The ocean and the great garbage patch: What can we do to alleviate it?

Ocean debris is continuously mixed by wind and wave action and widely dispersed both over huge surface areas

Saudi Arabia: Paving the way for the future

With a young leadership at the helm, the GCC’s largest economy has embarked on a journey of growth, diversification and alliances

Education 2.0: Classrooms need a ‘voice lift’ to adapt to the new normal

Schools and universities must now look to adapt their current spaces to new requirements

Boardroom connection: How to best manage family members

There are a few steps family boards can embrace for the long-term success

Expo 2020 Dubai

All you need to know about Expo 2020 Dubai

The event will be open to the public from October 1, 2021 until March 31, 2022

UAE Central Bank

UAE Central Bank gives in-principle approval for Wizz Financial to acquire UAE Exchange

Once finalised, UAE Exchange is expected to relaunch its branch network in the UAE

Dubai’s flydubai resumes operations to Prague, Zagreb

The carrier will operate up to five weekly flights to Prague and two weekly flights to Zagreb from September 23

Expo 2020 Dubai launches October Pass priced at Dhs95

The promotion is available until October 15

UAE reports 329 Covid-19 cases, 401 recoveries

The number of recorded cases in the country has risen to 733,972

Dubai’s Emirates to implement IATA Travel Pass across six continents

The roll-out of the digital health pass across all 120+ Emirates destinations is expected to be completed by October

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Amazon payment services partners with American Express in Saudi Arabia

Amex cardholders in Saudi can now shop with their Amex card on merchant and supplier websites that use Amazon Payment Services

Revealed: 10 highest-growth job roles of tomorrow

Demand for professionals in AI, data and engineering is expected to spike in the near future, as technology adaption takes off even further

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Entrust acquires Paris-based card issuance firm Antelop Solutions

With this acquisition, Entrust can help banks and financial institutions worldwide create seamless payment experiences for their customers

Abu Dhabi’s Hope Consortium, Astral Aviation sign deal to boost vaccine distribution in Africa

The alliance will ensure delivery of vaccines and critical supplies to all 54 African nations

Hisense and FGT FZE

Hisense Middle East partners with FGT industries to enter the UAE market

FGT will be an advance fulfilment partner for Hisense in the UAE for the brand’s TV business

Ahmed Omar, CEO and co-founder of Odiggo

The SME Story: Ahmed Omar, CEO and co-founder of Odiggo

E-commerce auto and spare parts platform, Odiggo, raised $2.3m in its latest seed round

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Sheikh Mohammed allocates Dhs65bn to Emirati housing programme in Dubai

The Ruler of Dubai also issued directives to quadruple the number of citizens benefiting from the housing programme effective from next year

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Covid-19: Oman waives several fines to support the private sector

The Supreme Committee has also warned that authorities will shut down any establishments found in breach of the precautionary measures

UAE, India aim to double trade to $100bn in five years

Indian nationals make up one of the largest population groups in the UAE

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Dubai launches two clinics to address long-Covid symptoms

The clinics will conduct tests and refer patients to specialists in case they need specific medical intervention

UAE stock market regulator, Dubai World Trade Centre Authority agree to support crypto assets trading

DWTCA aims to expand its existing business licenses, services and incentives

Dubai Council for Border Crossing Points Security

New entity created to oversee protection of Dubai’s borders

The board of the Dubai Council for Border Crossing Points Security will be chaired by Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

LinkedIn reveals UAE top startups list for 2021

The list identifies the country’s emerging startups through a four pillar methodology

Canon to host special series of events at Expo 2020 Dubai

The series of interactive events and programmes will align with Expo 2020 Dubai’s pillars of opportunity, mobility and sustainability

UAE reports 318 Covid-19 cases, 380 recoveries

The total number of recorded cases in the country has risen to 733,643

Emirates pavilion Expo 2020 Dubai

Emirates opens bookings for visits to its pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai

It will feature interactive multi-sensory interactions which will preview the future of commercial aviation

UK inflation at new 40-year high worsens living standards crisis

UK to approves UAE vaccination certificates from October 4

The UK’s Secretary of Transport Grant Shapps took to Twitter to announce the directive

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Etihad Guest members can now earn and redeem miles on talabat transactions

Etihad Guest members can earn 1 mile for every Dhs3 spent when ordering food, groceries and other essentials on the talabat platform

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UAE scraps face mask requirement for select locations

The decision comes after monitoring the noticeable decrease in the number of Covid-19 cases recorded in the country