The United Arab Emirates has officially announced that Wednesday will mark the first day of the holy month of Ramadan, following the moon sighting confirmation. Ramadan is a significant period for Muslims across the UAE and around the world, dedicated to fasting, prayer, reflection, and community. During this sacred month, working hours across public and
In a region accelerating toward a digital-first economy, Mirna Arif has emerged as one of Egypt’s most influential voices at the intersection of business, technology, and policy. As General Manager of Microsoft MEA Growth Markets —and now a member of the Egyptian Parliament—Arif represents a new model of leadership: one that bridges private-sector innovation with
Dubai International Airport (DXB) has once again cemented its status as the world’s busiest airport for international travel, welcoming a record-breaking 95.2 million passengers in 2025. The milestone represents a 3.1% increase compared to the previous year, underscoring Dubai’s continued rise as a global aviation and tourism powerhouse. The achievement reflects not only strong travel
Prince William visited a nature reserve on the final day of his first official tour of Saudi Arabia, where he learned about conservation programmes focused on protecting and reintroducing endangered wildlife. During his visit to the Sharaan Nature Reserve in eastern Saudi Arabia, the future king was briefed on efforts to restore native species, including
Emirates has signed a new interline agreement with Loong Air, expanding its presence in China and giving customers access to more domestic destinations beyond its current network. Under the agreement, Emirates passengers can now connect to 22 cities across China through Loong Air’s network via Hangzhou, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong. These destinations cover key regions
His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the UAE, and Chairman of the Federal Tax Authority (FTA), chaired a meeting of the Authority’s Board of Directors to review key developments and future plans. During the meeting, His Highness reviewed
This acquisition significantly strengthens Ascentium’s presence in the Middle East, building on Clara’s strong footprint across Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). Clara is a trusted partner for businesses seeking to establish and operate within the UAE’s leading common-law financial centres. The firm serves a broad range of clients,
BlueFive Capital has announced the launch of BlueFive Leasing, one of the first dedicated aircraft leasing asset management platforms in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. This step marks an important development in the region’s aviation finance sector. The new platform will operate from the company’s offices in Muscat, Oman. BlueFive Leasing aims to benefit
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, attended the final day of the seventh edition of the UAE SWAT Challenge, held at the Al Ruwayyah Training Ground in Dubai. During his visit, His Highness praised the high level of performance shown by
In a significant milestone for Egyptian leadership in the global technology and telecommunications sector, Mohamed Abdallah, CEO and Managing Director of Vodafone Egypt and Head of Vodacom International Markets, has been named among Forbes Middle East’s Top Tech Leaders of Global Companies for 2026. This prestigious recognition honors executives who are driving innovation, digital transformation, and