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Flynas expands destination network from Jeddah

The Saudi carrier will introduce flights to Bishkek, Osh and Almaty and also enhance its frequency to Tashkent

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DIFC to host first Future Sustainability Forum in Dubai

The inaugural forum will be held at the Ritz-Carlton DIFC on October 4-5

Dubai Municipality, DIEZ seek to advance air mobility

Dubai Municipality inks MoU with DIEZ for Dubai Horizons System

The deal supports the aspirations of Dubai in the field of air mobility while spearheading the objectives and strategies of the futuristic city to advance air mobility

PureHealth aims for net-zero emissions by 2040

PureHealth pledges to reach net-zero emissions by 2040

The healthcare firm’s climate pledge is a decade before the deadline by when the world must reach net zero if it is to achieve the Paris Agreement goal

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DAMAC unveils Golf Greens, residential townhouse development in DAMAC Hills

The residential development will feature luxury apartments and townhouses

Nothing Phone 2 preorders open on July 16

Nothing Phone 2: UAE preorders open on July 16

The device provides a more ergonomic hands-on experience with a 1 mm thinner midframe and a pillowed glass back

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Saudi Arabia’s SFD funds electricity project in Rwanda

The project aims to build a network of medium and low-pressure power lines and electricity distribution transformers to provide electricity to homes, public institutions and social facilities

Digital DEWA strengthens partnership with Huawei

Digital DEWA bolsters partnership with China’s Huawei

The two entities agreed to enhance the collaboration in the energy sector, transmission and distribution communication networks

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Sheikh Mohammed inspects Emirates Engineering Centre, A380 cabin retrofit programme

The Dubai ruler was given a tour of Emirates Airlines’ ongoing cabin refurbishment programme

PIF and Engie sign Mou to build hydrogen projects in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia: PIF, ENGIE to jointly develop hydrogen projects

The two parties will jointly formulate a strategy to best approach the international market and secure offtake arrangements

India

India’s PM Narendra Modi to visit UAE on July 15

The UAE is India’s third-largest trading partner and the two countries have a strong partnership in the field of energy security

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UAE: New governance guidelines for family businesses

Family-owned businesses comprise a majority of the UAE’s private sector and significantly contribute to Dubai’s non-oil GDP

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Address Hotels and Resorts debuts 1,484-key property in Makkah

The Address Jabal Omar Makkah in Saudi Arabia is located within the Jabal Omar development

OPEC

OPEC oil export revenue was highest in almost a decade last year

OPEC+ nations are engaged in production cuts to balance prices in crude markets

Dubai property market

Dubai’s residential prices grow at the strongest pace since late 2014

Downtown Dubai registered the highest sales rate per square foot in the apartment segment of the market, while Palm Jumeirah registered the highest sales rate per square foot in the villa segment

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Abu Dhabi-based Multiply Group invests $100m in EIG’s Breakwater Energy

This investment comes under Multiply+, the group’s sector-agnostic arm

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Uber Green fares reduced in Dubai

Each Uber Green trip emits at least 25 per cent less carbon emissions than the average ride

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Al Tayer Group partners with DAHC to support the Centre for Prenatal Paediatrics at Latifa Hospital

This collaboration aims to prioritise prenatal and maternal care in a secure and nurturing environment while delivering multidisciplinary care

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Emirates NBD to offer fractional bonds to individual investors

The product offering will enable accessibility for individual investors to bond markets with a minimum investment of $25,000

Emirates connects 800 cities via partner deals

Emirates connects 800 cities via partner deals

The carrier plans to continue to evolve its partnership strategy by advancing many of its interline partnerships to full-fledged codeshare agreement

Dubai bolsters its cybersecurity strategy

Dubai launches second cycle of its cybersecurity strategy

The city has emerged as a global leader in cybersecurity by implementing secure digital systems and adopting advanced technical solutions

Commercial Bank of Dubai posts 41.5 jump in H1 profit

Commercial Bank of Dubai posts 41.5% jump in H1 profit

The bank reported an operating income of Dhs2.5bn in the first six months of 2023, up 41.9 per cent from Dhs1.7bn for the same period a year earlier

Yahsat to invest $100m in T4-NGS satellite programme

Abu Dhabi’s Yahsat to invest $100m in T4-NGS satellite programme

The company seeks to boost its investments in the coming years to enhance its fleet, including the potential launch of two new satellites

Aramco, PIF and China’s Baosteel steel JV

Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund PIF reports $11bn loss for 2022

The PIF is in the midst of a global investment spree after it was transformed from a domestically-focused holding company into a sovereign fund in 2016

UAE announced Hijri new year holiday

Islamic New Year 2023: UAE announces holiday dates for public and private sector

The UAE government has announced the holiday dates for the Hijri New Year

UAE’s ADIB raises $750m in AT1 perpetual Sukuk.

UAE’s ADIB raises $750m in AT1 perpetual Sukuk

The issuance was met with robust demand, attracting interest from over 240 global and regional investors with the final order exceeding $7bn

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COP28, Emirates Centre for Strategic Studies and Research sign MoU

The MoU is part of the COP28’s agenda as it seeks to align global climate education and amplify youth participation

Umrah season

Saudi Arabia announces start of new Umrah season for GCC citizens, residents

The kingdom’s Ministry of Hajj has launched an electronic application process to facilitate travel for the upcoming Umrah season

RENEWABLE ENERGY

EWEC meets 80% of Abu Dhabi power demand with renewable sources for first time

EWEC is accelerating the implementation of Abu Dhabi’s energy transition to reduce reliance on hydrocarbons and meet its energy demand through renewable sources

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Courtyard by Marriott opens in Jubail

The 165-key property is located within Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province