Author: Sam Allcock

Aramex has reported stable revenues for the first half of 2025, as the Dubai-listed logistics group pressed ahead with a sweeping transformation programme aimed at positioning the company for long-term growth. The firm posted group revenues of AED 1.50bn for the second quarter, unchanged from the same period in 2024, while half-year revenues rose 1% to AED 3.06bn. Gains in domestic and regional markets offset weaker international flows as global supply chains continued to shift towards nearshoring. Acting Group Chief Executive Nicolas Sibuet said the results reflected “consistent execution” despite margin pressures. He pointed to Aramex’s Accelerate28 strategy and a…

The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) has onboarded Thndr, a leading retail investment platform in the MENA region, as its first remote retail trading member, in a move aimed at broadening market access and boosting regional capital flows. The announcement, made at ADX headquarters in Abu Dhabi, marks a significant milestone for both organisations. The ADX is the largest exchange in the UAE, the second-largest in the MENA region, and ranks among the world’s top 20. Founded in Egypt in 2020, Thndr is one of the region’s first fully digital investment platforms, regulated by the Abu Dhabi Global Market’s Financial…

Cadillac Middle East has unveiled the refreshed CT5 line-up, including the high-performance CT5-V and flagship CT5-V Blackwing, alongside the brand’s all-electric LYRIQ SUV, marking a major step in its regional strategy. The twin launch blends the brand’s performance heritage with its electric future, offering customers a wider range of powertrain options without compromising on Cadillac’s hallmark luxury and design. Refined performanceThe updated CT5 features a redesigned front fascia, Cadillac’s signature vertical lighting, and a sweeping 33-inch LED display inside. The CT5-V delivers 360 horsepower from a 3.0L twin-turbo V6, while the handcrafted CT5-V Blackwing boasts 668 horsepower from a 6.2L…

Ajman Bank has formed a long-term strategic partnership with environmental solutions company Ambipar to accelerate its net-zero ambitions and expand sustainable finance in the UAE. The collaboration, announced on 4 August at the bank’s headquarters, aims to align financial services with the country’s climate goals while creating new opportunities for customers to reduce their environmental footprint. Ambipar, a global leader in environmental and carbon management, will work with Ajman Bank to integrate green technologies, carbon accounting tools, and verified emissions offset platforms into the bank’s operations and product portfolio. Roadmap to net zero Under the agreement, the two organisations will…

DP World has expanded its automotive logistics operations at Jebel Ali Port with the opening of a 2.6 million square foot vehicle storage yard at Terminal 4, increasing the port’s capacity and reinforcing Dubai’s position as the Middle East’s leading automotive trade hub. The new facility, which can accommodate an additional 13,000 car equivalent units (CEUs), raises the total storage capacity at Jebel Ali to 75,000 CEUs. An 800-metre quay has also been added, enabling the port to berth up to three roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) vessels at the same time. By shifting RoRo operations from Terminal 1 to the newly built…

The 100-day countdown to the Dubai T100 triathlon has begun with a record-breaking challenge from one of the UAE’s most respected endurance athletes. From Friday, Ghani Souleymane will attempt to complete 100 consecutive 100km triathlons in 100 days, culminating with his final effort on the start line of the Dubai T100 on Sunday 16 November. The extraordinary attempt, which will begin at Kite Beach in Dubai, has been submitted for an official Guinness World Record. It will also raise funds for children affected by conflict. Each daily triathlon will match the official T100 format: a 2km swim, 80km bike ride…

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) has announced a major expansion of its academic and research programmes to align with the emirate’s rapid economic, tourism and investment growth. Ras Al Khaimah’s transformation is being fuelled by large-scale tourism, hospitality and real estate developments, including the Middle East’s first integrated gaming resort on Al Marjan Island. In 2024, the emirate welcomed 1.28 million visitors, with a target of 3.5 million by 2030. Tourism revenues rose by more than 12%, while Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) visitors increased by 15%. The growth has been matched by a surge in…

Al Habtoor Polo Resort in Dubai has joined Al Habtoor Hospitality’s newly launched portfolio-wide experience, The Rewarding Escape, offering guests the chance to extend their luxury journey from the Arabian Gulf to the heart of Europe. The initiative is designed to create what the group describes as “a single, seamless narrative of discovery” that blends Dubai’s vibrant Arabian hospitality with the historic grandeur of European travel. Guests who book a suite for three or more nights at the resort will receive a voucher for a complimentary one-night stay, with breakfast, in a suite at Al Habtoor Palace Budapest. The offer…

NVIDIA has rolled out its latest DLSS 4 technology with Multi Frame Generation, promising a major performance boost for two new PC titles — The First Descendant and Death Relives. According to the company, the technology can multiply frame rates by almost five times at 4K resolution, delivering a smoother and more responsive experience for players using GeForce RTX graphics cards. The First Descendant, developed with Unreal Engine 5, is a free-to-play, third-person cooperative action role-playing shooter. The game focuses on strategic boss fights with up to four players working together. Season 3, titled “Breakthrough,” launches on 7 August and…

Emirates Gas, a wholly owned subsidiary of ENOC Group, has introduced a new yellow security seal for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders in Dubai as part of ongoing efforts to enhance safety and protect consumers. The updated seal has been in place since 18 June 2025, with a notice period extended to 23 June to give distributors time to implement the change. The measure applies to all LPG cylinders distributed across the emirate. Company officials say the change is designed to improve the integrity of cylinders in circulation, making it easier for customers to verify that their cylinder is genuine…