October 2024 — Topical news of the United Arab Emirates

October 16, 2024 no comments 855
Expo Centre Sharjah (ECS) has unveiled the agenda for the Middle East Electric Vehicle Show, scheduled to be launched from 15th to 18th October, 2025 at the Centre. The event is set to host over 150 exhibitors from 30 countries, featuring leading global manufacturers and suppliers in the EV...

October 16, 2024 no comments 667
With the delay in Boeing 777X model, Emirates has been compelled to implement a costly retrofit program to extend the service life of its existing jets Dubai’s Emirates, a major customer of Boeing’s widebody jets, has indicated that it will be holding in-depth discussions with the US...

October 15, 2024 no comments 936
The Abu Dhabi Police General Command unveiled the "Autonomous Patrol of the Future" at GITEX World 2024 in collaboration with the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council in Abu Dhabi. This initiative is part of ADP's broader strategy to enhance safety, security, and road safety. In a...

October 15, 2024 no comments 726
The partnership follows Bolt’s successful expansion in Saudi Arabia and Egypt Bolt and Dubai Taxi Company (DTC) have inked a partnership to launch the UAE’s largest e-hailing platform. The partnership was unveiled at GITEX Global during a signing ceremony between DTC and Bolt on...

October 13, 2024 no comments 757
Following the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, to continue developing the Sheikh Rashid Corridor in line with the city's urban growth and population expansion and under the follow-up of Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed...

October 13, 2024 no comments 664
Port and logistics firm DP World is going ahead with a £1 billion ($1.3 billion) investment in its London Gateway port, Britain's government said on Sunday after reports last week that the company had paused the project in protest. In what had been an embarrassment for the government...

October 13, 2024 no comments 658
The establishment of the UAE-hosted Regional Center of Excellence aims to contribute to global efforts to combat food insecurity and improve sustainability The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) of the United Arab Emirates, in collaboration with the Food and...

October 13, 2024 no comments 757
The proceeds from the sukuk will be used to strengthen the bank’s Tier 1 capital base, which supports its lending activities and future growth strategies Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) has successfully issued a $500m additional tier 1 (AT1) sukuk with a competitive profit rate of 5.25 per...

October 13, 2024 no comments 745
Among the agreements signed at Global Rail 2024, an MoU was inked with Presight AI to explore AI-driven solutions across Etihad Rail’s operations Etihad Rail, the UAE’s national railway network developer and operator, recently signed key agreements with international firms at the...

October 13, 2024 no comments 758
In collaboration with the National Guard's National Search and Rescue Centre, the Sharjah Police successfully rescued three individuals who had sustained moderate to minor injuries following a motorcycle accident that took place in a remote desert area of the Central Region. The details of...

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