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Abu Dhabi’s G42 to start first driverless car trials in Mideast

Group 42’s Bayanat unit will begin with five cars on Yas Island

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VentureSouq launches MENA region’s first fintech fund

The $50m fund will invest in early-stage fintech and SaaS companies across the Middle East, Africa and Pakistan

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Emirati members of Dubai SME to get up to seven-year exemption on licence fee

The fee exemption applies to registered Emirati members who have not completed the five-year period

Abu Dhabi’s Yas Bay Waterfront to open on December 1

The waterfront is minutes away from Yas Island’s attractions, including Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld and CLYMB

UAE reports 63 Covid-19 cases, 82 recoveries

The nationwide Covid-19 case count has risen to 741,433

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No grand prize winners of latest editions of Emirates Draw and Mahzooz

Both the draws were held on Saturday, November 20

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UAE, Israel sign MoU to cooperate in education sector

A joint committee will be formed to promote cooperation and encourage coordination between educational institutions in the two countries

RTA completes 85% construction of Dubai-Al Ain Road improvement project

As part of the project, a new bridge has been opened linking Al Manama and Al Meydan streets

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Dubai wins hosting rights for ICOM 2025, world’s largest conference for museums

The theme for the event will be The Future of Museums in Rapidly Changing Communities

Sheikh Hamdan launches Dubai programme to enable drone transportation

The primary objective of the programme is to explore the use of drones in several sectors, including health, security, shipping and food

Here’s how to protect your brand against impersonation attacks

Changes in the threat landscape require that the strategy must extend beyond the traditional perimetre-orientated defence says Werno Gevers, regional manager, Mimecast

Growing your startup – what would a good COO advise?

For a business to grow, it needs to have a data-driven culture

Are select tech companies determining our digital lives?

The manner in which our digital lives operate today has been engineered in boardrooms to serve the interests of a select group of technology investors

Building an environment for safe innovation

Innovation is essential for every organisation and your culture needs to support an environment where it is encouraged, but not in a reckless or sloppy way

Dubai’s Amanat exploring deals, sees IPO candidates in portfolio

Amanat spent more than Dhs1bn on acquisitions this year

UAE reports 66 Covid-19 cases, 83 recoveries

The nationwide case count has risen to 741,214

Dubai’s Emirates announces special fares ahead of National Day

The offer is valid for bookings made from November 18 until December 5, 2021, for travel until June 15, 2022

Expo 2020 Dubai pavilions: Denmark, Monaco, Cuba, Georgia, Indonesia, Italy, Lebanon, Malta

Here’s a list of eight participating country pavilions and their offerings

UAE’s Etisalat Group to acquire 100% of elGrocer

Founded in 2015, elGrocer is an online marketplace for groceries operating across the UAE

UAE pushes ahead with $20bn gas project to boost exports

ADNOC is among several major state oil companies increasing production of gas as consumers try to switch away from crude and coal

Up to 66% of Indian expats plan to increase their investments in the UAE – HSBC

Property is seen as the most important investment class for Indians in the UAE

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UAE’s Emirates SkyCargo signs e-commerce MoU with Emirates Post

The partnership will focus mainly on serving markets in the Middle East, Africa and West Asia

Dubai’s Danube Home reveals date for annual sale

The promotion will offer discounts of up to 90 per cent

Fear of stigma deters UAE employees from availing health benefits

Many employees are reluctant to use health and well-being benefits offered by their employer

Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC, TAQA form global green energy joint venture

The partnership will create a clean energy giant, with a total generating capacity of at least 30 gigawatts of renewable energy by 2030

UAE reports 74 Covid-19 cases, 93 recoveries

The nationwide case count has risen to 741,148

Five steps to win the battle against everyday fraud

Consumers in MEA can receive up to three scams a day, with a quarter receiving more messages from fraudsters than they do from their friends and family

GITEX Global: Interview with Massimo Cannizzo, CEO and co-founder, Gellify Middle East

Gellify, in collaboration with Azimut recently launched a $50m VC Fund to help MENA startups, with a focus on enhancing advanced technology-based innovation in the region

Huawei expands its portfolio of Super Device Smart Office products in UAE

Huawei has designed the devices to function and act as a single Super Device, allowing users to move between wired and wireless connections in business and personal modes

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Abu Dhabi signs multi-year agreement to host NBA games starting 2022

The partnership also involves opening Jr. NBA Leagues for boys and girls at schools across the UAE