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Daily Insider: Dubai schools growth signals expat shift

Dubai’s schooling sector is growing strongly on the back of the city and emirate becoming a major magnet for professionals and families from across the globe.

DP World, IRENA sign agreement to decarbonise ports and maritime and logistics sector Image WAM

Dubai’s DP World, IRENA to decarbonise ports, maritime, logistics sectors

DP World has committed to becoming carbon neutral by 2040 and net zero carbon by 2050

Dubai RTA and Careem school rides service sees great demand Image Dubai Media Office

Dubai: School Rides service by Careem, RTA sees rising demand

The cost of the trip is 34.5 per cent less than the cost of the regular limousine services offered by Careem

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World’s largest gathering of futurists convene in Dubai on Nov 27

Dubai Future Forum will convene 2,500 experts and 150 speakers, hailing from more than 100 countries

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NYE 2023: Burj Khalifa fireworks, Dubai Fountain show, Emaar reveals plans

According to Emaar, 15,682 pyrotechnic elements will be featured in the special fireworks, laser and light show, with each having a distinct firing sequence

DFM to launch carbon credits pilot programme at COP28 Image Dubai Media Office X

Dubai Financial Market to launch pilot carbon credits programme at COP28

DFM will commence the pilot programme for institutional investors starting from December 4-8, with the offsetting period ending on January 10, 2024

Sheikh Mohammed endorses 30km Dubai Metro Blue Line project

Dubai Metro expansion: Sheikh Mohammed approves Blue Line project

The new metro line is Dubai’s newest and most significant public transport project and is set to be operational in 2029

Dubai wealth fund ICD posts Dhs28.3bn in half-year profit

Dubai wealth fund ICD posts Dhs28.3bn in half-year profit

The banking and transportation divisions’ respective contributions to the wealth fund’s profit soared by Dhs8.2bn and Dhs7.7bn

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Drones in Dubai: Phase 1 of ‘Horizons’ project complete

The project is planning standards for drone routes and dedicated landing zones in low-altitude airspace and selected airport locations

Dubai’s RTA has started installing solar energy panels

RTA powers up Dubai metro, tram depots with solar

The authority expects to achieve a total saving of carbon dioxide emissions amounting to 3.962 tonnes annually because of the project

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Dubai real estate: Massive Dhs300m land deal finalised for Jumeirah Golf Estate

The transacted land in Jumeirah Golf Estates overlooks an expansive view of the Fairways and houses over 1,500 villas, townhouses, and apartments

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Sheikh Zayed Road to close for Dubai Run this weekend

The busy road will be closed to motorists as the run has a start time of 06:30 am on Sunday, November 26

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Here’s how much Dubai Taxi aims to raise in IPO

The taxi fleet and operating company has revealed the initial target pricing for its share offers, in what is one of the most anticipated IPOs of the year

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UAE’s Tawazun signs $6.3bn defence deals at Dubai Airshow

The UAE’s MoD-linked Tawazun Council signed deals with defence suppliers such as Edge, SAAB, and Thales

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Dubai safety inspections target almost 15,000 construction sites

The safety campaign in Dubai throughout this year has targeted all engineers, consultants, supervisors, workers and consulting companies present at these sites

Daily Insider: Get ready for Jetsons-like air taxis in Dubai

Electric vertical take-off and landing vehicles, ferrying both passengers and goods, could become a reality in Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the next five years.

Dubai Customs notches up 13% surge in transactions

Dubai’s reputation as one of the top global shipping hubs is further entrenched amid a rise in customs transactions this year.

RTA makes modifications to routes and schedules

Dubai’s RTA makes changes to bus routes and schedules

The changes are aimed at expanding and integrating the public bus network with other public transport modes such as the metro and marine transport

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Dubai Police adds Lamborghini Urus Performante to patrol fleet

The supercar’s addition to the Dubai Police fleet is part of the city’s tradition of leveraging high-performance vehicles to bolster security during events

25hours debuts branded residences concept in Dubai (Image: Supplied by Ennismore)

25hours debuts branded residences concept in Dubai

25hours Heimat Dubai will include studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments as well as duplex penthouses

DUBAI AIRPORT

Dubai eyes super-hub status with new mega airport

The airport operator forecasts that annual passenger traffic at Dubai International Airport will reach 86.8 million this year

Daily Insider: Trials and tribulations of riding an e-bike in Dubai

Riding a rented, on-demand e-bike in Dubai is an amazing feat for this city. But the popularity of it means that sometimes docking your bike can leave you with a serious conundrum.

UAE winter rain hits Dubai and other emirates. Image Getty Images Karim Sahib

UAE weather: Heavy rains lash Dubai, other emirates

Partly cloudy weather, with potential rain showers across the northern and eastern parts of the country and coastal areas, is expected on Saturday, November 18

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Real Madrid World: Football theme park coming to Dubai

Real Madrid World promises to host new and exciting experiences for football fans of all ages

flydubai to build $190m MRO facility in Dubai South

flydubai to build $190m engineering facility in Dubai South

The construction of the new hangar and workshop will start next year and is expected to be completed by the last quarter of 2026

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Dubai Airports: Passenger traffic growth to surpass 2019 levels

Dubai Airports expects record-breaking numbers to continue in Q4 of this year and well into 2024

Deals signed on day two Dubai Airshow

Dubai Airshow: Defence, maintenance deals worth Dhs6.9bn signed on day two

The cumulative value of the 20 deals signed in the first two days of the Dubai Airshow 2023 was Dhs11.6bn, according to the Tawazun Council

Dubai announces new speed limit on Al Ittihad Road

Dubai: Speed limit on Al Ittihad Road starts from November 20

The decision is based on a recent study that reviewed the number of entrances/exits, proximity of intersections and recurrence of traffic accidents

Emirates to build $950m engineering facility at Dubai World Central

Emirates to build $950m engineering facility at Dubai World Central

The facility will be equipped to handle the complete range of specialist aircraft engineering services ranging from routine aircraft checks to bespoke paint jobs

Dubai cements super-hub strategy with $50bn jet orders

Dubai cements super-hub strategy with $50bn jet orders

Emirates and sister airline flyDubai secured 125 Boeing wide-body jets at the opening of the Dubai Airshow