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Dubai-owned ENOC Group records increase in storage demand across facilities globally

ENOC Group owns and operates ten terminals with a total combined storage capacity of 6.6 million cubic metres across 346 tanks

Dubai Municipality Geospatial map

Dubai Municipality launches e-system to provide access to the emirate’s geospatial maps

The system showcases 2D and 3D maps of Dubai’s landmarks, structures and infrastructure facilities.

Next few weeks to be a ‘big test’ for aviation industry – Emirates’ Sheikh Ahmed

The Dubai-based carrier’s chairman and CEO confirmed that the airline would expand its services to additional destinations

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Dubai to welcome tourists from July 7, unveils new travel protocols for all residents and citizens

Foreign nationals possessing residency visas issued in Dubai can return to the emirate starting Monday, June 22

Serco Middle East appoints new managing director for Dubai Metro, Tram

Wallace Weatherill has almost 20 years of experience in the operations of critical rail systems in both the UK and the Middle East

Flat-rate food delivery app launched in UAE to support local restaurants

The app offers venues zero per cent commission for the first six months should they sign up during the first month

Dubai Police revealed cause of fire that broke out at Expo Dubai site in May

Officials said facts behind the incident were “concealed by a construction worker and an engineer”

UAE evaluates reopening all educational institutions in September

The decision was discussed during a recent meeting of The Education and Human Resources Council

Razeen Field Hospital Abu Dhabi

UAE reports 388 new Covid-19 cases, 758 recoveries

There was one new death reported too on Saturday

Emirates announces flights to 10 new cities; offers connections via Dubai to 40 destinations

The carrier will add frequencies on 14 existing routes in July

UAE outlines conditions under which residents, citizens can travel abroad

Travel will be permitted to specific destinations and for pre-determined categories of people starting June 23

Sweeping relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions in Dubai; children, elderly allowed in shopping malls

The new measures are in effect beginning Thursday, June 18

Dnata offers home check-in, baggage disinfection services to travellers in Dubai

Check-in services are delivered by baggage technology and logistics company, DUBZ

Dubai ‘on track’ to curb virus spread, says many hospitals do not have any Covid-19 cases

The rate of infections in the last three weeks has fallen considerably while the rate of recoveries has increased

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Dubai Culture launches e-learning initiative in partnership with LinkedIn

There are over 100 training courses that will be available for free primarily for creative professionals within the UAE

Dubai allows waterparks to reopen with limited capacity

All attractions, including rides and slides can reopen

Dubai Islamic Bank lists $1bn sukuk on Nasdaq Dubai

The sukuk was nearly 4.5 times subscribed with a profit rate of 2.95 per cent per annum

Careem

Careem launches ‘super app’ to offer ride-hailing, delivery and payments on one platform

The roll-out of the super app started in March 2020 and is expected to complete by the end of June 2020

Dubai World Trade Centre

Dubai Customs reports 95% increase in business registration applications during January-May 2020

Dubai Customs witnessed a 36 per cent increase in the number of customs transactions completed in the first five months of 2020 to reach 5.9 million

UAE residents, citizens allowed to travel to select countries from June 23

The categories of people allowed to travel along with the approved destinations will be announced at a later date

Dubai’s RTA deploys AI in taxis to curb virus spread

The technology will be rolled out across its entire fleet of vehicles

Sheikh Mohammed New Media Academy Dubai

Sheikh Mohammed launches New Media Academy in Dubai

The courses curated by international experts will train students in social media and digital marketing techniques

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Healthcare donations for Covid-19 by community fund in the UAE crosses Dhs144m

The contributions include medical tests for the underprivileged as well as the supply of medical and protective equipment

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Emirates Loto supports free-meal initiative in the UAE; two winners split Dhs1m prize

The winning combination of numbers chosen on June 13 were 18, 23, 27, 29, 43 and 49

Sports academies in Dubai can resume activities at private educational institutions

Academies must adhere to safety and prevention protocols

Uber introduces enhanced Covid-19 safety precautions in the UAE

The new measures will be in place until the end of June after which it will be reviewed

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Islamic Economy accounted for Dhs41.8bn of Dubai’s GDP in 2018

It contributed 9.9 per cent to Dubai’s GDP in 2018

UAE Public Prosecution warns against misusing national currency

The punishment includes fines and/or jail sentences of up to 25 years

Dubai permits swimming pools to reopen, water sports to resume

A strict set of guidelines has been issued for operators and visitors

All residents returning to Dubai to be quarantined for 14 days

They will be tested for Covid-19 at the airport itself and will have the option to quarantine at home or a hotel