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Dubai Municipality allocates 3,200 land plots to citizens

Dubai Municipality allocates 3,200 land plots to citizens in the emirate

The allocation of the land plots is implemented as per Dubai’s Higher Committee for Development and Citizens Affairs comprehensive citizen housing plans

Dubai Police Smart Police Stations achieves record in H1 2023 Image Dubai Police_Facebook

Dubai’s Smart Police Stations set new record in H1 2023

A total of 65,942 transactions were processed without any human intervention at the smart police stations during the period

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Dubai: RTA digital channels bring in Dhs3.5bn in 2022

In 2022, RTA recorded 814 million digital transactions up from 676 million in 2021

Emirates NBD to use generative AI across operations Image credit WAM

Emirates NBD to use generative AI to transform operations

The bank aims to boost software development, collaboration and customer engagement using tools such as GitHub Copilot X, ChatGPT and MS 365 Copilot

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Emiratisation: 79,000 Emiratis working in private sector, says MoHRE

The figures reflect the highest-ever rate of Emiratisation recorded in the UAE private sector

Dubai to expand ev charging infrastructure Image Dubai Media Office

Dubai’s plan to increase EV charging stations gains momentum

With the emirate’s focus on green mobility, DEWA aims to grow the city’s network of public EV charging stations by 170 per cent in less than three years.

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UAE nationals can now enjoy visa-free travel to Azerbaijan

The agreement, enabling visa-free travel for UAE, Azerbaijani citizens between both countries, allows stays of up to 90 days

RTA announces expected traffic delays on key roads from July 9-23 in Bur Dubai image RTA twitter

Dubai: Traffic delays expected on this key road for two weeks

The delay can be expected until 5am on Sunday, July 23

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Diversity, equity and inclusion: Taking the right steps

According to research, companies with more diverse management teams had higher levels of performance and innovation

Stefano Martinelli, GCC Retail Director, Amazon talks about Prime Day and its highlights image Amazon

Amazon GCC’s Stefano Martinelli on Prime Day and its highlights

Amazon GCC’s retail director tells us about the ecommerce giant’s strategy for Prime Day this year

Dubai tourism numbers for H1 2023

Dubai real estate market is world’s busiest for luxury properties over $10m

The city’s real estate sector emerged as the world’s busiest market for luxury properties, surpassing Hong Kong and New York

Dubai Police Launches Awareness Campaign on Amended Traffic Law Image Dubai Media Office

Dubai Police launches awareness campaign for recently amended traffic law

The newly launched campaign will run over seven weeks

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UAE records 49.1 degrees C temperature: NCM

The mercury edged close to 50 degrees C in the Al Dhafra region of the country

RTA adds nex exit at AL Seba Street at Dubai marina Image RTA

Dubai Marina: RTA adds extra exit to ease traffic flow at Al Seba Street

With the new exit, the total capacity of exit lanes from Dubai Marina via Al Seba Street will rise from 900 to 2,400 vehicles per hour, marking a sharp increase of over 266 per cent

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Dubai gyms to be star-rated announces Dubai Sports Council

The evaluation system for gyms and fitness centres in the emirate will be denoted through star-ratings

FIVE Jumeirah Village (Image: Supplied by FIVE Hotels and Resorts)

FIVE obtained 100 per cent renewable electricity for Dubai hotels in 2022

It has become the first hotel operator in the UAE to receive International Renewable Energy Certificates

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2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix dates revealed

The official announcement from Formula One Management confirmed that the Abu Dhabi track will host the final race of the season

Abu Dhabi’s ADQ, Canada’s BMO to acquire minority stakes in Sagard

ADQ, Canada’s Bank of Montreal to acquire minority stakes in Sagard

The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter, subject to regulatory approvals

EDGE expands portfolio with acquisition of Oryxlabs

EDGE expands portfolio with acquisition of Oryxlabs

The acquisition is expected to elevate the defence group’s portfolio of advanced technology solutions

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Dubai’s Shuaa bolsters investment bank with Credit Suisse hires

The latest round of hiring at Shuaa Capital comes amid a flurry of capital markets activity in the Middle East

DIFC aims to attract 50 hedge funds to Dubai photo courtesy Dubai Media Office twitter

US hedge fund Verition chooses DIFC for global expansion

Verition manages approximately $7.3bn across its strategies, with over 400 employees globally

RAKEZ signs MoU with Manufacturers’ Association of Israel

UAE’s RAKEZ signs MoU with Manufacturers’ Association of Israel

The economic freezone seeks to provide an adaptive and supportive ecosystem for investors looking to expand their horizons and businesses

AMAZON.AE PRIME DAY offers for Prime Members Image Amazon

Prime Day deals: Amazon UAE reveals exclusive offers for Prime members on July 11-12

Prime members in the UAE can avail of free international shipping from Amazon US and UK via the Amazon.ae Global Store, with no minimum purchase during Prime Day

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Abu Dhabi Customs launches new corporate identity

The new identity is in line with the custom authority’s aim of consolidating its position as a world-class clearance department

Businesses with at least 50 employees must ensure compliance with Emiratisation

Deadline for companies to meet Emiratisation targets on July 7

The deadline was extended from June 30 to July 7 to give companies more time to reach their targets

Dubai amends traffic laws, introduces stricter penalties

Dubai introduces stricter traffic laws, announces fines of up to Dhs100,000

Under the amended traffic laws, Dubai Police can seize a vehicle if it has clocked up more than Dhs6,000 in traffic fines

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Etihad Airways, MBZUAI to leverage AI to enhance UAE’s aviation industry

The MoU will create training opportunities for MBZUAI students to advance their understanding of the aviation industry while using AI to address challenges

Dubai SME members awarded Dhs1.12bn in contracts in 2022 Image credit GettyImages-1214946297-e1682524082437

Dubai SME members receive Dhs1.12bn in contracts in 2022

The contribution of Dubai government bodies was worth Dhs552.51m, while federal government entities granted contracts worth Dhs88.2m

UAE attracts foreign direct investment of $23bn in 2022

UAE attracts foreign direct investment of $23bn in 2022

The country remains the leading recipient of global FDI in the GCC, attracting 61 per cent of all foreign investments into the region last year

DMCC welcomes over 1,400 companies in H! 2023 uptown & jlt Image DMCC

Dubai’s DMCC welcomes 1,456 companies in H1 2023

DMCC is now home to more than 23,000 member companies from across the world