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Qatar’s Robo-Taxis Are Here: Public Takes First Driverless Rides
DOHA — Imagine hailing a cab with no steering wheel. For select Qatari residents, that future arrived this weekend as the country's public transport operator let ordinary citizens ride in a self-driving "robotaxi" for the first time.
Mowasalat (Karwa) conducted a public...
Dubai developer sells out Al Furjan tower weeks after work starts
Dubai, Jan 26, 2026 (GDM) -Â Dubai-based developer Nabni Developments announced Monday the complete sell-out of its 12-storey Nabni Avenue 7 residential tower just seven weeks after construction began, signalling strong demand for well-priced homes in the city.
All 166 apartments...
UAE capital market regulator reports record 150% licensing jump
ABU DHABI, Jan 26, 202 (GDM) – The UAE's Capital Market Authority (CMA) announced Monday a record annual jump in licensing activity, with approvals soaring 150% in 2025 amid a broader expansion of the country's financial markets.
The federal regulator...
 UAE’s Al Ain Farms to boost egg output by 150 million yearly
DUBAI, Jan 26, 2026 (GDM) - The UAE's Al Ain Farms Group (AAFG) announced Monday a major expansion to produce an additional 150 million eggs annually within three years, aiming to supply a quarter of the country's domestic consumption.
The...
GAC Motor opens largest UAE showroom in Dubai’s Deira
DUBAI, Jan 27, 2026 (GDM) - UAE distributor Gargash Motors inaugurated the largest GAC Motor showroom in the country on Monday, marking a strategic expansion for the Chinese automotive brand in a key Dubai commercial district.
The new facility, located...
 Schneider Electric Dubai HQ gets top sustainability certifications
DUBAI, Jan 26, 2025 (GDM) - Energy technology firm Schneider Electric said Monday its Dubai headquarters, known as "The NEST", has achieved top international certifications for sustainability and inclusive design.
The office received LEED Platinum status for its environmental performance...
FIA partners with Hankook in safety, sustainability drive
DUBAI, Jan 26, 2026 (GDM) - The Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) announced Monday a new global partnership with tyre maker Hankook to boost safety and sustainable innovation in motorsport and mobility.
The South Korean company, a supplier to the...