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UAE announces new law for non-Muslims expatriates

The federal decree-law on personal status will come into effect from February 1, 2023

UAE: Rashid rover en route to the Moon after successful takeoff

The mission will study different aspects of the lunar surface

How the GCC’s construction sector is looking to create a green future

The region’s construction sector is prioritising sustainability, with some of the upcoming developments employing eco-friendly techniques

Flydubai

Flydubai carried over 100,000 fans on shuttle flights since Nov 21

The shuttle flights will operate until December 19

Morocco routs Portugal to advance into World Cup semis

Morocco continued its historic run at this year’s tournament, downing the European nation 1-0

Technologies underpinning sustainability in the GCC's construction industry

Technologies underpinning sustainability in the GCC’s construction industry

The UAE is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 and the construction sector is a vital part of this strategy

UAE leads Arab World in IMD World Talent Ranking 2022

UAE leads Arab region in IMD World Talent Ranking 2022

The UAE is among the best countries in terms of readiness to meet the needs of the labour market for significant skills and expertise

Air Arabia commences direct flights between Sharjah and Milan

Air Arabia commences direct flights between Sharjah and Milan

The new service will connect both cities with four weekly flights

UAE issues corporate tax law

The country’s corporate tax regime will levy a standard rate of 9 per cent on taxable profits exceeding Dhs375,000

Etihad Airways to deploy four A380s on Abu Dhabi-London route from 2023

The return of A380s will be supported by the addition of five A320 aircraft

Sheikh Mohammed approves Dubai budget 2023-2025

Sheikh Mohammed approves Dhs205bn Dubai budget for 2023-25

The government’s total expenditures for the 2023 fiscal year are estimated at Dhs67.5bn

ADNOC, TAQA and Mubadala complete transaction to acquire Masdar stakes

Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC, TAQA and Mubadala complete deal to acquire Masdar stakes

Masdar targets a minimum of 100GW in renewable energy capacity and the production of up to one million tons of green hydrogen by 2030

Togo

Abu Dhabi Exports Office signs Dhs92m financing agreement with Togo

The cooperation seeks to increase Mohammed bin Zayed Solar Park’s production capacity in the country from 50 megawatts to 70 megawatts

UAE’s foreign non-oil trade to grow to Dhs2.2tn by end of 2022

Non-oil foreign trade crossed Dhs583bn during the third quarter of the year

UAE has the world’s best passport in a top ten dominated by Europe

With a UAE passport, travellers can enter to 180 countries hassle-free — seven more than European countries such as Germany and Sweden

UAE's Agthia Group partners with AD Ports Group to enhance supply chain connectivity

UAE’s Agthia Group partners with AD Ports Group to enhance supply chain connectivity

Both companies will collaborate to optimise Agthia’s logistics operations

Flydubai to launch daily flights to St Petersburg

Flydubai to launch daily flights to St Petersburg

The carrier has grown its network to 114 destinations

New launch date for Emirates Lunar Mission announced

New launch date for Emirates Lunar Mission announced

Upon landing, the Rashid rover will explore the characteristics of the lunar soil

DIFC-based fintech firms net $559m in funding during Jan-Sep 2022

DIFC-based fintech firms net $559m in funding during Jan-Sep 2022

DIFC’s fintech accelerator programme has attracted more than 3,000 applications from all over the world

Etihad Cargo introduces Shanghai-Chennai direct route

Etihad Cargo introduces Shanghai-Chennai direct route

From December 8, Etihad Cargo will offer twice weekly freighter service between Shanghai and Chennai

Mubadala's head of UAE investments platform to join ADNOC

Head of UAE investments platform at Mubadala to join ADNOC

Mubadala’s deputy CEO, Waleed Al Mokarrab Al Muhairi, will serve as interim chief executive of the UAE investments platform

AD Ports Group announces merger of KEZAD communities with Al Eskan Al Jamae

The combined entity will have an equity value of approximately Dhs 7bn, positioning it as one of the largest such businesses in the UAE

UAE, holiday dates 2025

UAE, Ukraine to begin negotiations towards comprehensive economic partnership agreement

In 2021, non-oil trade between the UAE and Ukraine reached $904.4m, increasing 28.4 per cent over the previous year

UAE Space Agency signs MoU with Philippine counterpart to enhance cooperation

UAE Space Agency signs MoU with Philippines counterpart to enhance cooperation

The MoU enables exchange of space data to support various fields of common interest such as climate change, disaster management, emergency response, food security and agriculture

DMCC unveils new brand for JLT

Dubai’s DMCC unveils new brand for JLT

The new brand is underpinned by the central proposition that JLT has become an eclectic neighbourhood full of soul

Abu Dhabi's ADNOC, Malaysia's Petronas sign unconventional oil concession agreement

Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC, Malaysia’s Petronas sign unconventional oil concession agreement

The award marks the first time a Malaysian company will explore for hydrocarbons in Abu Dhabi

Emirates adds third daily A380 service to London Gatwick

Emirates adds third daily A380 service to London Gatwick

Emirates currently serves the UK with 119 weekly flights across seven hubs

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed arrives in Qatar

The UAE President was welcomed by Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, upon his arrival at Hamad International Airport

RTA partners with ADNOC, Almutakamela to develop 3 truck rest stops

RTA partners with ADNOC, Almutakamela to develop 3 truck rest stops

The Truck Rest Stops will be constructed over a total area of more than 226,000 square metres with a capacity to accommodate about 500 trucks and heavy vehicles

Dubai ranks first in international tourist spending, unveils WTTC

Dubai ranks first in international tourist spending, reveals WTTC

According to the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTCC), Dubai earned $29.4bn from international tourists this year