The collaboration is set to position Ras Al Khaimah as a global leader in blockchain innovation, fostering connections between blockchain pioneers in the UAE and India
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Abu Dhabi
Transguard wins contract for manpower services at Zayed International Airport
With thousands of employees already deployed, Aviation Services unit will continue to provide essential staff for the next five years
Aviation
IndiGo offers major discount on international fares, including Dubai, Abu Dhabi routes
The offer applies to bookings made directly through IndiGo and other authorised platforms
Japanese restaurant
Zuma Riyadh opens in Saudi Arabia in partnership with MJS Holding
Located in the King Abdullah Financial District, the new Zuma restaurant spans two floors and was developed through a strategic partnership with MJS Holding
Blockchain
DMCC launches metaverse platform to drive Web3 engagement
The new metaverse platform offers users an interactive digital experience with unique features including gamified zones, a trading game, and a treasure hunt with prizes
Dubai
Dubai’s surging real estate prices hit F&B market, entry, expansion strategies set to shift in response
Walkable zones and dedicated dining corners are set to emerge as new hotspots for F&B players in Dubai
Abu Dhabi
ADNOC Drilling announces joint venture with SLB, Patterson-UTI to create Turnwell
The joint venture will look to tap Abu Dhabi’s staggering reserves of unconventional oil and gas
satellite communications
UAE government awards $5.1 billion, 17-year contract to Space42
It includes procurement of Al Yah 4 and Al Yah 5 advanced satellites and confirms earlier Capacity and Managed Services mandate
Sheikh Hamdan
UAE space sector goes from desert to Mars as investments pass $10.9bn
UAE space investments have rocketed beyond $10.9bn and the country is leading missions to the moon, Mars and the asteroid belt
Coffee
Dubai to host rare coffee auction as MENA coffee market tipped to hit $11.5bn
World of Coffee Dubai 2025 will see some of the world’s rarest drinks auctioned
Dubai police
Dubai Police and RTA announce truck ban on major from January 1, 2025
Dubai Police and RTA to ban trucks on key road to Sharjah during evening rush hour
cruise business
Dubai Customs handles over 1.23m bags on 187 cruise ships so far this year
Dubai Customs announces passenger statistics for cruise ship passengers in first 11 months of the year
eSports
The gamechanger: Turki Alfawzan, CEO of Saudi Esports Federation, on what it takes to build a global gaming superpower
Inside Turki Alfawzan’s mission to make Saudi Arabia a global esports powerhouse
Bees
Saudi authorities bust bee importers in drug smuggling sting
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior uncovered hive of criminal activity amid drug smuggling network
Federal Tax Authority
UAE launches world’s first VAT refunds for tourist’s e-commerce retail purchases
UAE tax authorities introduce new refund system for tourists making e-commerce retail purchases
airport lounges
Flydubai unveils new Business Class Lounge
New flydubai Business Class Lounge at Terminal 2 of Dubai International Airport
Health insurance
UAE launches major health insurance package for private sector from $87 per year
UAE’s Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation launches new insurance product for private sector employees and domestic workers