Dubai International courtesy Twitter (Dubai Media Office)

Dubai welcomes over 23.7 million passengers in 2022

This marks an 89 per cent increase in passenger traffic compared to the previous year

AstraTech's PayBy disrupts fintech solutions by being the first to receive both the SVF and RPS licences from the UAE Central Bank

Astra Tech’s PayBy receives SVF and RPS licences from Central Bank of UAE

The approvals will enable PayBy to provide seamless fintech solutions for Astra tech’s upcoming app

UAE’s Alpha Dhabi, Mubadala to co-invest in global credit opportunities

The Abu Dhabi Global Market-based joint venture aims to collectively deploy up to Dhs9bn over the next five years

Amazon cuts 18,000 jobs

Amazon to slash more than 18,000 jobs

The reduction is concentrated in the firm’s corporate ranks, mostly Amazon’s retail division and human resources functions like recruiting

RTA bus service between Dubai and Hatta

Express bus route launched between Hatta and Dubai

Hatta Express starts from Dubai Mall Bus Station and heads to Hatta Bus Station every two hours at a fare of Dhs25

Oil prices

Oil edges higher after two-day slump as demand outlook sours

A surge in Covid-19 cases in China has clouded the near-term demand outlook

Dubai chambers launches Solar & Renewable Energy Business Group

Dubai Chamber of Commerce launches Solar & Renewable Energy Business Group

The business group will foster awareness of clean energy targets among local businesses and provide insights to drive the shift to renewable energy

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Here’s what Dubai’s ambitious D33 agenda aims to achieve

The first set of projects includes the Dubai Unified License that will provide a unique commercial identity for all companies across economic zones

Home Retail takes centerstage in the Middle East

How home retail is growing in the Middle East?

Home Retailers are always on the look out to evaluate opportunities to expand their footprint and increase their assortment to ensure that they become a one-stop solution for all home retail needs

Apple stock loses shine

Apple stock loses shine as market value drops below $2tn

Delays in the production of iPhones and concern that demand is weakening as the economy slows are said to be contributing factors

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai_courtesy_Dubai Media Office

Sheikh Mohammed launches Dubai Economic Agenda, ‘D33’ aims to double size of economy in 10 years

The agenda includes 100 transformative projects with economic targets of Dhs32tn over the next 10 years

dnata breaks ground on warehouse in Iraq

Dubai-headquartered dnata breaks ground on $14m cargo warehouse in Erbil, Iraq

dnata’s latest expansion follows the opening of a new, advanced cool chain facility and a bus maintenance facility in 2022 at EBL

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Saudi delivery app ToYou joins forces with BNPL platform Tabby

Tabby will enable users to buy as many times as they want from ToYou, with a single bill at the end of the month without interest or fees

Akram-Bouchenaki CEO Abdul Latif Jameel Health

Five ways how healthcare technology is influencing modern medical care

There’s a growing commitment to leverage the potential of healthcare technologies for better patient outcomes and more equitable access to care

Sharjah Satellite launch photo courtesy WAM

Sharjah Sat 1 successfully launches from Cape Canaveral, Florida

The expected lifetime of the satellite is three years during which it will monitor X-ray emissions from celestial bodies and other phenomena

Shaista Asif, Group Chief Operating Officer of PureHealth

Cover story: PureHealth’s Shaista Asif on why longevity is the key to the future of healthcare

The group chief operating officer of PureHealth shares her mission to transform the UAE into the land of longevity

ASAS Real estate project in Khorfakkan photo courtesy WAM

Sharjah’s ASAS Real Estate launches sales of Khorfakkan Resort project

Construction work on the project has commenced and is due for completion by the end of 2025

MohRE issues resolution on reporting of workplace injuries, illnesses

UAE’s MoHRE defines guidelines on reporting workplace injuries, illnesses

The ministerial resolution issued aims to regulate how establishments with 50 or more employees deal with workplace accidents and illnesses

Al Nassr Club presents Ronaldo at a ceremenoy in Marsool Park, Riyadh courtesy SPA

Cristiano Ronaldo unveiled by Al Nassr FC, receives warm welcome from fans

Ronaldo has a two-and-a-half-year contract to play for the Saudi Pro League club

Emirates signs pact to support visitor arrivals to The Bahamas

UAE’s Emirates Airline, Bahamas partner to promote tourism

The airline and the country’s Ministry of Tourism will participate in joint initiatives to boost visitor traffic into the islands from across the airline’s network

Uber, Dubai Airports to enhance visitors' on-ground commute experience

Uber, Dubai Airports to enhance visitors’ on-ground commute experience

Uber and Dubai Airports will be increasing the capacity of pick-up zones in all terminals, including twelve parking bays, and in-terminal wayfinding

UAE's Etihad Cargo to expand capacity offering to the US

UAE’s Etihad Cargo to increase capacity offering to US

With the introduction of additional services, Etihad Cargo will offer over 600 tonnes of cargo capacity out of the US per week

Flat6Labs, Wio Bank ink MoU to enhance SME-centric banking services in Abu Dhabi

In addition to banking services, Wio Bank will provide experts and mentors to support startups in Flat6Labs Ignite’s programme

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Dubai’s DET unveils ‘The Co-Kitchen’, the first kitchen incubator under DBIN

The Co-Kitchen provides entrepreneurs and startups with many advantages, including a low-cost platform to launch their projects without the need for huge investments

Dubai Duty Free shopping complex in Concourse C

Dubai Duty Free annual sales touch $1.74bn in 2022

December sales were boosted by DDF’s 39th anniversary celebrations when the operation offered a 25 per cent discount from December 18- 20

DEWA Head Office

Smart electricity and water meters in Dubai rise tenfold in seven years

According to DEWA, the number of smart meters has increased from 200,000 in the first phase which was completed in January 2016 to 2.1 million meters currently

Consumers spend in 2023 - trends

UAE consumers to shop, dine out more, but spend less per visit in 2023: Mastercard Economics Institute

The report expects inflationary pressure to ease in 2023, with the average inflation rate of developed economies falling from 7.1 per cent year-on-year in Q4 2022 to 3.1 per cent year-on-year in Q4 2023

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UAE’s National Bonds, Lulu Exchange ink strategic agreement

The partnership will allow customers to open a National Bonds account or top up an existing account at any one of Lulu Exchange branches in the UAE

AD Ports Group reports strong growth in 2022

AD Ports Group reports strong growth, global expansion in first year as publicly listed entity

Throughout 2022, AD Ports Group has continued to build its global presence, signing agreements with port authorities and partners globally

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Clean energy comprises 14% of Dubai’s total power production capacity: DEWA

On its completion, the project will have the largest thermal storage capacity in the world of 15 hours, allowing for energy availability around the clock