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Dubai opens world’s largest solar-powered data centre

The data centre has a capacity exceeding 100 megawatts, and spans more than 16,000 square metres

DMCC says diamond trade grew by 17% in 2022

Dubai’s DMCC sees 17% rise in diamond trade in 2022

According to DMCC’s figures, trade for rough and polished diamonds touched $37.4bn in 2022

Emirates to increase flights on Dubai-Cairo route

Emirates to increase flights on Dubai-Cairo route

The Egyptian capital will be served with 28 weekly flights, starting October 29

Aramex completes testing of drone and bot deliveries in Dubai

Aramex completes testing of drone and bot deliveries in Dubai

The company plans to expand its drone and robot delivery testing across the Middle East and Africa region

Dubai's Emaar announces net profit rise of 80% to Dhs6.8bn, riding on record property sales

Dubai’s Emaar sees 80% net profit rise to Dhs6.8bn, supported by record property sales

Emaar’s group property sales in 2022 reached $9.5bn, primarily driven by new project launches

How Dubai's AIX Investment Group is forging sports partnerships to propel growth

Cover story: How Dubai’s AIX Investment Group is forging sports partnerships to propel growth

Establishing alliances beyond the traditional realm of finance are expected to yield promising returns for the advisory firm. And the returns may not be only monetary in nature

Emaar Development records property sales worth $8.36bn in 2022, a YoY increase of 12%

Emaar Development records property sales worth $8.36bn in 2022, a YoY increase of 12%

Emaar Development reported earnings before EBITDA of Dhs4.22bn, achieving 17 per cent growth in net profit to Dhs3.80bn

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UAE’s Majid Al Futtaim launches Mall of the Metaverse

The mall is in the initial phase of development and will open to visitors after multiple stages of testing

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World Government Summit 2023 kicks off in Dubai

This year’s edition is being graced by more than 250 ministers, with over 80 international, regional and governmental organisations adding value to sessions and forums

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Tecom Group records 28% rise in net profit to Dhs725.6m in 2022

The revenue for 2022 rose by 12 per cent YoY to Dhs1.97bn due to a significant increase in new customers and the delivery of new built-to-suit projects

Dubai Chambers inaugurates new office in Hong Kong

The office will promote trade from Hong Kong to Dubai and attract more businesses to the emirate

Emirates sets up humanitarian airbridge to transport aid to Syria, Türkiye

Dubai’s Emirates sets up humanitarian airbridge to transport aid to Syria, Türkiye

The emergency aid on Istanbul-bound flights will be delivered to earthquake-stricken sites in southern Türkiye and Syria

Dubai's DIFC enacts new regulations for family-owned businesses

Dubai’s DIFC enacts new regulations for family-owned businesses, UHNWIs

The new rules provide guidelines for family businesses holding assets and operating in or from DIFC, in support of their succession and legacy planning for future generations

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UAE’s DP World becomes an official partner of McLaren Formula 1 team

The partnership will support the F1 team to drive enhanced efficiency, reimagining the team’s supply chain to make it faster and more sustainable

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Dubai’s Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority issues regulations for 2023

As the authority providing VA oversight across Dubai with the exception of DIFC, VARA facilitates VA-associated economic stability, investor protection, and jurisdictional resilience

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Metaverse developer LandVault expands to Dubai

Its technology will allow real estate developers to showcase their projects by providing a more immersive experience for potential buyers

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DAMAC awards Dhs886m main works construction contract for Cavalli Tower

China State Construction Engineering Corporation will carry out main works construction of the 71-storey Cavalli Tower

Taxis in Dubai to become 100% eco-friendly by 2027

Taxis in Dubai to become 100% eco-friendly by 2027

A total of 11,371 taxis were operating in the emirate by end of 2022

DP world open new trade routes in 2022

Dubai’s DP World reports 1.4% rise in gross container volumes in 2022

Jebel Ali handled 14 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units) in 2022, up 1.7 per cent year-on-year

Dubai receives 14.36 million international visitors in 2022

Dubai receives 14.36 million international visitors in 2022

The emirate closed in on its pre-pandemic visitor figures of 16.73 million recorded in 2019

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Dubai real estate: Sales transactions record over 128.5% YoY rise in Jan, reveals Property Finder

Off-plan transactions witnessed a remarkable performance, with a 90 per cent YoY increase recording over 5,000 transactions

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Aldar signs strategic JV with Dubai Holding, enters Dubai real estate market

The communities will feature over 9,000 residential units, with launches planned for this year

Dubai records 5.5% growth in energy demand in 2022

Dubai records 5.5% growth in energy demand in 2022

Energy demand last year reached 53,180 gigawatt-hours, compared to 50,401 gigawatt-hours in 2021

Sheikh Mohammed opens Arab Health 2023

More than 3,000 exhibitors from over 70 countries are showcasing healthcare technologies at the event

This road in Dubai will be closed due to rainwater accumulation

Motorists have been advised alternate routes to reach their destination

Dubai land department offers special report

Dubai Land Department issues 9,047 permits, 6,479 licences in 2022

Dubai’s real estate sector witnessed transactions worth a record Dhs528bn in the past year, a 76.5 per cent increase from 2021

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Dubai’s DGCX sees 16% rise in volume of trades in 2022, total value touches $162bn

The exchange reported a 78 per cent increase in the volume of gold contracts traded on the exchange compared to previous year

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UAE weather update: More rain, drop in temperatures expected

The country’s lowest temperature – 3.2°C – was recorded at 1am this morning at Jais Mountain

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Abu Dhabi hotels generate Dhs5.4bn in revenue in 2022

The average revenue per available room was Dhs263, up 19 per cent

Emirates to increase flights to Sydney, Melbourne; resume service to Christchurch

Emirates to increase flights to Sydney, Melbourne; resume service to Christchurch

With the increase in flights, Emirates will be operating 63 weekly services to Australia by mid-year