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UAE: Emaar, Nakheel cancel community events; Culture Summit Abu Dhabi 2023 postponed

Cancelled events include those being organised by community management teams at Emaar and Nakheel for their residential communities

UAE among the top 5 countries to deliver highest room revenue in 2023 YTD, says Global Hotel Alliance Image Supplied

UAE among the top 5 countries to deliver highest room revenue in 2023 YTD: Global Hotel Alliance

The top three countries driving 2023 room revenue gains YTD are Spain, Thailand and Italy, with Singapore and the UAE coming in a close fourth and fifth

CYCLONE TEJ

Cyclone Tej impact on the UAE: Rains, hail and cloudy weather

The NCM has warned that the UAE would see some effects caused by the tropical storm

Crude oil market on tenterhooks over OPEC meet. Image credit: Getty Images

Oil prices down as diplomatic moves in Israel-Gaza crisis trim supply-disruption risk

To ease oil supply pressure, the US suspended sanctions on OPEC member Venezuela after a Venezuelan government deal with the opposition

UAE traffic fine

UAE public holiday 2023: Will we get a long weekend in December to mark National Day

This annual celebration marks the unity and formation of the UAE

UAE President and Singapore PM discuss bilateral relations Image WAM

UAE President, Singapore PM discuss bilateral relations

The two leaders discussed the need to promote the values of tolerance, coexistence, and dialogue, given their close link with regional and international peace and stability

Saga group - Travel

UAE investor among top shareholders in British holiday group Saga

Saga is betting on resilient demand from wealthy Britons who are less impacted by the cost-of-living crisis

UAE President receives Singapore PM Image WAM

UAE President receives Prime Minister of Singapore in Abu Dhabi

The Singaporean Prime Minister also met Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance

Air Arabia launches flight from Sharjah to Giza City image Air Arabia

Air Arabia launches direct flights between Sharjah and Giza City

Sphinx International Airport marks Air Arabia’s fourth destination in Egypt from Sharjah

Tarahum - for gaza campaign: UAE sends relief aid Image: WAM

Tarahum – for Gaza campaign comes to Dubai, Sharjah on Oct 21, 22

Those wishing to volunteer to help prepare relief packages can register through ‘Volunteers.Emirates’, the Emirates Red Crescent’s Volunteers Portal, the Day for Dubai Platform, and the Sharjah Volunteering Centre

digital

Why digital infrastructure is a cornerstone for the burgeoning growth markets

The evolution of digital infrastructure stands as a cornerstone for the burgeoning growth markets in the realm of technological sovereignty

CORE42

GITEX GLOBAL 2023: Core42, AWS collaborate to accelerate digital transformation

This collaboration will be driven by harnessing existing AWS cloud and AI services, and Core42’s deep expertise in AI and digital solutions

UAE PRES MEETS WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME CHIEF OVER GAZA CRISIS

Gaza: UAE President receives World Food Programme Executive Director

The meeting addressed cooperation between the UAE and WFP in addressing food security challenges and ensuring food provision to Gaza

FAB’s Q3 2023 profit surges by 48% on revenue boost

FAB’s Q3 2023 profit surges by 48% on revenue boost

The banking group’s operating income reached Dhs7bn in Q3 2023, a 27 per cent YoY increase compared to Dhs5.5bn in the third quarter of 2022

BUSINESS LICENCE

GITEX GLOBAL 2023: Dubai Tourism, Avaya to build AI-powered platform to streamline business licences

The platform aims to help digitise the process of business licence applications, using AI to solve the most common pain-points in the journey

cybersecurity

GITEX Global 2023: Seclore combines cybersecurity with data-centric solutions

The Middle East witnessed a 77 per cent increase in ransomware activities in the first quarter of 2023, highlighting the need for significant cybersecurity investments by enterprises

iraq

UAE’s Crescent, Iraq launch deals to develop three oil and gas fields

The Crescent Petroleum contracts are expected to begin producing 400 million standard cubic feet per day of natural gas within 18 months

Virtuzone allots over Dhs50m to get businesses tax-ready

Virtuzone allocates over Dhs50m to get businesses tax-ready

The company will provide SMEs with free corporate tax registration, free accounting services, and compliance guarantee

Ride-hailing firm Yango sets up global office in Dubai

Yango sets up global office in Dubai

The global office will serve as a centre of excellence for the company’s operations in more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Africa, and beyond

Abu Dhabi’s G42, OpenAI partner Middle East AI push

GITEX GLOBAL 2023: G42, OpenAI partner to advance AI in Middle East

The partnership will focus on delivering OpenAI’s generative AI models across sectors spanning financial services to energy and healthcare

UAE’s AI Office, Core42 partner to enhance national talents

GITEX GLOBAL 2023: UAE’s AI Office, Core42 partner to enhance national talents

The strategy represents a significant stride towards emphasising the importance of developing national talents within the digital sector

number one and three-time champion Rory McIlroy to return for the Hero Dubai Desert Classic 2024

Three-time champion Rory McIlroy to return for Hero Dubai Desert Classic 2024

The premium golf championship is set to return to the Emirates Golf Club, from January 18 to 21 next year

Dubai Police unveils virtual cop, luxury marine patrol car Image Dubai Police at Gitex Global 2023

GITEX GLOBAL 2023: Dubai Police unveils virtual cop, luxury marine and self-driving patrol vehicles

Dubai Police is presenting several innovations, modern technologies, and services at the exhibition, all aiming to enhance its role in enabling community happiness and security

ADNOC Gas, JERA Global ink multimillion LNG supply deal

ADNOC Gas signs multimillion LNG supply deal with JERA Global Markets

Natural gas continues to play a crucial role as a transitional fuel with lower carbon emissions compared to other fossil fuels

NH Collection Dubai The Palm introduces vegan-friendly rooms (Image: Supplied by Minor Hotels)

NH Collection Dubai The Palm unveils vegan-friendly rooms

They feature 100 per cent vegan wet amenities, while its dry amenities are made from sustainable products

Dubai Land Department's RDC showcases Al and metaverse tech to solve rental disputes at Gitex Global 2023 Image Supplied

Here’s how AI, metaverse will help solve rental disputes in Dubai

Dubai Land Department’s RDC unveiled Metaverse Litigation a virtual platform for real estate litigation sessions and the new Judicial Probe service, which uses AI

UAE investments in Turkiye hit Dhs20.6bn

World Investment Forum 2023: UAE investments in Turkiye hit Dhs20.6bn

The two nations are collaborating in areas such as climate change, energy, water, and food security

TECOM’s in5 reports 20% growth in funding for startups

Expand North Star 2023: Funding for startups at TECOM Group’s in5 surges by 20%

The innovation and entrepreneurship platform said 120 new ventures joined its ecosystem in the first nine months of 2023

DoH announces partnership with M42 to advance Precision Medicine in Abu Dhabi

GITEX GLOBAL 2023: DOH, M42 partner to further precision medicine in Abu Dhabi

The partnership will enable physicians to access pharmacogenomic reports for consenting participants of the Emirati Genome Program through Malaffi

Dubai Run 2023 registration opens Image DET

Dubai Run 2023: Registration now open for the world’s largest free fun run

Sheikh Zayed Road will transform into a racetrack on Sunday, November 26 for the Dubai Run event