The UAE attracted US$ 48.3 billion (AED 177.3 billion) in inbound foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2025, marking a fourth consecutive year of record inflows and a 6% increase year-on-year. The country now ranks 9th globally among destinations for FDI, according to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) World Investment Report. His
As search engines evolve with artificial intelligence, digital marketers are shifting their focus from traditional Search Engine Optimization (SEO) to Generative Engine Optimization (GEO). GEO is the practice of optimizing content so that AI-powered search platforms, such as ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, Perplexity, and other generative search systems, can easily understand, reference, and cite it when
du Pay, the advanced digital financial services subsidiary of du, has launched a campaign in partnership with Gcash, the Philippines’ most widely used mobile wallet, operated by Globe Telecom, to deliver a smarter remittance experience for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) across the UAE. Building on the partnership formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between
Dubai’s summer is known for its intense heat, with temperatures often exceeding 45°C and humidity levels rising significantly, especially along the coast. While the season can be challenging, the city is exceptionally well-equipped to help residents and visitors stay comfortable. From world-class indoor attractions to smart lifestyle habits, there are many ways to beat the
The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and Skyports Infrastructure (Skyports) have announced that VDX, the world’s first purpose-built commercial vertiport, has received regulatory certification for electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft operations. Officially registered as VDX under the GCAA certification process, the facility is the world’s first purpose-built commercial vertiport to receive regulatory certification,
The UAE will take part in the 39th Pacific Ocean Balloon Festival and the third round of the 2026 Honda Grand Prix Balloon Race (SIBFO), to be held in Saga, Japan, from 30th October to 3rd November. Captain Pilot Abdulaziz Nasser Al Mansouri, Chairman of UAE Balloon, thanked the organisers of the SIBFO festival and
The Board of Directors of Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI) convened its first meeting under the new formation, chaired by His Excellency Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade. The meeting outlined the company’s strategic roadmap for the next phase, reinforcing ECI’s role in enabling exports, re-exports, and foreign trade from the United
