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Dubai SME and Khalifa Fund announce collaboration to leverage Gulfood

The collaboration will enable UAE-based SMEs to gain easy access to new markets

Free door-to-door recycling service comes to Dubai

Since its launch in Abu Dhabi in November 2020, Recapp has built a community of 15,000 registered users and collected 150 tonnes of recyclables so far

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Dubai to begin trials of driverless taxis this year

The RTA plans to gradually increase the number of autonomous vehicles to 4,000 by 2030

VisitBritain launches GBP10m global tourism campaign in Dubai

The campaign aims to drive inbound tourism, as Britain gears up for a year of landmark events

DP World to invest GBP1m in Prince William’s Earthshot Prize innovators

The announcement was made during Prince William’s first official visit to the UAE and Expo Dubai 2020

In pictures: Dubai’s Emirates unveils new lounge for young travellers

The carrier’s service for unaccompanied minors must be booked in advance of travel

Dubai’s Emirates signs MoU with Maldivian to explore partnership opportunities

The two carriers will review codeshare and interline options to provide customers with greater connectivity

Dragons’ Den’s Steven Bartlett to headline event at Dubai Opera on March 2

Organised by Motivate Talent, the event will feature a fireside interview with Bartlett as well as a special guest panel discussion

Dubai International Chamber to attract 50 multinational companies over three years

It also aims to support the international expansion of 100 Dubai-based companies

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Majed Al Joker appointed as chief operating officer at Dubai Airports

Prior to his promotion, Al Joker was executive vice president of corporate affairs for Dubai Airports

Dubai Islamic Bank prices $750m senior sukuk

The sukuk will be listed on Euronext Dublin and Nasdaq Dubai

DP World’s Imperial acquires a controlling stake in Africa FMCG Distribution Ltd in Nigeria

DP World reports volume growth of 9.4 per cent in 2021

Spurred by the volume performance, DP World remains focused on increasing profitability while managing growth capex

Dubai Financial Services Authority signs MoU with India’s IFSCA

The agreement sets a framework for mutual assistance and exchange of information in areas, including money laundering and terrorism financing

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Dubai to impose tariff on single-use plastic bags from July 1

The tariff of 25 fils is being introduced with the ultimate aim of completely banning the use of these plastic bags over the next two years

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Flydubai to begin flights to AlUla and Yanbu in Saudi Arabia

With the two additional routes, the airline will be flying to six destinations in the kingdom

RouteQ launches operations in Dubai to expand its presence in the Middle East

The technology provider aims to address the key delivery challenges in the Middle East such as inaccurate addressing and package tracking

Fintech company Postpay collaborates with Commercial Bank of Dubai

The strategic partnership will support Postpay on several fronts, including transaction banking, debt funding and e-commerce solutions

Global emissions from buildings, construction climb to record levels

Dubai to reduce almost a third of its carbon emissions by 2030

The Dubai Supreme Council of Energy approved updated plans for the programme that will help the UAE meet its net-zero goal by 2050

(left-right) Raed Barqawi, Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum and Ian Fairservice. Image credit: Motivate Media Group

Emirates LitFest 2022: New book on Dubai’s Sheikh Mohammed unveiled

Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum was present at the launch of the book authored by journalist Raed Barqawi and published by Motivate Media Group

Dubai’s Emirates signs agreement with Turespaña to underpin tourism to Spain

The carrier had launched operations to Madrid in 2010 and to Barcelona in 2012

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Emirates to restart Dubai-Casablanca flights

The airline will resume services on the route starting Tuesday, February 8

Dubai received 7.28 million overnight visitors in 2021

Hotels in the emirate recorded average occupancy levels of 67 per cent last year

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Dubai’s Emirates to restart flights to Nigeria

The airline will operate daily flights to and from Abuja and Lagos

Dubai adds 1,343 new food outlets in 2021

A total of 76,195 inspections of food establishments were carried out in the emirate last year

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Dubai opens Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine booking slots for children aged 5-11

Appointments can be booked through the DHA app or via WhatsApp

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Dubai Financial Market Company posts Dhs103.8m net profit for 2021, dipping 24.7% y-o-y

Total revenues in 2021 reached Dhs294.6m

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Israel’s President Isaac Herzog

Israel’s President Herzog visits Expo 2020 Dubai, meets Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid

The President visited the Expo as part of an official visit to the UAE

Dubai’s Emirates NBD’s net profit rises by 34 per cent to Dhs9.3bn in 2021

The bank’s total income was Dhs23.8bn, a 3 per cent rise over the previous year

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In pics: Arts Club Dubai expands, opens new fifth floor

It comprises a 23,000 sq ft rooftop terrace, a late-night lounge named Vega and a cigar lounge called Oscuro

World’s first hydrogen-powered flying boat to be made in Dubai

The boat will be able to sail without noise, waves, or emissions