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Silicon Valley investor plans $100m Saudi Arabia VC fund

Plug and Play is in talks with Jada to help kick-start the domestic venture capital industry

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Abu Dhabi: New traffic rules for delivery drivers

Delivery motorcyclists have been banned from using the fast lanes in Abu Dhabi to reduce traffic violations

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Etihad Airways launches direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Lisbon

The new service will be operated using a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, offering 28 seats in Business and 262 seats in Economy

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Sheikh Hamdan approves new ‘future’ model of Dubai SME

The strategy will enable a flexible and diversified future economy, contributing approximately Dhs9bn to the GDP and creating 86,000 job opportunities

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Sheikh Hamdan approves new Dhs80bn advanced sewerage system for Dubai

Dubai Municipality will partner with private sector companies to implement the sewerage system

Uber and Saudi railway deal

Saudi railways integrates Uber’s reserve product on rail platform

The service allows passengers to pre-book up to four reserve rides to and from seven train stations across six cities

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Saudi Arabia’s flynas orders 30 A320neo family aircraft

The order is expected to support the carrier’s growth plans as it continues to expand its international routes and destinations network

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UAE weather: Rains lash parts of Sharjah, NCM warns of convective cloud activity

The UAE witnessed rain showers even as parts of the country saw the mercury spike up to 45 degrees Celsius

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UAE calls for ensuring food security at G20 Agriculture Ministers’ meet

The G20 Agriculture Ministers meet called for the need to establish sustainable agricultural systems capable of adapting to climate change and biodiversity loss

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Princeton Digital Group, Tata Power join forces for renewable energy supply to Indian data centre

The partnership aims to provide eco-friendly electricity to PDG’s data centre in Mumbai for a period of 25 years

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UAE, Qatar embassies resume operations

Both parties emphasised that this move reflects the determination of the leaderships of both nations to strengthen Arab cooperation

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Oman announces dates for Eid Al Adha 2023

The sighting of the crescent signifies the annual Hajj pilgrimage’s start on June 26 and Arafat Day will fall on June 27

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Eid Al Adha 2023: Public holidays announced for UAE private sector

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has announced a public paid holiday on the occasion of Arafat Day and Eid Al Adha

Abu Dhabi bourse, CASE join hands to boost cooperation

These 13 UAE-listed private joint-stock companies have Dhs8.3bn in capital

The inclusion of private joint-stock firms in the local markets helps companies access a large capital base

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Dubai Customs announces customs policies following trade deals

The customs authority has set up specialised customs centres and departments to ensure smooth flow of good and services

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Kuwait appoints new oil, defence ministers in latest cabinet

The country formed its fifth government in less than a year

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Qatar Airways commences seasonal flights to Trabzon

The thrice-weekly nonstop service from Doha will operate on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays

Sheikh Mohammed inaugurates phase 5 of Dubai solar park

Sheikh Mohammed inaugurates phase 5 of Dubai solar park

The fifth phase of the Dubai solar park is expected to power 270,000 homes and offset 1.18 million tonnes of carbon emissions per year

PIF sets up Lifera to boost biopharma industry growth

Saudi Arabia’s PIF sets up Lifera to boost biopharma industry growth

The biopharma investment firm seeks to advance formulation development, medicine development and manufacturing

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Saudi Arabia confirms dates for Hajj, Eid Al Adha 2023

Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court announced that June 19, will mark the first day of Dhul Hijjah, after sighting the new crescent moon in the kingdom

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Dubai esports and games festival 2023 to start on June 21

The second edition of the festival will feature five days of action-packed events and activities

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UAE pledges $15m to UN Women to advance gender equality

The UAE is currently serving on the UN Women Executive Board from 2023 until 2025

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UAE construction sector open to state-monitored playbook

The adoption of a monitored playbook approach is expected to drive earlier stakeholder engagement and team collaboration

Dubai Chamber forays into the EU

Dubai Chamber inaugurates first European office in London

The chamber said the new office is aimed at strengthening relationships with key public and private sector stakeholders

ESG's Century Village Project

Emirates Stallions Group, Q Holding joint venture for Century Village project

The project will develop a co-living, multi-purpose community able to house 5,000 residents

Valeo and ADDED mobility deal

ADDED inks deal with Valeo to boost Abu Dhabi’s automotive sector

The deal is expected to enhance smart and sustainable mobility in Abu Dhabi, and contribute to the development of the city’s transport sector

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Sheikh Hamdan launches third phase of Dubai 10X initiative

The Dubai 10X initiative has played a pivotal role in the development of 42 key projects aimed at elevating government services

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Millennium Hotels partners with Watermelon on UAE food sustainability initiative

Watermelon has a dedicated team that sources and partners with local farmers and fishermen across the UAE

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Dubai’s DET hosts year’s first ‘City Briefing’, key tourism milestones highlighted

The event, held at the Dubai World Trade Centre, highlighted the crucial role assigned to the city’s tourism sector in driving the success of the Dubai Economic Agenda, D33

Bahrain grants golden licences to five investment projects

Bahrain grants golden licences to five investment projects worth over $1.4bn

The licence scheme will enhance the country’s competitiveness and boost growth while encouraging the digital transformation of the economy