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From regional cooperation in Saudi Arabia to trade agreements in the UAE, and socio-economic trends in Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman, get your 24/7 insight into the GCC’s evolving landscape. We are your comprehensive guide to understanding the Gulf’s strategic importance and cultural richness.

Transport UAE

15th anniversary celebration of Dubai Metro begins

Themed ‘15 Years on Track’ Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority is celebrating the 15th anniversary of the Dubai Metro network this September with a ‘15 Years on Track’ campaign comprising promotional and entertainment events. The Dubai Metro network began commercial operations on September 9, 2009. Keolis-MHI, the Dubai Metro and Dubai Tram operator has joined […]
Space UAE

ICEYE successfully launches 4 new SAR satellites

UAE’s Bayanat and Yahsat are ecstatic ICEYE, the world’s largest SAR satellite constellation operator, successfully launched four new synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites into orbit on August 16, 2024, aboard the Transporter-11 Rideshare mission with SpaceX from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The newly launched satellites, integrated via Exolaunch, are
Education Saudi Arabia

Aramco to invest $100 million in KAUST

For a Saudi research initiative Aramco has pledged $100 million over the next decade to the Saudi Arabia-based King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST). The investment reflects Aramco’s dedication to supporting cutting-edge research in Saudi Arabia. It also aims to accelerate innovation in the Gulf state and address some of the most urgent […]
Business UAE

New manual unveiled for OOH advertisers in Dubai

Evolving advertising needs addressed Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has launched an updated version of its Out-Of-Home (OOH) Advertising Manual to foster a dynamic and competitive advertising environment in Dubai emirate in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Newly launched in collaboration with Dubai Municipality and Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism, the
Health UAE

ZOI-ME health optimisation clinic opens in Dubai

New facility offers a 12-week programme ZOI-ME, a longevity clinic inspired by Longevity-UK, has launched in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It aims to enhance personal health management and is the latest private venture addition to the Arabian Gulf emirate’s health and wellness landscape. The longevity clinic offers patients a data-driven, informed, measured, and
Real Estate UAE

Emaar’s property sales hit AED31.5 billion in H1 2024

Several factors boost the company’s bottom line Emaar Properties, the Dubai-based global property developer and provider of premium lifestyle offerings has announced its financial results for the first half of 2024, highlighting continued resilience and operational efficiency across its diverse portfolio. Emaar Properties posted total revenue of AED14.4 billion ($3.9
Travel UAE

Explore Dubai City with new hop-on-hop-off bus service

All-day trip costs AED35 Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is launching a hop-on-hop-off bus service to offer UAE residents and visitors an immersive way to explore Dubai City’s landmarks and attractions. Dubai’s RTA will operate the new service starting in September 2024. The service, featuring buses with a striking livery, will operate daily from […]