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Etihad Airways becomes first airline to participate in World Energy’s net-zero program

Etihad CEO says India sales higher, optimistic on China rebound

Etihad’s aircraft are flying 77 per cent full across the network, around 2 percentage points higher than the occupancy level in May 2019

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UAE reports nearly Dhs500bn in non-oil foreign trade for Q1 2022

The Q1 2022 figure of Dhs499.7bn marked a growth of 20.5 per cent over the same period in 2021

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SEHA launches mobile visa screening clinic service in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA) has launched a new Mobile Visa Screening Clinic that can visit employees at workplaces across the UAE capital

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UAE reports 373 Covid-19 cases, 347 recoveries

The nationwide case count has risen to 905,481

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UAE’s e& launches region’s first telco NFT collection

The telecom company aims to strengthen blockchain legacy in the Middle East by unlocking maximum metaverse potential

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

UAE: New classification system for private sector will determine cost of work permits

The cost of the permits will range from Dhs250 to Dhs3,450, depending on each company’s compliance with the country’s labour regulations and guidelines

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Sheikh Hamdan launches ‘Dubai Future Forum’

Sheikh Hamdan has announced that Dubai will host the Dubai Future Forum from October 10 to October 11, 2022 at the Museum of the Future

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Middle East’s first waste-to-energy plant opens in Sharjah

The Sharjah Waste to Energy plant will divert up to 300,000 tonnes of waste from landfills annually

First case of monkeypox detected in UAE

The first case was detected in a 29-year-old woman who arrived from West Africa

ADNOC

Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC, Masdar deepen partnership with BP

ADNOC, BP and Masdar also agreed to explore the production of sustainable aviation fuels in the UAE

UAE Covid-19

UAE reports 317 Covid-19 cases, 323 recoveries

The nationwide case count has risen to 905,468

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Air Arabia Abu Dhabi to begin flights to Baku

The thrice-weekly flights between Abu Dhabi and Baku will commence on June 28

Ajman free zone

Ajman Free Zone, Zajel sign MoU to offer shipment services

The collaboration will allow the freezone’s business partners and customers to benefit from solutions provided by Zajel locally and internationally

Two killed and over 100 injured in Abu Dhabi gas explosion

The explosion occurred at a restaurant in the emirate’s Al Khalidiya area

UAE weather update

UAE weather update: Dust storms expected, temperatures to reach 47°C

The country recorded its lowest temperature of 22.4°C at 4.15am local time today

Monkeypox

Ministry of Health: The UAE is fully prepared to deal with monkeypox

The statement comes after Israel reported the first known case of monkeypox in the Middle East on Saturday May 21, in a man who had returned from abroad

UAE reports 321 Covid-19 cases, 355 recoveries

The nationwide case count has risen to 905,151

compact station

ENOC Group launches compact station in DAFZA to support fuelling needs

The compact station is equipped with eight dispensers, allowing for fuelling on both sides of the station

IPO

Offer price for Abu Dhabi’s largest ever listing set at Dhs2.45 per share

The IPO subscription period has commenced today, May 23, and will close for retail investors on May 28, 2022

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UAE: New education minister announced, structural changes unveiled

Meanwhile, Sarah Al Amiri was appointed as the Minister of State for Public Education and Advanced Technology

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Abu Dhabi: 79 people convicted of fraud, money laundering

The group comprised 72 Chinese nationals, one Jordanian, two Nigerians, two Cameroonians, one Ugandan and one Kenyan

healthcare

Special report: Why UAE has taken centre stage in the healthcare space

The UAE has emerged as one of the world’s leading healthcare hubs and medical tourism destinations – here’s how it got there

Preparing for the future of work: Promoting creativity in the age of automation

Building creative capacity requires a community of entrepreneurs, creatives, visionaries, and coaches to help local talent bring their ideas to life

EGA aluminium

UAE’s EGA, Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre explore use of aluminium in space

The two parties discussed potential future synergies, including the use of EGA metal by the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre

UAE reports 362 Covid-19 cases, 378 recoveries

The total number of recorded cases in the country has risen to 904,093

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Dubai’s dnata to replace vehicles, equipment with electric units

dnata aims to become carbon neutral and reduce general and maintenance costs

dubai instant licences

Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism issued 32,564 Instant Licences to businesses

The Instant Licences initiative was launched in Dubai in August 2017 to streamline the process for entrepreneurs to set up their businesses

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Dubai wants metaverse to contribute $4bn to its economy by 2030

A new task force has been set up by the Dubai government to track the latest developments in the digital economy

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UAE’s ADNOC announces three onshore oil discoveries

ADNOC said that the new finds totalled 650 million barrels of oil

Etihad Rail MoUs

UAE’s Etihad Rail signs MoUs with international railway operators to exchange knowledge, expertise

The MoUs were signed to exchange knowledge, expertise, and best practices in freight and passenger rail services and operations