There’s been a slight decline in passenger traffic at Abu Dhabi International Airport during the month of October. The facility welcomed 1.9 million travellers to register a nearly 1 per cent drop compared to the same month last year. However, overall passenger numbers for the first 10 months of the year are up 5.4 per cent as it exceeded 20.4 million. London, Bangkok and Mumbai were the most popular destinations.
Creative industries 'key to future growth', WGS-FTI report says
Cultural and creative industries should be treated as a core pillar of national economic strategy, according to a new report launched by FTI Consulting in partnership with the World Governments Summit.
TECOM Group posts strong 2025 results as revenues and profits rise
Dubai-based TECOM Group has reported a strong financial performance for 2025, driven by rising demand across its commercial, industrial and land portfolios.
Family businesses urged to rethink investment, philanthropy at Dubai summit
Family-owned businesses are being encouraged to take a more active role in shaping sustainable investment and social impact, as leaders met in Dubai to discuss how family wealth can be positioned for the future.
UAE-Vietnam CEPA enters into force
The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the UAE and Vietnam has officially come into force, with an aim to "unlock investment opportunities in vital sectors such as renewable energy, technology and agriculture".
Indian rupee, stocks soar in relief rally after trade deal with US
India's financial markets rallied sharply on Tuesday after a trade deal that slashed US tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent from 50 per cent, a development that investors said lifts a key overhang over the country's stocks, bonds and currency.
The UAE has pledged $500 million in humanitarian assistance for Sudan, as international efforts continue to address the worsening crisis caused by the country’s ongoing civil war.
The UAE President has renewed calls for stronger collective action to protect the environment and preserve natural resources for future generations, in a social media post marking National Environment Day on Wednesday.
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has unveiled an autonomous electric transit system that officials say could transform urban travel and help ease congestion across the emirate.
