How to develop mental discipline to get the work done

We must recognise that our minds are powerful originators for ideas

Explainer: Is data the new oil in the GCC?

Technology has now become a key driver of economic growth in the GCC, with data already defining the region’s future, opines Maurits Tichelman, VP – Sales, Marketing, and Communications and GM – Global Markets and Partners, EMEA at Intel

Aramco sells $6bn of dollar-denominated Islamic bonds

The state-controlled company sold sukuk due in three, five and 10 years

Covid-19 update: UAE reports 2,190 cases, 7 deaths

The nationwide case count now stands at 591,613

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Emirates to resume thrice-weekly flights from Dubai to Malta

Travellers from the UAE can avail of quarantine-free travel to the Mediterranean country

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UAE initiates Sinopharm vaccine study for children aged 3-17

The study aims to monitor the immune response to the vaccine in 900 children of different nationalities

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Business Traveller Middle East to host US Green Card and residency seminar in Dubai

The EB-5 programme investment price will soon decrease from $900,000 to $500,000

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Abu Dhabi’s Emirates Development Bank closes $750m five-year bond

This was the second USD transaction issued under EDB’s $3bn Euro Medium Term Note programme

Dubai’s Emaar adds new contract clause after project delays

According to the founder, missed deadlines are a ‘real source of concern’

Abu Dhabi fund ADQ offers to create large hospitality group

ADQ has proposed combining Abu Dhabi National Hotels Company with one of its portfolio companies, Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company

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Abu Dhabi makes Alhosn green pass mandatory for entry to public spaces including malls, restaurants and cinemas

The new directive will take effect from June 15, and will be applicable to those who are aged 16 and over

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Abu Dhabi’s ADIA is said to invest $1bn in Medline buyout

Medline is the biggest private US manufacturer and distributor of medical supplies

Dubai tycoon Hussain Sajwani resigns, makes $599m offer to take Damac private

Damac traded below the Dhs1.3 per share offer price on Wednesday

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UAE bans entry of passengers from Zambia, DR Congo and Uganda

The directive comes into effect from June 11

Majid Al Futtaim, Yellow Door Energy to develop Bahrain’s largest private solar plant

The agreement will bring clean energy to The Bahrain Mall, operated by Carrefour Bahrain

Covid-19 update: UAE reports 2,179 cases, 6 deaths

The nationwide case count stands at 589,423

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Emirates NBD lists $750m bond on Nasdaq Dubai

Emirates NBD the largest financial services bond issuer on Nasdaq Dubai through seven listings with a total value of $5.1bn

Hamdan Bin Rashid Cancer Charity Hospital Dubai

Upcoming cancer charity hospital in Dubai raises Dhs220m

The Hamdan Bin Rashid Cancer Charity Hospital will open in 2023 and provide free treatment to low-income patients

Saudi wealth fund appoints deputy governors to spur growth

The PIF has made several high-profile investments in recent years

Desert Control

Desert Control joins Dubai’s in5’s alumni network after raising Dhs85m in IPO

Desert Control is ready to launch its commercial rollout of liquid natural clay that turns deserts into fertile land

ADIB partners with Visa to unveil UAE’s first biometric authentication solution for e-commerce

Once implemented, ADIB customers can authenticate their e-commerce transactions by using their mobile application biometric authentication

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Dubai to get 10 new schools in upcoming academic year

The new schools will offer Australian, UK, US and IB curricula

Bahrain extends Covid-19 precautionary measures until June 25

The work-from-home policy to cover 70 per cent of government employees remains in effect

Saudi Arabia Visas

Saudi to extend validity of visas until July 31 for expats stranded abroad

The extension will be done automatically and at no cost to the visa holders

Saudi Aramco

Aramco starts debut sale of dollar-denominated Islamic bonds

The firm is raising cash to help finance its plans to pay out $75bn in dividends

Dubai’s Emirates to resume flights to Nice, Lyon in France

Emirates currently operates 14 weekly flights to/from Paris

UAE reports 2,205 Covid-19 cases, 2 deaths

The nationwide case count has risen to 587,244

UAE to extend ban on passengers from India until July 6 – airline

The carrier advised affected passengers to reschedule their tickets

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Arabian Travel Market: How the event signalled a rebound in tourism

The region’s biggest travel and tourism event held a successful in-person and virtual edition last month in Dubai. And the big question predictably was – has the industry started to recover?

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Air Arabia to start new service from Sharjah to Phuket

The thrice-weekly flights will commence from July 2