DEWA’s new Disruptive Lab set to advance Dubai’s power sector

DEWA launches new disruptive lab at its distribution power division complex

The lab promotes partnerships and exchanging experiences with leading global institutions in the utility sector

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Dubai, Abu Dhabi announce free parking, no toll fees for Islamic New Year holiday

Motorists will not have to pay public parking fees and toll charges on July 21

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Saudi Aramco VC fund backs AI-powered emissions monitor Tenderd

Tenderd’s AI-technology could end up being used by Aramco as it looks to reduce its environmental impact and hit its net zero target

Abu Dhabi Real estate FDI see 363 per cent rise in H1 2023 Saadiyat Island_Image courtesy WAM

Abu Dhabi real estate sector attracts Dhs834m in FDI in H1 2023

This represents a robust rise of 363 per cent compared to the same period in 2022

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Hero Dubai Desert Classic achieves GEO Certified status in its sustainability push for golf

The Hero Dubai Deserts Classic’s GEO certification serves as a testament to Dubai’s position as a global leader in its commitment to a greener future

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Dhs10,000 fine for non-adherence of fire safety rules in Abu Dhabi

According to ADCDA, a fine will be imposed in case of the absence of a civil defence licence or a certificate of compliance with fire safety and prevention requirements

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UAE’s Masdar successfully issues first $750m 10-year green bond

Proceeds from the bond offerings will be deployed towards projects in the renewables sector, namely solar, wind, renewable power transmission and distribution infrastructure, and battery storage assets

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Sheikh Mohammed announces major urban planning law for Dubai

The new urban planning law seeks to develop an integrated and effective system for the emirate

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Islamic New Year 1445: Saudi Arabia announces the first day of Muharram

Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court announced the first day of Muharram for Hijri New Year 1445 as July 19

Dubai issues first construction licence for 3D-printed villa Image Dubai Media Office

Dubai issues first construction licence for 3D-printed villa

The villa is expected to be completed by October and will be built entirely from locally sourced concrete

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Turkey’s President Recep Tayyep Erdogan in UAE for bilateral meet

President Erdogan is scheduled to hold talks with UAE’s President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan

ADNOC signs $7-9bn 14-year LNG deal with India

ADNOC Gas agrees $7-9bn 14-year LNG deal with India

The landmark LNG deal was signed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official visit to the UAE last week

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One&Only One Za’abeel Dubai to welcome first guests in December

One Za’abeel’s dual skyscrapers are intersected by the world’s longest cantilever, The Link, located a 100 metres above the street

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OPPO launches Reno10 Series phones, Enco Air3 Pro earbuds, Pad 2

With its line-up of powerful hardware, the Reno 10 series delivers exceptional imaging technology at a competitive price point

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Aldar, Abu Dhabi Housing Authority unveil Dhs8bn project on Yas Island

The project is part of Abu Dhabi Government’s efforts to develop integrated and sustainable residential neighbourhoods

Polypropylene

Masdar, MCG, INPEX to explore commercial-scale polypropylene production

Polypropylene, a type of plastic material, is used to manufacture everyday items such as bottles, jars and food packaging

Emirates’ unveils new meal preorder service

Flying business? Try Emirates’ new meal preorder service

The service allows customers to preselect their hot main meal between 14 days and 24 hours in advance of their flight

Airavat Aviation Private Jets

Airavat Aviation to bring luxury private air travel to the Middle East

Airavat’s fleet of Hawker 4000 super-midsize private jets will offer on-demand flights to Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East from its Dubai base

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UAE rises four places in passport index, this nation holds the top spot

Henley Global Mobility Report Q3 2023 reveals that Japan has been knocked off the top spot for the first time in five years by Singapore

ADNOC to open high-speed hydrogen refueling station

ADNOC to build Middle East’s first high-speed hydrogen refuelling station

The pilot programme will study how hydrogen with high-speed refuelling can best be used in mobility projects

National Housing Company Launches Sadayem Suburb Image credit NHC

Saudi’s NHC launches integrated living project ‘Sadayem’ in Jeddah

The sale of properties in Sadayem will begin on Monday, July 24, with the first phase including villas with a starting price of SAR800,000

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Turkey’s President Erdogan meets Saudi Crown Prince, gifts electric car: Watch

The two leaders tested the electric car Togg which has been domestically produced in Turkey

RTA to launch V coded number plates Image RTA

Dubai’s RTA to offer ‘V ‘coded number plates

These plates will be offered through direct sale on RTA’s website and the Dubai Drive app on smartphones  of various operating systems

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Sharjah Airport received more than seven million visitors in H1 2023

It represents a 24.4 per cent growth over the corresponding period in 2022

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Dubai Police adds Bentley Continental GT-V8 to patrol fleet

Dubai Police first inducted a Bentley into its fleet over a decade ago and has since inducted other supercars

GCC wealth funds are fueling growth and prosperity

How GCC wealth funds are fuelling growth and prosperity

Sovereign wealth funds in the GCC region continue to increase in number, size, variety and scope

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UAE, Japan ink 23 agreements, MoUs during business forum

The agreements cover sectors including energy, industry, advanced technology, AI, space, health, transport, conservation and circular economy

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Dubai Municipality opens Bloom Market; largest retail space for exotic fresh produce: First look

The Bloom Market is a Dubai Municipality venture to increase the competitiveness of the emirate in sourcing and selling a range of products from across the world

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Dubai South introduces new employee protection insurance programme

The programme covers unpaid salaries, gratuity, repatriation costs of return for its employees or their mortal remains and unreimbursed expenses

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Sharjah: SRTA announces partial closure of key road from July 17

The road works will be carried out in two phases according to the emirate’s roads and transportation authority