Middle East airlines have experienced a demand increase of 9.9% in September showing a robust rate of growth. Although the increase was down on the 13.7% year-over year growth experienced in August, capacity rose 12.9%. The figures, released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), also reveal that the Middle Eastern load factor slipped 2.1 percentage points to 75.7%. International figures show that airlines across all regions recorded growth.
16% growth in new economic licences in Abu Dhabi during 2024
The Abu Dhabi Registration and Licensing Authority (ADRA), which develops and regulates the business sector, on Monday revealed significant growth in business licences and compliance indicators in the Emirate's mainland and non-financial economic free zones during 2024.
DEWA updates billing on water consumption
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has announced that it will adopt the cubic metre as the standard unit for measuring water consumption starting from the March 2025 billing cycle.
UAE, Japan to complete CEPA by end of year
The UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, has said negotiations for the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the UAE and Japan will be completed before the end of 2025.
US judge blocks Musk's DOGE from accessing payment systems
A federal judge temporarily blocked a Trump administration panel led by billionaire Elon Musk from accessing government systems used to process trillions of dollars in payments, citing a risk that sensitive and confidential information could be improperly disclosed.
Du services interrupted due to 'technical issue'
UAE telecom operator Du confirmed a technical error led to the disruption of its services on Saturday as users were left without internet or landline services.
