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Auction
Business UAE

Dubai’s open number plate auction inches to AED100 million

Top seller sells for AED8.35 million Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) achieved a historic milestone on April 26, 2025, with its 118th open auction for exclusive Dubai emirate vehicle number plates. The event generated approximately AED100 million, setting a new record for the highest proceeds in Dubai RTA’s auction history. The top-selling plate was […]
Heliport
Aviation UAE

UAE’s first hybrid heliport gets regulatory approval in what is also a world-first

Arnold Pinto
Located in Abu Dhabi emirate The UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has approved the design for transforming a cruise terminal helipad in Abu Dhabi emirate into a hybrid heliport. This pioneering site will support traditional helicopters and electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, marking a major step forward in the UAE’s ambitions to […]
EV
Automotive Sustainability UAE

Target set for 50% of all passenger vehicles sold in UAE to be electric by 2050

Arnold Pinto
Key role earmarked for UAEV The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is accelerating its transition toward sustainable mobility, positioning electric vehicles (EVs) as central to its Energy Strategy 2050. This ambitious plan aims to achieve carbon neutrality by mid-century, with a significant focus on transforming the nation’s transportation sector.​ Delivering the inaugural
Oman
Business Oman

Gulf Foods International launches in Oman on May 1, 2025

With Noor Arabian brand Gulf Foods International, an FMCG startup from Kerala, India, is set to officially launch in the Omani food products market on May 1, 2025. Registered on December 23, 2024, the company seeks to position itself as a global food supply brand by providing high-quality food products at competitive prices, prioritising customer […]