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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

Binance planning to tie up with Dubai for crypto activities – report

Dubai is reportedly being regarded as an option for the company’s global headquarters

Voices from the top: Sophie Doireau, CEO, Middle East, India and Africa, Cartier

In 2021, the company unveiled its renovated flagship boutique in Dubai Mall

Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC announces new oil and gas discoveries

The discoveries of up to 1 billion barrels of oil equivalent have been made at an exploration well in Onshore Block 4 concession

ADNOC’s AI venture signs deal with Beyond Limits

Companies sign Memorandum of Understanding to jointly boost innovation and AI commercialisation to support oil and gas organisations in the UAE

UAE salaries to increase by an average of 3% in 2022-report

Up to 74 per cent of the respondents also confirmed that they intend to pay out bonuses in 2022, with 46 per cent looking at offering one- two months’ gross salary

Dubai-based Tradeling appoints Harry Pappas as chief financial officer

Pappas joins Tradeling with over 20 years of experience in finance and accounting

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Saudi Arabia warns traders against shorting oil prices

While oil has soared about 45 per cent this year, it slumped more than 10 per cent on November 26, the day after Thanksgiving

Why it is essential for non-Muslim expats in the UAE to have a registered will

Non-Muslim expatriates can now register their wills online

UAE’s new labour law to largely align public and private sector benefits

Under the new law, employees in both sectors will get similar leaves and end-of-service benefits

UAE Central Bank mulls emiratisation of some banking and insurance roles

The board also endorsed the criteria that govern banks’ loan exposure to the real estate sector

Lockheed Martin appoints new chief executive for Middle East

John W. Nicholson will take up the role based in Abu Dhabi

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Saudi oil minister says global production could plunge 30% this decade

“We’re heading toward a phase that could be dangerous if there’s not enough spending on energy,” he said

UAE and Israel leaders discuss economic ties in historic trip

Health and food security “will constitute a major part of the mutual cooperation”

1000 Miglia Experience UAE Jubilee Edition

Iconic 1000 Miglia classic car race to come to the UAE in 2022

The by-invitation race will cover all the seven emirates and will be held from February 18-22, 2022

Dubai’s Danube Group chairman on Covid-19 recovery, 2022 plans

The UAE’s economy has received a strong boost from Expo 2020 Dubai and is on its way back to growth, states Danube Group founder and chairman Rizwan Sajan

Expo 2020 Dubai visits exceed 6.3 million as of December 13

Visitor numbers were boosted by music concerts, sporting events and National Day celebrations

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UAE announces 92 new Covid-19 cases, 71 recoveries

No deaths were recorded over the preceding 24 hours

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UAE’s Emirates Draw raises grand prize to Dhs89m

The next weekly draw will be held on Saturday, December 18

Voices from the top: Khadija Al Bastaki, executive director, Dubai Design District

The district already has a packed calendar of events for 2022 to highlight landmark achievements

Abu Dhabi’s IHC approves merger of its real estate firm Al Tamouh with Al Qudra Holding

Investment holding company Al Qudra’s board has approved a new foreign ownership limit of 30 per cent of outstanding shares

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UAE’s ADNOC Distribution signs exclusive fuel deal with Cars Taxi

For the next five years, ADNOC Distribution will be the only supplier of fuel and lubricants for Cars Taxi’s 3,000-plus strong fleet in the country

Here’s why the ASUS BR1100 is a credible proposition for students

Powering the ASUS BR1100 is an Intel Celeron N4500 processor, Intel UHD graphics, and improved battery mode that will provide a full charge in less than two hours

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UK’s De Montfort University opens its first international campus in Dubai

It will offer students a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses including cybersecurity, fashion marketing and psychology

Saudi Arabia sees 2022 budget surplus, first in eight years

Officials expect the economy to expand 2.9 per cent this year and grow by a further 7.4 per cent in 2022

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Dubai reduces 33% of carbon emissions in 2020

Dubai aims to become a carbon-neutral economy by 2050

Israeli PM Naftali Bennett arrives in the UAE on historic visit

The trip marks the first official visit by an Israeli PM after the two countries established diplomatic ties last year

Race winner and 2021 F1 World Drivers Champion Max Verstappen in Abu Dhabi at Yas Marina Circuit (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen wins Abu Dhabi F1 race to clinch world title

Verstappen overtook seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton in the last lap of the race

Healthy prospects: Why Emirati entrepreneur Mahmoud Bartawi is launching a new startup

UAE-based startup Mealzap is on a mission to reach all those embarking on the journey towards a healthier lifestyle, says its CEO and co-founder Mahmoud Bartawi

UAE firm, European group partner to offer entrepreneurship education in Dubai

Located in Dubai, the SD Centre for Entrepreneurial Excellence will offer subjects such as new venture creation, internationalisation strategies and entrepreneurial finance