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Society of Sustainability & Green Materials launches in the UAE

Society of Sustainability & Green Materials launches in the UAE

As a membership-driven organisation, the society has corporate, expert individual members and partners representing all sectors working in the sustainability and materials industry

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UAE corporate tax: MoF issues new decisions related to free zones

The new decisions reflect the significant role of free zones in the UAE’s economic diversification strategies

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ADGM introduces the world’s first DLT Foundations Regime

This newly implemented legislative structure is designed to provide a comprehensive framework for DLT Foundations and decentralised autonomous organisations

COP28 Presidency announces Net-Zero Transition Charter

COP28 Presidency announces Net-Zero Transition Charter

The charter follows a technical report from the Global Stocktake, which showed that the world is off-track to keeping the goals of the Paris Agreement alive

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UAE, Jordan ink MoUs to expand investment cooperation in key sectors

The UAE’s Ministry of Investment has identified potential investments worth over $2bn for the projects in this partnership

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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed receives Jordan’s King Abdullah

King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of Jordan is in the UAE on a state visit

Dubai real estate transactions net Dhs429.67bn as of Sept

Dubai real estate transactions net Dhs429.67bn at end of Sept ’23

Dubai Land Department data showed that Al Barsha South Fourth headed the list with 10,351 transactions, followed by Dubai Marina and Business Bay

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Abu Dhabi International Airport to be renamed as Zayed International Airport

The airport’s new name will come into effect from February 9, 2024

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Aldar Q3 ’23 group sales rise 99%, marks highest ever quarterly sales

Group sales during the first nine months reached a record Dhs19.4bn, up 109 per cent on the back of 11 project launches year-to-date and strong demand for Abu Dhabi properties

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Dubai to host, organise World Cities Culture Summit 2024

Over the last decade, the World Cities Culture Forum network has grown to 40 global cities spanning six continents, collectively representing 172 million people

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Tarahum for Gaza campaign holds event at Dubai Festival City on Oct 29

The community event saw volunteers, including citizens and residents of all ages and nationalities, volunteer their time to prepare food and relief kits

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UAE experiences wet weather conditions, rain showers to continue

The weather bureau has issued a yellow alert for much of Abu Dhabi and Dubai, forecasting rain and low visibility on Thursday

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Survey shows 25% of employees in UAE, Saudi Arabia changed jobs last year

More than a third of the employees surveyed in the UAE and the kingdom expressed dissatisfaction with their current employee benefits packages

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Cyclone Tej: Oman declares two-day holiday in Dhofar, Al Jazar Wilayat

NCEM, in coordination with local authorities, has established 32 shelters in Dhofar Governorate and three in Al Wusta Governorate

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Oman braces for impact of tropical cyclone, Tej

Authorities have issued an advisory to the public to prepare for heavy rains expected in the coming days

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WhatsApp to allow access to multiple accounts, users can log in on same device

Users will be able to easily switch between accounts – such as their work and personal ones – without having to log out each time or carry two phones

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Tarahum – for Gaza campaign comes to Dubai, Sharjah on Oct 21, 22

Those wishing to volunteer to help prepare relief packages can register through ‘Volunteers.Emirates’, the Emirates Red Crescent’s Volunteers Portal, the Day for Dubai Platform, and the Sharjah Volunteering Centre

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British Airways to launch new daily flight to Abu Dhabi

The new flight will be operated by a Boeing 787-9 aircraft in summer next year

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Air India Express unveils new livery, logo

The Air India Group also said it will induct an aircraft into its fleet every six days between now and the end of 2024

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Visa unveils new payment installment solution for cardholders

Participating card issuers and acquirers in UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar will be able to offer cardholders flexible and transparent payment plans at merchant checkouts, both in-store and online

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GITEX GLOBAL 2023: Dubai Police unveils virtual cop, luxury marine and self-driving patrol vehicles

Dubai Police is presenting several innovations, modern technologies, and services at the exhibition, all aiming to enhance its role in enabling community happiness and security

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Here’s how AI, metaverse will help solve rental disputes in Dubai

Dubai Land Department’s RDC unveiled Metaverse Litigation a virtual platform for real estate litigation sessions and the new Judicial Probe service, which uses AI

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Visit visa update: Saudi Arabia e-visa offering now extends to 63 countries

Saudi visit visas are now available to citizens of Türkiye, Thailand, Panama, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Seychelles, and Mauritius

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Saudi Arabia: Inflation eases further in Sept to 1.7%, marks drop from Aug

The main driver of CPI inflation in September was higher prices of housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels, and restaurant and hotel prices

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UAE launches ‘Tarahum – for Gaza’ campaign to provide relief aid to Palestinians

The relief campaign is being conducted with the World Food Program in coordination with the ministries of Foreign Affairs and Community Development

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Sheikh Mohammed directs Dhs50m in humanitarian aid to Palestinians

The aid comes as part of the UAE’s policy to provide urgent relief and assistance to vulnerable populations and those in need around the world in times of crisis

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UAE, South Korea successfully conclude CEPA negotiations

A UAE-Korea CEPA will reinforce East-West supply chains, facilitate FDI flows, and enhance joint research and knowledge exchange across a range of sectors

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Abu Dhabi launches Smart and Autonomous Vehicles Industries (SAVI) cluster

Located in Masdar City, SAVI will build on Abu Dhabi’s industrial base and access to established air corridors, road infrastructure and global network of partners

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Philippines struck by 6.4 magnitude earthquake: NCM

The quake struck at sea some 66 kilometres east of the municipality of Sarangani, Davao Occidental

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Virat Kohli, UAE businessman launch team for UIM E1 World Championship

Virat Kohli said he wants The Blue Rising team to raise the profile of sustainable sports and make sure the pl is protected for future generations