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Second wave of thunderstorms hit UAE: Dubai sees heavy rainfall

Adverse weather conditions may persist into Wednesday morning with convective clouds over coastal areas

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Emirates, flydubai issue alert as unstable weather delays flights at Dubai Airport

Travellers have been cautioned about potential delays on the road and advised to plan for extra travel time to reach the airport

Want career growth in Saudi, UAE? LinkedIn says look to these 29 companies

Every year, LinkedIn publishes its ‘Top Companies’ lists for the UAE and Saudi Arabia using data on its platform that ranks organisations on seven pillars

Driving in the rain: Dubai Police’s 7 tips for keeping safe

UAE authorities have urged caution for road users, and advised that residents should ensure that they practise caution and stay safe.

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Abu Dhabi’s TAQA ‘in takeover talks’ for Spanish energy firm Naturgy

Spanish newspaper Cinco Dias has reported that the Abu Dhabi energy company TAQA is involved in eyeing a potential deal

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Spinneys IPO: Food retailer to list 25% of shares on DFM

The subscription period for UAE retail investors will run from April 23-29, and for professional investors until April 30

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Here’s how Dubai stacks up among world’s busiest airports

Dubai International Airport has ranked first in the world for international passenger numbers and second in the world for overall traveller figures

Cash buyers dominating Dubai’s luxury property market in 2024 as city logs $1.7bn in Q1 sales

Palm Jumeirah has been the most sought-after area, accounting for 36.3 per cent of sales by total value, followed by Jumeirah Bay Island and Dubai Hills Estate

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Microsoft invests $1.5bn in UAE’s G42 to power AI adoption

Both companies will support the establishment of a $1bn fund for developers to help drive innovation and competitiveness in the UAE and the broader region

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Sheikh Hamdan announces remote work for Dubai Government due to ‘unstable weather’

The NCM has forecast unstable weather conditions including rain and thunderstorms

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UAE schools shift to remote learning, MOHRE issues advisory as heavy rainfall forecasted

The decision to implement remote education has been announced due to the expected adverse weather conditions, aiming to ensure the safety of students and teaching staff

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Major airline travel disruption in the Middle East

Airlines traveling between Europe and Asia will be restricted to two viable alternative routes

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Rainy weather forecast across UAE: NCM

Mariners and sea-goers are also urged to exercise caution as rough seas are forecasted due to unstable weather conditions during this period

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Dubai: New Al Khaleej Street Tunnel project to ease traffic, cut travel time

The state-of-the-art tunnel will span 1,650 metres and is designed to accommodate up to 12,000 vehicles per hour in both directions

How drones and AI are transforming law enforcement interview with Russell Hammad of Zenith Technologies

How drones and AI are transforming law enforcement

Zenith Technologies CEO and founder Russell Hammad shares how drones and AI are helping law enforcement agencies improve operational efficiency

Bill Gates, UAE President discuss humanitarian cooperation

Bill Gates also congratulated the UAE President on Eid Al-Fitr and thanked the Emirates for its positive outcomes at COP28

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Mubadala-backed Atvos to build $69m biomethane plant in Brazil

The biomethane plant is expected to have a 28-million cubic meter capacity per crop and will be Atvos’ first one based on sugar cane wastes

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Olayan, Lunate acquire stake in ICD Brookfield Place

Lunate and Olayan Financing Company will each possess a 24.5 per cent equity interest in ICD Brookfield Place

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Dubai receives 3.67 million overnight visitors in Jan-Feb

Dubai recorded 1.77 million international visitors in January, and 1.9 million in February, according to DET figures

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Abu Dhabi approves Dh2.18bn housing package for citizens

The package was approved under the directive of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in his capacity as Ruler of Abu Dhabi

All you need to know about partial solar eclipse in UAE today

Solar eclipse time: Watch live stream

The exact timing of the eclipse varies by state and time zone across the North American continent, with visibility contingent upon weather conditions

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Eid al Fitr 2024 fireworks across UAE: Where to watch it in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

From Dubai’s Global Village to Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, fireworks will light up the night sky to mark Eid al Fitr 2024

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Etihad to debut flights to this new Saudi destination

In addition to the Al Qassim route, Etihad Airways will increase frequencies to various destinations, including Antalya and Jaipur, starting June 15

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Total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024: Time, path and how to watch

The upcoming total solar eclipse slated for April 8 is set to be one of the most significant astronomical occurrences of the year.

ADX, DFM log direct deals worth Dhs1.6bn during Ramadan

ADX, DFM log direct deals worth Dhs1.6bn during Ramadan

In ADX, five large direct deals were executed on 243.4 million shares, amounting to Dhs683.3m

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In numbers: Emirates Development Bank’s role in boosting UAE’s economy

The development bank has set an ambitious target of providing Dhs30bn in financing support to 13,500 companies by 2026

Consumer spending rises in 2023 shows Majid al Futtaim State of the UAE retail economy report

UAE consumer spending rises 13% in 2023, reveals retail report

The report showed that e-commerce spending continued growing in 2023, with a 15 per cent growth rate since 2022

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Mohamed Alabbar in talks with Jared Kushner for Serbia project

Kushner told Reuters last month he was in talks over investing in Belgrade, the capital of Serbia, to transform the old army headquarters

FAB issues $800m sukuk, marks first for the year globally

FAB exploring purchase of Turkey’s Yapi Kredi Bank: Reports

FAB has held early exploratory talks with owners of several Turkish banks

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Abu Dhabi announces road closures, traffic rule change

Motorists should be aware of changes to traffic movement and road closures announced by Abu Dhabi’s transport regulatory authority