NCM courtesy WAM

UAE weather update: National Centre of Meteorology issues forecast for Dec 28-31

The UAE, which was lashed by rains earlier this week, is expected to experience partially cloudy skies and light to moderate winds

UAE's Unemployment Insurance Scheme kicks off on January 1

UAE’s Unemployment Insurance Scheme kicks off on January 1

Subscription fees depend on the employee’s basic salary and can be paid monthly, quarterly, once every six months, or annually

Jadwa divests stake in Luberef

Saudi Arabia’s Jadwa Investment divests stake in Luberef through IPO on Tadawul

The Luberef IPO marks the firm’s eighth private equity exit, and at SAR5bn the offering brings Jadwa’s aggregate private equity distributions to clients to SAR11bn

Hasan Jasem Al Nowais, Chief Executive Officer of Mubadala Health

Mubadala Health, ADPF to launch personal health programme for pensioners

The programme will provide all ADPF-registered pensioners with comprehensive annual check-ups at Mubadala Health’s healthcare facilities

DXB T3

Holiday travel: Nearly two million passengers expected to pass through Dubai International

Average daily traffic at DXB is expected to reach 245,000 passengers during the holiday season

DubaiNow

DubaiNow app achieves major milestone, exceeds one million users

The unified platform offers users access to several government and private sector services, including bill payments and fines

traffic dubai Police

Dubai Police’s traffic campaigns benefit 10 million people over last three years

Traffic campaigns were carried out last year to raise public awareness of the safety of pedestrians, and the dangers of sudden swerving and speeding, among other topics

Dubai Customs WAM

Dubai Customs’ Air Cargo Centres process 81 billion items in 2022

The items are part of goods that have an estimated value of Dhs875.86bn, including insurance and shipping costs

Israel

Calev’s Newsroom: Israel, India and UAE forge a new trade route

There are many facets of economic integration and growth contained within the Israel-India-UAE triangle

UAE Ministry of finance to hold corporate tax awareness sessions

UAE Ministry of Finance launches Corporate Tax Public Awareness Programme

The programme will feature a series of sessions to raise awareness of the corporate tax law amongst the business community and its implications for the national economy

Uber app (Photo Illustration by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Uber transports 2.6 million riders across Qatar during FIFA World Cup

According to Uber, people from 95 countries used its app while visiting Qatar during the tournament

Fujairah attracts investment in maritime sector

Fujairah attracts investment in maritime sector

The emirate has a strategic location on the country’s east coast and is a key shipping hub

IMF sees Kuwait's GDP growth at above 8% for 2022

IMF projects Kuwait’s GDP growth above 8% for 2022

The rise in GDP growth in 2022 is supported by increased oil production, high oil prices, and sustained improvement in domestic demand

Qatar World Cup fans spent 39% more at stadiums than in Russia

Qatar World Cup fans spent 39% more at stadiums than in Russia

Visitors from Saudi Arabia, the US, the UAE, Mexico and the UK spent the most money

Dubai leads MENA region on Global Power City Index 2022

Dubai leads MENA region on Global Power City Index 2022

The GCI’s rankings of the top cities in 2022 reflect the self-reinforcing strength of the world’s leading global cities

Modon Properties launches two waterfront destinations in Al Dhafra

Modon Properties unveils two integrated waterfront destinations in Al Dhafra

The two integrated waterfront destinations are adjacent to Modon’s eco-tourism campsite project, Bab Al Nojoum – Al Mugheirah Resort

Conares opens Dhs150m colour-coated steel plant in JAFZA

Conares opens Dhs150m colour-coated steel plant in JAFZA

Exporting products to 26 countries across six continents, the company’s assets are currently estimated to be valued at Dhs2.5bn

Saudi Arabia's non-oil exports rise 4% to $6.6bln in October

Saudi Arabia’s non-oil exports rise 4% to $6.6bn in October

Non-oil exports mainly comprised chemical and allied industries, accounting for 41 per cent of the total non-oil merchandise exports

RTA approves strategic plan 2023-2030 aligned with Dubai Urban Plan 2040

RTA approves strategic plan for 2023-2030

The plan is aligned with the Dubai Urban Plan 2040, Dubai Plan 2030, Dubai Government Directives and the UAE Government Vision, We the UAE 2031

ENOC

ENOC Group opens new service station in this locality in Dubai

The group now operates 177 service stations in the UAE

DP World, Hassana announce $2.4bn investment in UAE

DP World, Hassana announce $2.4bn investment in UAE

Hassana will hold its economic interest in a stake of approximately 10.2 per cent in three UAE assets of DP World

Dubai Airbnb

Airbnb launches remote working hub in Dubai

Those interested in working and living in Dubai can access the hub for local long-term listings and information on entry requirements and visa policy

Abu Dhabi’s Adnoc acquires 24.9% stake in OMV

Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC acquires 24.9% stake in OMV

Through this investment in OMV, who hold a 75 per cent stake in Borealis, ADNOC will increase its shareholdings in both Borealis and Borouge

How life sciences will define the next chapter in the Middle East transformation story

Life science companies are in a unique position to work with local governments to support capacity-building around early diagnosis and treatment

Embracing equity

Saudi Arabia bans abayas in examination halls

The kingdom’s Education and Training Evaluation Commission has said female students will not be permitted to wear loose-fitting, full-length robes at the time of examination

UAE Central Bank

National banks’ financing of trade, industry sectors total Dhs37.2bn in nine months

The cumulative balance of credit provided by national banks to trade and industry sectors reached Dhs720.8bn at the end of August

QatarEnergy wins working interest in Brazil's offshore exploration block

QatarEnergy wins working interest in Brazil’s offshore exploration block

The acquisition is expected to close in the first half of 2023

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi to launch mega-coaster in January 2023

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi’s new mega-coaster to launch in Jan 2023

Mission Ferrari will provide a 5D rollercoaster experience that includes the world’s first sideways coaster drop

Saudi Arabia, Azerbaijan to establish joint business council

Saudi Arabia, Azerbaijan to establish joint business council

The committee also witnessed the signing of an MoU between the Saudi Fund for Development and the Ministry of Economy of Azerbaijan

Emirates and Gulf Air launch codeshare partnership

Emirates flight from Manchester to Dubai delayed on technical grounds

Affected passengers were provided with assistance