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UAE reports 239 Covid-19 cases, 431 recoveries

The nationwide case count has risen to 895,018

UAE weather update: Fresh winds expected, NCM issues alert

The UAE recorded its lowest temperature of 20.9°C in Barakah (Al Dhafra region) at 5.45am today

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Bahrain’s King Hamad discuss cooperation ties

The two leaders stressed the importance of further developing trade and investment cooperation

UAE reports 256 Covid-19 cases, 462 recoveries

The nationwide case count has risen to 894,779

First Abu Dhabi Bank

UAE lender First Abu Dhabi Bank pulls bid for Egypt’s EFG-Hermes

FAB had offered to buy a majority stake in EFG-Hermes in February

The SME Story: Ian Ohan, founder and CEO of Locale

Locale allows foodpreneurs to thrive and reconnect with the communities in which they operate

Dubai’s Emirates to launch NFTs, experiences in metaverse

The first projects are underway, with launch anticipated in the coming months

real estate

Here’s how proptech is changing the real estate industry

Over the years, more complex technological tools have found their way into the real estate industry, changing the way properties are constructed, sold, and managed

Dubai Airport

Covid-19: Travel ban to be lifted for unvaccinated Emiratis in UAE

Also, unvaccinated individuals under the age of 16 no longer need to undergo a Covid-19 PCR test on arrival in the UAE

grocery

UAE approves new mechanism to control price increase of essential commodities

Prior approval is required from the Ministry of Economy by any supplier if they wish to raise prices of certain products

UAE reports 237 Covid-19 cases, 486 recoveries

The nationwide case count has risen to 894,523

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UAE’s ADNOC L&S to acquire two new-build LNG vessels built in China

Each vessel will have a capacity of 175,000 cubic metres – enough to power 45,000 homes for a year

Abu Dhabi invests in Egyptian firms to help shore up economy

Egypt’s central bank held a special policy meeting in March and hiked interest rates for the first time since 2017

Emirates launches platform to book bespoke Dubai, UAE itineraries

The carrier’s Dubai Experience platform is available in 19 countries

UAE’s DMCC records 665 new company registrations in Q1 2022

It the best first quarter since the inception of the freezone in Dubai 20 years ago

The SME Story: Armin Moradi, co-founder and CEO of Qashio

The enterprise-grade expense management platform offers real-time tracking of business expenses

Dubai Investments divests 50% stake in Emicool, forms JV with Actis

The joint venture between Dubai Investments and Actis is aimed at supporting Emicool’s operations in the wider MENA region

Dubai utility surges after pulling off year’s second-biggest IPO

The IPO valued DEWA at $33.8bn

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

UAE Cabinet approves establishment of Council for Digital Economy

The UAE Digital Economy Strategy aims to double the contribution of the digital economy to the GDP from 9.7 per cent to 19.4 per cent within the next ten years

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Revealed: Likely date for Eid Al Fitr 2022 in UAE

Ramadan is predicted to extend for 30 days this year

How the 2022 edition of the Dubai International Boat Show elevated the global yacht industry

The Dubai International Boat Show which took place last month highlighted the resilience of an industry that fought its way through a difficult two-year period to come out stronger than ever on the other side

UAE reports 208 Covid-19 cases, 567 recoveries

The nationwide case count has risen to 894,070

Dubai’s dnata inaugurates new cargo centre at London Heathrow airport

In 2021, dnata handled in excess of 500,000 tonnes of cargo in London

Electric scooters permitted in 10 districts across Dubai, RTA and Dubai Police announce

RTA called on cyclists to park the shared electric scooters in the designated parking spaces only

Binance receives in-principle approval from Abu Dhabi Global Market

Upon completion of the application, Binance will be able to offer services regarding virtual asset offerings to customers across the MENA region

Joe & The Juice enters Middle East market ahead of IPO, CEO says

The Copenhagen-based chain will open its first stores in Qatar and Dubai next quarter before setting up shop in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman by the end of the year

Dubai

Dubai issued 24,662 new business licences in Q1 2022, up 58% y-on-y

Fifty-seven per cent of the new business licences issued were under the professional category and 43 per cent were commercial

Expo 2020 Dubai: What legacy has it left in its wake?

Positioned as the ‘world’s greatest show’, Expo 2020 Dubai has drawn to a close. What impact did it have?

In pics: UAE’s one billion meals initiative begins distribution in five countries

The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Humanitarian and Charity Establishment is distributing food parcels containing basic staples such as flour, rice, oil, sugar and dates to beneficiaries