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One of Dubai’s most exclusive mansions is up for sale, it can be yours for…

The house is crafted with custom high-end materials, the interior showcases exclusive brands including Hermès, Baccarat THG Paris and Fantini Italy

DIFC company registrations surge by 34% in 2023

DIFC says company registrations rose by 34% in 2023

The financial hub said 1,451 new companies commenced operations in the centre last year, the highest number of new registrations in 20 years

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Real estate agents be warned: Deadline against ‘fake’ ads fast approaching

A ‘fake’ ad is described as one where the real estate listing shows a property available on a portal or website but in reality, is either sold or rented out

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Why you should invest in Dubai’s real estate: 11 advantages

As global markets navigate economic uncertainty, Dubai’s growing real estate market is proving to be a safe haven in times of turbulence

Dubai among top cities to see high growth in prime residential property in 2024

Here’s why Dubai prime properties will continue to see high returns in 2024: Savills

Dubai led prime residential capital value growth, increasing 17.4 per cent in 2023, versus the average 2.2 per cent across the 30 cities monitored by Savills

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World Governments Summit Day 3: Shah Rukh Khan, Sultan Al Neyadi, Hatem Dowidar on stage

Global leaders in sectors such as space, entertainment and tech will speak on Day 3 of the World Governments Summit

Dubai hosts world’s first rooftop proposal

Love took a flight: DXB hosts world’s first rooftop proposal

Anastasiia and Dmitry scaled the roof of Concourse B at DXB to profess their love against the unparalleled views of the Dubai skyline

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The most expensive Valentine’s Day packages on offer in Dubai

Romantics in the UAE choose to celebrate Valentine’s Day by embracing experiences over traditional gifts

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Hai Ramadan returns to Expo City in March; here’s what to expect

The Ramadan-themed event is expected to held from March 9 to April 8 this year

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi lands in UAE for two-day visit

The Indian leader has a packed itinerary during his visit where he is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with the UAE leadership, attend the World Governments Summit, and inaugurate a temple

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WGS 2024: New Buna system to ease cross-border payments in Arab region

The platform currently links 108 out of 120 Arab banks signed up, with a target of 160 by the end of 2024

WGS 2024: Dubai inks MoU with global companies to produce SAF

Dubai Municipality, which leads the project, has partnered with ENOC, BESIX Middle East, and Marubeni Middle East and Africa Power

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Masdar City launches first indoor vertical farm

The vertical farm uses 90-95 per cent less water than conventional farms

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Dubai unlocks Dhs500m to fuel SME growth, here’s how firms can apply

A dedicated specialist will conduct a comprehensive review of the applicants’ business followed by the joint steering committee’s review for inclusion in the initiative

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Dubai school holidays: When is the half-term break?

The absence of a mandated half-term break in the UAE’s academic calendar grants individual schools the flexibility to set their own schedules

Empower’s annual revenue up 8.7% in 2023

UAE’s Empower posts Dhs3bn in full-year revenue

The Dubai-listed firm proposed a final dividend of Dhs425m for 2023, which will be paid by April 2024

Dubai’s RTA, Joby partner to launch flying taxis by 2026

Flying taxis to connect DXB, Palm Jumeirah by 2026

A partnership between the RTA and Joby could see passengers being flown at speeds of up to 322km per hour between DXB and Palm Jumeriah

Dubai launches world's first sustainable mobile floating fire station

Dubai launches world’s first sustainable mobile floating fire station

The station boasts a notable speed of 11 miles per hour, allowing it to swiftly reach incident locations

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UAE: Flexible working for private sector, remote learning for schools amid weather warnings

The adverse weather conditions are attributed to a surface low-pressure system extending from the southwest, accompanied by humid south-easterly winds

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IMF forecasts 2.9% growth for MENA in 2024

IMF revised its GDP growth forecast for the Middle East and North Africa region downwards to 2.9 per cent this year

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UAE rains: Remote work for public sector workers on February 12

The meteorological authority has issued an advisory urging residents to observe safety protocols, particularly in areas prone to heavy rainfall

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Chinese New Year celebrations 2024: Fireworks in Dubai, Dragon Show in Abu Dhabi

From iconic landmarks like the Burj Al Arab to family-friendly destinations such as Global Village, numerous celebrations have been organised to ring in the Lunar New Year

DEWA posts Dhs29.2bn in full-year profit

DEWA’s full-year revenue jumps 7% on water, electricity demand

The system demand for power surged to 56.5 TWh in 2023 while water demand grew by 5.2 per cent to reach 144.1 billion imperial gallons

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Dubai gets new weekend bus service to this beach; more citywide route changes

A new weekend-only bus service, W20, will run from Friday to Sunday, from Stadium Metro Station to Al Mamzar every half hour between 5 pm and 11 pm

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Hackathon for Dubai students aims to spur on AI interest

The 3-day hackathon will challenge high school students, in teams of 2-4, to design functional projects using AI technologies to help their peers and community

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UAE’s first battery recycling plant to power circular economy

Dubatt Battery Recycling’s fully integrated battery recycling plant – the first of its kind in the UAE – has been formally inaugurated at Dubai Industrial City

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Dubai: RERA fines 30 real estate firms for this violation

The agency had previously issued circulars and warnings to emphasise the provisions and conditions of real estate advertising and ensure compliance

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Emaar FY2023 profit rises 70%, property sales reach $11bn

The Dubai-based developer reported a 7 per cent increase in revenues to Dhs26.7bn ($7.3bn)

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World Government Summit 2024: All you need to know

The event will feature over 25 heads of state and governments, 120 governmental delegations, and 85 international and regional organisations

Emirates announces global partnership with NBA, including title sponsorship

Emirates announces partnership with NBA, including title sponsorship

The global partnership deal includes the first-ever referee jersey patch partner of the NBA, starting with the 2024 NBA All-Star Game