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Light-1 CubeSat

UAE-Bahrain nanosatellite Light-1 launched from International Space Station

The Light-1 CubeSat is the region’s first scientific mission to monitor and study Terrestrial Gamma-ray Flashes from thunderstorms and lightning

Covid-19 update: UAE reports 2,232 cases, 1,427 recoveries

The nationwide case count has risen to 851,537

Air Arabia

Air Arabia launches new direct flight between Sharjah and Osh in Kyrgyzstan

The twice weekly service will commence from February 20, 2022

The UAE is set to levy corporate tax: Here’s what analysts say

The country plans to introduce a 9 per cent federal tax on corporate earnings for the first time next year

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UAE’s Mubadala and Trafigura complete sale of MATSA mining operation in Spain

The two entities completed completed the sale of 100 per cent stake of MATSA to Australian company Sandfire Resources

OPEC+ agrees on another gradual oil-output hike for March

Oil prices soared to a seven-year high above $90 a barrel last month, stirring expectations of a return to triple-digits

GCC economies to bounce back in 2022: MUFG Research

Forecast shows GDP to grow at 6.1 per cent this year; with the GCC surplus to reach $27bn

UAE intercepts three hostile drones that penetrated country’s airspace on Wednesday

The US is sending its guided missile destroyer warship, the USS Cole, which will make a port call in Abu Dhabi

Aldar Properties enters Ras Al Khaimah with Dhs410m acquisition of Al Hamra Mall

Aldar has secured development rights for an extra 11,200 sq m of gross floor area, with an option to acquire an additional 7,400 sq m for retail and commercial use

UAE reports 2,163 Covid-19 cases, 1,303 recoveries

The nationwide case count has risen to 849,305

Franklin Templeton Burj Khalifa

Dubai’s Burj Khalifa lights up with Franklin Templeton’s new global brand campaign

The ‘Hello progress’ campaign unveils a new brand identity for the 75-year-old global investment firm

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New UAE labour law for private sector goes into effect

The new law covers over 4.9 million private sector employees across the country

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Sharjah’s Arada awards Dhs322m construction contract to Kuwaiti contractor

The contract to build eight buildings, comprising a total of 920 homes in Aljada, was awarded to Kuwaiti contractor Mohammed Abdulmohsen Al-Kharafi & Sons

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UAE’s Aster, Novartis sign MoU to advance digital transformation, clinical research

The MoU will enable Aster to access Novartis’ advanced therapy platforms and data science to further strengthen treatment outcomes for patients in the UAE

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Sans Institute announces cybersecurity training programme in Dubai

Using interactive exercises led by cybersecurity professionals, the event aims to equip participants with the knowledge necessary to protect their organisations

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Israel’s President Isaac Herzog

Israel’s President Herzog visits Expo 2020 Dubai, meets Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid

The President visited the Expo as part of an official visit to the UAE

The Arts Club Dubai

In pics: Arts Club Dubai expands, opens new fifth floor

It comprises a 23,000 sq ft rooftop terrace, a late-night lounge named Vega and a cigar lounge called Oscuro

UAE’s Ali & Sons opt for Oracle Cloud to drive growth

Based in Abu Dhabi, Ali & Sons’ business portfolio spans automotive, oil and gas, retail, engineering and construction, property management, and hospitality

UAE reports 2,028 Covid-19 cases, 910 recoveries

The nationwide case count has risen to 845,058

Saudi Arabia launches program to develop cybersecurity sector

Intersec 2022: Ethical hacker Freaky Clown shares exclusive insights on cybercrime

“A poor security culture within an organisation can devastate a company even if they spend millions on technical defences”

UAE corporate tax

UAE to introduce federal corporate tax on business profits from 2023

The Ministry of Finance has set a rate of 9 per cent for taxable income exceeding Dhs375,000

UAE reduces fuel price in August

UAE raises fuel prices for February 2022

The price of Super 98 is set to increase to Dhs2.94 next month

Dubai FDI

Dubai reports Dhs15.9bn of FDI in the first nine months of 2021

It ranked third globally in attracting greenfield foreign direct investments

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UAE intercepts ballistic missile targeting country; no casualties reported

The UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority said that there has been no impact on flights or the country’s airports

President of Israel arrives in the UAE

The president was accompanied by first lady Michal Herzog

The importance of retail renaissance as shoppers seek new in-store experiences

Physical stores are making a comeback and will play a significant role in retail in the future

UAE’s Etisalat completes acquisition of elGrocer

The acquisition is expected to complement Etisalat UAE’s existing marketplace services under the Smiles brand

UAE reports 2,545 Covid-19 cases, 1,320 recoveries

The nationwide case count has risen to 838,384

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council.

Dubai approves Dhs74.5bn Integrated Waste Management Strategy 2021-2041

The private sector’s direct contribution to the strategy is expected to amount to Dhs70.5bn

Public cloud gains pace in the MENA region

With cloud computing gaining traction during the pandemic, players like Oracle have stepped up and demonstrated their commitment to the region through the opening of cloud regions