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Emirates frustrated by Boeing delays, eyes growth with Airbus A350
Emirates Airline faces setbacks from Boeing 777X delays, turning to Airbus A350s to drive its next phase of global expansion and growth.
Dubai Salik tolls and parking fees rise to tackle congestion
Dubai’s RTA raises Salik tolls and parking fees in 2025, aiming to ease traffic and enhance urban mobility with strategic tariff adjustments.
MAIR Group’s Abu Dhabi listing set to reshape Gulf retail
MAIR Group announces a December listing on ADX, reinforcing its role in the UAE’s retail and real estate sectors while highlighting the Gulf’s economic diversification efforts.
السيدة الأولى الباكستانية تحفز النساء على السعي لتحقيق طموحات تتجاوز النجاح في منتدى دبي
قالت السيدة الأولى الباكستانية، آصفه بوتو زرداري، خلال كلمتها في المنتدى العالمي الأول للمرأة في دبي: رسالتي إلى الشابات هي أن يؤمنّ بأنفسهن، ويتمسكن بقيمهن بثبات، وألا يستهينّ أبدًا بقوة أصواتهن، فهي المفتاح للتغيير وتحقيق الطموحات۔
UAE unveils its first regulated national lottery with AED100m prize
The UAE launches its first regulated lottery, offering AED 100 million and promoting secure, responsible gaming through a user-friendly digital platform.
Pakistan’s First Lady inspires women to strive beyond success at Dubai forum
"My message to young women is to believe in yourself, remain steadfast in your values, and never underestimate the power of your voice," said Pakistan's first lady, Aseefa Bhutto-Zardari, addressing the inaugural Global Women's Forum in Dubai.
King Salman inaugarates new state-of-the-art six-line Riyadh Metro
Riyadh Metro redefines Saudi urban transport, connecting six lines across the city with state-of-the-art infrastructure and sustainable design.
Saudi Arabia to lauch third national airline, this time in Dammam
Saudi Arabia plans third airline in Dammam, expands logistics and public transport projects to strengthen Vision 2030’s connectivity goals.
Indian copper giant Vedanta invests $2bn in Saudi copper expansion
Vedanta, the Indian mineral resource giant, plans major investment in Saudi Arabia’s copper industry, advancing Vision 2030’s push for critical minerals and supply chain self-sufficiency.
Saudi Arabia targets revised 5% unemployment rate by 2030
Saudi Arabia targets five percent unemployment by 2030, surpassing earlier milestones and driving women’s workforce participation beyond Vision 2030 goals, while advancing localisation efforts in key industries.
السعودية تتصدر سباق الاستثمار المصرفي في الشرق الأوسط متفوقة على الإمارات
السعودية والإمارات في سباق شرس للهيمنة على قطاع الاستثمار المصرفي في الشرق الأوسط، حيث تتفوق السعودية في مجالات الاكتتابات العامة وإصدار الديون بفضل رؤيتها الاقتصادية الطموحة۔ وفي المقابل، تسعى الإمارات جاهدة لتعزيز موقعها من خلال تنويع اقتصادها وتوسيع قاعدة المُصدرين، مما يبرز تنافسًا إقليميًا يُعيد تشكيل المشهد المالي ويخلق فرصًا جديدة للنمو لكلا البلدين۔
Saudi leads Middle East investment banking race, bypassing UAE
Saudi Arabia and UAE compete for regional dominance in investment banking, with Saudi leading in IPOs and debt markets under Vision 2030, while UAE diversifies to sustain growth.
Qatar Energy launches $1.2bn blue ammonia project
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Qatar Energy launches $1.2 billion project.
Facility integrates ammonia and CO2 storage.
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Qatar’s Q3 contract awards soar to hit $4.2bn as gas sector leads growth
Qatar’s contract awards surged 58% in Q3 2024, with the gas sector dominating. The GCC’s broader project pipeline, valued at $2.7 trillion, signals future growth.
Qatar’s Lusail leads smart city development with AI-driven future
Qatar is transforming Lusail City into an AI-powered smart city for urban living, with its landmark eco-focused stadium setting the tone for green innovation.
New GCC rail project on track to unify Gulf by 2030
GCC to link Gulf states by rail by 2030, aiming to streamline trade and reduce emissions, with robust policies and advanced eco-friendly infrastructure.
GCC banks cut rates in sync with Fed
Banks across the GCC — including in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, and the UAE — have mirrored the US Federal Reserve's rate cut, with interest rate reductions aiming to bolster credit-driven growth in the Gulf.
Qatar ends Shura Council elections, redefines Emir’s oath in new referendum
Qatar’s latest constitutional amendments reshape its Shura Council, strengthen commitments to global peace, and redefine the Emir’s oath, emphasising a balance of modernisation with traditional values.