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Dubai eyes fintech, logistics ties with Korean firms amid AI boom

Dubai, a major financial hub in the Middle East, is eyeing deeper cooperation with Korea as the city develops its fintech industry amid the boom of AI technology, an official from the city's digital economy agency has said.

2025-10-14

UAE eyes deeper ties with Korean firms under AI drive: Dubai official

Dubai, a major business hub of the United Arab Emirates, is committed to hosting globally competitive startups in the AI sector, including those from Korea, a senior official from the city's foundation has said.

2025-10-13

Incheon International Airport ranks 3rd globally for passenger numbers in 2024: Report

Incheon International Airport recorded the third-highest number of international passengers in the world in 2024, according to data from the Airports Council International (ACI).

2025-07-10

Dubai aims to beat the traffic with 2026 Joby air taxi liftoff

Jobs Aviation tested its electric air taxi in Dubai, aiming to alleviate ground traffic. Commercial operations are planned to start in 2026, pending infrastructure development.

2025-07-01

Ssangyong E&C wins $222.6 million deal in Dubai

Ssangyong Engineering & Construction said Wednesday it has won a 320 billion won ($222.6 million) deal to construct a premium office building in Dubai.

2025-01-22

초콜릿부터 ’합리적 명품‘까지···두바이, 한국 관광객 위한 준비 끝

Korea’s relationship with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has developed at warp speed over the last decade. The two modernized states have found ample common ground to bolster their innovation-driven economies. Emiratis have also displayed high...

2024-10-04

From chocolate to 'affordable luxury': Dubai tourism head ready to welcome Korean travelers

[Interview] Issam Kazim, CEO of the Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DCTCM), is looking to translate that enthusiasm into boosting Dubai’s standing as a travel destination for Koreans.

2024-09-25

JoongAng Group signs agreement with Dubai tourism body on content, events

The JoongAng Group signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) outlining joint initiatives that leverage Korean content, the local media conglomerate said Tuesday.

2024-09-24

Mayor Oh hypes Seoul as 'top 5' financial hub by 2030 in Dubai

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon shared his vision for turning his city into one of the world's top five financial hubs and discussed ways to bolster cooperation with Dubai on Monday during his weeklong trip to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

2024-05-07

Seoul mayor to visit UAE to discuss fintech, transportation

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon will embark on a weeklong trip to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) next week to attend an international conference on financial technology in Dubai and introduce his vision of the capital's transportation in Abu Dhabi.

2024-05-02