Author: Arabian Media staff
Image credit: Etihad Rail/Twitter The planned Etihad Rail network for the UAE is expected to include a stop at Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC), a move set to transform the nation’s travel landscape. Paul Griffiths, CEO Dubai Airports, envisions an integrated system where passengers en route to the airport can check in their baggage at train stations, effectively merging air and rail travel into a single, seamless journey. This vision, once realised, will position the UAE among the few nations globally offering a truly unified transport ecosystem, enabling travelers to move effortlessly from city centers to airport terminals without handling…
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The GCC Power Grid which links six Gulf states expects to invest more than $3.5bn over the next 10 years to strengthen the grid, integrate renewable sources and open new export opportunities to neighbouring countries, the head of the grid’s operator GCCIA told Reuters on Tuesday. The GCC grid is due to connect to Iraq next April, its first external link beyond the region, and is also looking at connecting to Jordan and Egypt and possibly Syria in future, said Ahmed Al-Ebrahim, CEO of the Gulf Cooperation Council Interconnection Authority (GCCIA). GCCIA’s transmission system links the grids of all six Gulf Cooperation Council member states, stretching…
Image: Getty Images Oil producers TotalEnergies TTEF.PA, QatarEnergy QATPE.UL and Petronas PETRA.UL have signed a five-year agreement with Guyana’s government to explore a shallow-water block, authorities and company executives said on Tuesday. Guyana has struggled to diversify its energy industry, currently dominated by a consortium that is led by US Exxon Mobil XOM.N and that has controlled all crude and gas output since the South American country became an oil producer in 2019. The production sharing agreement for Block S4, located 50-100 km (30-60 miles) off Guyana’s coast, is the first signed following a tender in 2023 that allowed the government to allocate eight out of…
Image: Supplied Al Ghurair Development, the evolution of Al Ghurair’s real estate arm, has unveiled The Weave in Jumeirah Village Circle, marking the debut of its premium freehold residential portfolio. Designed in collaboration with award-winning Australian architect Joe Adsett—his first project in the Middle East—the launch highlights Al Ghurair’s continued contribution to Dubai’s urban landscape and reinforces its reputation as one of the region’s most trusted developers. Guided by the group’s purpose, ‘In pursuit of better’, Al Ghurair Development was established to create residential ecosystems that blend functionality, quality, and design. Representing the next generation of real estate development for…
Image: DWTCA Dubai World Trade Centre Authority (DWTCA) has introduced a new framework allowing companies registered in the DWTC Free Zone to issue multiple classes of shares, in a move aimed at increasing capital structuring flexibility and attracting a wider pool of investors. The reform, announced on Monday, enables businesses to issue various share types beyond traditional ordinary shares, including preference, founder’s, restricted, and tiered share classes such as A, B, C, and D. These can be customised in a company’s Memorandum of Association to define specific rights and restrictions, covering dividends, voting powers, transfer conditions, and safeguards for minority…
Image: Supplied For years, Tally Solutions stood as a trusted name for entrepreneurs seeking simplicity in managing their businesses. As digital transformation accelerates across the Middle East, the company has evolved from being an accounting mainstay to a driver of connected compliance and cloud innovation. Here, Vikas Panchal, GM of Tally Solutions, discusses how the brand’s legacy of simplicity continues to shape its latest offerings, from e-invoicing and e-VAT to cloud-based accessibility. In this conversation, he explains how Tally’s innovations are helping MSMEs adapt to evolving regulatory demands, balance flexibility with data privacy, and align with the UAE’s vision for…
Image credit: Getty Images Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council (DMC), has issued two resolutions establishing specialised committees to propel the film and gaming sectors forward. The move aligns with DMC’s broader mission to foster media innovation and strengthen Dubai’s position as a global hub for creative industries. The two committees, formed under Dubai Media Council Resolution No. 8 of 2025 and Resolution No. 9 of 2025, represent a strategic step in positioning Dubai at the forefront of global media development. Resolution No. 8 establishes the…
Image: Supplied The Dubai Business Registration and Licensing Corporation (DBLC), part of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), reported that its Dubai Unified Licence (DUL) initiative has slashed the average time to open a business bank account by 90 per cent, from 65 days to just five. Since the DUL’s rollout in 2023, more than 900,000 licences have been issued to businesses across Dubai’s mainland and free zones. The system provides companies with a government-verified digital identity to streamline access to banking, utilities, trade and labour services through a single platform. DBLC said the enhancement of the DUL…
The Gulf Business Real Estate Summit will take place on 25 November 2025 at the Metropolitan Hotel Dubai, bringing together the region’s leading voices to explore the forces reshaping the property landscape. With Dubai’s market at record highs and tokenisation emerging as a transformative trend, the summit will examine critical questions around market dynamics, sustainability, and regulation — including whether prices may stabilise in 2026 and beyond, where the value lies in off-plan projects, and how technology is redefining the role of brokers. The half-day event will feature four focused sessions that unpack the key themes influencing the next real…