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Smart Dubai launches new data initiative to strengthen emirate’s retail sector

The project is part of a strategy to strengthen ties between public and private sectors on data

Dubai’s Emirates signs codeshare deal with India’s SpiceJet

Under the deal, travellers can book a single ticket to any of Emirates’ nine points across India and connect onwards to 172 domestic routes

Dubai’s flydubai secures $500m five-year loan to refinance its sukuk

The sukuk to be refinanced will mature on November 26 this year

Dubai economy grew 2.1% in first half of 2019

Growth was driven by a 6.2 per cent rise in the transport and storage sector

Dubai’s property market may not see ‘meaningful recovery’ in near term – S&P

Residential prices have fallen by about 10 per cent this year, says report

Dubai’s DIFC partners with global payments provider WorldFirst

It will facilitate currency exchange services and cross-border payment solutions to e-commerce businesses and individuals across the region

Dubai’s DEWA extends free-charging for electric vehicle users until December 2021

The extension only applies to non-commercial users

Dubai reveals events line-up for UAE National Day

The UAE has announced that December 1- 3 will be observed as public holidays to mark Commemoration Day and National Day

Mega Dhs1.2bn Nakheel Mall in Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah to open next week

The mall, initially slated for completion in 2017, features five retail levels with more than 300 shops

Dubai Fitness Challenge welcomed over 1.1 million participants this year

The 30-day event held over 13,000 fitness and wellness activities and events

Emirates orders 30 Boeing 787s worth $8.8bn at Dubai Airshow

Under the agreement with Boeing, Emirates has exercised its right to substitute the B777X with B787s

Dubai’s Emirates is nearing a deal to buy Boeing 787 Dreamliner jets

The deal has been on the cards for more than two years

Dubai developer Emaar launches new Dhs25bn project targeting ‘mid-income’ families

The first cluster of townhouses is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2022

Dubai’s Emirates has no plans for an IPO – Sheikh Ahmed

The airline recently posted a whopping 282 per cent rise in H1 net profit

In pictures: Here’s what Emirates’ Expo 2020 pavilion will look like

Emirates has partnered with aerospace and aviation players to curate futuristic experiences

Emirates revises Airbus order, signs $16bn deal for 50 A350s

The delivery of the first Emirates A350 XWB is expected in May 2023

Revealed: Top 8 free tourist offerings in Dubai

Contrary to popular belief, there is plenty to do in Dubai for free

Dubai’s RTA partners with Careem to operate 3,500 bikes

The Careem bike service will be phased out across seven years

Dubai’s Emirates calls residents to register for special ‘multicultural’ A380 flight

The airline said it will attempt to welcome as many nationalities as possible onto flight EK2019

Boeing in talks with flydubai about 737 MAX compensation

The company also confirmed that the timeline for the MAX’s re-entry into service is still set to be determined

Dubai Parks and Resorts operator reports nine-month loss, aims to breakeven in 2020

Revenues fell by 15.8 per cent during the first nine months on the back of an 8 per cent drop in visitors

Developer Damac acquires Dhs 1.26bn of land near Dubai Canal

Dubai developer Damac Properties posts 88% drop in nine-month net profit

Net profit totalled Dhs133m while revenues reached Dhs2.8bn for the first nine months

European bank LLB expands operations in Dubai, to hire more staff

Liechtensteinische Landesbank now also offers financial advisory services in the region

Dubai’s Emirates now offers airport map on its app to guide passengers

The wayfinding feature includes Dubai International Airport’s Terminal 3, London’s Heathrow and Gatwick airports as well as Hong Kong International airport

Dubai announces school holidays for Commemoration Day, National Day

Schools will be closed for three days

RTA signs Dhs1bn Sheikh Zayed Road advertising contract

A combination of digital and traditional outdoor signages will be installed across 26 locations along Sheikh Zayed road

Emirates introduces remote check-in terminal in Dubai for cruise travellers

During the next six months, 198 cruise ships are expected to arrive at Port Rashid and nearly 280,000 passengers will have onward Emirates flights

All Dubai taxi bookings will soon be done only via the Hala app

Customers will get a booking confirmation in less than 10 seconds, and a taxi in an average of 3.5 minutes

Dubai Tram has served over 28 million commuters since launch

Dubai Tram completes five years of operations this November