Cost of living drives up expenses for expats

Has cost of living gone up for expats in Dubai, Abu Dhabi?

A recent report on world’s most expensive cities for international employees shows the emirate go up the ranks as the cost of living has gone up

KEZAD, Tubacex production facility

KEZAD, Tubacex to build OCTG-CRA production facility in Abu Dhabi

The facility will enable Tubacex to establish a strong presence in the UAE while reaching out to its global network of clients

The suites are located on the upper floors of the hotel (Image: Supplied by Conrad Dubai)

Conrad Dubai introduces residential suites

Each of its 22 one-bedroom units is spread across 100 sqm, and its residents can access the hotel’s leisure and business amenities

Burjeel to launch neurological institute with Northwell Health Image credit Burjeel Holdings

UAE’s Burjeel, US-based Northwell Health to launch neuroscience institute in UAE

The neuroscience institute will be located at Burjeel Medical City in Abu Dhabi

Brookfield eyes $28bn Network International deal

Canada’s Brookfield acquires Network International for $2.8bn

The investment firm reached a deal to pay 400 pence per share in cash, which represents a premium of about 64 per cent to Network’s closing price on April 12

mohre emiratisation deadline

21 days left for UAE businesses to meet mid-year Emiratisation target or face fines

A federal law aims to raise Emiratisation rates by two per cent annually to reach 10 per cent by the end of 2026

Dubai airport is world's noumber one.

Dubai Airports closes arrivals forecourt for private cars at DXB Terminal 1

The change has been made to reduce vehicle congestion as Dubai Airports handles an increase in overall passenger traffic

Desolenator

Silal partners with Desolenator on agricultural solar-powered desalination project

The project aims to contribute to the decarbonisation of food production in desert climates by significantly lowering the carbon footprint of the desalination process

UAE refutes fourwork week reports

UAE FAHR says four-day workweek rumours are ‘not true’

The authority urged the public to verify the accuracy of the information and take such news from the UAE’s official sources

CAFU

CAFU starts recruitment drive to hire tech talent

The company has over 100 positions, spanning a wide spectrum of expertise, from engineers and product designers to software developers

Dubai centre for artificial intelligence

Sheikh Hamdan launches Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence

The Dubai Centre for AI aims to train 1,000 government employees from over 30 government entities on the uses of generative artificial intelligence

UAE and Cambodia CEPA deal

UAE signs bilateral trade deal with Cambodia

The agreement with Cambodia will reduce or remove tariffs, eliminate barriers to trade and create new avenues for strategic investment

ADNOC L&S secures contract for artificial island

ADNOC L&S secures $975m contract to build offshore artificial island

The contract covers dredging, land reclamation and marine construction of an artificial island for the Lower Zakum offshore field

Abu Dhabi’s life sciences hub ambitions

Hayat Biotech bolsters Abu Dhabi’s life sciences hub ambitions

The city serves as a secure and efficient gateway for global distribution, particularly in the healthcare industry

MUBADALA partners with SAILGP

Mubadala and SailGP sign three year global partnership

The two organisations said the partnership will focus on SailGP’s ambition of becoming the most sustainable sport in the world

ADX partner Astana Exchange

Abu Dhabi bourse, Astana Exchange join hands to boost cooperation

The agreement will enable remote access for the exchanges’ respective brokerage companies through Tabadul

GCC citizens to gain access to UK for GBP 10 under ETA scheme GettyImages-1297964713

UK travel: GCC, Jordan nationals to pay GBP10 for multiple visits under new ETA scheme

Citizens of GCC countries currently pay GBP30 per visit to the UK under the current electronic visa wavier scheme while Jordanian nationals pay GBP100 for a visit visa

Manchester United get fifth bid from Qatar

Manchester United: Sheikh Jassim reportedly submits fifth bid

The club finished third in the Premier League in the 2022/23 season and was defeated by Manchester City in the Emirates FA Cup final

Qatar Airways QVerse (Image: Sourced from Qatar Airways Newsroom)

Qatar Airways enhances its QVerse metaverse offering

The airline has added areas within Hamad International airport as well as onboard its aircraft that users can explore using their personal devices

COP28 preparatory talks

COP28: Dr Sultan Al Jaber meets Ursula von der Leyen for climate talks in Brussels

The two reaffirmed their commitment to facilitate the “highest possible ambition” for the COP28 climate conference scheduled to be held in Dubai

UAE National Sports Strategy 2031 approved by UAE cabinet Image Dubai Media Office Twitter

UAE cabinet approves National Sports Strategy 2031

The strategy will implement 17 initiatives in the coming years, including discovering new talented athletes in schools and updating sports education methodology and laws

UAE cabinet approves formation of council to combat drugs Image credit Dubai Media Office Twitter

Sheikh Mohammed announces formation of national council to combat drug trafficking

The National Council Against Drugs is chaired by Lieutenant General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan

FTA reports incraese in Muwafaq Package registrations

UAE’s FTA reports growth in Muwafaq Package registrations

The package offers a variety of features and incentives that can help SMEs save money and get help with tax compliance

IMF trims Saudi Arabia growth forecast

IMF trims Saudi Arabia growth forecast to 2.1% in 2023

The fund projected that Saudi Arabia would swing to a deficit in 2023 on lower oil revenue

Cyclone Biparjoy by Oman Meteorology

Cyclone Biparjoy: UAE weather forecast as storm gains strength in Arabian Sea

The UAE’s meteorology authority has provided an update as the tropical storm strengthens into a cyclone off the coast of Oman

Snow Abu Dhabi

Snow Abu Dhabi opens doors today

Said to be among the world’s largest indoor snow park, the winter leisure destination features 20 rides and attractions

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Advanced air mobility: VPORTS starts certification process for vertiports

Construction of the vertiports are scheduled to start in 2024

Karim Benzema at Ittihad Club

Karim Benzema, former Galactico descends on Saudi Arabia with Al Ittihad signing

The Ballon d’Or winner was with Real Madrid for 14-years before agreeing to move to the Saudi Pro League club on an initial three-year contract

Proven

TMF Group expands into Saudi by acquiring Proven’s corporate services business

TMF Group will open a new office in Riyadh, and build on the existing Saudi clients

PIF merges LIV Golf and PGA Tour

Saudi-backed LIV Golf merges with PGA Tour and DP World Tour

The merged entity will implement a plan to grow the combined commercial businesses, drive greater fan engagement and accelerate growth initiatives