The UAE has solidified its position as a leading global passport, ranked among the top 10 most powerful passports in the world, according to the just-released 2025 Henley Passport Index.

The investment bank EFG Hermes has completed its advisory role on the IPO of Nice One, the Saudi Arabia beauty and personal care e-commerce platform. This marks the first e-commerce platform to be listed on the main Saudi Exchange (Tadawul).

The UAE has set a historic record in its aviation sector, surpassing one million air traffic movements in 2024, according to the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA). This achievement was marked on December 22, 2024, with the arrival of Emirates Flight 305 from Shanghai, officially recording the one-millionth movement.

A new collaboration between Zand bank and Klickl International will highlight Zand’s commitment to integrating cutting-edge technology with financial services, addressing the growing demands of the digital economy and supporting the evolution of the Web3 ecosystem.

Dubai has ranked first in the Middle East and eighth globally in the new 2024 Global Power City Index (GPCI). The index was published by the Mori Memorial Foundation which focuses on conducting research and publishing insights in the fields of urban renewal and development, aiming to design urban environments that support sustainable living.