UAE’s Wage Protection System, financial literacy boost personal and business wellbeing: experts

UAE’s Wage Protection System, financial literacy boost personal and business wellbeing: experts

The UAE’s mandatory electronic salary system not only provides financial access, but also enhances digitisation, and improves the traceability of consumer spending

Nearly $1.68bn worth of crypto stolen in first four months of 2022 as hackers set sights on DeFi and NFTs

The volume of illicit cryptocurrency transactions as a share of the overall market is at an all-time low, experts said

ADNOC marks first investment deal in the UK in energy partnership with BP and Masdar

As part of the deal, ADNOC and BP will move to the design phase of the low-carbon hydrogen H2Teesside project in the UK

flydubai, Standard Chartered sign sale and leaseback deal for five Boeing 737 MAX planes

The Dubai-based airline has already taken delivery of four 737 MAX aircraft as it grows its network to more than 100 destinations

Egypt receives additional $3bn in funding to cope with soaring wheat prices caused by Ukraine crisis

Egypt has already turned to its oil-rich allies in the Gulf, securing commitments for at least $22 billion through deposits and investments from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar

BEEAH Energy, Masdar mark opening of the Middle East’s first waste-to-energy plant

The project will contribute to avoiding emissions of up to 450,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide annually

Video: Yas Island’s ‘chief island officer’ Kevin Hart at the Middle East’s first links golf course

Hart proudly announces the all-new ‘hole in hart’ system, one of his first playful initiatives at Yas Links Abu Dhabi, designed by Kyle Phillips – a world-leading golf course designer

Rise in tourism, oil output to lift Saudi economy by 7% in 2022, outpacing other GCC nations: report

The region’s successful vaccination rollout, the easing of pandemic restrictions, and developments in the hydrocarbon market have helped GCC economies rebound

Saudi Arabia’s AMAALA gigaproject reveals the design for its Triple Bay Yacht Club

Phase One of AMAALA’s Triple Bay is on track to complete in 2024, and will consists of eight resorts offering more than 1,300 hotel keys

Here’s how you can get your hands on a plot of metaverse land on Mars

Over the course of eight weeks, Everdome will auction 12,000 hexagonal plots of metaverse land across its ecosystem

Luxury ‘bleisure’ experiences will remain the focus for hotels post-pandemic

People are looking to treat themselves with memorable moments versus products, said Marriott International COO

Rising petrol prices are leading UAE residents to consider a switch to electric vehicles

While residents’ intent to buy an EV seems strong, nearly 25 percent stated that they are waiting for more options to be launched in the market to make a purchase, according to an Audi Abu Dhabi report

Over 3,000 firms join Dubai Chamber of Commerce in April 2022 making it the largest in the world

Dubai Chambers is in the process of developing and launching several new initiatives designed to improve ease of doing business in Dubai, remove trade barriers, and enable Dubai businesses to tap into growth opportunities

Will the metaverse change the way we travel?

Here’s how the metaverse opens up a whole new vista for the imagination and allows us to interact with each other and brands in the digital realm

To survive and thrive, UAE enterprises must uncover and address customers’ pain points

Five ways in which customers’ financial, process, and support pain points can be addressed effectively

As Dubai restaurants get grander and more competitive, what will secure their success?

Gabrielle Mather, the CEO and founder of Restaurant Secrets Inc, discusses the importance of strategic operational synergies to succeed in their F&B businesses

In pictures: Take a look at the top 10 most affordable areas to rent villas in Dubai

While the Covid-19 pandemic brought to light the need for more living space, the rise in villa rental prices in 2022 have turned the attention towards affordable areas to live in Dubai

Video: What’s the best way and the ideal time to engage with customers in the MENA region?

WebEngage’s Trends & Insights Report 2022 gives a location-specific, deep-dive analysis on user engagement and conversion