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Air Arabia
UAE airline flight suspensions: flydubai, Etihad, Air Arabia and Emirates travel update
Latest news on UAE flight suspensions and cancellations from Etihad, flydubai, Air Arabia and Emirates
Qatar
Qatar’s economy to grow 6.5 per cent by 2027 on LNG expansion: World Bank
World Bank forecasts 6.5 per cent economic growth for Qatar by 2027, driven by LNG and non-oil sectors
Islamic New Year
Oman announces holiday for public and private sectors
Oman has announced an official holiday for Hijri New Year
roads general authority
Saudi Arabia introduces major new road code
Saudi Arabia launches national road code to improve safety, traffic flow and future-proof infrastructure
Interpol
UAE arrests wanted former Interpol official on fraud charges
Ministry of Interior in the UAE announces arrest of Moldovan national Vitalie Pîrlog
Bulgari
Abu Dhabi real estate: Bvlgari to open ultra-luxury resort and mansions on private island by 2030
Bvlgari unveils new luxury resort and mansions on private island in Abu Dhabi, opening in 2030
Expo
PIF launches Expo 2030 Riyadh Company to build landmark giant World Expo site
Saudi Arabia launches Expo 2030 Riyadh Company to deliver $64bn economic boost
Google
Google’s AI and digital tools added $5.9bn to UAE economy in 2024
Google adds AED 21.8bn ($5.9bn) to UAE economy in 2024, Impact Report shows
Aviation
Emirates travellers can now hail Uber Rides and earn more miles under new partnership
Emirates and Uber plan to develop an integrated booking experience that combines Uber Rides Vouchers with flight bookings for airport transfers or in-city rides
Beeah Group
UAE real estate: BEEAH announces new Khalid Bin Sultan City project in Sharjah
The Khalid Bin Sultan City project marks BEEAH’s first real estate development in Sharjah
Abu Dhabi
Taaleem gets into early-learning sector with 95% stake acquisition in KFG
Kids First Group operates 34 strategically located nurseries with more than 5,000 students in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha
Air India
Air India to cut international flights on widebody aircraft by 15%
26 out of its 33 Boeing 787-8/9 aircraft have been cleared after enhanced safety inspection, and it is also conducting similar checks on its entire Boeing 777 fleet
ROSHN Group
ROSHN Group launches first phase of sales for Aldanah community in Dhahran
With its strategic location and just 35 minutes from the international airport, 1,000+ units are being offered in the community
creative industry
Dubai approves new ‘Dubai Orchestra’ project to boost cultural presence
The project marks a chapter in Dubai’s creative landscape and is set to stimulate the arts sector and drive economic growth through its cultural, social, and economic impact
AI Smart Pedestrian Crossing in Dubai
Dubai RTA completes Phase Two of smart pedestrian signal installation at 27 sites
The initiative forms part of RTA’s strategy to use smart technologies to advance traffic systems, enhance road safety, and streamline pedestrian and vehicular movement
Al Maktoum International
Serco secures $134.8mn contract extension with Dubai Airports
After serving the two Dubai airports for the past six years, the new guest relations contract runs until December 2030