Digital DEWA’s Moro Hub breaks ground for solar-powered data centre in Dubai

The data centre will be implemented by Moro Hub at the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park in Dubai

Dubai’s RTA awards contract for 16km of roads at Al Quoz 2

The project will improve the accessibility of the market complex and Al Quoz Lake Park

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Saudi advises against ‘unnecessary’ overseas travel over omicron concerns

Travellers were specifically urged to avoid “high-risk countries” where the omicron variant of Covid-19 has spread rapidly

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UAE Central Bank extends economic support measures until June 30

Prudential relief measures regarding banks’ capital buffers and liquidity and stable funding requirements will be extended by six months

What does the future look like for virtual healthcare

Virtual health is expected to capture the attention of future consumers

Voices from the top: Josette Rizk, director of institutional clients, MEA, Invesco

Invesco’s client-centric approach has enabled its EMEA business to grow in assets under management

UAE businessman Majid Al Futtaim passes away

Having founded the Majid Al Futtaim group in 1992, the businessman oversaw its growth into a massive retail conglomerate across the region

Urban farming startup Infarm gets funding from Qatar wealth fund

The investment will be used to expand to more fruits and vegetables and open its first centre in Qatar in 2023

RAKBank appoints new CEO

Raheel Ahmed succeeds Peter England, who will retire after leading the bank for over eight years

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UAE reports 200 new Covid-19 cases, no deaths

The UAE has already announced new guidelines to be followed during the upcoming celebrations in the country

Video: Sheikh Mohammed launches UAE’s winter tourism campaign

Running from December 15 until the end of January 2022, the campaign will highlight the diversity of the UAE’s touristic and recreational attractions

Qatar’s record bet on London homes sees $900m of sales

With construction complete on roughly 80 luxury homes at Chelsea Barracks, 92 per cent of the finished properties have found owners

Dubai’s Emirates to operate flights at full capacity to Brisbane as Australian city eases restrictions

The airline’s flights will also return to full capacity on the Dubai-Perth route from February 5

Top tips to get your mortgage approved in the UAE

Mortgage applications can often be rejected for things that are easily avoidable or can be addressed in advance

The growth of data centres in the Middle East

The pandemic has highlighted the critical role of data centres in ensuring that IT companies not only function well, but are also ready to embrace a digital future

Covid-19: UAE announces protocols for Christmas and New Year’s Eve celebrations

All event attendees must provide a negative PCR test result taken within 96 hours

UAE suspends all flights from Congo, announces new travel rules for four other African countries

Travellers who were in Congo up to 14 days before coming to the UAE will also not be permitted to enter the country

Covid-19: Abu Dhabi announces new border entry regulations

All those commuting into Abu Dhabi from other parts of the country will need to undertake the EDE scan

Covid-19: Bahrain to move to ‘yellow alert level’ over omicron concerns

The new alert level will be in place from Sunday, December 19, 2021, until Monday, January 31, 2022

Covid-19: UAE reports 148 new cases, no deaths

The new cases were detected after 340,100 additional Covid-19 tests were conducted over the past 24 hours

Dubai’s DIFC Courts launches specialised court for the digital economy

The new court aims to start providing services in the first quarter of 2022

UAE says it’s suspending F-35 talks with the US

The UAE said it is reassessing the strategic requirements and the costs/benefits of the aircraft

UAE to invest $2bn in India’s ‘food parks’

Why Abu Dhabi conglomerate Yas Holdings’ Elite Agro is focused on food for the future

With food security gaining increased focus during the pandemic, the UAE is focusing on the adoption of new technologies to yield greater results, say Elite Agro Division’s executive director and board member Dr Abdulmonem Almarzooqi and its CEO Ian Summerfield

Emaar reveals celebration plans for New Year’s Eve in Downtown Dubai

The show this year, called ‘Eve of Wonders’, will include a fireworks display choreographed to laser, lights and music

Voices from the top: Raja Al Mazrouei, executive vice president, DIFC FinTech Hive

2022 will build on the roots of opportunities created in 2021

Gulf leaders stress need for joint security, approve establishment of GCC Railways Authority

The GCC Supreme Council also urged for the need to accelerate the establishment of a joint customs union and the GCC Common Market

Mubadala and AD Gaming collaborate to develop esports ecosystem in the UAE

The MoU sets a framework for both comapnies to explore routes for collaboration and action that will support the development of gaming

UAE’s Mashreq partners with Turtlemint to offer bespoke insurance solutions

The new proposition will enable information transparency and empower Mashreq’s customers to make an informed choice while buying insurance products

Dubai Shopping Festival begins on December 15: Here’s what it features this year

The event – currently in its 27th edition – will run until January 30, 2022

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UAE Covid-19 cases cross 100, no deaths recorded

Up to 100 per cent of the UAE’s population has received at least one dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, according to the NCEMA