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Over one million passengers expected to pass through DXB this weekend

Travellers have been advised to arrive at least three hours before departure

Dubai’s RTA signs agreement to develop digital plates

The digital plates will also be able relay information regarding traffic congestions to central control rooms

Mubadala’s CEO Khaldoon Al Mubarak builds $229bn fund for post-oil era

He has risen to become one of the most trusted advisers of the ruling Al Nahyan family

Abu Dhabi’s ITC to launch Dhs100m Saih Shuaib-Al Faya road project

Al Faya-Saih Shuaib road is one of the main trucks roads between Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Al Ain

UAE’s Ministry of Education announces winter holidays for private, public schools

A separate KHDA directive has stated that all private schools in Dubai are expected to resume classes on January 5

Sheikh Mohammed announces next edition of UAE astronaut programme

Emiratis above 18 who are university graduates and proficient in Arabic and English are eligible to apply

UAE’s Emirates celebrated 50 years of Dubai Rugby Sevens

The 50th edition of the Dubai Rugby Sevens took place from December 5-7

Rain hits part of the UAE; NCM issues alert for hazardous weather

The UAE recorded its lowest temperature of 9.8°C in the Jais mountain at 2.45am on Sunday

Dubai’s RTA leads in bus operations globally

RTA public buses have clocked an operation rate of 89 per cent

Sheikh Mohammed exempts financially distressed citizens from repaying housing loans

The exemption includes those Emiratis who earn a monthly income of less than Dhs15,000, and families of deceased citizens

Can the higher committee of real estate control Dubai’s housing supply?

The committee aims to create a comprehensive plan for the emirate’s real estate sector and to add value to projects

AquaChemie to build Dhs150m chemical terminal at Jebel Ali Port

The facility will position itself as a strategic gateway hub to help conduct petrochemical trade across the GCC region and further

UAE’s central bank does not endorse private cryptocurrency trading platforms

The bank added that it believes that private cryptocurrencies pose potential risks related to price volatility, money laundering and terrorist financing

Dubai’s RTA defers complete migration of taxi bookings to the Hala platform

Users will now be able to book a taxi via the Hala service from January 15 next year instead of December 7

Courier app Fetchr raises $10m in emergency funding

Fetchr was valued at almost $300m during its latest fund-raising round in 2017

DP World acquires marine logistics provider Feedertech Group

DP World has a portfolio of more than 150 operations across 50 countries in six continents

Dubai Eye’s ‘Business Breakfast’ host Malcolm Taylor passes away

The long-term resident of the Middle East first visited Dubai in 1972

Ajman Free Zone ties up with LinkedIn to draw in investor interests

The agreement also includes Ajman Free Zone using the LinkedIn platform as a talent acquisition tool

Arqaam shuts South African office as brokers pare back research

The company has been in Johannesburg since 2014

Dubai’s dnata to acquire remaining 50% shares in UK-based Alpha LSG

Alpha LSG has revenues of more than £290m, and employs 3,500 people in the UK

Dubai’s DFSA, Luxembourg financial regulator sign agreement

This cooperation is Dubai Financial Services Authority’s eighth fintech agreement

UAE named top oil exporter to Japan in October

The UAE exported 32.24 million barrels of crude oil to Japan in October

Abu Dhabi’s Masdar to develop 400MW solar power projects in Armenia

Armenia has committed to produce 30 per cent of its electricity from renewable sources by 2025

UAE flag sets new world record to mark National Day

Skydivers are seen spreading the UAE flag in the air

Dedicated lane for emergency and transport vehicles in Abu Dhabi

The new traffic rule is effective from Sunday, December 1

Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange posted over 21.85 million contracts between Jan-Nov

The contracts, for the first 11 months of the year, valued in at over $400bn

Dubai’s Azizi Developments orders Tesla’s Cybertrucks for customer site visits

Azizi will use the vehicles to take its customers on site visits to its developments across Dubai

Dubai’s flydubai leases Boeing 737-800s ahead of busy travel period

The leased aircraft will operate on select routes including Bahrain, Colombo, Faisalabad, Karachi, Kuwait, Muscat, Multan, Prague and Sialkot

State of UAE’s off-plan market: soaking up current and future supply

As developers and government initiatives in the UAE continue to pick up pace, it is anticipated that investors will soak up the supply entering the market

Explainer: Is it a good time for international FMCGs to expand in the GCC?

Krishan Kumar Chutani, CEO of Dabur International, says that despite growing competition and changing consumer tastes, the regional market offers strong potential for growth