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Emirates NBD launches Application Programming Interface (API) developer portal

Dubai’s Emirates NBD launches API developer portal to drive innovation

The portal grants developers access to a suite of Emirates NBD APIs across six key categories

Dubai Chamber

Dubai Chamber of Commerce records 69% rise in new members through August

The number of e-transactions processed by the chamber crossed 642,000 in first eight months of the year

SD Centre for Entrepreneurship

SD Centre for Entrepreneurship Excellence partners with GEMS Education

Through the platform, SDCEE will curate specific programmes for all GEMS stakeholders and develop other initiatives such as conferences, networking events and venture funding support

Guangzhou

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways to introduce new service to Guangzhou

The airline will commence its twice-weekly flights to Guangzhou from October 10

UAE cabinet

UAE cabinet approves new law regulating public-private sector partnerships

The cabinet also approved the temporary licensing of the first electric cargo aircraft

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Abu Dhabi’s Tadweer processes more than 1,860,000 tonnes of waste in H1 2022

Tadweer successfully diverted 34 per cent of all waste in Abu Dhabi from landfills as well as 50 per cent of waste resulting from demolition and construction operations

UAE ranks 10 among nations in global indicators

UAE ranks among top 10 countries in 432 global indicators: FCSC

The country excels in several essential areas, including education, environment, climate change, security and safety, cybersecurity, infrastructure, flexibility of regulations and governance

Israel

Calev’s Newsroom: Bridging ties between UAE and Israel through tourism

Israel must develop effective marketing campaigns for Emirati travellers

UAE mourning

UAE declares three-day mourning over demise of Queen Elizabeth II

Britain’s longest serving monarch passed away on September 8, at the age of 96

Natural gas agreement signed between ADNOC and Dubai Supply Authority

The agreement will see ADNOC supply DUSUP with natural gas, which will be used instead of clean coal for electricity generation at DEWA’s IPP

Dubai South

Maersk signs agreement with Dubai South to expand footprint

The 162,000 square feet facility in the Dubai South Logistics District will become operational later this month

Motorola Solutions opens innovation and training center in UAE

Motorola Solutions opens new innovation and training centre in UAE

The training centre will offer space for collaboration and co-development of purpose-built solutions to address public safety challenges

Abu Dhabi to host space conference to strengthen cooperation, advance sector

Organised by the UAE Space Agency, the event is set to take place on December 5-6

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines to ramp up flights to UAE

The carrier plans to increase flight frequencies to Istanbul from Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah

A350 fleet

Dubai’s Emirates plows over $350m in inflight entertainment systems for A350 fleet

The carrier has selected the new Thales’ AVANT Up system for its incoming fleet of Airbus A350 aircraft

Dubai’s DIFC records 11% increase in new company registrations in H1 2022

A total of 537 new companies joined the centre in the first half of the year

Abu Dhabi’s Al Seer Marine partners with Singapore’s Netbulk to expand freight services

The agreement will help clients mitigate supply chain uncertainties

UAE authorities caution Netflix over inappropriate content

Authorities said that they will be monitoring content offered by the streaming service

Michelin guide abu dhabi

The first-ever Michelin Guide Abu Dhabi will debut this November

Abu Dhabi becomes the 41st destination globally for the Michelin Guide to be present in

Dubai Can initiative

Dubai Can initiative slashes usage of over 3.5 million single-use plastic bottles

During the last six months, 46 fountains were installed in various locations across the city

Dubai Duty Free

Dubai Duty Free records over $1bn in sales for first eight months of 2022

Online sales reached $29m, accounting for 3 per cent of total sales from January through August

Abu Dhabi to host its first electric vehicle assembly facility

Constructed by KIZAD, the facility is set for completion in the fourth quarter of 2022

Dubai Metaverse Assembly: WEF, Meta, Mastercard, Emirates participate as partners

Dubai Metaverse Assembly: WEF, Meta, Mastercard, Emirates participate as partners

The event will take place on September 28 and 29 at the Museum of the Future

MCC’s Dubai Diamond Exchange hosts unveiling of one of the world’s largest flawless pink diamonds

One of the world’s largest flawless pink diamond unveiled in Dubai

The Williamson Pink Star diamond is up for auction on October 5 in Hong Kong

Global digital trading platform for recycled plastics launches in UAE

The world’s plastics market is forecast to reach $45.6bn by 2025

ICP launches third generation of UAE Passport, advanced visa system trial

ICP launches third generation of UAE Passport, runs advanced visa system trial

The new advanced visa system will come into effect starting October 3

Shuttle bus service launched between Abu Dhabi International Airport and Dubai

The airport shuttle service is available round the clock, with tickets priced at Dhs35 per ride

ADNOC announces $548m contract for a new main gas line at its lower Zakum field

Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC awards $548m contract for new main gas line

The contract will increase Lower Zakum field’s gas production capacity from 430 million to 700 million standard cubic feet per day

Saudi Arabia inflation

Two biggest Gulf economies boom and turn corner on inflation

Growth in the Saudi non-oil economy reached a 10-month high in August

Wizz air bus service

Wizz Air: New bus service to transport passengers from Dubai to Abu Dhabi airport

The service will connect Abu Dhabi International Airport with Dubai’s Ibn Battuta Bus Station on an Express Bus Route