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The SME Story: Fadi Ghaly, CEO and founder of Count’d

Dubai-based healthy meal subscription app Count’d has plans to expand into Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain next year

Dubai airport receives 10.6 million passengers in H1, anticipates ‘robust growth’ ahead

DXB is expecting to handle more than a million passengers between August 12-22

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Dubai’s Emaar Malls reports profits of Dhs622m in H1 2021, up 80%

Revenue for H1 2021 amounted to Dhs2.048bn, up 23 per cent year-on-year

Expo 2020 Dubai: Key themes likely to emerge from the event

Sustainability has been integrated into the planning, design, construction and other phases of the event

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Covid-19 vaccination not required for residents to return to Dubai from India

Emirates issued the directive in response to customer queries on Twitter

Dubai’s DFSA appoints F. Christopher Calabia as new chief

He will succeed Bryan Stirewalt with effect from October 1, 2021

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Dubai’s DXB to handle more than one million passengers between August 12-22

Travellers are urged to stay abreast of the latest travel regulations

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Dubai Marina metro station renamed Sobha Realty

The Roads and Transport Authority made the announcement on Monday

Dubai Chamber launches online tool to identify export gaps

Initiative designed to help Dubai traders tap into export opportunities in 30 countries across Europe, MENA, Africa and Asia

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Dubai’s Emirates releases behind-the-scenes footage of its Burj Khalifa promo

A single drone was used to capture the footage in a continuous take to film the complete sequence

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Watch: Emirates video of flight attendant on top of Dubai’s Burj Khalifa goes viral

The 32-second clip to celebrate the UAE’s removal from UK’s travel red list shows an Emirates flight attendant standing at the top of the world’s tallest building

UAE carriers Etihad, Emirates announce resumption of flights to UK

From August 11 until October 30, Emirates will operate four weekly flights between Dubai and Glasgow

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Dubai renames two metro stations along the Red Line

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority granted Landmark Group the naming rights

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Video: How Honduran coffee makes the journey to the UAE

Joshua Jahani, owner of Jahani Trading, says that the family owns coffee farms in Marcala, Honduras

Gulf Business Awards 2021

Nominations are open for Gulf Business Awards 2021

The nominations cover companies and business leaders across multiple industry verticals including energy, tourism and finance, among others

Flights to and from Nigeria suspended until August 15 – Emirates

Customers who have been to or connected through Nigeria in the last 14 days will not be permitted on any Emirates flights bound for Dubai

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UAE carriers Emirates and Etihad issue updates on flights from India, Pakistan, other countries

Authorities issued new guidelines on Tuesday as to those who will be able to travel to and through the UAE starting August 5

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Dubai’s Emirates partners with Aeromar to expand connectivity in Mexico and the US

Customers can book tickets to fly to and from 12 destinations in Mexico and the US connecting to Emirates’ flights EK 256/255

UAE business conditions at two-year high as virus woes ease

A Purchasing Managers’ Index compiled by IHS Markit rose to 54 in July from 52.2 in the previous month

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Emirates Skywards members can earn a mile every minute during visit to Dubai

Existing and new members can earn up to 5,000 Miles during this offer valid until March 31, 2022

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Those working in Dubai have among the world’s highest take-home salaries

PwC based its results after deducting tax and social security obligations

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Dubai’s Museum of the Future named among the world’s 14 most beautiful museums

The building spans an area of 30,000 square metres, with the seven-storey pillarless structure rising 77 metres above the ground

Dubai’s DAFZA records 8.3% increase in sales revenues for H1 2021

DAFZA also posted an 88.4 per cent rise in the number of registered companies in the first half of the year

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Michel Chalhoub, founder of Dubai-based luxury retailer, dies

The founder and chairman of the Dubai-headquartered luxury retailer Chalhoub Group was 89

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Dubai’s RTA revenues via digital platforms hit Dhs2.6bn in 2020

RTA’s digitalisation efforts resulted in a 64.5 per cent reduction in the number of transactions completed at customer happiness centers in 2020 compared to 2019

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Sheikh Mohammed names board members of various organisations in the UAE

The organisations include the British University in Dubai, Dubai Cares, Dubai Women Establishment and the Watani Al Emarat Foundation

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Sheikh Hamdan issues resolution to waive and reduce fees for 88 government services in Dubai

The resolution is intended to stimulate economic growth, promote competitiveness, lower living costs, and support investors

Dariush Soudi, chairman of Be Unique Group

Why this Dubai businessman launched a new crypto venture

UAE-based businessman and motivational speaker Dariush Soudi reveals details about his entrepreneurial journey, his new crypto venture and why he remains bullish about the future

Ant Martland, Frank Afeaki and Loren Holland, co-founders of GymNation

How Dubai-based GymNation is set to disrupt the regional fitness industry

Loren Holland, Frank Afeaki and Ant Martland are co-founders of homegrown affordable fitness chain GymNation

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Dubai’s Emirates extends suspension of flights to South Africa and Nigeria

Regular services between Dubai and South Africa and Nigeria will remain suspended until August 7, 2021