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Submissions open for Nat Geo’s Abu Dhabi Young Photographer of the Year competition

Open to those between the ages of 16-21, the theme for this year’s competition is ‘Yellow Through My Eyes’

UAE reports 75 new Covid-19 cases, 99 recoveries

The total number of cases across the country has risen to 740,647

UAE’s AD Ports to develop and operate terminal in Egypt’s Safaga Port

AD Ports signed an MoU with the Egyptian Group for Multipurpose Terminals, the commercial arm of the Egyptian Ministry of Transportation

UAE Foreign Minister meets Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus

The two leaders discussed developments in the Middle East and Syria

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UAE updates Covid-19 protocols for mosques, prayer rooms

Imams and cleaning staff of mosques should be vaccinated and must undergo a PCR test every 14 days

UAE reports 72 Covid-19 cases, 90 recoveries

The nationwide case count has now risen to 740,572

UAE amends conditions for granting residency visas to retired expatriates

As per the amendment, retirees will be eligible for retirement residency, should they fulfil certain criteria

Vincent Wijnen, Senior Managing Director of Al-Futtaim Automotive officially opens Al-Futtaim Automall in DIP

Five minutes with Vincent Wijnen, senior managing director at Al-Futtaim Automotive

Al-Futtaim Automotive reportedly has around a 40 per cent market share in the UAE

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UAE’s Zayed University signs academic partnership MoU with Israel’s University of Haifa

Both universities will exchange knowledge and academic best practices, conduct joint-research projects, and organise mutually beneficial events and seminars

Oracle announces second cloud region in the UAE

Emaar, Emirates Post Group chose Oracle Cloud Abu Dhabi Region for strategic business operations

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Sharjah records Dhs5.7bn in real estate transactions for Q3 2021

The total volume of area circulated in sales transactions amounted to around 16.5 million sq ft

ASUS Business

Here’s how ASUS Business is bridging the technological gap in education

The company is also aggressively launching new products, solutions and initiatives in 2022

UAE reports 68 Covid-19 cases, 2 deaths

The nationwide case count has risen to 740,500

UAE says oil prices would be even higher if it wasn’t for OPEC+

Brent crude’s climbed 62 per cent this year to almost $84 a barrel

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Sheikh Mohammed approves board of directors for Dubai International Arbitration Centre

The board will be chaired by Dr. Tarik Humaid Al Tayer, while Dr. Ahmed Saeed Al Suwaidi will serve as its vice chairman

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New personal status law to be applicable to non-Muslims in Abu Dhabi

A new bilingual court will also be set up in the emirate to deal specifically with these matters, with all procedures conducted in Arabic and English

UAE reports 70 Covid-19 cases, 92 recoveries

The total number of reported cases has risen to 740,432

Abu Dhabi UAE government

Indonesia fund lets UAE invest in its high-yield instruments

The investment framework deal was signed with the Abu Dhabi Growth Fund

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Sheikh Mohammed merges Dubai’s economy and tourism departments

Helal Al Marri has been named as director general of Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism

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The SME Story: Christiane Nasr, founder of The Bowery Company

Nasr is taking her online store of furniture and home accessories and expanding it into one that now has a physical presence in Dubai

UAE reports 73 Covid-19 cases, 112 recoveries

The nationwide case count has now risen to 740,209

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UAE, IRENA launch $1bn platform to finance renewable energy transition

The UAE has committed $400m in funding, provided by the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, for the Energy Transition Accelerator Financing Platform

UAE reports 79 Covid-19 cases, 102 recoveries

The nationwide Covid-19 case count has now risen to 740,136

UAE’s Laparoscopic surgeon opts for robotic surgery in Bariatric procedures

The robotic surgery industry generates almost $3bn in revenues per year, and this number is expected to grow by almost 15 per cent per year until 2022

Over half of Arab youth say they will boycott brands that damage the environment

The region’s youth is keen to ensure governments and businesses act responsibly when it comes to climate action

Covid-19: Abu Dhabi becomes first location to receive new medicine for high-risk patients

The new medication is designed to prevent severe infection and death in non-vaccinated high-risk patients

UAE announces protocols for Commemoration, National Day celebrations

Event organisers will form specialised teams to ensure adherence of protocols

UAE reports 74 Covid-19 infections; nationwide case count crosses 740,000

As many as 106 recoveries were reported in the past 24 hours

Here’s how the UAE is pursuing its digital vision and strategy

Dr Saeed K. Aldhaheri and Ranjit Rajan, authors of Digital Nation: How the United Arab Emirates is Building a Future Based on Tech Innovation, provide insights into the country’s plans

UAE’s bid to host COP28 receives backing from Asia Pacific Group

The endorsement came at the COP26 summit in Glasgow