Innoway, dubbed China’s Silicon Valley, has incubated over 3,400 startups and raised approximately Dhs4.7bn
Author: Aarti Nagraj
Indonesia lists three sukuk valued at $2.5bn on Nasdaq Dubai
The listings consist of a 10-year issuance of $1bn and two issuances of $750m each
Emirates Mars Mission’s Hope Probe to launch on July 15
The unmanned probe is expected to enter Mars’ orbit on February 2021
Abu Dhabi’s AI university signs research cooperation agreement with Virgin Hyperloop
The Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence is the world’s first graduate-level, research-based AI university
UAE approval of Boeing 737 Max likely to closely follow FAA
The planemaker and the US Federal Aviation Administration began a series of flights this week to test whether the revamped aircraft is safe to resume operations
Abu Dhabi’s Yas Marina Circuit to feature a drive-in cinema
The movies will be showcased every Thursday, Friday and Saturday starting July 9
UAE reports 421 new Covid-19 cases, one death
The total number of infections recorded in the country has risen to 48,667
Revealed: Key facts about the new data protection law issued by Dubai’s DIFC
The new law will cement the centre’s position as well as enhance its data protection practices
Dubai Islamic Bank lists $300m sukuk on Nasdaq Dubai
There is a total of $71.09bn sukuk now listed on the exchange
Update: No NOCs will be issued to UAE residents in India to facilitate return
All residents seeking to return to the UAE must receive approvals from the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship
Dubai World pays $8.2bn two years early to complete debt revamp
The payment was made using funds from asset sales, dividend payments and the delisting of port operator DP World
UAE announces fuel prices for July 2020
Prices are unchanged from April 2020
Dubai’s Emirates resumes on-ground services for premium customers from July 1
The carrier will resume its Chauffeur Drive service and airport lounge for premium customers following a full health and safety review
Etihad confirms additional flights to eight countries, including India, Egypt and Germany, starting July 16
Outbound passengers travelling to Abu Dhabi airport from other emirates within the UAE do not require to undergo a Covid-19 test to enter the emirate
Arada reveals movie line-up for Sharjah’s first drive-in cinema, set to open on July 1
All films at the 150-capacity cinema will be free to enter, on a first-come, first-served basis
Video: Sheikh Mohammed inaugurates Dubai Future Labs
Projects currently undertaken at the facility include ventilators, drones and autonomous vehicles
Japan’s SMBC Nikko to open branches in Paris, Abu Dhabi
SMBC Nikko’s overseas operations earned $143m before taxes in the year ended March
TRA to shutdown 2G network across UAE by 2022
UAE service providers will provide support to groups that may be affected by the shutdown
UAE to reopen mosques, places of worship on July 1
Mosques will not yet be open for Friday prayers
Confirmed: Sharjah private schools to reopen campuses next academic year
A health and safety officer will be appointed and trained in each school
Watch: Why upskilling will boost your employability in the UAE now
In this special webinar, you can learn how to upskill yourself to ensure strong career growth
UAE residents, visitors need negative Covid-19 test to enter Abu Dhabi
Test results must be presented via the Alhosn app or text messages from any UAE-based hospital or screening centre that is affiliated with the National Screening Programme
Dubai Summer Surprises dates announced
The full calendar of events will be announced ahead of the festival, the Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment confirmed on Monday
All UAE federal government employees must return to their offices by July 5
All previous exemptions granted to employees in federal entities will be cancelled except for those with chronic diseases
Sharjah Municipality fees, fines can soon be paid using Google, Samsung and Apple e-wallets
Only cashless modes of payments will be accepted starting July 15
UAE’s GEMS Education schools undergo safety measures to prepare for reopening
The network of schools is undergoing regular deep cleaning and disinfection using hospital-grade anti-viral disinfectants
Dubai residents planning to travel abroad must get a permit in order to return
Residents do “not need a Covid-19 test or Dubai government approval to leave Dubai”
Emirates announces flights to more cities in July; network grows to 52 cities
Last week, the carrier announced the addition of scheduled passenger flights from seven cities in July
