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UAE’s Commercial Bank International announces launch of metaverse location

The bank’s virtual location is now open for visitors

Unit 3 Barakah Plant_courtesy WAM_ENEC

Barakah nuclear energy plant’s Unit 3 now connected to UAE transmission grid

Unit 3 will add another 1,400 megawatts of zero-carbon emission electricity capacity to the national grid

What does the future of Expo City Dubai entail?

The next chapter: What does the future of Expo City Dubai entail?

Expo City Dubai is building on the momentum of Expo 2020 Dubai

Danube Home unveils 'My Garden 2023 e-Catalogue'

Danube Home unveils ‘My Garden 2023 e-Catalogue’

The theme of the Danube Home e-catalogue this year is ‘From Dream to Reality’ showcasing well-curated products for all kinds of outdoor spaces

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange adds stock futures to derivatives market

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange adds five single stock futures to derivatives market

From October 6, stock futures on Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, Fertiglobe, Borouge and AD Ports will be available for trading on the derivatives market

Wizz Air restarts fligths to Moscow

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi offers 15% discount on select flights

The discount will be on selective flights to and from Abu Dhabi until December 14, for bookings made between October 6 and 7

Free parking and Darb in Abu Dhabi for Prophet’s birthday

Free parking and Darb in Abu Dhabi this weekend for Prophet’s birthday

Private sector employees across the UAE will have a holiday on Saturday, October 8

Hub71

Abu Dhabi’s Hub71 appoints new deputy CEO

Ahmad Ali Alwan has been a founding member of Hub71 since 2019

Saudi’s Seera Group to operate inbound charter flights to the kingdom

Flights will operate from November 2022 through to March 2023

Sheikh Mohamed

‘Dedicated teachers are the bedrock of our education system’, says UAE President

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan said that during the next 20 years, education will determine the extent to which countries advance in terms of development and civilisation

RAK Energy Summit

RAK Energy Summit concludes with focus on future of sustainable energy

RAK Energy Summit saw participation of UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, IRENA, UN Industrial Development Organization

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi operates first flight to the Maldives

The route will be operated four times per week in October, increasing to six times per week in November and operating daily from December

Emirates announces changes to commercial teams

Dubai’s Emirates announces changes to commercial team across Middle East, Europe, other regions

The new appointments will be effective from November 1

Multiply Group acquires 80% of International Energy Holding

Abu Dhabi’s Multiply Group acquires 80% of International Energy Holding

International Energy Holding’s remaining 20 per cent stake has been acquired by Alpha Dhabi Holding

Sharjah’s BEEAH Group launches AI-enabled recycling facility to bolster zero waste to landfill goal

At full operational capacity, the recycling facility will process around 156,000 tonnes of mixed recyclables per year

New board formed for Abu Dhabi Businesswomen Council

New board formed for Abu Dhabi Businesswomen Council

The new board will have a mandate to help female entrepreneurs refine their skills, introduce them to laws and policies and help them leverage initiatives

Dubai sets new record with Palm Jumeirah mansion sale for $82m

Casa Del Sole, still partially under construction, will be completed in early 2023 and is set to have eight bedrooms

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE

Non-oil trade between UAE, China crosses Dhs1.72tn in 10 years

Non-oil trade between the two countries in the first half of 2022 amounted to Dhs118.4bn

ExPo City Dubai open on Oct 1

Expo City Dubai opens officially to visitors on Oct 1

The Vision and Women’s Pavilions are now open to visitors, in addition to the mobility and sustainability pavilions

UAE ranks first across Middle East, Africa and Asia to relocate for expats

This has been due to progressive policy changes, new visa regulations and increased resident confidence on the country’s economic growth over the past two years

UAE reduces fuel prices for October 2022

The price of Super 98 has been reduced to Dhs3.03 per litre

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi to launch new route to Ankara

The flight to Ankara will commence on January 19, 2023

World Green Economy Summit discussed role of youth in climate change

World Green Economy Summit discusses role of youth in climate change

The summit discussed topics related to the skill development of youth in global climate policies, ways to empower them and the role of the government in supporting them

Michael Barclay, prominent British dignitary and army veteran, passes away

Barclay held a prominent position in the Dubai Defence Force before the unification of the UAE Armed Forces

Salik

Dubai’s Salik soars in trading debut after huge IPO order book

The Middle East has been one of the most active IPO markets in 2022

Dubai's DVCOM to unveil its most advanced solutions in GITEX Global

Dubai’s DVCOM to unveil a hyper-converged infrastructure in Gitex Global

DVCOM will help business’s achieve a seamlessly collaborative-converged-communication environment using data-voice-video with the HCI model

Experts and thought-leaders gather at Dubai Metaverse Assembly

Experts and thought-leaders gather at Dubai Metaverse Assembly

The Dubai Metaverse strategy aims to contribute Dhs4bn to the national economy over five years, along with supporting 40,000 virtual jobs

Metaverse and the Economy session (2)

Ministry of Economy announces metaverse HQ at Dubai Metaverse Assembly

The Dubai Metaverse Assembly is the first event of its kind, being held on September 28 and 29 at the Museum of the Future

Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC Distribution approves $350m interim cash dividend for H1 2022

This is the first payment in what is expected to be a full-year 2022 dividend payment of minimum Dhs2.57bn

CEPA agreement

UAE, Georgia begin talks on comprehensive economic partnership agreement

The agreement aims to drive economic growth in the two countries