Shares in Apple gained 2.4 per cent on Tuesday as investors predicted a surge in iPhone sales. Samsung, the computer giant’s main rival in the smartphone market, was forced to issue a massive product recall earlier this month. Batteries in dozens of Galaxy Note 7 handsets have caught fire; in one case injuring a six-year-old boy. Apple has gained AED 99 billion in market value since last Friday, while Samsung stock has fallen AED 80 billion over the same period.
Abu Dhabi aims for 80% local materials in housing projects
Abu Dhabi plans to increase the use of locally manufactured building materials in housing developments to as much as 80 per cent under a new agreement between two government entities.
UAE Central Bank support package reaches AED 6.2 billion
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has announced the key outcomes of its comprehensive support package designed to strengthen the resilience of financial institutions.
Dubai Holding picks 15 scale-ups from 1,400+ applicants for sustainability challenge
Dubai Holding, a diversified global investment company with investments in more than 30 countries, has announced the 15 bold scale-ups selected for its 'Innovate For Tomorrow' impact accelerator programme.
ADNOC backs UAE's AED1 billion National Industrial Resilience Fund
ADNOC has become the first partner to support the UAE Cabinet's newly announced AED1 billion National Industrial Resilience Fund (NIRF) following a trilateral agreement signed at the 'Make it in the Emirates' 2026.
