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Wizz Air launches two new routes to Maldives and Kuwait

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi announces new flights to three Greek destinations

The airline’s one-way fares start from Dhs179 to Mykonos, Crete and Rhodes

Covid-19 update: UAE reports 1,968 cases, 3 deaths

The case count in the UAE stands at 585,039

Shailesh Dash

How investing in big tech stocks can counter market volatility

Tech growth stocks continue to offer opportunities for investors due to their strong future potential, states entrepreneur and investor Shailesh Dash

Etihad Airways

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways to resume flights to London Heathrow from June 8

Only British and Irish nationals, and those with residence rights will be permitted to travel into the UK from the UAE

Dubai-based Opontia raises $20m to acquire MENA e-commerce brands

Opontia was launched in March 2021

Making strides to diversify and enrich the region’s cloud services market

Events of the last year have focused the spotlight on the benefits of cloud-based solutions

Fujairah Terminals

Abu Dhabi Ports opens expanded Dhs1bn Fujairah Terminals project

The terminal’s general cargo throughput will increase to 1.3 million tonnes and container capacity to 720,000 TEU

UAE federal bank planning second-ever sale of dollar debt

The money would go toward supporting companies in sectors considered a priority for the economy

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways to launch seasonal flights to three destinations

Etihad’s new flights to the Greek islands complement its existing service to Athens

Abu Dhabi

UAE residency visas: Covid-19 test now required prior to medical screening in Abu Dhabi

Starting from June 7, a PCR test must be taken not more than 72 hours prior to visiting an AHS centre for a visa medical test

Qatar Airways sharjah

Qatar Airways to resume direct daily flights to Sharjah from July 1

It plans to operate over 1,200 weekly flights to more than 140 destinations worldwide by the end of July

Dubai UAE Solar energy

Dubai’s electricity capacity reaches 12,900MW

The electricity production capacity will further increase to 13,200MW with the commissioning of the fifth phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park

UAE reports 1,874 Covid-19 cases, 3 deaths

The nationwide case count has risen to 583,071

UAE startup Pawame secures $2.5m, launches $5m Series A round for expansion in Africa

Pawame offers a portfolio of solar home systems in remote areas of Kenya on a micro-financed basis

Data server

How technology providers can address data centre cooling challenges

Advanced computational fluid dynamics software is increasingly deployed to predict the air speed and temperature field of UPS components, boards, and systems

Abu Dhabi Khalifa Port

Abu Dhabi Terminals partners with Microsoft for AI-enabled container tracking solutions

The new technology will ensure 100 per cent traceability of containers, as well as the potential to launch an autonomous vehicle system

DIFC Courts Emaar Properties

Dubai’s Emaar Properties signs property assets protection agreement with DIFC Courts

Emaar agrees to promote the court’s Wills Service to provide additional protection on real estate investments in the UAE

RTA awards contracts for constructing 34.4km internal roads in Dubai

The internal roads will be constructed at three residential communities – Al Quoz 2, Nad Al Sheba 2 and Al Barsha South 3

Revealed: Most ‘Instagrammable’ spots in the UAE

From Dubai Miracle Garden to Al Noor Island in Sharjah, find the best places to take the perfect pictures

Revealed: Budget friendly tips for tourists visiting Dubai

Here are a few pocket-friendly ways to visit Dubai and make the most of it

Dubai airport

UAE suspends entry of passengers from Vietnam

The entry ban is applicable to those who have been in Vietnam 14 days prior to their arrival to the UAE

Saudi business activity expands at fastest pace since 2017

The kingdom’s Purchasing Managers’ Index survey compiled by IHS Markit rose to the highest since January

Co-Founders Urban Company

Urban Company raises $255m in Series F funding round

Founded in November 2014, the company with operations in several countries including the UAE and Saudi Arabia is now valued at $2.1bn

Virgin Mobile Middle East and Africa

Virgin Mobile Middle East and Africa to eliminate single-use plastics in SIMs and recharge cards

It is aiming for its operations to become carbon neutral by the end of 2021

UAE reports 1,989 Covid-19 cases, 3 deaths

The case count in the UAE stands at 576,947

Abu Dhabi Ports

ADX lists $1bn bonds issued by Abu Dhabi Ports

The exchange’s market capitalisation increased 27 per cent during the first quarter of 2021 to Dhs940bn

Dubai’s Emirates to launch new service to Miami

The carrier will now serve the US with over 70 weekly flights across 12 gateways

UAE to implement midday work ban from June 15

The ban will be in place until September 15

Prof Dr Tadhg O'Donovan_Heriot-Watt University Dubai

World Environment Day: How to reduce waste and drive a circular economy

Here’s why it’s simply not enough to have recycling bins and how we can do more to protect the planet’s future

Revealed: How to have the ultimate relaxing Friday in Dubai

Start your day with some yoga and end it off with a deserving dinner that is guaranteed to make you feel relaxed