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Here’s how Dubai is set to enjoy ‘safe and secure’ NYE celebrations

A total of 10,597 personnel, 5,800 security guards, 1,420 volunteers, 3,651 patrols and vehicles, and 45 marine boats have been deployed across the 30 locations where celebrations and fireworks will take place

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You&I Bridal: International designer bridal boutique set to launch in Dubai 

The designers featured at You&I Bridal include Paloma Blanca, Jenny Yoo and Evie Young among others

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Top 10 places to watch New Year’s Eve fireworks in Dubai

Here’s our list of the best places in Dubai to watch the fireworks as you say goodbye to 2022 and bring in the New Year

ENOC Group opens two new service stations

ENOC opens two new service stations in Dubai, continues retail expansion

Over the course of the year, ENOC has opened six new service stations across Dubai, including locations such as DAFZA, Dubai South and Dubai International City

RTA announces schedule of services for New Year’s Eve, here’s what you need to know

The revised timings apply to technical testing centres, paid parking zones, public buses, Dubai Metro, Dubai Tram, marine transit means, among others

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Dubai’s real estate market surpasses Dhs240bn in 2022: Property Finder

This growth has been fuelled by the robust success of off-plan deals, which climbed by 86 per cent compared to 2021

RTA announces opening of Phase- I of Sheikh Rashid-bin Saeed Corridor Project

Phase I of Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Corridor Project opens

Upon the completion of the two phases, the capacity of Ras Al Khor Road will jump to 10,000 vehicles per hour

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ENOC Group opens new service station in this locality in Dubai

The group now operates 177 service stations in the UAE

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Airbnb launches remote working hub in Dubai

Those interested in working and living in Dubai can access the hub for local long-term listings and information on entry requirements and visa policy

Emirates and Gulf Air launch codeshare partnership

Emirates flight from Manchester to Dubai delayed on technical grounds

Affected passengers were provided with assistance

Kenya Airways operates inaugural flight from Mombasa to Dubai’s DXB

The carrier will be operating four weekly flights between Mombasa and DXB’s Terminal 1

Dubai's Emirates adds fourth daily flight to Bangkok

Dubai’s Emirates adds fourth daily flight to Bangkok

The additional flight will be operated by the airline’s Airbus A380

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Dubai’s Kanoo Group sees opportunities to invest in India, China

The family-owned company, with interests spanning shipping, real estate, financial services and energy, sees potential in sectors including artificial intelligence and clean energy

In pics: Marriott Hotels unveils first resort in Dubai

The Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah is spread across 7,000 square metres and features 10 dining concepts

Dubai announces programme to certify delivery riders

Dubai announces programme to certify delivery riders

The initiative aims to improve the performance of delivery motorbike riders

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Dubai-based Now Money appoints ThetaRay to ward off financial crimes

The agreement highlights ThetaRay’s expansion into GCC financial institutions

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Huawei opens doors to new store in the UAE

The new store will open on December 16 in City Centre Deira

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Can Dubai’s growing tech affinity propel its real estate sector?

Dubai’s real estate sector has taken massive strides in terms of sales and investment

Emirates NBD arranges Egypt sukuk

Dubai’s Emirates NBD reshuffles management team

The lender has also expanded the responsibility of existing senior management team members

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Dubai’s GDP grows 4.6% during first nine months of 2022

The emirate hosted 10.12 million international visitors from January through September 2022, compared to 3.85 million welcomed during the same period last year

Sheikh Mohammed approves second phase of Dubai 2040 urban development plan

Sheikh Mohammed approves second phase of Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan

The master plan calls for developing a 20-minute city where residents can reach their destinations within a third of an hour, either on foot or by bicycle

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Flydubai carried over 100,000 fans on shuttle flights since Nov 21

The shuttle flights will operate until December 19

Sheikh Mohammed approves Dubai budget 2023-2025

Sheikh Mohammed approves Dhs205bn Dubai budget for 2023-25

The government’s total expenditures for the 2023 fiscal year are estimated at Dhs67.5bn

Emirates adds third daily A380 service to London Gatwick

Emirates adds third daily A380 service to London Gatwick

Emirates currently serves the UK with 119 weekly flights across seven hubs

Emirates' A380 touches down in Auckland for first time since Feb 2020

Emirates’ A380 touches down in Auckland for first time since Feb 2020

The Dubai-based airline has been flying to New Zealand for 19 years

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Building and construction show Big 5 opens in Dubai today

Global players, startups, digital disruptors, investors, ESG advisors, and policy makers will gather for the four-day event at Dubai World Trade Centre

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UAE’s Amea Power completes $1.1bn renewable energy deal in Egypt

The company will build, own and operate the 500MW solar PV plant and 500MW wind farm in the country

Dubai announces free parking for National Day holidays

RTA has also announced revised timings for its other services during the long weekend

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Sheikh Hamdan approves new phase of Dubai Metaverse Strategy

The new phase was approved at the first meeting of the Higher Committee of Future Technology Development and Digital Economy

Dubai's Emirates to add seasonal direct flight to Colombo

Dubai’s Emirates to add seasonal direct flight to Colombo

The carrier’s second daily flight will operate directly between the two cities, except during December 16-30, when the Dubai-Colombo service will stop over in Male