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MoIAT introduces mandatory use of UAE Pass to streamline services

The new digital national identity system helps improve the business ecosystem and facilitates access to government services

Alpha Dhabi wastewater treatment

Alpha Dhabi enters wastewater treatment industry with majority acquisition in Metito Holdings

Alpha Dhabi’s foray is aimed at driving impactful change in the circular economy sector and its broader vision of sustainable growth

ADNOC, TAQA secure financing for $2.2bn water project

ADNOC, TAQA close $2.2bn financing for water project

The project is being financed by a group of nine local and international banks, through a combination of commercial and Islamic finance facilities

Abu Dhabi to debut inaugural Travel and Tourism Week

Abu Dhabi’s debut Travel & Tourism Week set to drive growth

The platform is set to further enhance the city’s business and leisure tourism industries while advancing economic growth

Value of MENA’s hotel, residential projects top $1.9tn

Value of MENA’s hotel, residential projects top $1.9tn

The influx of new hospitality and tourism-related projects in the region is fostering new trends that add value and efficiency

Climate Future Week at Museum of the Future Image Supplied

Museum of the Future: Climate Future Week to begin on Sept 26

Climate Future Week will feature 20 main sessions, six workshops and three events, including a Climate Start-up Majlis, Climate Film Festival, and photo exhibition

Lulu Hypermarket

LuLu Group expands footprint, to open Hyderabad’s largest mall on Sept 27

The mall will host a mega Lulu Hypermarket, more than 75 plus local and international brands and other retail outlets

RTA automates issuance of supplementary information

RTA automates issuance of supplementary information sign permits

The digital system enables customers to apply for and obtain permits via the authority’s website

Supermoon

Harvest full Moon to illuminate the sky: Last supermoon of 2023 on long weekend holiday

This marks the fourth consecutive supermoon of the year, as per the Farmers’ Almanac

Sheikh Hamdan space missions

Sheikh Hamdan launches Dubai Economic Leadership Program

Mohammed bin Rashid Centre for Leadership Development will open registration for the programme between September and October

ADCCI partners with three local banks

These 3 Abu Dhabi banks have partnered with ADCCI

The partnerships seek to introduce members and investors to a range of services, promotional packages, and financing assistance programmes

UNION FORTRESS 9

Abu Dhabi: Be prepared for loud noise as armed forces practice for ‘Union Fortress 9’

The Ministry announced that the invitation to attend the military parade is open to the public

ADIB redeems sukuk worth $750m

ADIB redeems sukuk worth $750m

The trading of the certificates on the Irish Stock Exchange was cancelled upon redemption of the certificates

China’s AIIB expands global reach with Abu Dhabi office

China’s AIIB expands global reach with Abu Dhabi office

The overseas office brings the bank closer to the front lines of its sustainable development work in the Middle East and Africa

Yahsat gets Dhs18.7bn mandate from UAE govt for 17 years Image WAM

UAE: Yahsat receives Dhs18.7bn govt mandate for satellite related services

This agreement increases the group’s contracted future revenues to Dhs25.7bn, over 16 times its 2022 annual revenues

Flydubai will launch services to Langkawi and Penang (Image: Supplied by flydubai)

Flydubai will launch services to Langkawi and Penang

The daily flights from Dubai to the two destinations will begin from February 10, 2024

Silal launches food tracking system powered by blockchain tech Image Silal X

Farm to fork: Abu Dhabi’s Silal launches blockchain-powered food tracking system

The traceability feature is accessible by scanning the QR code of a Silal Fresh product through the Silal App

Yahsat hikes interim dividends to Dhs201m for H1 2023

Yahsat hikes interim dividends to Dhs201m for H1 2023

The firm expects to pay the second and final dividend for 2023 in May 2024, subject to board’s recommendation and shareholders’ approval

Mohamed Abdalla Al Zaabi CEO of Miral announces the company's new CSR strategy 2023 image Miral

Miral to launch over 80 initiatives within 2 years under new CSR strategy

The company aims to create a transformational impact on the community through economic, social and environment initiatives that are aligned with UN SDGs

DIFC’s five-year innovation strategy for financial services

DIFC unveils five-year innovation strategy for financial services

Investments in fintech is further accelerating the ongoing pace of fintech innovation globally and in Dubai

CBUAE - interest rate

UAE Central Bank holds interest rates steady as US Fed hits pause on hikes

The notification from CBUAE comes after the US Federal Reserve announced that it is maintaining its key policy rate unchanged

NYSE Bell Sultan Al Jaber

COP28: UAE’s Dr Sultan Al Jaber rings NYSE bell to open trading on Wall Street

The COP28 President-designate urged the private sector to play an expansive role in ensuring the objectives of the Paris Agreement are met

Aldar Nikki Beach sign partnership

Aldar, Nikki Beach to collaborate on exclusive real estate project. Here are the details

Aldar and Nikki Beach will develop three branded residential buildings as part of a larger beachfront community on Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah

flydubai carries over 4 million passengers in summer

flydubai carries over 4 million passengers in summer

The budget carrier operated more than 32,000 flights across a growing network of 120 destinations in 52 countries

Dubai Harbour

Dubai Harbour introduces floating waste collector drone

PixieDrone has a 160-litre collection capacity, with up to six hours of operation in autonomous mode

Atlantis The Royal - world's 50 best hotels

Atlantis The Royal named among World’s 50 Best Hotels

The World’s 50 Best Hotels is a curated list that brings together 580 independent leaders, each selected for their expert opinion of the international hospitality scene

aviation industry emissions

Emirates signs interline with SriLankan Airlines

Emirates passengers will be able to access 15 regional destinations operated by SriLankan Airlines via Colombo

Dubai International heads airport connectivity for region finds ACI report Image Dubai Airports

Dubai International leads airport connectivity index in ME, Asia-Pacific: report

Doha’s Hamad International Airport ranked second in the total connectivity ranking in 2022 while Tokyo Haneda Airport ranked third

weekend

Sharjah’s 4-day weekend as it confirms holiday for Prophet Muhammad’s birthday

The Sharjah government announced a holiday for public sector workers on Thursday, September 28

cop28 climate jargon

UAE banks lead sustainable financing, initiatives ahead of COP28

The banking sector is playing a crucial role in combating climate change by providing green financing and supporting climate initiatives