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Microsoft-Accenture JV Avanade launches presence in the UAE

Adriano Neves to lead Avanade’s business in the region

UAE’s Mashreq opens first representative office in Shanghai

With the new office, Mashreq now operates in 13 countries, including the UAE

ADQ announces intent to list Abu Dhabi Ports on ADX

ADQ to remain a majority shareholder of Abu Dhabi Ports following the listing

Leading GCC-based companies fully compliant with Pledge on Responsible Food and Beverage Marketing to Children

The pledge informs and benchmarks how food and beverage products are marketed in a responsible way to children under the age of 12 in the region

UAE launches international campaign to attract foreign talent

The campaign will highlight the benefits to entrepreneurs, startups and investors of choosing the UAE as a launch platform

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UAE telco Etisalat’s mobile subscribers do not require data plans to access Al Hosn app

The Al Hosn app is now whitelisted, so any data consumed by both prepaid and postpaid customers while using it will not come off a mobile subscribers’ allowance

Merger of Emaar Properties and Emaar Malls receives final nod

The merger is expected to complete before the end of this year

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Emirates handled 1.2 million customers in Dubai across July-August

Last year, the airline handled roughly 402,000 passengers in Dubai over the same period

UAE reports 977 Covid-19 cases, 2 deaths

The number of recorded cases has risen to 724,240

UAE: Directive requiring Al Hosn green pass to access SEHA facilities put on hold

According to SEHA, current visitation measures will remain unchanged until further notice

UAE weather update: Dust storms expected, temperatures to touch 45°C

The country recorded its lowest temperature of 22.5°C in Raknah at 6.15am and Damtha (Al Ain) at 5.30am this morning

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Philippines to lift travel ban on 10 countries including UAE and Oman

The travel ban will be lifted on September 6, although foreign tourists are still not permitted to enter the country

ADNOC Drilling Company announces intent to list 7.5% of shares on ADX

ADNOC Drilling is the largest national drilling company in the Middle East by rig fleet size

Abu Dhabi-based Yas Holding completes acquisition of Gulf Inject from Julphar

The acquisition comes as part of efforts to boost Yas Holding’s healthcare manufacturing and distribution ecosystem

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Abu Dhabi updates travel green list, adds Indonesia

The revised list includes a total of 56 destinations

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Patients and visitors will require Al Hosn green pass to access SEHA facilities in UAE

The new rule will be effective starting Tuesday, September 7, and will be applicable to those aged 16 and over

Responsible AI

Sitecore acquires AI-powered digital search platform Reflektion

The acquisition is a part of Sitecore’s continuing $1.2bn expansion strategy

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Five Holdings to open third property in Dubai in 2023

It follows the acquisition of the under construction Corinthia property in Jumeirah Beach Residence

UAE announces new initiatives, including visa changes and new data law

A new green visa has been launched to offer more flexibility to expats in the UAE

UAE reports 971 Covid-19 cases, 1 death

The nationwide case count has risen to 723,263

Emirates Post Group appoints new chairman

Badr Al-Olama will now lead the diversification, digitalisation and expansion efforts at the company

UAE’s Air Arabia, Lakson Group partner to launch Pakistan’s new low-cost airline

Details about the launch date, fleet, and destination network will be announced in due course

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Dubai Police add Aston Martin Vantage to supercar fleet

The new vehicle bearing the number plate “77” will be showcased alongside the police force’s other luxury cars at the upcoming Expo 2020 Dubai

Sheikh Mohammed announces five best, worst govt entities for digital services

The underperforming government entities have been given a grace period of 90 days to improve

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Expo 2020 Dubai to offer curated programmes with free entry to all UAE school students

The four programmes will take place across the Expo’s three Thematic Districts — Opportunity, Mobility and Sustainability

Spotlight on Sharjah: Investing in sustainable cities is the way forward

Initiatives by the Sharjah government to increase economic activity as well as developing the city as a hub for culture and tourism, have truly boosted demand for upscale property

Does this decade hold the keys to a circular economy?

It’s clear that sustainability is so much more than manufacturing eco-friendly products

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OPPO set to unveil Reno6 series in the UAE

The Reno6 series will be available to pre-order from September 7, 2021

UAE to announce 50 new national projects in September

The project announcements will commence on September 5

UAE reports 975 Covid-19 cases, 1,511 recoveries

The nationwide case count has risen to 720,330