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Dubai Sustainable Tourism Stamp: DET awards 70 hotels; see list

Dubai is the first city in the region to mandate sustainability criteria for its hotel classification system, with the DST initiative further reinforces its drive to become a leading sustainable destination

Sheikh Hamdan launches ‘Dubai Integrated Housing Center’

Sheikh Hamdan launches ‘Dubai Integrated Housing Center’. Here’s why

The centre addresses the diverse needs of citizens, with a specific focus on housing, construction and land services

Dubai wealth fund unveils new logo in rebranding push

Dubai wealth fund unveils new logo in rebranding push

The fund is chaired by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, Crown Prince and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai

OKX receives VASP licence from Dusai’s VARA

Crypto exchange OKX secures VASP licence from Dubai’s VARA

When operational, the licence will enable the company to provide spot services and spot-pairs services to qualified retail clients

China Construction Bank’s $600m green bond listed in Dubai

China Construction Bank lists $600m green bond on Nasdaq Dubai

The total value of bonds listed on Nasdaq Dubai by the lender, comprising the issuances by Hong Kong and Dubai branches, now stands at $2.45bn

Parkin CEO Eng. Mohamed Al Ali.

Dubai’s Parkin names RTA veteran as new CEO

Dubai’s newest public joint stock company, Parkin, has announced that Mohamed Al Ali is its new CEO

DEWA commissions 1,414 substations in 2023

DEWA commissions 1,414 distribution substations in 2023

The number of medium voltage substations (11kV and 6.6kV) reached 44,015 stations by the end of the year

Dubai’s new Latifa City: 3,500 plots, 2,300 homes for UAE citizens

The Dubai housing plots earmarked for UAE citizens span an area of 40 million square feet, including 2,700 plots in Latifa City

Dhs10bn in 1 week: See Dubai’s latest real estate data

Dubai recorded a total of 2,910 real estate and properties transactions valued at Dhs10.1bn for the week ending 12th January

DP World signs 3bn MoUs with India’s Gujarat state government

This Indian state has signed MoUs worth $3bn with DP World

The MOUs cover the development of new ports, terminals, and economic zones in the Indian state

Dubai’s own clocktower: First look at London Gate’s $545m Franck Muller Aeternitas

Standing tall at 106 floors, the residential clocktower will redefine the Dubai skyline and house an exclusive range of homes by London Gate

Mother, son and pets

Woofing success: The Petshop’s CEO talks dogs, cats and investments

The UAE’s pet care industry is worth over $360m and is expected to reach $2bn by 2025

BUILT WIND POWER

The case for decarbonising the built sector

Circularity has the potential to create substantial economic advantages, with projected yield on annual net profit gain of up to $46bn by 2030

Hatta Beach project and other projects approved by Sheikh Hamdan Image courtesy X Dubai Media Office

Sheikh Hamdan approves Hatta Beach Project, private school and council to be set up

Hatta Beach will stretch across 10,000 square metres alongside an artificial lake and will feature a host of amenities and services for visitors

Some roads in Dubai will have new names here's why

You will soon be able to suggest new names for Dubai roads, here’s how

Steps to engage and involve community members and accept proposals from them for new road names will start in the upcoming phases of the initiative

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Sky wars: India’s Indigo drastically cuts tickets prices

The airline has cutback on fuel surcharge but increased prices for seat selection

DIFC to organise hedge fund event in May Image WAM DIFC

Dubai: DIFC, HFM partner to launch region’s first hedge fund event in May

The invitation-only event will provide attendees with insightful content sessions, interactive roundtables and integrated networking activities

Kanoo Group

Dubai named world’s best destination by Tripadvisor, yet again

Dubai, for a third year in a row, has been voted the world’s best travel destination by users of the travel app

DWTC to host over 70 exhibitions in H1 2024

Dubai: DWTC to host these key exhibitions, conferences in H1 2024

The upcoming events will take place across two venues – DWTC and Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) at Expo City Dubai

Dubai real estate rent

5 of the most affordable places to live in Dubai

Despite the continuing upward trajectory of the rental market in Dubai, certain communities continue to remain affordable for the average family in the city.

Major upgrades planned for Dubai's Umm Suqeim Street.

Dubai’s RTA revs up Dhs332m upgrade for Umm Suqeim Street

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced a major upgrade to Dubai’s Umm Suqeim Street.

SPACE NASA ARTEMIS - LUNAR GATEWAY - AIRLOCK

UAE space odyssey: New deal with NASA for Artemis Lunar Gateway airlock, Moon mission

Gateway will support sustained exploration and research in deep space, provide a home for astronauts to live and work, including a staging point for lunar surface missions

Dubai World Trade Centre Authority Free Zone sees 250% growth in H1 Image Dubai Media Office DWTCA

Asia wealth managers flock to Dubai as clients look to diversify

A growing number of wealth managers in Asia are setting up offices in Dubai to capitalise on the city’s interconnectedness

Sultan AlNeyadi set to return to Earth on Sept-3-GettyImages

Sultan AlNeyadi goes from space to UAE Minister of Youth

Sultan AlNeyadi has been named as the UAE’s new Minister of Youth, following a cabinet reshuffle by Sheikh Mohammed

Riders speeding around the Dubai track. (Supplied)

How the Scooter Cup electrified Dubai’s streets

Alex Wurz, president of the Federation for Micromobility and Sport, explains why Dubai’s Electric Scooter Race was a huge success

Dubai marathon

Dubai Marathon 2024: Major road closures for Jan 7

Organisers said there is a six hour time limit at the finish line which will coincide with phased road openings.

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Sheikh Mohammed on why families are crucial for Dubai

The government allocated Dhs88bn to community development, a 3.4 times increase compared to Dhs26bn for the past decade

Schools

Top schools for expats in Dubai: Here’s a ready reckoner of curricula, locality, and fees

The KHDA releases an annual list of schools and their rankings based on certain metrics such as performance, STEM subjects, development and more.

Dubai Duty Free sales exceeds Dhs7.8bn in 2023

Dubai Duty Free sales in numbers: Dhs7.8bn revenue, 20 million transactions

The retailer said the top five selling categories for the year were perfumes followed by liquor, gold, cigarettes and tobacco, and electronics

single-use plastic ban starts on Jan 1

Dubai ban on single-use plastic bags begins; more products to be added in 2025-26

From January 1, 2025, single-use plastic products, including items such as plastic stirrers, table covers, cups, styrofoam food containers, plastic straws, and plastic cotton swabs, will also be prohibited