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UAE weather alert: Work from home extended for schools, public and private sector workers

The directive aims to prioritise the well-being of employees and residents in light of the prevailing weather conditions

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Dubai Airports diverts inbound flights, RTA suspends intercity bus service

The airport urged passengers to check directly with their airlines for the latest flight information and advised allowing extra travel time to the airport

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Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah al-Ahmad al-Sabah is Kuwait’s new prime minister

Kuwait’s emir tasked the new prime minister to form a government

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FIVE Hotel Group eyes 2025 IPO, keeps watch on Middle East tensions

FIVE Hotel Group could be valued at $2.5-$3bn as per internal estimates

Fujairah marine fuel bunker sales hit new records

Sales for March in Fujairah climbed 10.7 per cent from February and were up 25.2 per cent from the same month last year

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Second wave of thunderstorms hit UAE: Dubai sees heavy rainfall

Adverse weather conditions may persist into Wednesday morning with convective clouds over coastal areas

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Emirates, flydubai issue alert as unstable weather delays flights at Dubai Airport

Travellers have been cautioned about potential delays on the road and advised to plan for extra travel time to reach the airport

Want career growth in Saudi, UAE? LinkedIn says look to these 29 companies

Every year, LinkedIn publishes its ‘Top Companies’ lists for the UAE and Saudi Arabia using data on its platform that ranks organisations on seven pillars

Driving in the rain: Dubai Police’s 7 tips for keeping safe

UAE authorities have urged caution for road users, and advised that residents should ensure that they practise caution and stay safe.

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Abu Dhabi’s TAQA ‘in takeover talks’ for Spanish energy firm Naturgy

Spanish newspaper Cinco Dias has reported that the Abu Dhabi energy company TAQA is involved in eyeing a potential deal

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Spinneys IPO: Food retailer to list 25% of shares on DFM

The subscription period for UAE retail investors will run from April 23-29, and for professional investors until April 30

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Here’s how Dubai stacks up among world’s busiest airports

Dubai International Airport has ranked first in the world for international passenger numbers and second in the world for overall traveller figures

Cash buyers dominating Dubai’s luxury property market in 2024 as city logs $1.7bn in Q1 sales

Palm Jumeirah has been the most sought-after area, accounting for 36.3 per cent of sales by total value, followed by Jumeirah Bay Island and Dubai Hills Estate

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Microsoft invests $1.5bn in UAE’s G42 to power AI adoption

Both companies will support the establishment of a $1bn fund for developers to help drive innovation and competitiveness in the UAE and the broader region

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Sheikh Hamdan announces remote work for Dubai Government due to ‘unstable weather’

The NCM has forecast unstable weather conditions including rain and thunderstorms

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UAE schools shift to remote learning, MOHRE issues advisory as heavy rainfall forecasted

The decision to implement remote education has been announced due to the expected adverse weather conditions, aiming to ensure the safety of students and teaching staff

Saudi Arabia posts 2023 budget deficit of $22bn - capex

Inflation in Saudi Arabia cools despite housing rental rises

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Saudi Arabia recorded a slight decrease of 0.1 per cent compared to February 2024

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Oil prices fall but further escalation could see rates at $100 a barrel

Analysts said prolonged tensions through the second quarter this year have largely priced oil at $85-$90 per barrel

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Flash floods in Oman claim lives, cause extensive damage to property

The nation’s National Multi-Hazard Early Warning Centre had issued alerts prior to the deluge, but the severity of the floods caught many residents off guard.

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Major airline travel disruption in the Middle East

Airlines traveling between Europe and Asia will be restricted to two viable alternative routes

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Rainy weather forecast across UAE: NCM

Mariners and sea-goers are also urged to exercise caution as rough seas are forecasted due to unstable weather conditions during this period

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Dubai: New Al Khaleej Street Tunnel project to ease traffic, cut travel time

The state-of-the-art tunnel will span 1,650 metres and is designed to accommodate up to 12,000 vehicles per hour in both directions

How drones and AI are transforming law enforcement interview with Russell Hammad of Zenith Technologies

How drones and AI are transforming law enforcement

Zenith Technologies CEO and founder Russell Hammad shares how drones and AI are helping law enforcement agencies improve operational efficiency

Insights: The future of cloud adoption in the Middle East

Insights: The future of cloud adoption in the Middle East

Cloud adoption in the Middle East is significantly transforming the digital landscape – but what does the road ahead look like?

GCC consulting market set to cross $6bn this year

GCC consulting market set to cross $6bn this year, shows report

The GCC consulting market witnessed a robust 13.2 per cent growth in 2023, surpassing the $5bn mark for the first time

Bill Gates, UAE President discuss humanitarian cooperation

Bill Gates also congratulated the UAE President on Eid Al-Fitr and thanked the Emirates for its positive outcomes at COP28

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Saudi Arabia’s e-delivery sector records massive 61% growth

Saudi Arabia has recorded a 61 per cent increase in the number of registered e-delivery businesses in the Kingdom

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Mubadala-backed Atvos to build $69m biomethane plant in Brazil

The biomethane plant is expected to have a 28-million cubic meter capacity per crop and will be Atvos’ first one based on sugar cane wastes

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Olayan, Lunate acquire stake in ICD Brookfield Place

Lunate and Olayan Financing Company will each possess a 24.5 per cent equity interest in ICD Brookfield Place

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Red Sea crisis results in more container ship usage, adding to emission woes

The Red Sea crisis has put plans of some operators to replace aging fleets with newer more fuel-efficient ships on the backburner.