Ascent of Abu Dhabi: The making of a cargo hub

As Abu Dhabi strengthens its position as a global logistics and trade hub, key industry players are powering its transformation. With major investments in infrastructure, technology, and multimodal integration, the emirate is shaping a logistics...

Welcome The New Route From Hanoi (HAN) To Abu Dhabi (AUH) By Etihad Airways

On November 2, 2025, Noi Bai International Airport proudly welcomed the inaugural direct flight of Etihad, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), officially launching the new route connecting Hanoi and Abu Dhabi. Attending the...

Marriott and RDK partner to open St Regis resort in Abu Dhabi

Marriott International and Rashed Darwish Al Ketbi (RDK) Commercial Investments have formalised an agreement to establish a St Regis brand resort in the Mirfa region of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The St Regis resort will be located...

UAE flights: Air Arabia operates first flight between Ras Al Khaimah and Kazan

Air Arabia has launched non-stop flights from Ras Al Khaimah to Kazan, Russia, marking a new milestone in the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier's expanding operations from Ras Al Khaimah. A ceremony was held at Ras...

Rory McIlroy leads stellar field in Abu Dhabi HSBC Champs

First tour Play-Off at Yas Links. The long and winding road on the 2025 Race to Dubai stops at its penultimate and 41st destination, Yas Links, this weekend. The Abu Dhabi HSBS Championship, first of the DP World Tour’s two final Play-Off rounds,...

'My Goal Is To Catch Rory' - Race To Dubai Challenger Marco Penge On Trying To Out-Drive McIlroy And Teaching Tommy Fleetwood

Marco Penge might be around 500 Race To Dubai points behind runaway leader Rory McIlroy in the standings, but that doesn't mean the Englishman has given up hope of catching the six-time winner - far from it. Penge and McIlroy are preparing for...

Abu Dhabi Media celebrates Flag Day, renewing pledge of loyalty, reaffirming national identity

ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD) Abu Dhabi Media, the UAE’s leading media group, on Monday organised a celebration to mark Flag Day, which is annually celebrated on November 3, at its headquarters in Abu Dhabi. The flag-raising ceremony was held in a solemn...

Dubai Holding, Palantir launch 'Aither' to lead AI transformation

Dubai Holding and Palantir Technologies, a global leader in operational artificial intelligence platforms, have announced a strategic agreement to establish a joint venture (JV), Palantir’s first in the UAE, named Aither. The partnership...

Blackline Safety Expands Global Footprint with New Offices in Germany, the UAE

Blackline Safety Corp. has announced plans to open two new international offices — one in Cologne, Germany, and another in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The expansion strengthens Blackline’s operations across Europe, the Middle East and Africa...

Philippine, UAE Have Applied for CPTPP Membership, Report Claims

The Philippines has reportedly applied to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) trade pact along with the United Arab Emirates, as a hedge against growing international trade uncertainties. Citing...

Oman’s SQU Center records 4.2-magnitude earthquake in UAE, tremors felt in Dibba

AKI launches AKI Logistics new 3PL services for businesses in the UAE

Al Khayyat Investments (AKI) has launched a new business unit offering third-party logistics (3PL) services to business customers across the UAE. Operating from multiple locations, AKI Logistics is anchored by its central hubs in Dubai Industrial...

Aryna Sabalenka, Nick Kyrgios to play ‘Battle of Sexes’ match in Dubai

Original article can be found here. Nick Kyrgios finally is getting a chance to put his game where his mouth is. The Australian, a frequent critic of women’s tennis, will meet women’s world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in an exhibition Dec. 28 in Dubai....

‘Their Early Years Matter’ campaign launched by Abu Dhabi ECA

Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA) has launched ‘Their Early Years Matter Campaign’ to raise awareness about the importance of the early years of life, from conception to the age of eight. The campaign emphasizes that these...

Etihad launches flights from Hanoi to Abu Dhabi

With strong passenger demand and the appetite growing for travel to the UAE capital, the new flight will provide greater convenience for business and leisure travellers from both nations. The new route is operated by Etihad's state-of-the-art...

Scottish firm acquires Abu Dhabi engineering consultancy

Aberdeen-headquartered Three60 Energy has expanded in the region through the acquisition of Abu Dhabi-based Total Vision Oil & Gas Fields Industry & Consultancy Become a MEED subscriber for unlimited access to: Exclusive news, comment and analysis...

Dubai launches ‘Most Beautiful Sustainable Home Garden’ competition with BD30,000 prize

Dubai Municipality has launched the third edition of its community agriculture competition under the theme "The Most Beautiful Sustainable Home Garden in Dubai", as part of the UAE’s Year of the Community. The initiative offers a total prize pool...

A stunning new St Regis complete with overwater villas is opening in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi’s staycation scene is heating up with a stunning new St Regis property, set to bring Maldives-style resort living to the capital. From 2029, we’ll be able to check in to The St Regis Mirfa Beach Resort, a breathtaking all-villa sanctuary...

Microsoft is investing $15.2 billion in the UAE to expand AI and cloud operations

Microsoft’s $15.2 billion spend in the UAE isn’t without significance The country’s citizens are among the top generative AI users worldwide The move is also about building international trust Microsoft has pledged to invest $15.2 billion in the...

Dubai Holding, Palantir launch JV to lead AI transformation

Dubai Holding, a diversified global investment company with investments in more than 30 countries, and Palantir Technologies, a global leader in operational artificial intelligence platforms, have announced a strategic agreement to establish a...