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PIF launches Saudi Arabia’s first ever duty-free retailer

It will play a key role in securing a larger share of duty-free spending for Saudi Arabia’s economy

Jaywan-Visa partnership: How will these debit, prepaid cards benefit customers

Both Al Etihad Payments and Visa will be working with financial institutions, fintech companies, and merchant partners to issue the co-badged cards to their customers

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UAE’s corporate tax deadline: What you need to know

The first possible tax period for individuals conducting business or business activities is the calendar year 2024

Dubai’s RTA launches new policy: Zero waiting time for 82 services

The policy aims to enhance the customer experience by providing integrated, seamless, and proactive digital services without requiring in-person visits

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WhatsApp launches ‘Lists’ in UAE: What the new feature has to offer

With this feature, WhatsApp users can filter their chats into custom categories of their choice

New Abu Dhabi Pass: The benefits it has to offer tourists

It simplifies Abu Dhabi’s offerings for visitors to the emirate

Dubai’s new AI traffic cameras detect seatbelt violations, illegal U-turns

Exceeding the maximum speed limit by more than 80 km/h incurs a fine of Dhs3,000

Here’s what GCC’s first smart vehicle testing centre will offer

The state-of-the-art facility marks a leap forward, offering a seamless and efficient vehicle testing experience in the Northern Emirates.

Salik’s profits rise: Here’s how much it earned in 2024

The company’s Board of Directors proposed a dividend of Dhs619.8m, which is to be paid in the first half of 2025 (H1)

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Dubai: Energy demand rises by 5.4% to 59,594 gigawatt-hours in 2024

The total energy consumption in 2024 reached 59,594 gigawatt hours (GWh), up from 56,516 GWh in 2023, DEWA’s Al Tayer announced

Video: Dubai’s RTA unveils cashless payments, free Wi-Fi for commuters

The Wi-Fi service will undergo continuous evaluation to facilitate its expansion and enhancement

Ramadan 2025: Dubai’s RTA announces metro, public parking timings

The revised timings apply to all of its entities

UAE now has a new way to track prices of essential commodities

It allows officials to monitor prices, compare them against established price ceilings, and ensure compliance

Gulfood 2025: Dubai’s RTA rolls out 4,400 parking spaces

RTA is also offering free shuttle buses that will transfer visitors directly to the event

Empower reports Dhs3.3bn in revenues in 2024

The company has successfully leveraged Dubai’s economic landscape to achieve its strategic goals

Dubai: Kite Beach Street upgraded to reduce traffic flow to 5 mins

This upgrade is part of the RTA’s ongoing efforts to improve traffic flow across Dubai

UAE cuts visa process from 30 days to five

UAE’s new Blue Visa: Everything you need to know about it

The announcement was made at the World Government Summit 2025, taking place in Dubai from February 11 to 13

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Sharjah: New fee exemption for citizens to take affect from April 1

This resolution amends Council Decision No. (5) of 2013

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UAE to install over 500 EV charging stations by year’s end

The EV charging network expansion is designed to support the widespread adoption of EVs and align with the UAE’s broader sustainability goal

Billing alert: DEWA adopts new way to measure water use

This decision aligns with Cabinet Resolution No. (85) of 2023 and Ministerial Resolution No. (43) of 2024.

EtihadWE reveals new corporate identity

EtihadWE reveals new corporate identity

EtihadWE’s revamped logo, featuring vibrant blue and orange hues, symbolises the seamless and dynamic services provided by the utility

The Arab Energy Fund-led consortium concludes acquisition of Metito Utilities. Image: TAEF

The Arab Energy Fund-led consortium concludes acquisition of Metito Utilities

This landmark deal enhances The Arab Energy Fund’s offerings in energy infrastructure and sustainable water solutions, particularly in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia

Kuwait signs contracts worth KD238m to modernise power, water distillation plants

Kuwait signs contracts worth KD238m to modernise power, water distillation plants

The contracts aim to improve operational performance and extend the lifespan of the existing power and water distillation facilities

TAQA, SUEZ, Siemens launch desalination initiative

Abu Dhabi’s TAQA, SUEZ and Siemens team up in desalination initiative

The initiative is a five-year global competition that aims to reimagine systems, methods, and materials to advance desalination technologies

TAQA signs contract for Dhs150m wastewater project

TAQA launches Dhs150m wastewater project in Al Bahia, Al Sadr

The project will include the construction of a 9.5-kilometre gravity-driven wastewater pipeline and the decommissioning of several pumping stations

EtihadWE inaugurates four stations across emirates, invests Dhs422m

EtihadWE inaugurates four stations across emirates, invests Dhs442m

The substations are monitored remotely using advanced equipment, allowing for greater operational efficiency and reducing maintenance requirements

Abu Dhabi’s TAQA Group posts Dhs4.4bn in first-half net income

Abu Dhabi’s TAQA Group posts Dhs4.4bn in first-half net income

The utility firm’s revenue in the six months ended June 30 rose by 2 per cent to Dhs27.2bn, supported by the contribution from SWS Holding

DEWA announces H1 2024 results

DEWA reports H1 net profit at Dhs2.6bn, revenue growth of 7.3%

As of June 30, the utilities major had 1,236,845 electricity and water customer accounts, an increase of 52,134 (4.4 per cent) compared to the same period last year

DEWA commissions 8 new transmission substations

DEWA invests Dhs1.36bn in 8 new 132/11 kV transmission substations

The projects included 89 km of ground cable to advance the efficiency of the transmission network and meet the growing demand for electricity

Tadweer unveils subsidiaries to advance waste management

Tadweer Group launches subsidiaries to advance waste management

The launch of four subsidiaries follows the group’s acquisition of e-waste innovator Enviroserve in May