Emirates and Air China have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen their partnership and improve travel links between the United Arab Emirates and China. The agreement was formalized during the 81st International Air Transport Association (IATA) Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit (WATS) held in New Delhi. The MoU was...
Spark Capital Private Wealth Management (Spark Capital PWM) has officially launched its operations in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), which is recognized as the premier financial hub for the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) region. This expansion is facilitated through its subsidiary, Spark Global PWM Private Limited. The company stated that this...
The UAE Ministry of Economy has granted approval for Music Nation Copyrights Management (Music Nation) to establish a comprehensive platform for licensing, collecting, and distributing royalties related to public performance and neighboring rights. This move is expected to provide a crucial new revenue stream for music rights holders in the region. Music Nation is a...
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has introduced a new Dhs105 million Mental Wealth Framework aimed at enhancing mental health and wellbeing for residents of the city. This initiative was unveiled under the directives of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who serves as the Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and...
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has announced it will begin direct flights between Atlanta and Abu Dhabi starting on July 2. These flights will operate four times a week, specifically on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. The airline plans to expand this service to daily flights beginning on November 1....
EDGE, a prominent advanced technology and defence group, has finalized a significant defence contract worth Dh 9 billion ($2.45 billion) with the Kuwait Ministry of Defence. This agreement involves the supply of FALAJ 3 62-metre missile boats and represents the largest naval shipbuilding export deal in the region, ranking among the highest-value naval export agreements...
During an official visit to Kuwait, His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs of the UAE, and His Highness Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al Ahmad Al Sabah, Prime Minister of Kuwait, witnessed the signing of several agreements and memorandums of understanding aimed at strengthening cooperation between the...
Etihad Airways has officially launched its inaugural flight from Abu Dhabi to Warsaw, marking a significant expansion of its route network. This new destination is part of the airline’s ambitious plan to introduce 16 new routes in 2025. The flight to Warsaw is the third of these new routes, reflecting Etihad’s ongoing commitment to enhance...
AD Ports Group has officially inaugurated the Tbilisi Intermodal Hub, marking a significant milestone as Georgia’s first modern, bonded container and intermodal terminal. This new facility is expected to enhance the country’s logistics and transportation capabilities, connecting various modes of transport effectively. The Tbilisi Intermodal Hub aims to serve as a critical point for both...
The United Arab Emirates and the Swiss Confederation recently held the sixth round of political consultations in Abu Dhabi. This session was co-chaired by Her Excellency Reem Al Hashimy, the UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation, and Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis, the Swiss Minister of Foreign Affairs. During the meeting, both sides discussed various...