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Covid-19 restrictions to be eased in UAE from September 28

UAE reports 693 Covid-19 cases, 659 recoveries

The nationwide case count has risen to 1,008,435

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Abu Dhabi to host one of region’s largest food and healthcare storage hubs

The hub will comprise four warehouses with over 80,000m2 of capacity

Abu Dhabi launches Land Privileges Programme to support businesses

Abu Dhabi’s ADDED launches Land Incentives Programme

Land incentives will be offered at rates as low as Dhs5 per square metre, with beneficiaries also receiving long-term contracts

Emirates

Dubai’s Emirates to halt Nigeria flights on blocked funds

The Dubai-based airline said it tried every avenue to address the transfer of funds from Nigeria

Covid-19

UAE reports 703 Covid-19 cases, 673 recoveries

The nationwide case count has risen to 1,007,742

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UAE-based private sector employees grow 9% in Q2 2022

The construction sector accounted for the largest chunk of new work permits issued during the second quarter of 2022

Dubai Airport

Dubai Airport expects full recovery next year amid travel surge

Dubai attracted 86.4 million travellers in 2019

UAE Covid

UAE reports 721 Covid-19 cases, 631 recoveries

The nationwide Covid-19 case count has risen to 1,007,039

Dubai’s DXB records 27.9 million passengers in first six months of the year

DXB handled a total of 154,993 flight movements in H1 2022, up 55.9 per cent compared to the first half of 2021

UAE Covid

UAE reports 775 Covid-19 cases, 656 recoveries

The nationwide Covid-19 case count has risen to 1,006,318

Emirates

Dubai’s Emirates to introduce A380 service to Bengaluru

Bengaluru will be the second city in India to be served by the Emirates A380 aircraft

Dubai Metaverse Assembly: WEF, Meta, Mastercard, Emirates participate as partners

Museum of the Future, Dubai’s DEWA partner to showcase innovative tech

The agreement aims to pave the way for constructive research to help solve current ecological challenges

RAK Chamber members' exports total Dhs1.644bn in Q2 2022

RAK Chamber members’ exports total Dhs1.644bn in Q2 2022

The chamber registered 402 new establishments in Q2 2022, including 185 commercial establishments and 193 professional establishments

Restaurant Review: Turkish Breakfast at Mado

Restaurant Reviews: Turkish Breakfast at Mado

With the goal of only serving the real taste of Turkish home-style cuisine, the restaurant rose to fame by imprinting its brand on the mind of food lovers

Ferrari has started a new journey with the 296 GTB

Review: Ferrari has started a new journey with 296 GTB

We test drive the 296 GTB, an evolution of Ferrari’s mid-rear-engined two-seater sports berlinetta concept, featuring a new V6 engine coupled with a plug-in electric motor that packs a punch

Get your child 'Back-to-School' ready

Get your child ‘Back-to-School’ with these retail offers

UAE’s leading retailers have plenty of offers and deals for the new academic year

Showcasing Abu Dhabi as a prime global sporting and entertainment hub

Interview: How Flash Entertainment is showcasing Abu Dhabi as a global sporting and entertainment hub

John Lickrish, CEO of flash entertainment, tells us how the company continues to play a big role in Abu Dhabi’s recent foray into the fast-paced world of esports

Sarah Hewerdine, Head of Marketing at houza.com

Will the latest interest hike spike your dream of buying a home?

Sarah Hewerdine lists out key takeaways of the recent interest rate hike for an everyday home-buyer in the UAE

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Restaurant Reviews: Art of Mixology in Jass Lounge

The Jass Lounge provides an intimate experience through the smooth sounds of live jazz, featuring soul, funk, cuban jazz and blues

Covid cases August 12

UAE reports 823 new Covid cases, 819 recoveries

The Covid-19 nationwide case count has risen to 1,003,129

Emaar signs deal with Dubai Holding to acquire Dubai Creek Harbour 1

Emaar signs deal with Dubai Holding to acquire Dubai Creek Harbour

The Dhs7.5bn deal will make Dubai Holding the second largest shareholder of Emaar

Kalyon Enerji Turkey

Abu Dhabi’s IHC acquires 50% stake in Turkish clean energy company Kalyon Enerji

Kalyon Enerji is owned by the giant Turkish group Kalyon Holding, which operates in the construction, energy and aviation industries

New generation UAE passport to be issued from Sept 1

UAE to issue new generation of Emirati passports from September 1

The passports of the previous generation are considered valid and their holders can use them for travel until the expiry date of the passport approaches

DEWA announces Dhs12.08bn revenue in H1 2022

DEWA announces net profit of Dhs3.30bn for H1 2022

DEWA also reported its second quarter 2022 financial results, recording quarterly revenue of Dhs7.01bn and net profit of Dhs2.61bn

Dubai to host BuildingSMART International’s first branch in the MEA region

Dubai to host BuildingSMART International’s first branch in MEA region

The move underscores Dubai’s regional and international leadership in digital transformation and innovation in the construction and infrastructure sector

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UAE, UK collaborate on Dhs540m emergency response project in Senegal

The Redco Project Senegal will cater to emergency services, healthcare, environment and technology

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Abu Dhabi National Energy Company reports net income of Dhs4.3bn in H1 2022

The group revenues were Dhs25.4bn, 15 per cent higher than the prior-year period, primarily due to higher commodity prices within the oil & gas segment

UAE Ministry issues resolution on bank guarantees and employees’ protection insurance

UAE issues resolution on bank guarantee and employee protection insurance

Under the new resolution, establishments may provide a bank guarantee, valid for one year, of no less than Dhs3,000 for each worker, paid through a UAE-based bank

Ajman Chamber issues 19,008 certificates of origin worth over Dhs4.3bn

Ajman Chamber issues 19,008 certificates of origin worth over Dhs4.3bn

Libya topped the list of prominent export and re-export countries, followed by Saudi Arabia and Egypt

NMDC and Oracle sign agreement

National Marine Dredging Group selects Oracle cloud applications for business efficiency

By utilising a wide range of applications for finance, supply chain, HR and customer service, NMDC will be able to simplify and integrate critical business processes