UAE and Malaysia sign expansive Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
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cepa
UAE and New Zealand sign CEPA deal amid $5bn trade target
UAE and New Zealand sign expansive Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
Airlines
Middle East airports plan $151bn expansion as travel demand soars
Dubai is leading the charge with a $35 billion project to transform Al Maktoum International into the world’s largest airport
Dubai
Dubai real estate market sees rising interest from Germans, French, British as investor demographic shifts
The city’s stability and investor-friendly environment have positioned it as an appealing alternative for international property buyers
China
China weighs selling TikTok to Elon Musk: Report
TikTok has appealed the impending ban in the US to the Supreme Court, but the justices have shown an inclination to uphold the law, which would force the company to be sold or face a ban in the country by January 19
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UAE’s Creators HQ, X join forces to produce authentic, meaningful content
As part of this unique partnership, Creators HQ also launched a competition offering a $500,000 prize to encourage content creators to produce meaningful and exclusive content for X
Artificial intelligence
Petromin, Gupshup partner to launch Saudi Arabia’s first generative AI-powered automotive AI agent
The AI Agent leverages generative AI capabilities on Gupshup conversation cloud to offer seamless and efficient vehicle support in both Arabic and English
Dubai
Dubai’s Nakheel taps global architects for exclusive Palm Jebel Ali luxury villas
World-renowned architects join forces to create 10 new beachfront mansions on Palm Jebel Ali
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Mohamed Alabbar highlights product quality and authenticity as key to business success
He said he believes in leveraging content creators strategically for specific products and targeted audiences, rather than relying on broad, untargeted marketing campaigns
Dubai
Dubai Billionaire’s Row: Alpago Properties announces sale of five-bedroom villa with private cinema, 900-year-old bonsai tree, infinity pool
The Kural Vista mansion was designed in collaboration with award-winning architectural firm, SAOTA
Abu Dhabi
Etihad Airways announces massive 30% discount on all flights
Flight bookings under the discount sale will be open between January 13 and 17 for flights between February 24 to September 30, 2025
cybersecuirty
Honeywell opens new center to bolster industrial cybersecurity in Saudi Arabia
The center will provide in-country Managed Security Services (MSS) to key sectors, including energy, manufacturing and utilities
Dubai
Dubai real estate: Residential property market grows 27.5% in 2024
Dubai villa prices rose by 2.1 percent in December, achieving an annual increase of 31.6 percent
digital asset
Tokinvest becomes first DMCC firm to get full licence for its RWA marketplace
The license allows the company to operate as a virtual asset broker-dealer and to serve retail, qualified, and institutional investors in and from Dubai
Abu Dhabi
NMDC Energy opens $54.5mn advanced fabrication yard in KSA
The 400,000 sqm yard in Ras Al Khair yard will feature the latest technology and provide offshore facilities fabrication as well as onshore modularisation
Abu Dhabi
Like ‘London 20 years ago’: Why global entrepreneurs are betting big on Dubai, everything you need to know
The city has several initiatives and support entities to aid the growth and development of startups in Dubai
Dubai
Dubai real estate: Expat demand for hotel, serviced apartments skyrockets amid soaring rent prices
The segment is witnessing the entry of more global and regional players, as developers and hospitality brands perceive a booming business opportunity to cash in on