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Dubai launches world's first sustainable mobile floating fire station

Dubai launches world’s first sustainable mobile floating fire station

The station boasts a notable speed of 11 miles per hour, allowing it to swiftly reach incident locations

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Chinese New Year celebrations 2024: Fireworks in Dubai, Dragon Show in Abu Dhabi

From iconic landmarks like the Burj Al Arab to family-friendly destinations such as Global Village, numerous celebrations have been organised to ring in the Lunar New Year

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Dubai gets new weekend bus service to this beach; more citywide route changes

A new weekend-only bus service, W20, will run from Friday to Sunday, from Stadium Metro Station to Al Mamzar every half hour between 5 pm and 11 pm

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Hackathon for Dubai students aims to spur on AI interest

The 3-day hackathon will challenge high school students, in teams of 2-4, to design functional projects using AI technologies to help their peers and community

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Dubai: RERA fines 30 real estate firms for this violation

The agency had previously issued circulars and warnings to emphasise the provisions and conditions of real estate advertising and ensure compliance

In numbers: Dubai real estate registers best-ever performance in 2023

The value of real estate transactions exceeded Dhs634bn with the number of transactions reaching over 166,400 real estate transactions in 2023

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Dubai Taxi Company debuts on Dubai Financial Market

Dubai Financial Market applied no price limits on DTC shares during the first day of trading

Dubai hosted 17 million international visitors in 2023

Dubai welcomed 17 million international visitors in 2023

The tourism sector’s performance closely parallels Dubai’s 3.3 per cent GDP growth in the first nine months of 2023

The Lana opens in Dubai: Inside Dorchester Collection’s first Middle East hotel

The hotel features The Lana Promenade, a central podium hosting retail outlets, restaurants, and an infinity rooftop pool, offering guests a vibrant and luxurious experience

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5 things to know about Emaar’s new mall at Dubai Creek Harbour

Emaar’s ambitious new retail project at Dubai Creek Harbour could potentially be bigger than its flagship Dubai Mall

AD Ports’ Maqta Gateway acquires 60% stake in Dubai Technologies

AD Ports’ Maqta Gateway acquires 60% stake in Dubai Technologies

The solution is expected to be a great addition to Maqta Gateway’s in-house single window offering for ports’ digitalisation

7 reasons why investors can't resist Dubai's real estate sector by Espace's John Lyons

Seven reasons why investors can’t resist Dubai’s real estate sector

High rental yields, demand for luxury homes and return on investments, here’s why investing in Dubai’s property market is appealing, explains Espace Real Estate’s MD

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Dubai, Microsoft partner to power emirate’s digital economy

The joint effort will focus on logistics, technology enablement and adoption within the SME and education sectors

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Dubai breaks ground on landmark cancer hospital

The cancer hospital slated to open in 2026 marks a significant step toward providing advanced and accessible treatment for the disease in the UAE

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Dubai real estate powers through January 2024 with Dhs35bn in sales

Off-plan sales grew by 25 per cent year-on-year in January as Dubai’s real estate sector continued to perform well in the new year

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Dubai-linked EV deal paused amid China Evergrande liquidation

China Evergrande New Energy Vehicle has suspended negotiations regarding a share subscription agreement with Dubai-based mobility firm NWTN

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Zero red tape: Dubai’s Sheikh Mohammed eyes slashing bureaucracy

The programme will work to reduce the duration of government services by 50 per cent and re-engineer hundreds of government services

Dubai Trade crosses 300 million transactions, cuts huge carbon footprint

Dubai Trade crosses 300 million transactions, cuts huge carbon footprint

Dubai Trade, the digital arm of DP World in the GCC region, has consistently demonstrated robust growth since it was formed, with an average 8 per cent year-on-year increase in annual digital transactions since 2003

BRICS: Dubai ranks 3rd among top 10 wealthiest cities, see full list here

Dubai lives up to its reputation as the ‘City of Gold’, hosting 72,500 millionaires, 212 of whom are centi-millionaires and 15 billionaires

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Sheikh Hamdan approves Dhs530m ‘Dubai Schools’ 6,400 seat expansion

This move is expected to result in the addition of over 6,400 seats, accompanied by the establishment of 295 classrooms and 123 laboratories and specialised classrooms

Decoding the anatomy of a Dhs600m Dubai property price tag

Earlier this year, Raffles The Palm Dubai announced the listing of the emirate’s most expensive penthouse. We talk to the team behind the listing to explain its valuation.

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Dubai’s RTA invests Dhs350m to upgrade nol system

The upgrading of the nol system is one of the key deliverables of RTA’s Digital Strategy Roadmap 2023-2030 launched last December

DIEZ unveils Dhs500m venture fund to finance tech startups

Dubai unveils Dhs500m growth initiative to support SMEs

The initiative is open to all SMEs founded in Dubai and is designed to empower businesses to expand internationally

Emirates NBD posts Dhs21.5bn in full-year profit

Dubai’s Emirates NBD posts 65% rise in 2023 earnings

The Dubai-based lender proposed a dividend of 120 fils per share for last year, doubling the amount paid to shareholders in 2022

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UAE Golden Visa: Dubai makes major change to property down payment requirement

The UAE introduced the golden visa programme to allow for a 10-year residency to encourage exceptional individuals and foreign investors to establish deeper ties to the country.

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Dubai Financial Services Authority registered 117 firms in 2023, reflecting 25% growth

The regulator licenced and registered a record-breaking 117 firms during the 12 months. This reflected an increase of 25 per cent from the previous year.

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Holiday Inn Dubai Business Bay now open, debuts open lobby concept

Set in one of the most central areas of the city, the Holiday Inn Business Bay is an ideal choice for corporate and leisure travellers looking for easy access to Dubai’s business and recreational landmarks

Realty check: Luxury Concierge Real Estate’s Shitij Kapoor shares his outlook on Dubai’s luxury property market

Kapoor attributes the upward trend seen over the past three years to Dubai’s dynamic economy, vibrant lifestyle, strategic location, favourable tax regime, exceptional infrastructure, world-class healthcare facilities, safe environment and the allure of the Golden Visa programme

Dubai D33 agenda on track, GDP growth rises 3.3% from Jan-Sep 2023

Accommodation and food services activities witnessed a strong 11.1 per cent growth in the first nine months of the year

Road-toll operator Salik to build two new toll gates in Dubai

This is where Dubai’s new Salik gates will be located

The two gates will be located at Business Bay Crossing on Al Khail Road, and Al Safa South on Sheikh Zayed Road