The UAE, Seychelles, Madagascar, Réunion, Mauritius, Comoros, Mayotte, Morocco, and several international partners gathered at ITM 2025 in Antananarivo to initiate a significant shift in regional tourism strategy, marked by the launch of the Vanilla Islands Travel Card. This new initiative aims to enhance multi-island travel across the Indian Ocean by providing visitors with seamless...
Careem has partnered with Abu Dhabi Police to conduct a road safety training session for 80 of its delivery captains in Abu Dhabi. The session emphasized safe driving practices and adherence to local traffic laws. This training marks the first in a series of ongoing safety initiatives that Careem plans to implement in collaboration with...
A Kuwaiti oil company listed on the local bourse, Energyhouse, has received an offer to sell its controlling share in its UAE subsidiary. The company is currently evaluating the proposal for its 92.5 percent stake in this subsidiary. Energyhouse confirmed in a bourse disclosure statement that it has received a preliminary, non-binding offer. The statement...
The Abu Dhabi Center for Projects and Infrastructure announced today the signing of memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with nine leading academic and professional institutions. This event took place during the first edition of the Abu Dhabi Summit, highlighting the center’s commitment to fostering educational partnerships. These agreements aim to enhance collaboration in areas such as...
A significant trend has emerged as hedge fund firms increasingly relocate their operations to Dubai and Abu Dhabi. This movement is largely driven by the desire to retain top talent in the face of escalating regional conflicts. For instance, Danny Yong, a veteran hedge fund manager at Dymon Asia Capital, recently lost a potential hire...
Dubai International Chamber, one of the three chambers under Dubai Chambers, has officially launched a new representative office in Toronto, Canada. This strategic move aims to strengthen economic ties and explore opportunities to increase bilateral trade and investments between Dubai and Canada. The inauguration took place during a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Toronto, attended by Maninder...
UAE, Qatar, Taiwan, Bahrain, and several other nations have officially been recognized as some of the top ten safest cities to visit in 2025, according to the latest Numbeo Safety Index. These cities have achieved this status due to their remarkably low crime rates, advanced public security systems, and ongoing government investments in law enforcement...
Serco has announced a significant contract extension with Dubai Airports, valued at AED 495 million (£100 million), which will run until December 2030. This extension builds on a successful relationship that has lasted six years, following an initial five-year term and a one-year extension. Under this agreement, Serco will continue to deliver guest experience services...
In a significant advancement for food security and emergency preparedness, a UAE-based company named Red Planet is launching ready-to-eat meals that can remain consumable for up to 25 years. These ultra-long shelf-life meals utilize advanced freeze-drying technology, which preserves taste, nutrition, and safety without the need for artificial preservatives or refrigeration. Jassim Al Nowais, the...
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has successfully completed the rollout of free Wi-Fi service at all 43 bus and marine transport stations throughout the city. This initiative provides passengers with seamless internet access while commuting. The announcement was made on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, as part of a collaboration with telecom provider e& (formerly...