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VARA suspends BitOasis’ MVP operational license

Here’s why VARA has chastised crypto exchange BitOasis

The crypto exchange platform said it will not accept any new clients until it fully complies with VARA requirements

EWEC secures four bids for 1,500MW Al Ajban solar project

UAE’s EWEC secures four bids for 1,500MW Al Ajban solar park

The solar farm will generate enough electricity to power approximately 160,000 homes across the UAE

ADGM issues hotel and tourism regualtions 2023 Image courtesy ADGM

Abu Dhabi Global Market issues hotel and tourism regulations

The regulations adopt some Abu Dhabi onshore tourism legislation to provide a better regulatory framework for hotels and tourism companies in ADGM

Emirates Group launches innovation majlis Image Emirates Group

Emirates Group unveils new Innovation Majlis

The majlis will showcase the latest in robotics, hyper-reality, holograms, 3D printers and other advanced technologies

ENOC Qatarenergy sign agreement Image Dubai Media Office_Enoc

UAE’s ENOC Group, QatarEnergy ink 10-year condensate supply deal

The agreement allows the companies to further raise the condensate volumes

MIDTOWN DUBAI

Deyaar launches Jannat, its final phase of residential development in Midtown Dubai

The integrated community comprises six districts spanning 24 buildings and a massive retail boulevard

Dubai Courts established division for inheritance and wills Image Dubai Media Office

Dubai Courts sets up division to address inheritance, will execution for non-Muslims

The new department aims to enable non-Muslims to execute their wills within a framework that guarantees the application of their personal laws and the management of probate matters

etisalat by e& launches payment solution 'uTap'

Etisalat by e& unveils its payment solution uTap

The payment solution allows businesses to securely collect and process payments while seamlessly integrating with their existing processes

ADCB is rebranding its wholesale banking

Here’s why ADCB is rebranding its wholesale banking

The rebranded division brings in-depth knowledge and expertise across a range of markets across the Middle East

revibe startup

Dubai-based circular economy startup Revibe secures $2.3m funding

The funding round for the startup was led by Resonance and Flat6Labs

Avani+ Palm View Dubai Hotel and Suites (Image: Supplied by Avani Hotels and Resorts)

Minor’s Avani Palm View Dubai property rebrands

The 48-storey hotel has become the first Avani+ property in the region

Crude oil market on tenterhooks over OPEC meet. Image credit: Getty Images

Voluntary oil supply cuts enough to balance the market: UAE

The UAE will not be undertaking oil supply production cuts even as Saudi Arabia looks to balance the markets

Dubai Municipality allocates 3,200 land plots to citizens

Dubai Municipality allocates 3,200 land plots to citizens in the emirate

The allocation of the land plots is implemented as per Dubai’s Higher Committee for Development and Citizens Affairs comprehensive citizen housing plans

Dubai Police Smart Police Stations achieves record in H1 2023 Image Dubai Police_Facebook

Dubai’s Smart Police Stations set new record in H1 2023

A total of 65,942 transactions were processed without any human intervention at the smart police stations during the period

RTA S'hail app image credit RTA

Dubai: RTA digital channels bring in Dhs3.5bn in 2022

In 2022, RTA recorded 814 million digital transactions up from 676 million in 2021

Emirates NBD to use generative AI across operations Image credit WAM

Emirates NBD to use generative AI to transform operations

The bank aims to boost software development, collaboration and customer engagement using tools such as GitHub Copilot X, ChatGPT and MS 365 Copilot

Emiratisation_9,000 Emiratis working in private sector

Emiratisation: 79,000 Emiratis working in private sector, says MoHRE

The figures reflect the highest-ever rate of Emiratisation recorded in the UAE private sector

Dubai to expand ev charging infrastructure Image Dubai Media Office

Dubai’s plan to increase EV charging stations gains momentum

With the emirate’s focus on green mobility, DEWA aims to grow the city’s network of public EV charging stations by 170 per cent in less than three years.

UAE citizens can enjoy visa-free travel to Azerbaijan Image credit Ayhan Altun_GettyImages-993085120

UAE nationals can now enjoy visa-free travel to Azerbaijan

The agreement, enabling visa-free travel for UAE, Azerbaijani citizens between both countries, allows stays of up to 90 days

RTA announces expected traffic delays on key roads from July 9-23 in Bur Dubai image RTA twitter

Dubai: Traffic delays expected on this key road for two weeks

The delay can be expected until 5am on Sunday, July 23

Diversity, equity and inclusion

Diversity, equity and inclusion: Taking the right steps

According to research, companies with more diverse management teams had higher levels of performance and innovation

Stefano Martinelli, GCC Retail Director, Amazon talks about Prime Day and its highlights image Amazon

Amazon GCC’s Stefano Martinelli on Prime Day and its highlights

Amazon GCC’s retail director tells us about the ecommerce giant’s strategy for Prime Day this year

Dubai tourism numbers for H1 2023

Dubai real estate market is world’s busiest for luxury properties over $10m

The city’s real estate sector emerged as the world’s busiest market for luxury properties, surpassing Hong Kong and New York

Dubai Police Launches Awareness Campaign on Amended Traffic Law Image Dubai Media Office

Dubai Police launches awareness campaign for recently amended traffic law

The newly launched campaign will run over seven weeks

climate

UAE records 49.1 degrees C temperature: NCM

The mercury edged close to 50 degrees C in the Al Dhafra region of the country

RTA adds nex exit at AL Seba Street at Dubai marina Image RTA

Dubai Marina: RTA adds extra exit to ease traffic flow at Al Seba Street

With the new exit, the total capacity of exit lanes from Dubai Marina via Al Seba Street will rise from 900 to 2,400 vehicles per hour, marking a sharp increase of over 266 per cent

gym

Dubai gyms to be star-rated announces Dubai Sports Council

The evaluation system for gyms and fitness centres in the emirate will be denoted through star-ratings

FIVE Jumeirah Village (Image: Supplied by FIVE Hotels and Resorts)

FIVE obtained 100 per cent renewable electricity for Dubai hotels in 2022

It has become the first hotel operator in the UAE to receive International Renewable Energy Certificates

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix dates revealed

The official announcement from Formula One Management confirmed that the Abu Dhabi track will host the final race of the season

Abu Dhabi’s ADQ, Canada’s BMO to acquire minority stakes in Sagard

ADQ, Canada’s Bank of Montreal to acquire minority stakes in Sagard

The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter, subject to regulatory approvals