov survey shows most popular UAE New Year resolutions for 2025
music in saudi arabia
Inside Saudi Arabia’s push to unlock the economic value of music
How Vision 2030’s understanding of music as a design tool is enriching the human experience and improving quality of life
luxury hotel
Dubai and Riyadh luxury hotels set high-speed Wi-fi records
Five-star hotels in Dubai and Riyadh have some of the fastest Wi-Fi speeds in the region