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Dubai’s Emirates reports ‘very busy’ summer, says high demand to persist over winter

From June to August, the airline operated nearly 50,000 flights to and from 140 cities, carrying over 14 million passengers

COP28 president designate

Countdown starts for COP28 in the UAE: All you need to know

The COP28 organisers have called the upcoming conference an inflection point for global climate action

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New academic year: Dubai school students to get hi-tech buses

School bus services ensure the security of children through surveillance cameras, and a system to ensure that no student is left behind

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Dubai: DXB passenger traffic surges 49.1% in H1’23; surpasses pre-pandemic levels

In Q2, passenger traffic at Dubai International Airport surged by 42.7 per cent year on year to reach 20.3 million

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UAE driving licence fine: Here’s how you can get rid of your black points

The ‘Accident-Free Campaign’ will help those who drive safely on the first day of the new academic year get rid of negative traffic points on their record

Hurricane Hillary

UAE issues warning against Hurricane Hillary

Hurricane Hillary is the first tropical storm to form off the US West coast since 1939

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Dubai real estate: Samana Developers launches Dhs300m ‘Golf Views’ project

The project is scheduled for delivery in Q2 2026

Dubai recycled water plant

Dubai targets 100% recycled water use by 2030

The city has set itself a target of increasing the use of recycled water while reducing the consumption of desalinated water in the next seven years

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UAE public holiday 2023: Prophet Muhammad’s birthday sets up a long weekend in September

The next potential long weekend for those working in the UAE is a month away as the country gears up to celebrate Prophet Muhammad’s birthday

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UAE Unemployment Insurance scheme deadline: Know last date of registration to avoid fines

The MoHRE revealed that over five million employees from across the UAE had signed up for the unemployment insurance scheme by June

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Abu Dhabi: Partial road closure on Corniche Street, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Street to end on this day

The Integrated Transport Centre has issued notifications for partial and complete road closures in Abu Dhabi

RTA Dubai scores highly on TomTom's 2022 traffic index

Dubai outperforms key global cities in ease of traffic flow: report

The TomTom 2022 report showed Dubai beat cities such as Sydney, Berlin and Rome in terms of the average time needed to travel a distance of 10km in the CBD

Sheikh Mohammed pictured on a holiday in Scotland

Sheikh Mohammed holidays in Scotland: Here are Dubai Royals’ favourite getaways

Sheikh Mohammed and his entourage explored the natural landscape of Scotland during this year’s summer holiday

Baseball United

Baseball United reveals schedule for its upcoming Dubai showcase games

There are 800,000 avid baseball fans comprising more than a dozen nationalities living within the UAE

Etihad rail marine bridge

Etihad Rail’s marine bridge: Key numbers of the landmark project

Etihad Rail’s new fleet will contribute towards reducing carbon dioxide emissions as it consolidates the transport of goods and cargo

EDB launches supply chain financing for SMEs

EDB, Trade Capital partner to launch supply chain financing for SMEs

The MoU will see the creation of a working group to discuss new ways of delivering supply chain financing to small and medium enterprises in the UAE

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed in Ethiopia

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed in Ethiopia, meets PM Abiy Ahmed

The two leaders issued a joint statement on climate action as well as signed bilateral agreements on renewable energy and enhancing trade linkages

Abu Dhabi issues warning against fake currency dealers

Abu Dhabi warns residents, tourists against fake currency dealers

The department urged the public to always use authorised money exchange houses or banks to exchange foreign currency

Abu Dhabi KBBO Group

Abu Dhabi’s KBBO said to get creditor approval for debt revamp

The case marks one of the first instances of a large conglomerate using the UAE federal bankruptcy regime to restructure its business

ADNOC Gas signs multi-million dollar LNG supply deal with Japex

ADNOC Gas signs multi-million dollar LNG supply deal with Japex

The LNG supply deal is valued at between $450m to $550m and builds on the bilateral relationship between the UAE and Japan

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Emirates, Air Canada expand codeshare partnership to Montréal flights

The codeshare partnership between Emirates and Air Canada will allow travellers to enjoy seamless connections to various Canadian destinations

Sultan AlNeyadi

Sultan AlNeyadi to begin his return to Earth soon, NASA announces date

Sultan AlNeyadi will be brought back aboard the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft which recently docked at the ISS

Guy Hutchinson to step down as CEO of Rotana (Image: Supplied by Rotana)

Guy Hutchinson to step down as CEO and president of Rotana

After nearly a decade at the Abu Dhabi-headquartered hotel management company, he will be leaving the group in early 2024

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Sharjah introduces rules regulating mosques, Islamic activities

The decision includes legal articles related to regulating the construction, modification and maintenance of mosques

Emirates and Philippine Airlines strengthen interline partnership (Image: Supplied by Emirates)

Emirates and Philippine Airlines strengthen interline partnership

Emirates passengers can now access domestic points in the Philippine Airlines network via Cebu and Clark

Dubai Airport peak travel dates

Returning to Dubai Airport on Aug 26-27? Tips to clear passport control quickly

Dubai Airports is working closely with airlines, customs authorities, and service partners to ensure a seamless airport journey for guests

DWTC’s hospitality arm reports 32% growth in H1 2023

DWTC’s hospitality arm reports 32% growth in H1 2023

The first half of 2023 witnessed the team’s service at 1,166 events, including royal weddings

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Dubai trumps Lisbon as top destination for globetrotting executives: Report

The findings were based on research conducted by real estate broker Savills, which ranked 20 prime residential markets by their appeal to long-term remote workers

VARA fines OPNX

Dubai’s VARA fines Three Arrows founders over OPNX crypto project

VARA became aware in February that OPNX was soliciting customers for its platform and collecting personal data

DEWA selects ACWA Power for Dubai water project

DEWA picks ACWA Power to build Hassyan water desalination plant

The $914m (Dhs3.36bn) Independent Water Producer project has a projected capacity of 180 million imperial gallons per day