Uni-Fuels (UFG) has announced the establishment of a wholly-owned subsidiary in the United Arab Emirates, along with the opening of a new office in Dubai. The subsidiary, named Uni-Fuels Middle East FZCO, also referred to as Uni-Fuels Dubai, aims to bolster the company’s ability to provide customized marine fuel solutions and improved customer support, addressing...
EDGE, a group specializing in advanced technology and defense, has unveiled its new platform, “Discovery-CIM,” designed for monitoring critical infrastructure. This innovative system is aimed at enhancing the efficiency and security of essential services by providing real-time data analysis and monitoring capabilities. EDGE is based in Abu Dhabi. The launch event showcased the platform’s ability...
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has enhanced its global partnerships with leading autonomous driving technology firms, including Uber, WeRide, and Baidu’s Apollo Go, to introduce autonomous taxis in Dubai. This collaboration aims to deploy self-driving vehicles on the streets of Dubai as part of the city’s vision for advanced mobility. As part of their...
The UAE has achieved the remarkable feat of being ranked first globally in entrepreneurship for the fourth consecutive year, according to the latest Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) report. This year, the country topped the list as the best destination for entrepreneurship and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) among 56 economies evaluated. In this report, the...
Dubai International Airport has recorded over 5 million scheduled seats for international flights in April 2025, bringing the total to nearly 10 million in both directions. This figure contributes to an overall total of 20.24 million scheduled seats at the airport during the first four months of the year, equivalent to 40.48 million seats in...
Absa Group Ltd., South Africa’s third-largest bank by assets, is set to open a representative office in Dubai next year. This move aims to capitalize on the increasing trade and investment between the Middle East and Africa. Yasmin Masithela, the chief executive officer of Absa Group Ltd.’s corporate and investment banking unit, announced, “We’re setting...
WeRide Inc. has announced a partnership with Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority (RTA) and Uber to integrate its self-driving robotaxis into the public transportation system of Dubai. This collaboration represents a significant advancement in the field of autonomous mobility and supports Dubai’s ambition to convert 25% of all journeys in the city into autonomous trips...
Inbound tourism spending in Saudi Arabia has reached an unprecedented SR153.61 billion ($40.95 billion) in 2024, representing a 13.82 percent increase compared to the previous year, according to the Saudi Central Bank. This surge has also elevated the Kingdom’s travel balance surplus to SR49.78 billion, marking a 7.81 percent rise from 2023. Furthermore, outbound spending...
The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) in the UAE has launched a new streamlined system for the institutional licensure and programme accreditation of higher education institutions (HEIs). This initiative is backed by Ministerial Resolutions No. (27) of 2024 and No. (62) of 2025, which also includes the introduction of an Outcome-based Evaluation...
JINGDONG Logistics, also known as JD Logistics, has significantly expanded its operations in the Middle East and North Africa by establishing five warehouses in the region. The company has been working to grow its presence in the Middle East for several years, having launched its first self-operated warehouse at Jebel Ali Port in Dubai, UAE,...