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RTA cycling tracks in Al Khawaneej and Mushrif 90% complete Image Dubai Media Office RTA

Dubai: Construction on these key cycling tracks 90% complete, says RTA

The project, part of RTA’s master plan for jogging and cycling tracks, aims to increase the length of cycling tracks in Dubai to 819 kilometres by 2026

ABu Dhabi Airports live test at Terminal A image courtesy WAM

Abu Dhabi Airports preps for Terminal A opening with largest live trial

Terminal A has the capability to handle 45 million passengers per year, and process 11,000 passengers per hour

UAE posts budget surplus in 2022, revenues up 31.8%

UAE posts budget surplus in 2022, revenues up 31.8%

State expenditures rose moderately in 2022, with an increase of Dhs24.7bn compared to a year earlier

LuLu Money Singapore launches Digit9 platform in UAE

LuLu Money Singapore launches cross-border payments platform in UAE

Digit9 can handle more than 300 transactions per second across a network of over 2,000 global partners

Sobha Realty inks multi-year partnership deal with Arsenal

Sobha Realty signs multi-year partnership deal with Arsenal

The luxury real estate developer’s presence will be at all men’s and women’s domestic games played at Emirates Stadium

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UAE, China’s Hainan province sign private-sector agreements to enhance trade

The event convened business leaders, trade promotion agencies, and business associations from both the UAE and Hainan Province

Lunate at ADGM

Chimera launches Lunate, an alternative investment management firm with over $50bn in AUM

It has been structured to provide comprehensive multi-asset class investment solutions for a diverse clientele

Abu Dhabi’s ADGM posts robust growth in H1 2023

Abu Dhabi’s ADGM posts robust growth in H1 2023

The financial hub said a total of 102 asset managers, comprising investment firms and hedge funds, have set up shop in the city

Apollo backs Mubadala Capital’s bespoke investments

Apollo backs Mubadala Capital’s bespoke investments

The asset manager is seeding the first strategy within its Mubadala Capital Solutions unit with $2.7bn from its balance sheet

emirates and maldivian partnership Image Emirates

Now fly to 16 new islands in Maldives via Emirates’ latest partnership

Emirates operates 28 flights a week and four flights a day between Dubai and the Maldives

WhatsApp Channels Global Launch_Image Meta

WhatsApp Channels sees global rollout, includes UAE and Saudi Arabia

Channels is a one-way broadcast feature that allows admins to send text, photos, videos, stickers, and polls to their followers

Sultan AlNeyadi

Sultan AlNeyadi to return to the UAE on September 18: MBRSC

The UAE astronaut will return home after successfully completing his debrief and recovery programme in the US

UAE traffic fine

Unemployment Insurance scheme: Here’s how you can use Botim to register

The initiative which is now live on Botim allows users to subscribe to the scheme in simple steps

DIFC to introduce new residential offering Image DIFC

Sales for DIFC’s first premium residential offering to open on Sept 20

Global property consultancy firm Knight Frank has been appointed as the exclusive sales and marketing partner and will be responsible for the sale of the residences

Dubai Women's Run 2023 to take place on Nov 5

Dubai Women’s Run 2023 to take place in November, registration open

Dubai Women’s Run will take place at Dubai Festival City Mall

Etihad, Tawazun, GE partner to advance flight safety

Etihad Airways, Tawazun Council, GE partner to advance flight safety

The project will extend GE Aerospace’s development and leadership training programmes to UAE Nationals at Etihad Airways

dubai islands bridge connects Bur Dubai

New bridge connecting Bur Dubai to Dubai Islands set to open in 2026: RTA

The bridge extends 1.4 kilometres and comprises four lanes in each direction

Ramadan 2024

UAE: Ramadan, Eid Al Fitr 2024 expected dates revealed

As per astronomical calculations based on the lunar calendar, the holy month is just six months away

Expo City Dubai Villas second phase launched

Expo City Dubai launches phase 2 of Shamsa properties; phase 1 sells out

Shamsa’s second phase features three- and four-bed townhouses priced from Dhs3.6m

Sagard grows global presence with Abu Dhabi office

Canada’s Sagard expands global footprint with Abu Dhabi office

The regional office will be led by Firas Mallah, managing director and head of the Middle East

Hub71 RemotePass partner to help SMEs Image Hub71

Abu Dhabi: Hub71, RemotePass partner to support startups with HR needs

A Hub71 startup since 2020, Remotepass has successfully scaled its business to become a key partner of the ecosystem

Ennismore and Banyan Tree parten with Dubai Holding Image: Supplied

Ennismore, Banyan Tree partner with Dubai Holding on key hospitality project

The multi-staged project on Bluewaters will welcome new brands to Dubai, starting with the opening of Banyan Tree Dubai in November

UAE among top users of solar energy in the world Image courtesy WAM

UAE is among top nations for solar energy use, reveals report

The UAE has three of the world’s largest solar sites

Dubai Chamber inaugurates new office in Paris

Dubai Chamber strengthens presence in Europe with Paris office

The inauguration of the office is part of the ‘Dubai Global’ initiative, which seeks to attract new business, investment, and talent to the emirate

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UAE unemployment insurance scheme: Fines could impact your work permit

Employees will not be eligible for a new work permit until all dues are paid within the specified timeframe

Agthia Group shareholders approve interim dividend

Agthia Group shareholders approve Dhs65.31m interim dividend

The group reported a 6.6 per cent increase in first-half profit, despite the currency headwind in Egypt

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Central Park Towers, DIFC unveils enhanced amenities for tenants

It is home to iconic business brands, and is a landmark destination for events and entertainment

brand ambassador Etihad

This Bollywood icon is the new brand ambassador of Etihad

The partnership builds on Katrina Kaif’s collaboration with Etihad in 2010 when she was featured as a discerning traveller showcasing the carrier’s travel experience

Emirates to operate only A380s to Sydney (Image: Supplied by Emirates)

Emirates to operate only A380s to Sydney

It is also considering a resumption of flights between Dubai and Adelaide

UAE holiday list 2024

UAE midday break ends on September 15, know revised work timings

The midday work break was implemented for the 19th year in a row