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Expo 2020 Dubai records almost 9 million visits in first three months

From October 1 until December 31, almost 30 per cent of all visitors came from outside the UAE

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council

Sheikh Hamdan approves housing loans worth Dhs600m

A total of 600 housing loans are to be provided by the Mohammed bin Rashid Housing Establishment

Power Letters 2022: Hamad Buamim, president and CEO, Dubai Chamber

Dubai International Chamber is supporting ongoing efforts to boost the emirate’s trade to Dhs2 trillion over the next five years

Ajman

Growth rate for commercial licences in Ajman reached 41%

The number of establishments in the emirate reached 27,913

OPEC sees tighter first quarter as it considers output hike

It sees a surplus of 1.4 million barrels a day in the first three months of 2022

Houthi militias hijack UAE-flagged cargo ship off coast of Al Hudaydah

The ship was carrying medical field equipment

Covid-19 update: UAE reports 2,515 cases, 1 death

The nationwide case count has risen to 769,608

UAE: Ministry of Interior issues alert on unstable weather conditions

Drivers have been advised to maintain caution

Alpha Dhabi Holding raises stake in Aldar Properties to 30%

Alpha Dhabi Holding has completed the acquisition of Sublime 2, Sogno 2 and Sogno 3, which together own 17 per cent of Aldar Properties

2022: Abu Dhabi International Airport completes 40 years of operations

The airport officially opened on January 2, 1982

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai

Sheikh Mohammed approves Dubai budget of Dhs181bn for 2022-2024

It includes an expenditure of nearly Dhs60bn in 2022

Spreading rumours, false news punishable offence in UAE

The country’s Public Prosecution took to social media to highlight the potential penalties

Abu Dhabi removes UK, Qatar, Russia, others, from green list

All travellers arriving from the green list destinations are exempt from mandatory quarantine measures after landing in Abu Dhabi

Dubai airport

UAE: Unvaccinated Emiratis barred from travelling abroad

The travel ban will be implemented starting January 10

Covid-19: UAE reports 2,556 new cases, 1 death

The total number of recorded infections in the UAE stands at 764,493

Dubai airport DXB

Only ticketed passengers allowed entry to Dubai terminals

The ongoing peak travel period will witness an estimated two million passengers who are expected to pass through Dubai

Abu Dhabi’s Masdar to develop Georgia’s largest solar power plant

Georgia, which primarily relies on hydropower for electricity generation, is looking to enhance its energy security and diversify its energy mix

Covid-19: UAE announces 2,366 cases, 840 recoveries, 2 deaths

The total number of recorded cases in the UAE stands at 759,511

AD Ports collaborates with Chinese Group to establish region’s first tyre hub

The agreement is signed with Shandong Port Group to strengthen trade and shipping links

Abu Dhabi announces free parking, no toll charges during new year holiday

Toll gate charges will resume on Sunday, January 2, 2022

Abu Dhabi to issue digital birth certificates for newborns

The new digital system is effective from today and applies to newborns across the emirate

Dubai to celebrate New Year’s Eve with 36 fireworks displays at 29 locations

The New Year’s Eve celebrations are a key highlight of the #DubaiDestinations initiative recently launched by the Dubai Media Council

UAE’s Dana Gas receives $39m from Egypt in December

Dana Gas has invested over $2bn since first entering Egypt in 2007

Random PCR tests on arrival introduced at Dubai airport

As a precautionary measure, additional tests are being conducted on flights not included on the list, officials confirmed

Emirates dubai

Emirates suspends entry of passengers from 10 African countries to Dubai

Outbound passenger operations from Dubai to these destinations will remain unaffected

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Covid-19: UAE reports 2,234 new cases, 775 recoveries

The new cases were found after 448,050 tests were conducted to screen for the virus

Sharjah private schools

Sharjah: Covid-19 PCR tests required for some students to return to school in January

All school staff and students aged 12 and over are required to present a negative PCR test result not older than 96 hours to return to their campus in January after the winter break

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Warba Bank lists $250m sukuk on Nasdaq Dubai

The total value of the Kuwaiti bank’s sukuk on the exchange stands at $898m

Dubai New Year's Eve Covid-19

Dubai announces precautionary measures for New Year’s Eve celebrations

Failure to wear a mask at indoor and outdoor events can attract a fine of Dhs3,000

E-learning

Abu Dhabi schools to implement distance learning for two weeks

During this period, ongoing testing campaigns will be intensified for educational personnel