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Dubai Government mulls implementation of Common Law in Free Zones Dubai Airport Free Zones Image Dubai Media Office

Dubai explores implementation of common law in free zones

This potential adoption aims to bolster the emirate’s appeal for investors and Dubai’s global competitiveness

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Earthquakes strike central Turkey; Indonesia’s Nusa Tenggara

The earthquake’s epicentre was in the country’s Adana province and tremors were felt across the eastern and southern parts of the country

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UAE public holidays: When is the next long weekend in 2023?

The UAE Cabinet has granted the public and private sector equal official holidays in order to streamline work

DIFC Courts sets new record with AED 15 billion in claims in H1 2023 Image: DIFC Courts

DIFC Courts reports Dhs15bn in claims value in H1 2023

There was an increase in the total number of cases across all divisions, with 455 cases filed

UAE and Turkey sign deals worth $50bn Image courtesy WAM

UAE, Turkey sign accord, strategic agreements valued at $50.7bn

The countries signed a joint accord to establish a high-level strategic council, further cementing ties between the UAE and Turkey

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Dubai, Abu Dhabi announce free parking, no toll fees for Islamic New Year holiday

Motorists will not have to pay public parking fees and toll charges on July 21

MOHRE fines 441 companies for fake Emiratisation tactics

UAE’s MoHRE fines 441 private companies for false Emiratisation tactics

The ministry said penalties and administrative procedures were imposed on the companies that violated Emiratisation targets

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UAE announces Hijri New Year holiday for financial markets

While ADX and DFM will close for trading on July 21, Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange will remain open and continue to operate under normal trading hours

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Islamic New Year 1445: Saudi Arabia announces the first day of Muharram

Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court announced the first day of Muharram for Hijri New Year 1445 as July 19

Dubai issues first construction licence for 3D-printed villa Image Dubai Media Office

Dubai issues first construction licence for 3D-printed villa

The villa is expected to be completed by October and will be built entirely from locally sourced concrete

RTA to launch V coded number plates Image RTA

Dubai’s RTA to offer ‘V ‘coded number plates

These plates will be offered through direct sale on RTA’s website and the Dubai Drive app on smartphones  of various operating systems

Dubai Aviation City x Dubai South sign agreement with dubai insurance

Dubai South introduces new employee protection insurance programme

The programme covers unpaid salaries, gratuity, repatriation costs of return for its employees or their mortal remains and unreimbursed expenses

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Sharjah: SRTA announces partial closure of key road from July 17

The road works will be carried out in two phases according to the emirate’s roads and transportation authority

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UAE records 50.1 degrees C temperature in Al Dhafra region of Abu Dhabi: NCM

The highest recorded temperature in the country was 50.1 degrees C in Bada Dafas of Al Dhafra region for two consecutive days

Dubai Police response rate in q2 2023

Dubai Police answers over 2.1 million calls in Q2 2023, here’s its response time

Dubai Police enhanced their response time, answering 2,143,796 calls within 10 seconds

Masdar and Iberdrola leaders discuss global renewable energy growth Image Masdar

Masdar, Iberdrola discuss bolstering renewable energy growth

Dr Sultan Al Jaber, Masdar chairman and COP28 President-Designate, has been meeting global leaders to build consensus toward solutions that can deliver an equitable energy transition

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Islamic New Year 2023: UAE announces holiday dates for public and private sector

The UAE government has announced the holiday dates for the Hijri New Year

UAE chases 7% growth to double economy to over $800bn

UAE sets target to achieve 40% cut in carbon emissions by 2030

Sectors such as power and water generation, heavy industry, transport, waste, buildings, and agriculture will reduce emissions as per specific sectoral targets

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Kuwait announces holiday dates for Islamic New Year

The government of Kuwait has declared a two-day holiday to mark the Hijri New Year

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

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Oman announces holiday dates for Islamic New Year

The official holiday will apply to those working in both the public and private sectors in Oman

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

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UAE records 49.1 degrees C temperature: NCM

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

DMCC welcomes over 1,400 companies in H! 2023 uptown & jlt Image DMCC

Dubai’s DMCC welcomes 1,456 companies in H1 2023

DMCC is now home to more than 23,000 member companies from across the world

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Hijri New Year 2023 holiday in UAE: Will we get a long weekend in July?

The Hijri New Year signifies the start of a new lunar year for Muslims around the world

Temperatures are rising and hot areas create extreme drought conditions. Image credit: WMO

Monday was the hottest day ever as global temperatures rise

The new high underscores the extreme temperatures this summer in the northern hemisphere, and brings into focus the slow pace of progress on curbing emissions

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Obituary: Honouring Peter Hellyer, acclaimed author, historian and filmmaker

Considered a close friend of the UAE, Hellyer leaves behind a legacy that will forever be etched in the country’s history

Guests Enjoying Eid Al Adha Fireworks Image DCT Abu Dhabi

Eid Al Adha 2023: Watch fireworks for free in Dubai, Abu Dhabi at these places

Eid Al Adha fireworks are being staged across Dubai and Abu Dhabi, with some locations featuring firework displays for up to five nights

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Abu Dhabi announces free parking, no toll charges for Eid Al Adha 2023 holidays

There will be no parking fees and toll charges during the four days of Eid Al Adha holidays

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Eid Al Adha 2023: Dubai announces free parking; changes to metro, bus timings for holidays

All public parking – except at multi-level parking terminals – will be free from Tuesday, June 27 to Friday, June 30