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Dubai ‘most future ready’ in Arab world, says new report

The Global Competitiveness of Talent report put Dubai 11th globally in the availability of future talent

Six Flags gets $7.5m payout after Dubai partner ends project

DXB Entertainments cancelled plans to earlier this year to build a Six Flags theme park in Dubai

Al Maktoum Centre for Middle Eastern Studies to open at Trinity College Dublin

The new centre is designed to help promote Middle Eastern studies within Ireland and globally

Careem ends Sudan operations as part of Uber takeover deal

Careem began operations in Sudan in September 2018 after the United States lifted economic sanctions in 2017

Dubai’s DP World acquires Topaz Energy in $1bn deal

Topaz operates in the Caspian Sea, the Middle East and West Africa, and has a fleet of 117 vessels

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Dubai tower blaze claims life of firefighter

The fire was quickly brought under control with no civilian casualties reported

World Government Summit to take place during Expo 2020

The gathering will take place between November 22-25, 2020, and is expected to draw 100,000 participants

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Dubai’s RTA to turn 90% of limousines green by 2026

A new initiative will see 65 per cent of the Dubai limousine fleet turned into hybrid vehicles, and 25 per cent turned into electric vehicles

Former Abraaj executive pleads guilty to US charges

Former managing partner Mustafa Abdel-Wadood was arrested in New York in April and released on bail

Dubai-based Sprii.com raises $8.5m in latest funding round

The e-commerce platform plans to use the funds to accelerate expansion across the Middle East

Dubai bus crash: Omani driver charged with ‘wrongful’ death of 17 passengers

If found guilty, the driver could face imprisonment for up to seven years, a fine, as well be obliged to pay Dhs3.4m in blood money

Dubai’s RTA to relocate metro cabin allocated to women and children

The relocation process will be completed by the end of August

Dubai plane in fatal crash was flying ‘too close’ to larger aircraft – investigation

All the four people on board the small plane died when it crashed last month

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Dubai issues close to 2,600 new business licences in May, creating over 8,300 jobs

Real estate, leasing and business services accounted for 35 per cent of the new licences issued in May

Sheikh Mohammed approves Dhs2bn Dubai–Al Ain road improvement project

The project will enhance the road’s link with several highways

Dubai Summer Surprises reveals line-up of events, offers this year

The annual festival will run from June 21 until August 3 this year

Dubai financial regulator DFSA suspends firm for non-compliance

The licence of Rasan Capital Limited has been suspended for 12 months

Dubai startup Zbooni raises $1.1m funding

Founded in 2017, the app assists companies to boost sales via social media platforms

Emirates to add 46 flights to Jeddah, Madinah during Hajj season

The flights will be operated between July 27 and August 22

Uber to retain Careem brand for now

The $3.1bn dollar acquisition makes Careem a wholly owned subsidiary of Uber

Dubai contractor Drake and Scull appoints new chairman

Shafiq Abdelhamid replaces Obaid Bin Touq, who resigned from the company last month

Dubai’s Emirates will soon replace all plastic straws onboard flights

As of June 1, eco-friendly paper straws have been introduced on Emirates flights

Dubai finalising project to issue business licences without residency

Dubai’s DED issued 9,489 business licences between January to April, up 35 per cent year-on-year

Free SIM cards for tourists visiting Dubai

Valid for one month, the du SIM card will come with complimentary talk time and data

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Business activity in Dubai’s private sector grows at strongest rate since 2010

Employment growth continued to remain marginal in May

Six-year old dies after being left behind on Dubai bus

The child was heading to a Quran memorisation centre in Al Quoz

Dubai-based Emirates Investment Bank appoints interim CEO

Former CEO Khaled Sifri resigned from his role in May

Dubai’s DEWA launches tender for 900MW fifth phase of mega solar park

The fifth phase of the solar park will be commissioned in stages starting from Q2 2021

Dubai’s Emaar opens new 160-room Vida Emirates Hills hotel

Vida Emirates Hills is located in walking distance of Emirates Golf Club and Address Montgomerie

Dubai’s DIFC enacts new employment law, introduces paternity leave

Penalties have also been introduced to ensure adherence to basic conditions of employment, visa and residency sponsorship