Business & Money | Tuesday 17 December, 2024 10:28 am

flydubai unveils new Business Class Lounge at Dubai International

flydubai has unveiled its new Business Class Lounge at Terminal 2, Dubai International (DXB). The 900-square-metre Business Class Lounge can accommodate more than 200 passengers. The official opening of the lounge was attended by Hamad Obaidalla, Chief Commercial Officer at flydubai;...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 17 December, 2024 10:27 am

World’s rarest coffees to be auctioned for first time at World of Coffee Dubai 2025

Coffee aficionados and industry leaders will converge in Dubai this February at World of Coffee (WOC) Dubai 2025 to participate in its first DMCC Specialty Coffee Auction, where some of the globe's rarest and most exquisite coffee beans will be up for bidding. Through a special strategic...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 17 December, 2024 10:25 am

Sharjah Chamber hosts workshop to encourage private sector to adopt CSR

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), in collaboration with the National CSR Fund - MAJRA, hosted an introductory workshop to raise awareness on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) principles among private sector businesses.Organised under the theme “Impact Labs”, the workshop...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 17 December, 2024 10:23 am

Dubai Customs handles over 1.23 million bags, 281,775 passengers on board 187 cruise ships between Jan -Nov 2024

Dubai Customs announced that its Passenger Operations Department efficiently handled over 1.23 million bags for 281,775 passengers on board 187 cruise ships between January and November 2024. This underscores its commitment to providing world-class customs services at Port Rashid and Dubai...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 17 December, 2024 10:22 am

Abdullah bin Touq launches fifth season of World’s Coolest Winter Campaign

Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Chairman of the Emirates Tourism Council, announced the launch of the fifth season of the World’s Coolest Winter Campaign, under the theme ‘Green Tourism’. Launched in collaboration between the Ministry of Economy and the National...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 17 December, 2024 10:14 am

KAEC investments at SAR 20B, set to rise in coming years: Official

Investments in King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) currently stand at SAR 20 billion and are set to rise to SAR 25 billion in the next two years, said Majed Matbouli, Head of Industrial Valley & Special Economic Zone, KAEC. The figure is expected to increase in the coming years with the...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 17 December, 2024 10:03 am

Retal signs SAR 349M contract with subsidiary to build 502 residential units

Retal Urban Development Co. signed a 30-month contract with its subsidiary, Building Construction Co. (BCC), to build 502 residential units in Al-Fursan district, Riyadh. The contract, with no preferential terms, is valued at SAR 349 million, excluding taxes, if any, the company ...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 17 December, 2024 9:35 am

Soudah Development Launches an English Language Program for Candidates from Soudah and Rijal Almaa

Soudah Development, a Public Investment Fund Company, has announced the launch of its English language program for applicants from Soudah and Rijal Almaa. The training will start on January 12th, 2025, and registration is now open for this initiative that aims to equip participants with the...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 17 December, 2024 9:31 am

UAE Payments Revenue Pool Projected to Reach $27.3 Billion by 2028, Maintaining Strong Growth Trajectory

 The UAE’s payments industry is poised to achieve significant growth, with total revenues projected to reach $27.3 billion by 2028, according to the latest Global Payments Report 2024 from Boston Consulting Group (BCG). Despite a global slowdown in growth rates, the UAE continues to lead in...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 17 December, 2024 9:24 am

AI Use in the Utilities Sector to Receive Major Boosts as EtihadWE Signs MoU with New York University Abu Dhabi on the Sidelines of IDRA World Congress

Etihad Water and Electricity (EtihadWE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with New York University Abu Dhabi to explore areas of collaboration in electricity and water. The exploration aims to identify and evaluate potential AI applications in the energy and water sectors that will be...

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