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Emirates announces flights to more cities in July; network grows to 52 cities

Last week, the carrier announced the addition of scheduled passenger flights from seven cities in July

Haj Saeed bin Ahmed Al Lootah

Haj Saeed bin Ahmed Al Lootah, founder of Dubai Islamic Bank, dies

Sheikh Mohammed and Sheikh Hamdan paid tribute to the founder of the world’s first Islamic bank

Dubai’s DMCC adds new dog park to its JLT community

The park, open seven days a week, from 8am to 9pm, includes a sand pit, an open green space, a shaded seating area and dog play equipment

Dubai builder ASGC group cuts 15% of its workforce

Almost 2,300 employees, including engineers and project managers, were dismissed this month

Dubai’s Emirates announces flights to seven additional cities in July

The new routes will increase Emirates’ total number of destinations to 48

All economic sectors in Dubai can return to normal working hours

The UAE announced on Wednesday that it had completed the National Sterilisation Programme

British Airways to resume London-Dubai flights on alternate days from July 17

Starting from August 1, the flights in both directions will operate daily

Facebook and Khalifa Fund relaunch ‘She Means Business’ mentorship programme in the UAE

The programme will support and train 1,300 women entrepreneurs through a series of virtual training sessions

Dubai’s Emirates offers additional cargo capacity with aircraft modification

The modified Boeing 777-300ER aircraft are being deployed on routes to key production and consumer markets

Sharjah Islamic Bank lists $500m sukuk on Nasdaq Dubai

The latest listing raises the total value of sukuk listed in Dubai to $69.29bn

UAE ends National Sterilisation Programme with immediate effect

Children below 12 will be allowed to enter commercial centres and restaurants across the country

Flydubai to resume regular flights from July 7, aims to fly to 66 destinations by summer

The airline has opened bookings to 24 destinations

Dubai bars and pubs ordered to stop serving alcohol until further notice

Licensed restaurants in Dubai can continue to serve alcohol

Dubai’s DGCX to launch first FX rolling futures contracts in July 2020

These will be perpetual contracts that are automatically rolled over at the close of the trading day if an open position still exists

Dubai’s Emirates suspends passenger services from Pakistan

The airline will continue to operate repatriation flights into Pakistan as per the announced schedule

Dubai Chamber launches CSR programme to aid SMEs in the emirate

SMEs will be paired with large companies who will offer professional advice and resources tailored to its specific needs

Emirates to resume flying A380 superjumbos to London, Paris

The airline said that it’s seeing a positive trend of traffic building up across its network

Dubai Police arrest man who murdered couple during villa break-in

The incident took place in Arabian Ranches on Thursday

Sheikh Mohammed Fish Farm Dubai

Sheikh Mohammed visits Fish Farm in Dubai, encourages domestic food production

The Fish Farm in Jebel Ali can produce about 3,000 tons of organic fish per year

ENOC Group

Dubai-owned ENOC Group records increase in storage demand across facilities globally

ENOC Group owns and operates ten terminals with a total combined storage capacity of 6.6 million cubic metres across 346 tanks

Dubai Municipality Geospatial map

Dubai Municipality launches e-system to provide access to the emirate’s geospatial maps

The system showcases 2D and 3D maps of Dubai’s landmarks, structures and infrastructure facilities.

Next few weeks to be a ‘big test’ for aviation industry – Emirates’ Sheikh Ahmed

The Dubai-based carrier’s chairman and CEO confirmed that the airline would expand its services to additional destinations

Dubai tourists residents covid-19

Dubai to welcome tourists from July 7, unveils new travel protocols for all residents and citizens

Foreign nationals possessing residency visas issued in Dubai can return to the emirate starting Monday, June 22

Serco Middle East appoints new managing director for Dubai Metro, Tram

Wallace Weatherill has almost 20 years of experience in the operations of critical rail systems in both the UK and the Middle East

Emirates Loto 20 June Results Draw - Vincent Barnes

Emirates Loto covers medical expenses of expat in Sharjah; jackpot prize remains unclaimed

The jackpot prize for the next draw scheduled to be held on Saturday, June 27, at 9pm will remain at Dhs50m

Dubai Police revealed cause of fire that broke out at Expo Dubai site in May

Officials said facts behind the incident were “concealed by a construction worker and an engineer”

Emirates announces flights to 10 new cities; offers connections via Dubai to 40 destinations

The carrier will add frequencies on 14 existing routes in July

UAE outlines conditions under which residents, citizens can travel abroad

Travel will be permitted to specific destinations and for pre-determined categories of people starting June 23

Sweeping relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions in Dubai; children, elderly allowed in shopping malls

The new measures are in effect beginning Thursday, June 18

Revealed: All the places that have reopened in the UAE so far

As coronavirus restrictions are lifted, these are the venues that have been allowed to reopen in the country