DUBAI/ GULF TIME California-based Joby Aviation, a company developing all-electric aircraft for commercial passenger service, is all set to launch air taxi services in Dubai by early 2026, with Joby targeting initial operations in 2025. Bonny Simi, the president of operations at Joby Aviation, shares insights with the Gulf Time’s Arunima Mishra on inter-emirate air taxi services, for example …

ABU DHABI / WAM The assets of Islamic banks operating in the UAE increased by about AED86 billion over the past 12 months, according to the latest statistics from the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE). The statistics showed that the assets of Islamic banks reached AED717.7 billion at the end of February 2024, reflecting an annual increase of 13.61 …

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Internet City will showcase the best of African technology and innovation from its community at GITEX Africa 2024, which will be held from 29th to 31st May in Marrakech, Morocco. Artificial intelligence (AI), smart cities, mobility, and blockchain will be among the emerging themes discussed at GITEX Africa. Dubai Internet City set to present the latest …