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Arab youth Survey

UAE chosen as ‘top country to live in’ by Arab youth for 11th consecutive year

For the 11th year running, UAE is the country most young Arabs want their own nation to emulate

Simulation of UAE’s 2117 Mars to be created in the metaverse

Simulation of UAE’s 2117 Mars mission to be created in the metaverse

Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre and Bedu will collaborate on the ideation, creative development, and visualisation of the 2117 metaverse elements

Emirates

Dubai’s Emirates seeks UAE nationals to fill 500 job vacancies

New joiners will receive on-job as well as classroom training, enabling them to fully integrate into their new roles

New UAE initiative ‘Thabat’ aims to support growth of family businesses

The programme aims to transform 200 family business projects into major companies by 2030 with a market value exceeding Dhs150bn and annual revenue of Dhs18bn

Licences issued, renewed in Sharjah

Licences issued and renewed in Sharjah increase 8% during H1 2022

A total of 29,299 licences were renewed during the first half of the year

UAE weather update: Winds expected, NCM issues fog alert

The UAE recorded its lowest temperature of 22.6°C in Al FarFar (Fujairah) at 2.30am local time today

EFG Hermes Holding hosts 16th annual conference in Dubai

EFG Hermes Holding hosts 16th annual conference in Dubai

Around 205 companies from 33 countries are participating in the conference, which is themed ‘Weathering Inflation – Finding Focus in Frontier Emerging Markets (FEM)’

Dubai reduces carbon emissions by 21%

Dubai reduces carbon emissions by 21% in 2021

The Dubai Supreme Council of Energy also discussed a plan submitted by Emirates Gas Company to enhance current gas cylinders to advanced ones

Number plate

Dubai number plate ‘AA 13’ nets Dhs4.42m in auction

Proceeds from the 110th open auction held by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority totalled Dhs37.328m

King Charles III

UAE President congratulates King Charles III on accession to UK throne

King Charles III was formally confirmed as the new British monarch on September 10

bread

UAE announces launch of ‘Bread for All’ initiative to support underprivileged families

The initiative aims to provide fresh bread to those in need through smart machines

circular economy

Supporting a circular economy is key to being a corporate citizen

Data-driven processes are more essential than ever to make the circular economy a reality, mainly by increasing the lifespan of raw materials

Dubai’s toll operator Salik boosts IPO size from 20% to 24.9%

The company’s starting market capitalisation is expected to be $4.1bn

Agthia Group

UAE’s Agthia Group announces interim cash dividend of Dhs65.31m for H1 2022

Its group net profit reached Dhs118m for the first half of the year, rising 74 per cent year-on-year

midday work ban

UAE’s midday work ban ends on September 15

The midday work break, which came into effect on June 15, continued for 92 days

UAE israel education

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed arrives in Tel Aviv on Abraham Accords’ second anniversary

Besides the UAE foreign minister’s latest visit, we take stock of the key developments and events since the signing of the historic accords

India imposes import curbs on laptops

How to find greater value proposition in structures

A well-designed knowledge production process is not a barrier to agility and nimbleness

DMCC

Dubai’s DMCC records twofold rise in Chinese companies over last five years

DMCC is home to 703 Chinese companies, constituting nearly 12 per cent of the total number across the UAE

Dubai’s Emirates, United ink agreement to expand market presence, enhance networks

United will launch a new direct flight between Newark and Dubai, starting March 2023

You can now detect over 70 types of cancer with one blood test

You can now detect over 70 types of cancer with one blood test

LifeGen partners with Datar Genetics to diagnose late cancer through the use of Trucheck blood test

real estate

Cover story: Why the CEO of Seven Century Real Estate Brokers believes Dubai is fertile ground for investments

In this exclusive interview, Naghmeh Sheikholeslami speaks of resilience, prioritising customers and Dubai’s evolving real estate landscape

AD Ports Group

Abu Dhabi’s AD Ports Group completes first international acquisition

The group acquired a 70 per cent equity stake in two Egypt-based maritime companies – Transmar International Shipping Company and Transcargo International

Sheikh Hamdan launches Dubai’s R&D programme

The programme will increase the private sector’s R&D activities and attract international companies to invest in Dubai

Namangan

Flydubai to introduce direct service to Namangan

Namangan becomes the carrier’s third point in Uzbekistan in addition to Samarkand and Tashkent

DEWA and WGEO complete preparations for World Green Economy Summit

World Green Economy Summit to focus on energy, finance, food security

WGES is organised by DEWA, the World Green Economy Organization and the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy

vertical farm

In pics: Sheikh Mohammed tours world’s largest vertical farm in Dubai

The hydroponic facility is capable of producing over 1,000,000kg of leafy greens annually

Algiers

Dubai’s Emirates to ramp up service to Algiers

The airline will utilise its Boeing 777-300ER aircraft between Algiers and Dubai

accidents

Customers can now report minor traffic accidents on the DubaiNow app

Upon reporting the accident, users will receive a Dubai Police report by email or text message

Salik

Dubai seeks to raise $817m from IPO of road-toll operator

The institutional offering will end on September 21, while the book for retail buyers will close the day before

Sheikh Hamdan

Sheikh Hamdan launches integrated housing plan for nationals in Dubai

The plan aims to provide 15,800 homes for Emiratis over the next four years