Business & Money | Monday 15 April, 2024 10:35 am

Sharjah Ramadan Festival 2024 records AED 400 million in sales

The Sharjah Ramadan Festival 2024, which concluded its 34th edition last night, Saturday, recorded major success in revitalising the retail sector and commercial activity across the emirate's markets. The 37-day event delivered enthralling shopping experiences to Sharjah’s residents and...

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Business & Money | Sunday 14 April, 2024 9:52 am

Supreme Council of Energy launches Dubai Demand Side Management Recognition Programme

The Dubai Supreme Council of Energy has launched the Dubai Demand Side Management Recognition Programme, a unique platform to recognise and honour the exemplary efforts of organisations and individuals who contribute to enhancing the future of Dubai through responsible practices in energy and water ...

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Business & Money | Saturday 13 April, 2024 8:08 am

WETEX 2024 to commence in Dubai in October

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is organising the 26th Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) from 1st to 3rd October 2024 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of DEWA, Founder and Chairman of WETEX, said that as one of the...

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Environment & Energy | Friday 12 April, 2024 7:03 am

Oil demand will grow 2.25 million bpd: OPEC

The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) said on Thursday that world oil demand will rise by 2.25 million barrels per day (bpd) in 2024 and by 1.85 million bpd in 2025, Reuters reported. In its monthly report, OPEC predicted robust fuel use in the summer months and stuck to ...

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Business & Money | Friday 12 April, 2024 6:42 am

OPEC maintains oil demand forecast for 2024

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) continues to expect oil demand to grow by 2.2 million barrels a day (bpd) in 2024 and by 1.8 million bpd in 2025, unchanged from its previous estimates.   Meanwhile, the organization lowered its expectation for non-OPEC...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 10 April, 2024 6:07 am

China's new international land-sea trade corridor records $8.9 billion in TEUs transported

The New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor (ILSTC), which runs through the western part of China, is rapidly expanding, serving as a vital connection between the Silk Road Economic Belt, the 21st-Century Maritime Silk Road, and the Yangtze River Economic Belt. According to the People's...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 10 April, 2024 6:06 am

Forbes Middle East reveals Middle East’s Most Valuable Banks 2024

Forbes Middle East has revealed its ‘30 Most Valuable Banks’ ranking, featuring the resilient, profitable, and customer-centric banking titans in the region.As of February 23, 2024, the 30 banks had a combined value of US$581.1 billion, up 14 percent over the last 12 months. Gulf entities...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 9 April, 2024 1:52 am

Olayan, Lunate acquire stakes in ICD Brookfield Place

Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD) and Brookfield Corporation (Brookfield) today announced an agreement with Olayan Financing Company and Lunate for the sale of a 49 percent stake in ICD Brookfield Place (ICDBP), a world-class commercial and retail property located in the Dubai International...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 9 April, 2024 12:51 am

UAE-Saudi Arabia weekly flights soar 13.3% to 383 during Ramadan

Air travel between the UAE and Saudi Arabia is witnessing a noticeable surge amid increasing demand from those wishing to perform Umrah rituals during the holy month of Ramadan, reaching its peak during the last ten days of the holy month. According to the General Civil Aviation Authority's...

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Business & Money | Monday 8 April, 2024 6:37 am

ADX, DFM log nine large deals worth AED1.6 billion during Ramadan

The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and Dubai Financial Market (DFM) logged nine large direct deals executed on 305.7 million shares worth AED1.6 billion during Ramadan. According to market data, ADX saw the execution of five large direct deals on 243.4 million shares worth AED683.3...

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