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Customers can pay for parking at Dubai's DXB by scanning QR code

Customers can scan QR code, pay for car parking at Dubai’s DXB

Dubai Airports has launched the ‘Scan, Pay and Go’ method, whereby customers can scan the QR code on their parking entry ticket

Liv. offers region's first in-app IPO subscription service

Digital bank Liv. offers region’s first in-app IPO subscription service

The initiative aims to support investor participation for upcoming listings

Dubai sets out roadmap to make public transport emission-free by 2050

The roadmap for achieving zero-emission public transport is based on initiatives related to infrastructure, the circular economy and green mobility

SunExpress launches direct flight between Dubai, Izmir

This is the second Turkish route the carrier now operates into Dubai International

Dubai to operate 12,000 taxis, 60 buses, over 1,300 metro trips to facilitate mobility during World Cup

Dubai to operate 12,000 taxis, 60 buses, over 1,300 metro trips to facilitate mobility during World Cup

The transit modes will help transport fans across Dubai as well as those travelling to Qatar to attend the tournament

FIFA World Cup: Dubai’s DWC to operate up to 120 shuttle flights between Nov 20 and Dec 19

Dubai Airports has advised passengers flying on match day shuttle flights to check requirements with their respective airlines before arriving to the airport

Empower

Empower rises in Dubai trading debut after $724m IPO

Empower is Dubai’s fourth privatisation in recent months

Emirates, GDRFA sign biometric data agreement to expedite processing at Dubai airport

The agreement improves passenger traffic procedures for Emirates customers transferring to connecting flights as well as for those arriving in Dubai

Number of private schools in Dubai rises to 216

2022-23 academic year: Number of private schools in Dubai rises to 216

More than 326,000 students now attend Dubai’s private schools, representing a total of 187 nationalities

SHUAA Capital reports financial results for Q2 2022

Dubai’s Shuaa Capital reports Dhs20m in Q3 net profit

Its cost-to-income ratio stood at 77 per cent in the third quarter of the year, decreasing from 90 in Q2 2022

DEWA

Dubai’s DEWA reports 21% rise in net profit for Jan-Sep 2022

By the end of the third quarter, DEWA served 1,143,153 customers, representing a 4.89 per cent year-on-year increase

Salik Q3 2022 earnings

Dubai’s Salik reports net profit of Dhs242m for Q3 2022

Salik’s Q3 revenue increased 9.1 per cent YoY to Dhs445m, with travel activity fast approaching pre-Covid levels

DP World partners with Emirates Development Bank to finance SME growth

DP World partners with Emirates Development Bank to finance SME growth

It includes a formal framework for both entities to provide SMEs with access to trade financing

FY 2022-23: Dubai's Emirates records $1.2bn in half-year net profit

FY 2022-23: Dubai’s Emirates records $1.2bn in half-year net profit

The group’s revenue stood at $15.3bn for the first six months of 2022-23, up 128 per cent from $6.7bn last year

empower Dubai

Empower IPO raises over Dhs2.6bn

Upon listing, Empower will become the world’s largest district cooling services provider on a stock exchange

Emirates and Gulf Air launch codeshare partnership

Emirates and Gulf Air launch codeshare partnership

Emirates currently has codeshare cooperation agreements with 26 airline partners and two rail companies around the world

All parking tickets in Dubai are now electronic

All parking tickets in Dubai are now electronic

RTA has fitted the parking machines with touch screens, which enables the entry of vehicle details

Nakheel

Dubai’s Nakheel secures financing worth $4.6bn to drive growth

The funding will be deployed to develop Dubai Islands and other waterfront projects

Dubai's Emirates purchases 5 Boeing 777 freighters

Dubai’s Emirates buys 5 Boeing 777 freighters

The agreement, worth over $ 1.7bn at list prices, takes the airline’s order book to 200 wide-body aircraft

flydubai

Flydubai to add six destinations to network

The new routes will see the airline’s network expand to 113 destinations in 53 countries

Dubai’s Emirates resumes flights to Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires

The four-times weekly flights from Dubai to Rio de Janeiro with onward service to Buenos Aires will operate as EK247/EK248

Empower

Dubai’s Empower increases IPO stake size from 10% to 15%

The company’s market capitalisation at listing is expected to be between $3.56bn and $3.62bn

Empower reports robust growth of 41.3%

Dubai seeks to raise $362m from district cooling firm IPO

Empower will start taking investor orders for the IPO from Monday, with final pricing scheduled for November 9

Dubai’s DFSA signs MoU with Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission

The agreement provides a framework for facilitating cross-border collaboration between the two authorities on supervision and enforcement actions

Habib Bank AG Zurich opens branch in DIFC to expand footprint

Habib Bank AG Zurich opens branch in DIFC to expand footprint

The new branch will offer clients a Swiss platform, with a focus on wealth preservation and legacy planning

Dubai Fitness Challenge

A complete guide to Dubai Fitness Challenge 2022

The challenge, which starts on October 29, encourages residents and visitors to adopt a more healthier and active lifestyle by exercising 30 minutes daily for 30 days

Dubai Financial Market Company

Dubai Financial Market Company posts 133% rise in net profit for nine-month period

The company’s total revenue reached Dhs237.8m during the first nine months of the year

Emirates NBD

Emirates NBD reports 25% rise in net profit for first nine months of 2022

The lender posted total income of Dhs22.7bn, rising 31 per cent year-on-year

Former Abraaj COO reaches settlement with Dubai’s DFSA

Former Abraaj COO reaches settlement with Dubai’s DFSA

Waqar Siddique has withdrawn his Financial Markets Tribunal review and will not contest the regulator’s findings

Global Village opens, adds two new pavilions and more experiences

Dubai’s Global Village opens, ticket prices start at Dhs18

More than 175 rides, games and attractions are also available for guests to enjoy, including the new Global Village Big Balloon