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Covid-19

UAE reports 395 Covid-19 cases, 334 recoveries

The nationwide case count has risen to 906,236

Pupil ASME

AI specialist Pupil acquires ASME to expand in the UAE

Founded in 2008, ASME is a UAE-based company that specialises in all elements of property measurement

dubai real estate

Mo’asher: Dubai records 6,983 real estate sales transactions in April 2022

It marked a 45.5 per cent increase over the month of April 2021

non-oil foreign trade

UAE reports nearly Dhs500bn in non-oil foreign trade for Q1 2022

The Q1 2022 figure of Dhs499.7bn marked a growth of 20.5 per cent over the same period in 2021

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UAE reports 373 Covid-19 cases, 347 recoveries

The nationwide case count has risen to 905,481

Insurtech Turtlemint

Insurtech platform Turtlemint opens office in the UAE

Turtlemint’s expansion announcement is in line with the company’s recent $120m Series E fundraising

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UAE’s e& launches region’s first telco NFT collection

The telecom company aims to strengthen blockchain legacy in the Middle East by unlocking maximum metaverse potential

UAE Ministry issues resolution on bank guarantees and employees’ protection insurance

UAE: New classification system for private sector will determine cost of work permits

The cost of the permits will range from Dhs250 to Dhs3,450, depending on each company’s compliance with the country’s labour regulations and guidelines

Sharjah waste to energy

Middle East’s first waste-to-energy plant opens in Sharjah

The Sharjah Waste to Energy plant will divert up to 300,000 tonnes of waste from landfills annually

First case of monkeypox detected in UAE

The first case was detected in a 29-year-old woman who arrived from West Africa

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UAE reports 317 Covid-19 cases, 323 recoveries

The nationwide case count has risen to 905,468

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi to begin flights to Baku

The thrice-weekly flights between Abu Dhabi and Baku will commence on June 28

Dr Raja Easa Al Gurg

Dr Raja Easa Al Gurg named new chairperson of ESAG

In addition to the new role, Dr Raja Easa Al Gurg will continue to hold the post of group managing director of Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group (ESAG)

UAE reports 321 Covid-19 cases, 355 recoveries

The nationwide case count has risen to 905,151

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UAE: New education minister announced, structural changes unveiled

Meanwhile, Sarah Al Amiri was appointed as the Minister of State for Public Education and Advanced Technology

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Abu Dhabi: 79 people convicted of fraud, money laundering

The group comprised 72 Chinese nationals, one Jordanian, two Nigerians, two Cameroonians, one Ugandan and one Kenyan

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Special report: Why UAE has taken centre stage in the healthcare space

The UAE has emerged as one of the world’s leading healthcare hubs and medical tourism destinations – here’s how it got there

Preparing for the future of work: Promoting creativity in the age of automation

Building creative capacity requires a community of entrepreneurs, creatives, visionaries, and coaches to help local talent bring their ideas to life

EGA aluminium

UAE’s EGA, Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre explore use of aluminium in space

The two parties discussed potential future synergies, including the use of EGA metal by the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre

UAE reports 362 Covid-19 cases, 378 recoveries

The total number of recorded cases in the country has risen to 904,093

dubai instant licences

Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism issued 32,564 Instant Licences to businesses

The Instant Licences initiative was launched in Dubai in August 2017 to streamline the process for entrepreneurs to set up their businesses

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Dubai wants metaverse to contribute $4bn to its economy by 2030

A new task force has been set up by the Dubai government to track the latest developments in the digital economy

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UAE’s ADNOC announces three onshore oil discoveries

ADNOC said that the new finds totalled 650 million barrels of oil

Etihad Rail MoUs

UAE’s Etihad Rail signs MoUs with international railway operators to exchange knowledge, expertise

The MoUs were signed to exchange knowledge, expertise, and best practices in freight and passenger rail services and operations

Revealed: UAE tourism sector’s performance in Q1 2022

According to tourism figures for Q1 2022, the country’s hotel establishments attracted nearly 6 million visitors who spent 25 million hotel nights

Covid-19

UAE reports 349 Covid-19 cases, 391 recoveries

The total number of recorded cases in the country has risen to 903,731

Ajman

Ajman issues 1,275 new business licences during Q1 2022

It indicated a 10 per cent year-on-year increase compared to the number of licences issued in Q1 2021

Bravado Gaming

Bravado Gaming announces its debut in Middle East, Africa

The Bravado expansion will include the establishment of bases in South Africa, Egypt, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia

UAE reports 298 Covid-19 cases, 353 recoveries

The total number of recorded cases in the country has risen to 903,382

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UAE weather update: Dust storms expected, NCM issues alert

The UAE recorded its lowest temperature of 18.7 °C in Raknah at 6.15am local time today