Dubai’s Harbour Marina welcomes first yachts

The tri-deck Majesty 120 superyacht and the next-generation Oryx 379 were manufactured by Gulf Craft

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Nestlé appoints new chairman and CEO for MENA region

Remy Ejel, who has been with the company for over 20 years, has been appointed to the role

Pictures: Community mall Al Khawaneej Walk opens in Dubai

Al Khawaneej Walk includes Géant Hypermarket, a warehouse gym, an American Hospital Clinic and Last Exit Al Khawaneej

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Sanad signs Dhs1bn deal with Pratt & Whitney and International Aero Engines for aircraft engine maintenance in Abu Dhabi

The V2500 engines will be serviced at Sanad’s facility at the Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone

Saudi registers 16,000 pilgrims in first few hours of Umrah app launch

The registration of Umrah pilgrims for the first 10 days has been completed

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Dubai Economy fines 18 entities, warns 12 others for non-compliance with Covid-19 protocols

The businesses which were issued fines were spread across several shopping centres, as well as Dubai International City, Al-Daghaya, and Ayal Nasir

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Saudi busts ‘terrorist cell’ trained by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards

Several weapons and explosives have been confiscated at a house and a farm

Dubai’s Emirates to resume operations to Muscat, Entebbe from October

The airline’s global network will grow to 94 cities next month

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Free parking in Dubai for electric cars registered in the emirate until 2022

There are around 1,803 electric cars registered in the emirate

Open Banking set to transform finance in the GCC

Gulf Business talks to Wissam Khoury, head of international at Finastra, on the state of Open Banking in the GCC

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Abu Dhabi Ports acquire MICCO Logistics to help expand operations

MICCO was the first logistics company to set up in the Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi

UAE announces fuel prices for October 2020

Prices will remain unchanged for the seventh consecutive month in October

Dubai South’s e-commerce zone now partially operational

The 920,000 purpose-built e-commerce hub offers a range of logistics facilities and business solutions to startups, SMEs and multinationals

Saudi Arabia sends blue ammonia to Japan in world-first shipment

Japan will receive 40 tons of blue ammonia in the first shipment

GCC Covid-19 update: UAE registers 626 cases; 607 infections reported in Oman

The death toll in the UAE has risen to 413

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Abu Dhabi mandates international travellers to disclose date of entry into UAE

Residents and visitors are also mandated to adhere to approved quarantine protocols

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Private schools in Abu Dhabi can face upto Dhs250,000 fine for flouting Covid-19 guidelines

The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (Adek) has sent a circular to schools detailing the fines and warnings.

UAE’s MeznSat satellite all set to launch from Russia

The MeznSat project will contribute to the UAE Space Agency’s objectives to develop national capabilities and enhance scientific research

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Dubai’s Dragon Mart launches e-commerce platform

Nakheel Malls has partnered with DP World for this initiative

Turki Al Malki, Saudi coalition

Saudi forces destroy armed drone targeting kingdom

The UAV was destroyed in Yemeni airspace

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Dubai says all entertainment activities must end by 1am

Hotels will also have to suspend the provision of food and beverage services after 3am

Saudi to announce countries for foreign pilgrims; outlines Umrah protocols for first phase

During the first phase, only 12 groups of pilgrims would be allowed to perform Umrah within 24 hours

G20 leaders’ summit, set for Riyadh, to now be held ‘virtually’

The agenda this year will focus on protecting lives and restoring growth

Abu Dhabi’s ADGM appoints administrators for NMC Health

The legal guardianship will protect the group from creditors’ actions

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UAE launches new online service for attestation of personal and commercial documents

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation offers attestation services for documents including diplomas and invoices issued both within the UAE and abroad too

Abu Dhabi to launch debut Conrad Hotel in October

According to the agreement, Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers will welcome guests following its re-branding

GCC Covid-19 update: UAE reports 851 cases; 1,543 infections registered in Oman

The death toll in the UAE has risen to 412

BinDawood acquisition

Saudi BinDawood delays listing to disclose related-party deals

With the offering already more than 50 times oversubscribed, the delay is not currently expected to significantly affect the final pricing

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Dubai Economy fines seven entities for non-compliance with Covid-19 precautionary measures

The inspectors added that they found 720 commercial establishments which fully complied with all the guidelines

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Dubai Airport Free Zone Authority signs agreement with Israeli Chamber of Commerce

DAFZA will provide incentives to Israeli companies wishing to establish their businesses within the emirate