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UAE reduces fuel prices for September 2022

The price of Super 98 has been eased to Dhs3.41 per litre

FIFA World Cup

UAE to offer multiple-entry tourist visa to visitors attending FIFA World Cup 2022

The visa, which costs Dhs100, can be extended for an additional 90 days

UAE sends relief aid to flood victims in Pakistan

UAE sends relief aid to flood victims in Pakistan, more than 33 million people affected

According to the latest estimates by National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA), nearly 1,000 people have lost their lives due to the torrential rains and floods

Family businesses

Enduring legacy: Role of family businesses in the regional ecosystem

Family businesses have contributed significantly to the wider economic landscape, credited as major drivers of job creation and inclusivity

Israel

Calev’s newsroom: How Israel and the Gulf are cooperating on defence

The growing level of cooperation has been set in motion by the Abraham Accords

On an upward trajectory: How the regional aviation industry is charting its recovery

As the aviation sector’s recovery has quickened, IATA recently upgraded its outlook for the industry’s financial performance this year

Employee engagement

Insights: Businesses reaping rewards through employee engagement

With organisations around the globe placing employee engagement at the centre, both employee and employer have huge opportunities to grasp the full potential leading to a happier workforce

Tech Awards

Nominations now open for GB Tech Awards 2022

The awards will be held on October 12 at Headlines, Dubai alongside the region’s largest tech event Gitex Global

Low-cost carriers

How regional low-cost carriers are flying high amid travel recovery

The Middle East’s budget carriers are cashing in on the growing trend for affordable luxury and increasing demand

UAE President

UAE President arrives in Greece on official visit

Upon his arrival at the Presidential Palace, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan was received by Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou

New UAE visas to be introduced from September 2022

Your guide to the UAE’s new visa reforms

Looking forward to the new UAE visas rules rolling out next month? Here’s what’s on offer for tourists, residents, professionals and entrepreneurs

Assets of local companies listed in financial markets rise by 10% in H1 2022

Assets of national companies listed on ADX, DFM show 10% rise in H1 2022

The banking sector was the leading contributor, with 17 banks accounting for 69 per cent of total assets

The Atlantis The Royal Residences poolside. This is the largest penthouse on Palm Jumeirah and sold by B1 Properties.

Dubai: Atlantis The Royal Residences’ largest penthouse sells for Dhs163m

The five-bedroom triplex penthouse on Palm Jumeirah is 25,208 square feet and includes a sky garden, two private pools and terraces, and a private elevator

Zywa

Teen-focused fintech startup Zywa raises $3m seed round

Zywa is reimagining financial services for Gen Z through gamified learning and community building

Hussain-Sajwani Chairman DAMAC Properties

Damac Group’s Hussain Sajwani keen to explore investment opportunities in Germany

The company is looking to expand its footprint in Europe, having entered a joint venture in Denmark to build single family residential developments across Scandinavian countries

Agritech UAE

Agritech startup Graze-it launches operations in UAE, Saudi Arabia

By growing sustainable animal feed directly at the consumer’s site, the company aims to solve a major food security challenge in the Middle East

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UAE, Saudi Arabia travellers prefer premium travel experiences, reveals study

According to Collinson, the most popular travel benefits among respondents were loyalty rewards, airport lounge access and frequent flyer rewards

Covid-19 restrictions to be eased in UAE from September 28

UAE reports 693 Covid-19 cases, 659 recoveries

The nationwide case count has risen to 1,008,435

XDR

How extended detection and response can address UAE’s cybersecurity talent gap

Extended detection and response is embedded expertise, preloaded with defensive playbooks that enable security teams to deploy best practices in their daily fight against the threat landscape

UAE Covid

UAE reports 721 Covid-19 cases, 631 recoveries

The nationwide Covid-19 case count has risen to 1,007,039

World of Farming

UAE venture builder hatch & boost launches agritech startup World of Farming

World of Farming is introducing a first-of-its-kind hydroponic fodder farming methodology for the meat and dairy industry to the Middle East market

dukkantek secures$10m in Series A funding round

UAE’s Dukkantek raises $10m in pre-Series A funding

The funds raised will provide Dukkantek further access to global expansion, improve the platform’s technology stack and hire more talent

UAE Covid

UAE reports 775 Covid-19 cases, 656 recoveries

The nationwide Covid-19 case count has risen to 1,006,318

Covid cases August 12

UAE reports 823 new Covid cases, 819 recoveries

The Covid-19 nationwide case count has risen to 1,003,129

Kalyon Enerji Turkey

Abu Dhabi’s IHC acquires 50% stake in Turkish clean energy company Kalyon Enerji

Kalyon Enerji is owned by the giant Turkish group Kalyon Holding, which operates in the construction, energy and aviation industries

New generation UAE passport to be issued from Sept 1

UAE to issue new generation of Emirati passports from September 1

The passports of the previous generation are considered valid and their holders can use them for travel until the expiry date of the passport approaches

UAE reports 861 new Covid cases, 887 recoveries

The Covid-19 nationwide case count has risen to 1,002,306

UAE’s public spending totalled AED87.4 billion in Q1 2022

UAE’s public spending in Q1 2022 amounts to Dhs87.4bn

Public spending included Dhs28.7bn spent on employee compensation payments compared to Dhs24.6bn in the same reporting period in 2021

MoIAT and Edge sign MoU

MoIAT, EDGE to establish UAE’s first Industry 4.0 Enablement Centre

The centre will promote, enable, and support the digital transformation and adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies across the country’s manufacturing sector

SD Centre for Entrepreneurship

The Entrepreneurial Nation, Huawei partner to launch ‘ScaleUp Digitize’ to support SMEs

The programme provides participants with virtual online training sessions on cloud computing, artificial intelligence, big data and storage technologies