The network will accommodate passenger trains, each capable of carrying up to 400 passengers at a speed of 200 km/hour Hafeet Rail, the $2.5bn network project connecting the UAE and Oman, has secured a $1.5bn financing facility from a consortium of local, regional, and global lenders....

The Emirates Society for Consumer Protection has unveiled a substantial awareness billboard situated on Etihad Road, in proximity to Dubai and Sharjah. This initiative forms part of the Soceity's broader awareness campaign aimed at safeguarding rights of consumers. It further seeks to...

The joint venture will build on Modon’s development pipeline as well as sites currently owned by Candy Abu Dhabi’s Modon Holding has formed a joint venture with Candy Capital, the private family office of British luxury real estate investor Nick Candy, to build a series of high-end...

With its fresh look and new features, Season 29 of Global Village promises to be the ultimate destination for families, friends, and visitors of all ages As one of the UAE’s most popular multicultural family destinations, Global Village is all set to kick off its highly anticipated...

Abu Dhabi’s dominance in the SWF sector is not only due to its sheer capital but also its strategic investments and diversification across industries In a recent report by industry specialist Global SWF, Abu Dhabi has emerged as the global leader in managing sovereign wealth fund (SWF)...

The sector saw passenger numbers surge to nearly 38 million, driven by an influx of new providers and enhanced services The limousine transport sector in Dubai is experiencing remarkable growth, with passenger numbers soaring to 37,858,890 in H1 2024. This marks a 50 per cent...

The UAE Cabinet, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has approved the Union General Budget Plan for the fiscal year 2025. The budget totals Dhs71.5 billion in revenues and Dhs71.5 billion in estimated...

The budget maintains a balance between income and spending, with both revenues and expenditures approved at $19.6bn (Dhs71.5bn) The UAE has approved its federal budget for 2025 and focused most of next year’s spending on social benefits and government affairs. The Gulf state’s...

The exponential rise of branded residences is impressive when you consider the figures: there are over 120 developments that can be classed as ‘branded residences’ in the UAE, compared to 69 in 2022 With its designer boutiques and integrated lifestyle experiences, Dubai’s gleaming...

Under the esteemed patronage and in the presence of His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council of the UAE and Ruler of Sharjah, and Sheikha Bodour Bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President of American University Sharjah (AUS), the inaugural Sharjah International...