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Abhinav Patwa, Head of Zed

SME Story: ZED, the e-hailing ride service, is focused on personalisation

We speak to Abhinav Patwa, the head of the e-hailing ride service, about its unique offerings and future plans

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Daily Insider: Dubai schools growth signals expat shift

Dubai’s schooling sector is growing strongly on the back of the city and emirate becoming a major magnet for professionals and families from across the globe.

Dubai RTA and Careem school rides service sees great demand Image Dubai Media Office

Dubai: School Rides service by Careem, RTA sees rising demand

The cost of the trip is 34.5 per cent less than the cost of the regular limousine services offered by Careem

Motivational Speaker Dariush Soudi on gladiator mastery Image Motivate Media Group

Cover story: How Dariush Soudi is driving transformation, inspiring action

The founder of Gladiator Mastery shares his story and tells us about his life’s mission to uplift and inspire those around him, offering great tips for personal and professional growth

Dubai wealth fund ICD posts Dhs28.3bn in half-year profit

Dubai wealth fund ICD posts Dhs28.3bn in half-year profit

The banking and transportation divisions’ respective contributions to the wealth fund’s profit soared by Dhs8.2bn and Dhs7.7bn

Drones in Dubai _ Dubai Horizons first phase completed 2 Image Dubai Media office

Drones in Dubai: Phase 1 of ‘Horizons’ project complete

The project is planning standards for drone routes and dedicated landing zones in low-altitude airspace and selected airport locations

Take a look: e& unveils recycled ‘green’ SIM cards

Telecoms operator e& has unveiled its eco-friendly, recycled SIM cards which will be available during the COP28 summit in Dubai later this month.

RTA sets up detailed plan to help movement of visitors and delegates travel to Expo City during COP28 Image WAM RTA

Getting to COP28: RTA unveils detailed transit plan

RTA has introduced exclusive special edition nol cards for COP28 delegates

Dubai Customs notches up 13% surge in transactions

Dubai’s reputation as one of the top global shipping hubs is further entrenched amid a rise in customs transactions this year.

RTA makes modifications to routes and schedules

Dubai’s RTA makes changes to bus routes and schedules

The changes are aimed at expanding and integrating the public bus network with other public transport modes such as the metro and marine transport

DUBAI AIRPORT

Dubai eyes super-hub status with new mega airport

The airport operator forecasts that annual passenger traffic at Dubai International Airport will reach 86.8 million this year

Daily Insider: Trials and tribulations of riding an e-bike in Dubai

Riding a rented, on-demand e-bike in Dubai is an amazing feat for this city. But the popularity of it means that sometimes docking your bike can leave you with a serious conundrum.

UAE weather rains hit Dubai and other emirates. Image Getty Images Karim Sahib

UAE weather: Heavy rains lash Dubai, other emirates

Partly cloudy weather, with potential rain showers across the northern and eastern parts of the country and coastal areas, is expected on Saturday, November 18

REAL MADRID WORLD - FOOTBALL THEME PARK DUBAI

Real Madrid World: Football theme park coming to Dubai

Real Madrid World promises to host new and exciting experiences for football fans of all ages

Emirates places US$6 billion order for 15 A350s (Image: Supplied by Emirates)

Emirates places $6bn order for 15 A350s

The latest deal will take the airline’s total A350 order book to 65 units

Dubai Frame symbolically faces both the older and newer parts of the city.

Daily Insider: How the UAE has transformed in just 10 short years

The sheer rate of change in the UAE and gulf region over the last decade is nothing short of astounding, writes Gulf Business group editor, Gareth van Zyl.

Dubai announces new speed limit on Al Ittihad Road

Dubai: Speed limit on Al Ittihad Road starts from November 20

The decision is based on a recent study that reviewed the number of entrances/exits, proximity of intersections and recurrence of traffic accidents

Flydubai inks US$11 billion deal for 30 Boeing 787 Dreamliners (Image: Supplied by flydubai)

Flydubai inks $11bn deal for 30 Boeing 787 Dreamliners

Deliveries from its first widebody aircraft order will commence in 2026

Emirates confirms US$52 billion widebody aircraft order (Image: Supplied by Emirates)

Emirates confirms $52bn widebody aircraft order

The deal for a total of 95 aircraft includes Boeing 777-9s, 777-8s, and 787s

UAE’s Lootah Biofuels strikes agreement with Atmosphere Core (Image: Supplied by Atmosphere Core)

UAE’s Lootah Biofuels strikes agreement with Atmosphere Core

They will jointly explore the feasibility of collecting and recycling used cooking oil from resorts, hotels and households in the Maldives

DEWA’s Q3 revenue jumps 10.2% on demand

DEWA’s Q3 revenue jumps 10.2% on water, electricity demand

The company said its third-quarter net profit exceeds the profit of the same period last year by 6.9 per cent despite a doubling in finance costs

ORO24 Development

Cover feature: ORO24 Developments’ Atif Rahman on building a legacy in Dubai’s built sector

Atif Rahman, the founder and chairman of ORO24 Real Estate Developments, shares his remarkable journey, from his humble beginnings as a small-town boy to becoming a prominent figure in the UAE’s thriving real estate industry

Growth in Dubai’s non-oil sector accelerates in October

Growth in Dubai’s non-oil sector accelerates in October

Business optimism and expectations for future activity growth hit its highest since February 2020

Dubai branded residences

Dubai cements lead as global hotspot for luxury, branded residences

Dubai beats out the likes of international realty hotspots such as Florida, New York, and London

Emirates Group reports record $2.7bn half-year profit

Emirates Group reports record $2.7bn half-year profit

The company reported EBITDA of Dhs20.6bn, a significant improvement compared to Dhs15.3bn during the corresponding period last year

Digital nomad visas: Close to 50% of all global destinations offer DNVs

Digital nomad visas: Close to 50% of all global destinations offer DNVs, says UNWTO

A digital nomad visa allows individuals to live and work overseas while maintaining employment or conducting freelance work in their home or another country

IHG signs second Vignette Collection property in Dubai (Image: Supplied by IHG Hotels and Resorts)

IHG signs second Vignette Collection property in Dubai

Marbella Resort Hotel, Vignette Collection The World Islands Dubai will open in 2026

Dubai Government approves Dhs246.6bn budget for 2024-2026

Dubai Government approves Dhs246.6bn budget for 2024-2026

The expenditure for the fiscal year 2024 alone is estimated at Dhs79.1bn, as the city seeks to accelerate growth and support the objectives D33

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Ed Sheeran’s Mathematics Tour to come to Dubai, Bahrain in Jan 2024

The British singer is set to take Dubai by storm on January 19 and 20, in what will be the largest open-air concert ever to take place at The Sevens Stadium in Dubai

RTA to build 40 new air-conditioned delivery rider rest areas

RTA to build 40 new air-conditioned delivery rider rest areas

The authority said each rest area accommodates up to 10 people and has ample parking spaces for motorcycles adjacent to the facility