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New F1 movie trailer showcases Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi takes centre stage in the newly-released trailer for Apple Original Films movie F1, starring Brad Pitt.

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Bank of Sharjah hit record performance in 2024

Bank of Sharjah has reported record-breaking financial results for the year ended 31 December 2024, posting a profit before tax of $113m, marking

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Aldar raises $500m in oversubscribed green sukuk

Aldar Investment Properties has successfully raised $500m through a 10-year green sukuk (a sharia-compliant bond), with the issuance oversubscribed 7.2 times, attracting $3.6bn

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New phone payment solution targets startups, SMEs

A new tap-on-phone payment solution has been launched with the goal of revolutionising the way businesses in the UAE process transactions.

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Dubai adds ‘art’ to urban development

A new initiative seeks to turn Dubai into an open-air art gallery, blending sustainable urban development with public art projects. The goal is

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Dubai luxury transport sector growing fast

Dubai’s luxury transport sector saw a 44% increase in 2024, with over 43.4 million trips taken, compared to 30.2 million in 2023. The

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UAE empowering women entrepreneurs

The Abu Dhabi Businesswomen Council has partnered with Publicis Groupe Middle East to launch Ra’idah, a new initiative designed to empower women entrepreneurs.

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UAE approves Investment Strategy 2031

The UAE Cabinet has approved the National Investment Strategy 2031, setting the goal of attracting $65.4bn in annual FDI by 2031, nearly doubling

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Dubai real estate meets Parisian fashion

Dubai’s Alta Real Estate Development has joined forces with Parisian fashion house Maison Margiela to create the brand’s first residential project in the

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Dubai real estate residential prices up 19%

Dubai’s real estate market experienced significant growth in 2024, as residential property prices surged by 19.1% year-over-year, reaching $459 per square foot, marking

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