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Dubai’s DMCC opens its new Crypto Centre for crypto, blockchain businesses

The DMCC Crypto Centre aims to be a hub for the development and application of crypto and blockchain technologies

Dubai’s Emirates reveals special fares to select destinations

The offer is valid for booking from May 24 until June 6, 2021, for outbound travel until September 30, 2021

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Covid-19 vaccine: Dubai opens bookings of Pfizer shot for 12-15 age group

The Dubai Health Authority has published a list of centres within the emirate where the vaccine is available

Dubai Mall’s raffle draw to offer winner Dhs6m Fenyr SuperSport car

Shoppers must spend Dhs500 for the chance to be entered in the raffle draw

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UAE: Chinese visitors can now receive Covid-19 vaccines in Dubai

Chinese nationals above the age of 16 will be able to receive the Sinopharm vaccine, administered by the Dubai Health Authority

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Emirates confirms flights from India to Dubai to remain suspended until June 14

Passengers who have transited through India in the last 14 days will not be accepted to travel from any other point to the UAE

In pictures: Dubai to host 3-day super sale with up to 90% savings

The promotion will take place from Thursday, May 27 until Saturday, May 29

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A new horology-focussed luxury consultancy has opened in Dubai

Ashfields Consultancies, co-founded by Hamdan Al Hudaidi and Melika Yazdjerdi, is writing a new playbook for brands and collectors in the region

How to build and grow a profitable e-commerce business in Dubai

Listen to industry heavyweights discuss how to take advantage of Dubai’s booming e-commerce sector

Dubai’s DP World appoints new CEO for UAE region

Abdulla Bin Damithan replaces Mohammed Al Muallem, who has been promoted to executive vice president

Dubai Metro’s Expo 2020 station to open on June 1

The service to Expo 2020 station will be available only to those entitled to access the Expo site until its official public opening on October 1

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Regulated trading of cryptocurrency assets to begin in Dubai airport freezone

DAFZA signed an agreement with the SCA to support the regulation, offering, issuance, listing and trading of crypto assets within the freezone

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Sheikh Hamdan unveils new crowdfunding platform in Dubai for youth entrepreneurs

Dubai SME will provide a package of incentives for those who obtain financing via the new platform called Dubai Next

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Dubai concept The Maine to open in London’s Mayfair this year

The Maine Mayfair located at 20 Hanover Square, a Georgian Grade II-listed building, consists of five rooms across three floors

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The UAE should be off UK’s red list “very soon” – Emirates chairman

He pointed to the fact that there are over 150,000 people from the UK currently living in the UAE

Dubai posted 4,804 property sales during Ramadan 2021

Of the transactions, 71 per cent were for apartments and 29 per cent for villa/townhouses

Emirates insiders among potential successors to Tim Clark

Clark, 71, was originally set to retire in June 2020, but stayed on to help guide Emirates through the coronavirus pandemic

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Emirates and flydubai codeshare provides connections to 168 destinations for Dubai travellers

Since reviving their codeshare partnership in September 2020, close to 500,000 passengers have flown on their combined network

Dubai’s Emirates not looking at any layoffs as it looks to gradually ramp up operations

Emirates, which is currently operating to almost 120 destinations, is at roughly 30-35 per cent of capacity, says senior official

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Covid-19: Dubai issues new precautionary measures for restaurants, weddings and events

The new rules issued by Dubai’s Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management are effective immediately

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The SME Story: Claudio Esposito-Aiardo, co-founder and CEO of Carasti

Dubai-headquartered car subscription startup, Carasti, recently secured $3m in funding

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Dubai to host 72nd International Astronautical Congress in October

The UAE is the first Arab country ever to host the event which is the world’s largest space conference

Vox Cinemas reopens Snow Cinema at Ski Dubai in Mall of the Emirates

Tickets will include admission and are accompanied by a food and beverage package that consists of a signature hot chocolate and popcorn

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UAE: Fines announced for gatherings during Eid Al Fitr 2021

Those found hosting gatherings in Abu Dhabi will be fined Dh10,000, while each guest will also be fined Dh5,000

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Dubai’s Emaar Properties reports $1.93bn property sales in Q1 2021, up 83% y-on-y

Its net profit increased 8 per cent from $166m in Q1 2020 to $179m in Q1 2021

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Dubai business growth back to pre-covid path – report

The private sector, excluding oil, grew for a fifth-straight month in April, according to IHS Markit

Under Armour opens largest store in the Middle East in Dubai Mall

It will feature a 3D foot scanner, an in-store MapMyRun App, an Under Armour Chill Out lounge, and access to exclusive brands and apparel

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OPPO X 2021 rollable concept mobile showcased in the UAE

It features a continuously variable OLED display that measures 6.7 inches when retracted and 7.4 inches when fully expanded

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Dubai’s Burj Khalifa to feature special light and fountain show during Eid

The show will debut Mohamed Al Ahmed, Emirati composer and director

Expo 2020 international participants meet in Dubai to discuss event preparedness

Over 173 delegates from 190 participating countries assembled for the final International Participants Meeting before the start of the Expo in October