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Restaurant Review: Turkish Breakfast at Mado

Restaurant Reviews: Turkish Breakfast at Mado

With the goal of only serving the real taste of Turkish home-style cuisine, the restaurant rose to fame by imprinting its brand on the mind of food lovers

Ferrari has started a new journey with the 296 GTB

Review: Ferrari has started a new journey with 296 GTB

We test drive the 296 GTB, an evolution of Ferrari’s mid-rear-engined two-seater sports berlinetta concept, featuring a new V6 engine coupled with a plug-in electric motor that packs a punch

Get your child 'Back-to-School' ready

Get your child ‘Back-to-School’ with these retail offers

UAE’s leading retailers have plenty of offers and deals for the new academic year

Showcasing Abu Dhabi as a prime global sporting and entertainment hub

Interview: How Flash Entertainment is showcasing Abu Dhabi as a global sporting and entertainment hub

John Lickrish, CEO of flash entertainment, tells us how the company continues to play a big role in Abu Dhabi’s recent foray into the fast-paced world of esports

Sarah Hewerdine, Head of Marketing at houza.com

Will the latest interest hike spike your dream of buying a home?

Sarah Hewerdine lists out key takeaways of the recent interest rate hike for an everyday home-buyer in the UAE

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Restaurant Reviews: Art of Mixology in Jass Lounge

The Jass Lounge provides an intimate experience through the smooth sounds of live jazz, featuring soul, funk, cuban jazz and blues

Covid cases August 12

UAE reports 823 new Covid cases, 819 recoveries

The Covid-19 nationwide case count has risen to 1,003,129

Emaar signs deal with Dubai Holding to acquire Dubai Creek Harbour 1

Emaar signs deal with Dubai Holding to acquire Dubai Creek Harbour

The Dhs7.5bn deal will make Dubai Holding the second largest shareholder of Emaar

Kalyon Enerji Turkey

Abu Dhabi’s IHC acquires 50% stake in Turkish clean energy company Kalyon Enerji

Kalyon Enerji is owned by the giant Turkish group Kalyon Holding, which operates in the construction, energy and aviation industries

New generation UAE passport to be issued from Sept 1

UAE to issue new generation of Emirati passports from September 1

The passports of the previous generation are considered valid and their holders can use them for travel until the expiry date of the passport approaches

DEWA announces Dhs12.08bn revenue in H1 2022

DEWA announces net profit of Dhs3.30bn for H1 2022

DEWA also reported its second quarter 2022 financial results, recording quarterly revenue of Dhs7.01bn and net profit of Dhs2.61bn

Dubai to host BuildingSMART International’s first branch in the MEA region

Dubai to host BuildingSMART International’s first branch in MEA region

The move underscores Dubai’s regional and international leadership in digital transformation and innovation in the construction and infrastructure sector

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UAE, UK collaborate on Dhs540m emergency response project in Senegal

The Redco Project Senegal will cater to emergency services, healthcare, environment and technology

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Abu Dhabi National Energy Company reports net income of Dhs4.3bn in H1 2022

The group revenues were Dhs25.4bn, 15 per cent higher than the prior-year period, primarily due to higher commodity prices within the oil & gas segment

UAE Ministry issues resolution on bank guarantees and employees’ protection insurance

UAE issues resolution on bank guarantee and employee protection insurance

Under the new resolution, establishments may provide a bank guarantee, valid for one year, of no less than Dhs3,000 for each worker, paid through a UAE-based bank

Ajman Chamber issues 19,008 certificates of origin worth over Dhs4.3bn

Ajman Chamber issues 19,008 certificates of origin worth over Dhs4.3bn

Libya topped the list of prominent export and re-export countries, followed by Saudi Arabia and Egypt

NMDC and Oracle sign agreement

National Marine Dredging Group selects Oracle cloud applications for business efficiency

By utilising a wide range of applications for finance, supply chain, HR and customer service, NMDC will be able to simplify and integrate critical business processes

Majid Al Futtaim report reveals spending increased by 22% in H1 2022

UAE consumer spending increased by 22% in H1 2022, reveals Majid Al Futtaim report

In the first half of 2022, the retail general category was up by 15 per cent from the same period in 2021

ADNOC Distribution reports net profit of Dhs1.56bn in H1 2022

ADNOC Distribution reports net profit of Dhs1.56bn in H1 2022

ADNOC Distribution accelerated its growth strategy throughout H1 2022, with the opening of 12 new stations in the UAE

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‘NAFIS..Your Way’ campaign launched to support Emirati talent in private sector

The campaign will highlight Emiratis across the UAE working in technology, engineering, consulting, financial services and healthcare

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Sharjah launches first smart Taxi in the Middle East

The smart taxis are equipped with sensors, cameras, a mobile data unit and other devices connected to an integrated system

FDIs in UAE grew by 116% in past decade

UAE’s FDI rises by 116% over the past decade

The cumulative FDI balance received by the UAE also increased by 141.6 percent from 2011 to 2021

burjeel hospital

UAE healthcare provider Burjeel seeking to raise $750m from IPO

Once listed, Burjeel is considering a dividend payout ratio of 40 per cent to 70 per cent of net income from 2023 depending on its investment requirements at the time

DEWA Innovation Centre launches second CleanTech Youth Programme

The programme targets young leaders from various fields to develop their knowledge and expertise in the field of clean and renewable energy

Al Ansari

UAE exchange firm Al Ansari considers Dubai IPO

The UAE-based money-exchange firm held initial talks with potential advisers about the Dubai listing that may happen in the first quarter of 2023

Dubai Smart Police Stations process 48,462 transactions in H1 2022

Smart Police Stations in all of its editions – SPS, drive-thru and walk-in, also welcomed 413,540 customers during the same period

Abu Dhabi Fertiglobe

Abu Dhabi’s Fertiglobe delivers revenue growth of 105% to $1.471bn

The fertiliser company, a joint venture between ADNOC and OCI, reported that its free cash flow increased to $789m in Q2 2022 from $328m in Q2 2021

UAE Cabinet approves formation of 'Higher Committee for Government Digital Transformation'

UAE Cabinet approves formation of Higher Committee for Government Digital Transformation

The Committee will be chaired by Ohood Khalfan Al Roumi, Minister of State for Government Development and the Future

Covid cases August 12

UAE reports 1,088 new Covid cases, 1,004 recoveries

The Covid-19 nationwide case count has risen to 992,652

Sheikh Hamdan announces restructuring of Dubai Municipality

Sheikh Hamdan announces restructuring of Dubai Municipality

Dubai Municipality will feature four new agencies, facilitate enhanced governance, privatise eight main activities and create Dhs10bn worth of new economic opportunities