September 2024 — Topical news of the United Arab Emirates

September 30, 2024 no comments 113
The fuel price committee reduced retail prices for Super 98, Special 95, and E-Plus 91 by as much as 0.24 fils per litre in October The UAE announced the retail fuel prices for October 2024 on Monday, reducing the rates by as much as 0.24 fils per litre compared to the previous month....

September 30, 2024 no comments 98
The reopening of the Northern Runway will allow Zayed International Airport to more effectively manage increasing airline demand Abu Dhabi Airports has reopened the Northern Runway (13L/31R) at Zayed International Airport (AUH) earlier than expected, following a successful...

September 30, 2024 no comments 112
The catering firm is offering 9 billion shares, representing 40 per cent of the company’s total issued share capital Abu Dhabi National Hotels (ADNH Group) plans to sell a 40 per cent stake in its catering business in an initial public offering (IPO) on the local bourse, joining a busy...

September 29, 2024 no comments 118
The projection comes from an exclusive study conducted by Dubai Design District (d3) and Dubai Media City, in partnership with global digital consultancy Monstarlab The global digital creative economy is projected to reach Dhs27tn by 2030, driven by emerging technologies like...

September 29, 2024 no comments 87
The United Arab Emirates has intensified its efforts to combat money laundering and terrorism financing, implementing effective measures to tackle financial crime in line with international best practices, further solidifying its global standing in the fight against financial crimes and illicit...

September 29, 2024 no comments 100
The UAE and Ghana are also members of the Forest and Climate Leaders Partnership, further emphasising their commitment to global climate and biodiversity efforts The UAE and Ghana have unveiled a $30m partnership to bolster biodiversity and address climate change through community...

September 28, 2024 no comments 139
From later this year, the ride-hailing firm’s users in Abu Dhabi will be able to book a ride in a robotaxi Uber Technologies has partnered with Chinese autonomous car company WeRide to expand its robotaxi offering to the UAE, the companies said on Wednesday. From later this year,...

September 28, 2024 no comments 109
Sharjah’s tourism sector has experienced notable growth in the first eight months of 2024, with hotel guest numbers increasing by 3.07 per cent to reach 1.057 million, up from 1.025 million during the same period last year, while hotel occupancy rates remained steady at 66 per cent. The...

September 28, 2024 no comments 96
Dubai Maritime City’s ship handling capacity more than doubled from 400 to 1,000 vessels per year Dubai Maritime City (DMC) has significantly expanded its ship handling capabilities, doubling its annual capacity to 1,000 vessels. The increased capacity aligns with Dubai’s...

September 26, 2024 no comments 137
The RTA is showcasing its plans for the Dubai Metro Blue Line project at InnoTrans 2024 in Berlin. Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is spotlighting the Dubai Metro Blue Line project at InnoTrans 2024 in Berlin, the world’s largest transport technology event. The...

Kwork.com - freelancers’ services from $10