Solar panels at a solar energy park in Saelices, Spain. Reuters
Masdar buys solar assets portfolio worth $887m from Spain's Endesa

Abu Dhabi clean energy company partners for 2.5 gigawatts of renewable energy assets in Spain

July 26, 2024, 4:46 AM
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, and Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, Prime Minister of Mauritius, witnessed the Cepa signing on Monday. Photo: UAE Government Media Office
UAE and Mauritius sign new economic partnership deal

Deal expected to add 1% to Mauritius economy and 0.96% to UAE’s GDP by 2030

July 22, 2024, 2:14 PM
Aarti Nagraj's husband with their daughter. Aarti Nagraj / The National
My husband is a stay-at-home dad - why does that still raise eyebrows?

While society is changing, breaking some stereotypes will take longer

July 19, 2024, 6:02 PM
Adnoc Gas will be paid to operate and maintain Estidama on behalf of Adnoc and will pay its parent a variable transmission fee for actual throughput of the pipeline. Photo: Adnoc
Adnoc Gas transfers $2.4bn pipeline expansion project to Adnoc

Project will expand network to more than 3,500km and enable the transportation of higher volumes of natural gas to the northern emirates

July 15, 2024, 6:17 AM
The King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Reuters
Saudi Arabia welcomes record 62 million air travellers in first half of the year

Low-cost carriers reported strong growth, up 38% on international routes during the six-month period

July 12, 2024, 9:03 AM
A rendering of the Foodstuffs, Fruits and Vegetables Market in Dubai. Photo: Dubai Media Office
Dubai to set up 'world's largest' food trading logistics centre

The marketplace will be managed by ports operator DP World

July 10, 2024, 2:55 PM
Air Kerala aims to launch in India in the first quarter of next year. Photo: Air Kerala
New Indian airline closer to take-off with plans to expand to UAE

Ultra low-cost airline aims to start operations in India with three planes next year

July 09, 2024, 3:30 AM
An Iranian waves the flags of Iran as the Iranian president-elect visits the shrine of former Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in Tehran. Getty Images
How likely is a change in Iran's economy under new presidency?

Masoud Pezeshkian's main tasks will be to push for the removal of western sanctions and bring down inflation, analysts say

July 08, 2024, 10:43 AM
Zubin Karkaria, chief executive of VFS Global, founded the company in 2001. Pawan Singh / The National
VFS Global CEO interview: the man seeking to simplify the visa process

Company works with 68 governments in more than 150 countries

July 07, 2024, 4:00 AM
Hamad Al Ameri, Alpha Dhabi's chief executive, says artificial intelligence is now a key investment trend. Victor Besa /  The National
Alpha Dhabi to list companies as it goes ‘shopping’ for assets

Abu Dhabi conglomerate is seeking new investments globally amid better valuations, chief executive tells The National

July 05, 2024, 3:00 AM
Almouneer's co-founders Dr Noha Khater, left, and Rania Khadry. Photo: Almouneer
How women-led start-up Almouneer is using tech to help diabetics

Generation Start-up: Egyptian HealthTech is planning to expand into Saudi Arabia and the UAE very soon

July 01, 2024, 5:00 AM
The interior of an electric car from Zeekr, a premium brand owned by Chinese car maker Geely. Reuters
Aramco to buy 10% stake in Renault and Geely joint venture

The investment in Horse Powertrain is aimed at supporting the growth of sustainable transport solutions

June 28, 2024, 4:46 PM
Capital Park in central Abu Dhabi. UAE cities climbed the rankings for liveability worldwide. Victor Besa / The National
Dubai and Abu Dhabi rise in list of most liveable cities

Gulf cities improve ranking with gains in education and health care, annual index finds

June 27, 2024, 9:12 AM
Oscar de Bok, chief executive of DHL Supply Chain, at the DHL Middle East Innovation Centre in Dubai. He says the supply chain is now at the 'centre of everything'. Pawan Singh / The National
DHL Supply Chain chief charts course through global challenges

Industry has been hit by unexpected scenarios 'every six months' in recent years, says Oscar de Bok

June 20, 2024, 3:00 AM
Ken Fisher will remain active in his current role as executive chairman and co-chief investment officer, the company said. Bloomberg
Abu Dhabi's Adia and Advent to invest up to $3bn in Fisher Investments

The stake sale values the firm founded by billionaire Ken Fisher at $12.75bn

June 17, 2024, 5:00 AM