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FIVE obtained 100 per cent renewable electricity for Dubai hotels in 2022

It has become the first hotel operator in the UAE to receive International Renewable Energy Certificates

DIFC aims to attract 50 hedge funds to Dubai photo courtesy Dubai Media Office twitter

US hedge fund Verition chooses DIFC for global expansion

Verition manages approximately $7.3bn across its strategies, with over 400 employees globally

Dubai amends traffic laws, introduces stricter penalties

Dubai introduces stricter traffic laws, announces fines of up to Dhs100,000

Under the amended traffic laws, Dubai Police can seize a vehicle if it has clocked up more than Dhs6,000 in traffic fines

Dubai SME members awarded Dhs1.12bn in contracts in 2022 Image credit GettyImages-1214946297-e1682524082437

Dubai SME members receive Dhs1.12bn in contracts in 2022

The contribution of Dubai government bodies was worth Dhs552.51m, while federal government entities granted contracts worth Dhs88.2m

DMCC welcomes over 1,400 companies in H! 2023 uptown & jlt Image DMCC

Dubai’s DMCC welcomes 1,456 companies in H1 2023

DMCC is now home to more than 23,000 member companies from across the world

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Dubai’s real estate market reports double-digit surge in June

The emirate’s real estate market has posted its strongest performance for the month of June in a decade

Emirates begins flights to Montreal (Image: Supplied by Emirates)

Emirates commences daily service to Montréal

The airline’s North American network now stands at 14 destinations

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AllianceBernstein opens new office in DIFC to expand Middle East presence

The global investment firm has secured DFSA licence to locally service and advise clients

Sheikh Hamdan inaugurates phase 1 of waste-to-energy Centre in Warsan Image Dubai Media Office

Sheikh Hamdan launches first phase of world’s largest waste-to-energy project

The facility can process two million tonnes of waste per year without any adverse environmental impact

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Emaar shares push Dubai stocks to 2015 high as economic outlook lifts mood

S&P Global Ratings recently upgraded Emaar Properties based on the strong demand seen in the UAE’s real estate sector

RTA transports over 6 million riders across Dubai during Eid Al Adha Image courtesy RTA twitter

RTA transports over 6 million commuters across Dubai during Eid Al Adha

The number of metro riders on both the Red and Green Lines during the holiday reached 2.388 million riders

Dubai RTA awarded contract for Garn Al Sabkha Street Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road Intersection Improvement Project Image RTA

Dubai: Dhs374m road project to enable smooth traffic flow, support population growth

The scope of the project covers the construction of four bridges, spanning 3,000 metres capable of carrying 17,600 vehicles per hour

DEWA Head Office image Dubai Media Office

DEWA launches new summer campaign; promotes smart electricity, water use

The campaign encourages customers to benefit from DEWA’s smart services and programmes, understand their consumption patterns and prevent wastage

Dubai’s luxury real estate market is booming. Here’s why

With growing demand and upcoming supply, the year looks promising for Dubai’s luxury property market

Dubai Parks organise second summer rush event at Al Mamaza Park Image Dubai Media Office

Summer Rush starts at Dubai’s Al Mamzar Beach Park

Summer Rush will run until July 9, offering fun leisure activities to residents and visitors

MBRSC successfully launches PHI-Demo satellite

UAE’s MBRSC successfully launches PHI-Demo satellite

The satellite had all its mechanical components constructed in the UAE in collaboration with the private sector

Guests Enjoying Eid Al Adha Fireworks Image DCT Abu Dhabi

Eid Al Adha 2023: Watch fireworks for free in Dubai, Abu Dhabi at these places

Eid Al Adha fireworks are being staged across Dubai and Abu Dhabi, with some locations featuring firework displays for up to five nights

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Shopping: Dubai Summer Surprises 2023 to go on until Sept 3

Dubai Tourism has made ‘Summer Surprises’ an annual festival that features concerts, raffles, and dining and shopping offers through the summer months

UAE’s Museum of the Future join hands with MBRSC

Museum of the Future, MBRSC to spotlight UAE space milestones

The partnership was announced by Emirati astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi in a video filmed from the International Space Station

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Dorchester Collection to open first Dubai hotel by year end

Dubai’s hospitality industry is seeing a boom that started during the pandemic when the city opened its hotels and restaurants as other countries were still in lockdown

RTA announces free parking metro timings during Eid al adha Dubai Image Twitter RTA

Eid Al Adha 2023: Dubai announces free parking; changes to metro, bus timings for holidays

All public parking – except at multi-level parking terminals – will be free from Tuesday, June 27 to Friday, June 30

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Eid Al Adha 2023: Dubai puts comprehensive security plan in place for holidays

The plan involves government departments and police centres across the city

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Dubai upskills over 170 government employees in generative AI

The course introduced participants to some of the generative AI tools, as well as the areas in which advanced technology applications can enhance the performance of government agencies

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Dubai Tourism, Mastercard launch digital city partnership

The digital partnership will work to accelerate growth across the tourism ecosystem

Sheikh Hamdan launches Dubai's Digital Strategy Image Dubai Media Office

Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan launches Digital Strategy, new digital projects

The strategy is centred on seven key pillars: digital city, digital economy, data and statistics, digital talent, digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, and digital competitiveness

Eid Al Adha 2023 Dubai KHDA school holidays

Eid Al Adha 2023: KHDA announces holidays for Dubai schools

The regulator issued an advisory, stating that schools will be closed for Eid starting from Tuesday, June 27

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UAE Father’s Day: Sheikh Hamdan’s life as a son and a father in 15 pictures

The UAE has dedicated June 21 to celebrating the vital role that fathers play in our lives

Dubai Centre for AI sets up govt taskforces Image Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence

Dubai Centre for AI sets up dedicated taskforces across 30 govt entities

The taskforces will build partnerships with both public and private organisations to effectively utilise AI and enhance government services

Dubai tourism numbers for H1 2023

World’s most expensive cities for luxury living: Dubai breaks in to top 10

Dubai is dubbed this year’s star performer with the relocation of large numbers of wealthy individuals impacting property prices in the emirate

Arab Yout survey 2023

Sheikh Mohammed hails UAE ranking as most desirable country to live in for 12th consecutive year

The results of the survey comprise responses from 3,600 young Arabs living in 53 cities across 18 different countries