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Image: Supplied Joby Aviation, the developer of electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, and Uber Technologies, the world’s largest rideshare and delivery platform, have announced plans to integrate Blade’s air mobility services into the Uber app as early as next year. The move follows Joby’s recent acquisition of Blade’s passenger business. In 2024, Blade carried more than 50,000 passengers across routes in the New York metropolitan area and Southern Europe, connecting high-demand destinations such as Newark Liberty International Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, Manhattan, and the Hamptons. “We’re excited to introduce Uber customers to the magic of seamless…
Image: Supplied Titanium Escrow, the Abu Dhabi-based provider of regulated escrow and custody services, recently surpassed $5bn in secured transactions, marking its fifth anniversary as demand grows across the Middle East for sophisticated corporate payment infrastructure for complex, cross-border deals. Since its launch in 2020, the firm has facilitated nearly 500 transactions spanning mergers and acquisitions, private capital, real estate, and infrastructure. Operating under the supervision of the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) within Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), Titanium Escrow was among the first participants in ADGM’s RegLab innovation sandbox to develop the region’s first supervised escrow licensing. Here,…
Guests networking at last year’s Gulf Business Awards 2024 in Dubai The Gulf Business Awards 2025 has officially revealed its shortlist of nominees, marking the next milestone in one of the region’s most respected business recognition platforms. Scheduled for September 24, 2025, at The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi, the awards will once again honour the companies and individuals shaping the Gulf’s economic and business landscape. Now in its 13th year, the Gulf Business Awards continues to celebrate innovation, resilience, leadership, and impact across sectors including banking, real estate, healthcare, technology, energy, and tourism. Each year, the awards highlight achievements across…
Image: Supplied Dragonpass, a leading provider of digital airport ecosystem platforms, reported a sharp rise in domestic travel and airport lounge usage across Saudi Arabia, highlighting the kingdom’s rapid growth as a regional tourism and business hub. According to Dragonpass data, domestic travel in Saudi Arabia increased by 126 per cent between 2024 and 2025, more than doubling the number of domestic trips in just one year. The growth comes amid the country’s ongoing infrastructure investments and its Vision 2030 agenda, which aims to boost tourism and business activity. Key highlights from Dragonpass’ findings Airport lounge usage also climbed significantly,…
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Image: Supplied Taraf, the real estate division of Yas Holding, has signed a joint venture with Masdar City to develop a 1.4 million square metre residential community within Abu Dhabi’s flagship sustainable urban hub. The project is designed to deliver a high-quality, human-centric environment that aligns with Masdar City’s vision of a vibrant, low-carbon destination redefining modern living. Planned around shaded walkways, cycling routes, and green spaces connected to Al Masar Park, the community will introduce rare freehold ownership opportunities alongside modern infrastructure and lifestyle amenities. Low Ping, group CEO of Yas Holding, said: “This partnership with Masdar City reflects…
SustainInsight portfolio map dashboard/Image: Supplied SustainInsight has officially launched in the UAE with an AI-powered platform that provides construction and real estate companies with a comprehensive, real-time view of their sustainability performance—extending far beyond traditional carbon accounting. The launch comes at a pivotal time as new climate regulations and stricter ESG disclosure requirements raise the bar for verifiable corporate credentials. The company has already conducted a successful pilot with the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure in Ajman and is supporting major organisations, including DAMAC Properties and Expo City Dubai, on their sustainability journeys. Branded as the “Bloomberg of sustainability,”…
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Image: Getty Images/ For illustrative purposes Chief information officers across the globe are increasingly adopting low-code platforms to accelerate application development, according to Kissflow’s 2025 CIO Low-Code Strategy Pulse Report, with 86 per cent of CIOs now considering them essential to their technology strategy. The report highlights a growing reliance on AI to further boost development speed and scale, as businesses face talent shortages and mounting IT backlogs. Over half of CIOs surveyed (55 per cent) said AI will dramatically increase the number of applications developed. The research also points to a rise in citizen development, with departments such as…
Silvia Coleman, vice president of Thought Leadership at CXG/Image: Supplied The UAE has firmly established itself as one of the world’s most dynamic retail destinations, drawing strength from its multicultural demographic, ambitious mall developments, and appetite for luxury. Yet, as competition intensifies and consumer behavior shifts, retail leaders are increasingly asking: how can the UAE take lessons from the world’s largest retail powerhouse—China—to remain agile and future-proof? Silvia Coleman, vice president of Thought Leadership at CXG, believes there are valuable parallels. Drawing on findings from CXG’s report, Understanding Chinese Luxury Customers’ Sentiment in 2025, she highlights strategies that could help…