Author: Arabian Media staff
Image: Supplied Etihad Rail, United Trans, and Via have inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to integrate Etihad Rail services into the Citymapper journey planning app, aiming to deliver seamless, multimodal travel across the UAE. The collaboration is designed to make public transportation more accessible by allowing passengers to plan journeys that combine Etihad Rail with metro, bus, on-demand transit, and micromobility within a single app. Citymapper will provide real-time information, optimised routing, and fare visibility, helping riders compare options, reduce transfer times, and choose the most efficient travel route. “This initiative reflects Etihad Rail’s commitment to building a modern,…
Image: Supplied As organisations across the EMEA and GCC navigate growing demands for productivity, security, and cost efficiency, AI-enabled PCs are rapidly emerging as a strategic necessity. Taha Khalifa, GM for Intel Middle East and Africa, explains how these devices are reshaping enterprise computing by integrating AI directly at the endpoint. By processing workloads locally, AI PCs enable businesses to gain faster insights, maintain control over sensitive data, and reduce reliance on cloud infrastructure—a critical advantage for sectors like government, finance, and energy. Intel’s AI PC Global Report highlights tangible benefits: enterprises using AI PCs spend 65 per cent less…
Image: Getty Images Israeli hostages may be released as early as Saturday under a US plan to end the war in Gaza and the country’s military will complete the first part of a partial withdrawal from the enclave within 24 hours of the deal being sealed, said a source briefed on details of the agreement. The signing of the agreement is expected to take place at noon Israel time (0900 GMT) on Thursday, said the source. Israel’s security cabinet and government are due to hold meetings on the agreement at 5 p.m. Israel time (1400 GMT). Israelis and Palestinians rejoiced after Trump announced…
Image: Dubai media Office Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial hub in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) region, has released its fifth publication in the Future of Finance series, titled The Future of Alternative Investments. The report highlights the rapid global expansion of alternative investments, with assets under management (AUM) tripling over the past decade to exceed USD 20 trillion. It underscores Dubai’s emergence as a key gateway for investors pursuing alternative opportunities across high-growth emerging markets. Once viewed as niche, alternative investments have become increasingly mainstream, with institutional investors, high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs), and…
Image: Dubai Media Office DP World has commenced the next phase of construction on its new global headquarters at Expo City Dubai, an eight-storey landmark that will serve as a symbol of innovation, sustainability, and the future of global trade. A ceremony marking the completion of the foundation works took place on site, attended by Reem Al Hashimy, UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation and CEO of Expo City Dubai Authority, and led by Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, group chairman and CEO of DP World. They were joined by Najeeb Mohammed AlAli, executive director, Expo City Dubai Authority, and…
UAE Minister of Foreign Trade Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi on a test trip on Wednesday, 8 October, 2025. (Image: WAM) Etihad Rail’s vision for cross-country travel picked up speed this week, as UAE Minister of Foreign Trade Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi joined CEO Shadi Malak and senior officials aboard a test trip between Al Qudra in Dubai to Fujairah on Wednesday. The trip marked the first full-length test of the passenger route, which will open commercially in 2026. Once operational, Etihad Rail will connect 11 cities from Al Sila on the western border to Fujairah on…
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