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Sheikh Mohammed launches digital school initiative aiming to reach a million students in five years

The initiative will mainly cater to students who do not have easy access to formal education

Penta delivers private cloud, cybersecurity, to Dubai’s DIFC clients

Penta services cover startups, SMEs and large multinationals based at DIFC

New Dhs600m floating hotel, houses project coming soon to Dubai Marina

Sea Palace floating resort and moveable villas have been developed by a shipbuilding company

Dubai carrier flydubai launches new upgrade option for Business Class

When the bidding period begins, passengers travelling Economy Class will be notified via email

UAE’s Danube Group reimburses salary cuts made during Covid-19

Earlier this year, Danube Group distributed Dhs1m worth of food kits across the UAE

GCC Covid-19 update: UAE reports 1,214 cases; 302 infections confirmed in Oman

The death toll in the UAE has risen to 520

Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan

Inaugural UAE Tolerance Esports Games to begin on November 13

Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan launched the Global Commission for Tolerance in Esports and Gaming

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Sheikh Mohammed inaugurates Dhs590m Dubai Intelligent Traffic Systems Centre

The centre will use artificial intelligence, big data, internet of things and advanced communication systems to monitor and manage road networks

Abu Dhabi looks to desert and space farming to boost food supply

The Abu Dhabi Investment Office will spend about $41m with other companies to develop technologies for producing food in arid conditions

UAE’s Air Arabia reports Dhs44m net loss for Q3 2020

The airline’s turnover for the third quarter of 2020 equaled Dhs294m

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UAE plans for ‘final stage of recovery’ from the Covid crisis – officials

Officials urge the public to adhere to precautionary measures to ensure the UAE reaches the recovery stage

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UAE to establish new court to combat money laundering and tax crimes

The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department will organise training courses for judges and prosecutors specialising in money laundering and tax evasion

GCC Covid-19 update: UAE reports 1,096 cases; 903 infections confirmed in Kuwait

The registered infection count in the UAE has risen past 144,000

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Emaar Malls reports 66% decrease in net profit for January-September 2020

It reported a net profit of Dhs586m and revenues of Dhs2.493bn during the same period

DIFC set to grow its fintech base with new ‘Innovation Hub’

Startups benefit from access to industry experts, mentors and partner organisations

Dubai’s Emirates Driving Institute picks Oracle Cloud for ERP, HCM applications

Emirates Driving Institute deploys Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications

No plans to hike VAT in the UAE, officials reiterate

The UAE government levied a 5 per cent VAT on goods and services in January 2018

Abu Dhabi to start trading crude futures from March

Murban crude, pumped from onshore fields, comprises more than half of the country’s output

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UAE cabinet amends law on evidence in civil and commercial transactions

The amendments includes the introduction of remote communication technologies in evidence-related procedures

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Abu Dhabi announces rental discounts for additional private sector businesses

Beauty and hair salons, dental clinics and nurseries in the emirate can apply for a 20 per cent rebate

Dubai

Dubai Police to issue permits for face mask exemptions

The application will be processed within five days, with its validity contingent on the individual’s health condition

Dubai’s real estate space: Is demand catching up?

As demand starts to rally, developers need to ensure they keep pace with the changing requirements from investors

In pictures: First passengers make maiden voyage in hyperloop pod to mark testing milestone

Josh Giegel, co-founder and chief technology officer, and Sara Luchian, director of passenger experience, were the first people to ride

Mountain Biking Hatta

Revealed: Top things to do and places to visit in Hatta

An inland exclave of Dubai, Hatta has positioned itself as a national park and eco-tourism destination

GCC Covid-19 update: UAE reports 1,146 cases; 363 infections confirmed in Oman

The death toll in the UAE has risen to 515

Customers can now co-own an Ellington Properties’ home in Dubai through SmartCrowd

Customers can co-own residential properties and earn healthy returns on their investments, for as low as Dhs5,000

Dubai’s DMCC opens representative office in Shenzhen, China

The office will provide advisory and consulting services in a common language

Kuruvilla Markose, COO of Titan Company

Five minutes with Kuruvilla Markose, COO of international business division at Titan Company

Indian jewellery brand Tanishq, part of the Tata Group, has opened its first international store in Dubai

Abu Dhabi wealth fund culls Japan team, seeking new growth focus

It will continue to invest in Japanese equities but only through its external managers