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UAE visa amnesty MOHRE introduces news services to rectify status Image for illustrative purposes GettyImages

UAE visa amnesty: New services to help rectify status, fine exemption

MoHRE has made the services available through its website, mobile app, and business and domestic worker service centres

Dubai Mashreq Metro Station renamed to insurancemarket

Mashreq Metro Station gets new name; more details here

RTA will begin implementing the new name on both external and internal signage, including directional signs, smart systems, public transport apps, and onboard audio announcements

Wizz Air to launch launch long haul route from Abu Dhabi to Milan in 2025 Pic for illustrative purposes

Wizz Air launches first long-haul service from Abu Dhabi to Milan

Starting June 2, 2025, the daily direct flights will be operated by the airline’s new Airbus A321XLR aircraft, offering fares from as low as Dhs429

How AIX is scaling investment to new heights

Scaling new heights: How AIX is redefining global investment opportunities

From navigating market fluctuations to seizing new avenues for growth, AIX has demonstrated resilience and agility at every turn

Barakah Nuclear Plant Unit 4 begins commercial operations

Barakah Nuclear Plant’s Unit 4 begins commercial operations

The Barakah plant is generating a quarter of the UAE’s electricity needs, providing a stable pipeline of power for the next 60 years

Emirates Steel Arkan rebrands as EMSTEEL

Emirates Steel Arkan eyes global growth, rebrands as EMSTEEL

With shares of 11 per cent in Abu Dhabi’s manufacturing activity output and 60 per cent in the UAE’s steel market, EMSTEEL plays a key role in delivering the UAE’s industrial strategy

UAE's Rebound launches subscription-based recycling platform

UAE’s Rebound launches subscription-based recycling platform

Rebound’s platform expansion comes at a time when the UAE’s plastic recycling market alone is projected to reach 1.44 million tonnes by 2030

UAE, Jordan sign $2.3bn agreement to build railways

UAE, Jordan sign $2.3bn agreement to build railways

The rail projects, as well as other investment initiatives, are part of the $5.5bn investment projects package signed by the two countries last year

EtihadWE inaugurates four stations across emirates, invests Dhs422m

EtihadWE inaugurates four stations across emirates, invests Dhs442m

The substations are monitored remotely using advanced equipment, allowing for greater operational efficiency and reducing maintenance requirements

UAE unveils AML, CFT national strategy 2024-27 Image courtesy WAM

UAE approves new AML, CFT national strategy for 2024-27

The strategy, formulated around 11 strategic goals, introduces legislative and regulatory reforms to combat money laundering and terrorism financing

Emirates debuts service to Madagascar

Emirates debuts service to Madagascar via Seychelles

The maiden flight, EK707, touched down at Ivato International Airport on September 3 and was celebrated with a traditional water cannon salute

ADNOC to buy 35% stake in Exxon’s Texas hydrogen plant

ADNOC to acquire 35% stake in Exxon’s Texas hydrogen plant

The production facility aims to produce up to 1 billion cubic feet per day of low-carbon hydrogen, with around 98 per cent of carbon dioxide removed

Aldar launches new luxe villa community on Yas island

Aldar unveils new luxe villa community on Yas island

According to the developer, 151 four-, five-, and six-bedroom canal-front and canal-accessible villas will be available to buyers from September 13 

UAE President pardons Bangladeshis jailed for protesting

UAE President pardons Bangladeshis jailed for protesting

The decision includes cancelling the sentences of those convicted, and those pardoned will be deported from the UAE

AD Ports Group’s Noatum unveils new rail logistics solution

AD Ports Group’s Noatum unveils new rail logistics solution

The logistics firm plans to expand the service by increasing the number of weekly departures between Khalifa Port and Fujairah Terminals, depending on demand

ACWA Power and SEWA to build IWP Image supplied

ACWA Power, SEWA ink deal for Sharjah’s first independent water project

ACWA Power, a leader in energy transition and a pioneer in green hydrogen, will design, build, own, operate, and maintain the Hamriyah IWP

IIT Delhi - Abu Dhabi campus inauguration Image Abu Dhabi Media Office

IIT Delhi’s first international campus opens in Abu Dhabi

The launch event was marked by the establishment of strategic partnerships with several prestigious institutions in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, Dubai launch unified parking permit system

Abu Dhabi, Dubai launch unified parking permit system

The electronic platform establishes a centralised database for parking permits issued to people of determination in Abu Dhabi and Dubai

Global Village announces dates for Season 29

Global Village announces dates for Season 29

In its 28th season, Global Village welcomed 10 million visitors during – its longest season to date

Dubai Fitness Challenge image courtesy WAM

Dubai Fitness Challenge returns in October; details here

The 2023 edition of DFC saw participation from over 2.4 million people, making it one of the largest community fitness events globally

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ADX sees ETF trading net Dhs1.86bn from Jan to Aug

The exchange reported a trading volume of approximately 450.7 million ETF units across 19,853 transactions during this period

ADQ’s Silal buys majority stake in Al Bakrawe

ADQ-backed Silal to acquire majority stake in Al Bakrawe Holding

The company’s global sourcing network complements Silal’s extensive network of local farms

Emirates connects travellers to 1,700 cities via partner deals

Emirates connects travellers to 1,700 cities via partner deals

The airline offers a vast network of 31 codeshare, 118 interline, and 13 rail and helicopter services across the transport ecosystem

India’s SpiceJet faces fresh regulatory challenges

India’s aviation watchdog puts SpiceJet under enhanced surveillance

The current disruption is the latest in a long list of troubles for SpiceJet, which has struggled to restore operations

UAE to announce petrol, diesel prices for September; will rates drop?

UAE: Petrol, diesel prices for September 2024 announced

The fuel price committee reduced retail prices for Super 98, Special 95, and E-Plus 91 by as much as 0.15 fils per litre in September

Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) approves 61 new firms in H1 2024

Dubai Financial Services Authority approves 61 new firms in H1

DFSA’s efforts have also bolstered the growth of the capital markets within the DIFC, which remains the world’s largest market for ESG sukuk

AD Ports ranks among global top 20 port operators, reveals survey

AD Ports Group ranks among global top 20 port operators, reveals survey

The ranking is based on container throughput, an industry metric, with AD Ports Group reporting a 13 per cent YoY rise to 4.91 million TEUs in 2023

UAE: MoF issues Dhs1.1bn Islamic treasury sukuk for Aug

UAE’s MoF issues Dhs1.1bn Islamic treasury sukuk for Aug

The Islamic T-Sukuk issuance programme aims to build a UAE-dirham denominated yield curve and boost the local debt capital market

How Dubai is leveraging technology to enhance guest experiences

How Dubai is leveraging technology to enhance guest experiences

By integrating advanced technologies like AI, VR, and sustainable practices across various sectors, Dubai is enhancing the experiences of residents and visitors

Delivery Hero prepares IPO of Talabat on Dubai bourse

The IPO remains subject to market conditions and regulatory approval from the Securities and Commodities Authority