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Bloom Arjaan by Rotana

Bloom Holding partners with Rotana for hotel apartment on Saadiyat Island

The property is being developed to combine the comforts of a home and the convenience of a hotel and easy access to Saadiyat Island’s attractions

Yahsat reinforces presence in China image WAM

UAE’s Yahsat reinforces presence in China

The Asia Pacific region is amongst the main international markets for the company due to its popular solutions, which includes Thuraya’s MarineStar

Lulu Mall in Fujairah

Lulu to raise $2.7bn ahead of possible IPO

The Abu Dhabi-based hypermarket chain is realigning its capital structure before a possible listing in 2024 after delaying those plans this year

DEWA

Dubai’s DEWA reports revenue of Dhs12.7bn in H1 2023

For the first six months of 2023, the utility giant reported a net profit of Dhs2.7bn

ADIB finances UK real estate assets worth $128m in H1 2023

ADIB finances UK real estate assets worth $128m in H1 2023

The banking group has closed senior financing transactions worth more than GBP650m over the past five years

Network International’s half-year revenues reach $239m

Network International’s half-year revenues reach $239m

The payments company said growth was driven by the UAE’s resilient domestic consumer spending and a strong influx of tourists

DCT Abu Dhabi

DCT Abu Dhabi, Air France-KLM partner to boost connectivity

The partnership expands Abu Dhabi’s global connectivity through daily flights to Paris

Al Ansari Financial Services Q1 2023

Al Ansari Financial Services reports dip in profits for H1 2023

It attributed the drop in net profit to predominantly lowered remittance margins, higher costs as well as an increase in financing costs

Dubai parks H1 2023 Image WAM Dubai Municipality

Dubai: Over 15 million people visit public parks, leisure facilities in H1 2023

The entire area of Dubai Municipality’s public parks and recreational facilities spans 13 million square metres

Dubai Customs prepare for return travellers

Dubai Customs increases services as vacation travellers return to UAE

The customs authority has increased the number of inspectors working on shifts, deployed scanners, and advocated for the use of its proprietary app

MoHRE recoups Dhs2.3m from fake 107 Nafis’ beneficiaries

MoHRE recoups Dhs2.3m from fake 107 Nafis beneficiaries

The ministry has an effective smart inspection system and conducts regular field visits to companies employing Emirati citizens

Dubai-Taxi-RTA

Dubai’s taxi sector posts 10% growth rate in trips for H1 2023: RTA

The emirate saw an increase in e-hailing of taxis, smart car rentals, and Hala Taxi services which drove the growth of the sector

MoIAT

MoIAT, Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government partner to empower local talent

MBRSG will extend academic assistance to the ministry’s personnel, along with introducing creative training initiatives and research schemes

CBUAE revokes licence of an exchange firm

CBUAE revokes licence of money exchange firm

The administrative sanctions are the result of findings which revealed serious regulatory misconduct

Dubai Chamber attracts 69 startups in H1 2023

Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy attracts 69 startups in H1 2023

The chamber held meetings with multinationals, SMEs, startups and scale-ups during the first half of the year to showcase Dubai’s growth potential

US NSA Jake Sullivan in UAE

US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan in UAE to meet President Sheikh Mohamed

The importance of joint action to ensure peace and stability in the Middle East was discussed at the meet

Emirates cabin crew

Dubai: Emirates cabin crew numbers cross 20,000

The airline represents a diverse team of over 140 nationalities with 130 languages spoken

ADFD Tanzania sign loan agreement Image ADFD

Abu Dhabi Fund for Development finances Dhs110m energy security project in Tanzania

The project’s financing will reduce energy import dependency, stimulate economic activities, develop existing industries and create job opportunities for the population

DXB LIVE Image DWTC

DXB LIVE posts 20% business growth in H1 2023

The agency served 100 distinguished events in the first half of the year, including 35 exhibitions, three conferences, 21 diverse public and entertainment events

Samsung Galaxy Watch6

Samsung Galaxy Watch6 series specs and features: Smartwatch available for preorder

The new Galaxy Watch6 series provides personalised health guidance, design upgrades and an enhanced mobile experience

ADNOC Gas awards $3.6bn contract to boost gas processing

ADNOC Gas invests $3.6bn to boost gas processing capabilities

The project seeks to increase ethane extraction from the company’s existing onshore facilities in the Habshan complex

Dubai introduces Dhs20,000 for drivers fleeing accident scene

Dubai: Drivers fleeing accident scene face Dhs20,000 fine

The authority’s accident investigation experts use innovative technologies to identify accident causes and track down offenders

Anantara's eco-luxury resort

Anantara’s eco-luxury resort in Ras Al Khaimah to launch this year

The eco-luxury resort features 174 guest rooms, suites and villas, including the first over-water villas in the emirate

UAE

UAE weather: NCM forecasts rainy convective cloud formations

The centre presented a weather forecast for the period between Wednesday and Saturday

Dubai Public Prosecution enables smart Fine payment service

Dubai Public Prosecution launches fine payment service, enables travel ban to be lifted automatically

The service enables parties in a criminal case to pay the issued fine and automatically have their travel ban lifted after the court’s verdict is issued

UAE enacts new laws for healthcare professionals

UAE enacts new laws for healthcare professionals

Practising without a healthcare licence attracts a fine of not less than Dhs50,000 and not exceeding Dhs100,000

Dubai GDP

Dubai’s GDP grows 2.8% in Q1 2023 to reach Dhs111.3bn

The city’s growth in the first quarter of 2023 significantly outpaced the growth rates of some of the most developed nations worldwide

Dubai Chamber attracts 50 SMEs to Dubai in H1 2023

Dubai Chamber welcomes 50 SMEs to Dubai in H1 2023

The chamber opened six new international representative offices during the first half of the year, bringing the total number to 21

Back to school

UAE school holidays 2023: When does the new academic term start?

The UAE’s Ministry of Education mandates 182 academic days in a year for those schools following the international curriculum

Where to watch the Perseids meteor showerin the UAE Image Getty images

Perseids meteor shower 2023: How to watch it in the UAE

The Dubai Astronomy Group is hosting a viewing event at Al Awir desert on Saturday, August 12, from 10pm to 3am