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DUBai World Trade Centre DWTC photo courtesy Dubai Media Office twitter

Here’s how many visitors Dubai’s DWTC welcomed in 2022

Dubai World Trade Centre hosted 244 exhibitions and events in 2022, growing by 39 per cent over the previous year

UAE Governments Net Zero 2050 Charter Dubai Media Office

New UAE Governments Net Zero 2050 Charter a nod to collective climate action

The charter was signed on the sidelines of the UAE Cabinet meeting held on March 6

UAE new visa rules

UAE visas: Expats need monthly income of Dhs10,000 to sponsor 5 relatives

The new visa rules require expats who want to bring their relatives or their wives’ relatives to the UAE to have an adequate monthly income

Sheikh Hamdan announces first phase of Emirati initiative Image_WAM

Sheikh Hamdan launches first phase of ‘Emirati’ initiative

The first phase of the initiative will see 22 new services added to the current 131 services available on the platform

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Magnitude 7.2 earthquake strikes Tajikistan-China border

It occurred near the border between the northwestern Chinese Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and Tajikistan’s Gorno-Badakhshan

New UAE visa entry permit updates

UAE announces updates to 15 services linked to visa, entry permits

The updates include a one time visa extension for a period of 30 days for 90-day visa holders

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UAE President orders additional $50m in relief aid for Syria

The UAE is continuing to send relief supplies to Syria and Türkiye, with more than 70 flights sent to both countries so far, carrying food, medical supplies and other items

UAE president meet Pakistan head of state courtesy WAM

UAE President receives Pakistan PM, leaders discuss cooperation

The leaders also witnessed the announcement of three memoranda of understanding

Dubai leads MENA region on Global Power City Index 2022

Dubai leads MENA region on Global Power City Index 2022

The GCI’s rankings of the top cities in 2022 reflect the self-reinforcing strength of the world’s leading global cities

Conares opens Dhs150m colour-coated steel plant in JAFZA

Conares opens Dhs150m colour-coated steel plant in JAFZA

Exporting products to 26 countries across six continents, the company’s assets are currently estimated to be valued at Dhs2.5bn

Abu Dhabi’s Adnoc acquires 24.9% stake in OMV

Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC acquires 24.9% stake in OMV

Through this investment in OMV, who hold a 75 per cent stake in Borealis, ADNOC will increase its shareholdings in both Borealis and Borouge

OPEC Fund approves over $500m in new global development support

OPEC Fund approves over $500m in new global development support

The 15 new projects approved reflect OPEC Fund’s launch of a $1bn food security action plan and the adoption of its first dedicated climate action plan earlier this year

KEZAD signs lease agreement with Star Paper Mill

Abu Dhabi’s KEZAD signs lease agreement with Star Paper Mill

The agreement is for the establishment of a new facility to manufacture recycled Kraft Paper Jumbo reels to serve a growing demand for biodegradable packaging papers

RTA announces extended Metro hours during Fifa World Cup

Dubai’s RTA announces extended metro hours during FIFA World Cup

After the last game, the last Metro will depart 45 minutes later, with 1.5 hours of additional service

Sheikh Mohammed approves Dubai budget 2023-2025

Sheikh Mohammed approves Dhs205bn Dubai budget for 2023-25

The government’s total expenditures for the 2023 fiscal year are estimated at Dhs67.5bn

Fawaz Alhokair Group, Arabian centres and Alhokair fashion announce rebranding

Fawaz Alhokair Group, Arabian centres announce rebranding

The full rebrand brings together all operating companies under the Cenomi brand

Billionaire Adani set to be top shareholder in Indian news broadcaster NDTV

Billionaire Adani set to be top shareholder in Indian news broadcaster NDTV

Investors offered to sell a little over 5.3 million shares to the Adani Group, or roughly a third of the entire open offer size, when the share purchase period ended on Monday

DMCC unveils new brand for JLT

Dubai’s DMCC unveils new brand for JLT

The new brand is underpinned by the central proposition that JLT has become an eclectic neighbourhood full of soul

Dubai ranks first in international tourist spending, unveils WTTC

Dubai ranks first in international tourist spending, reveals WTTC

According to the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTCC), Dubai earned $29.4bn from international tourists this year

New York, Singapore are the World’s most expensive cities right now

Tel Aviv, which topped the rankings last year, was bumped into third position, while Hong Kong and Los Angeles rounded out top five priciest places

In pictures: UAE National Day celebrations

A gallery showcasing celebrations of the 51st UAE National Day on December 2

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CBUAE issues new Dhs1,000 banknote

The CBUAE is the first in the region to issue the largest multi-coloured Kinegram surface applied foil stripe in the new banknote issue

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UAE President looks to the future with hope and optimism in his first National Day address

Marking the 51st UAE National Day, the UAE President said the nation will continue investing in opportunities to support economic sectors of strategic importance to its national security

Launch of We The UAE 2031

Sheikh Mohammed announces launch of ‘We The UAE 2031’

He stressed that ‘We The UAE 2031’ represents a national plan through which the UAE will continue its development path for the next 10 years

FIFA World Cup: Saudi beat Argentina

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: Saudi Arabia beat Argentina

In one of the greatest World Cup shocks in history, Saudi Arabia beat football favourites Argentina 2-1 in their Group C opener at the Lusail Stadium

This is the memo Twitter sent telling staff offices were closed

This is the memo Twitter sent telling staff offices were closed

As Twitter’s internal communication channels filled with staff announcing their departure, Musk softened his earlier edict against working remotely

Trump announces 2024 Presidential run: Here's what happens next

Trump announces 2024 Presidential run: Here’s what happens next

He is seeking another term in office, hoping to become the first US president in 130 years to stage a comeback after being rejected by voters

Global population crosses 8 billion

World population officially surpasses eight billion, reveals UN report

India is projected to surpass China as the world’s most populous country in 2023

Zomato UAE to be shut down, Talabat to take over

Zomato UAE to shut down, customers redirected to Talabat

Zomato’s mail also said that it would launch Zomato’s loyalty programme ‘Zomato Pay’ along with its ‘Vibe Check’ feature on its app

Oman offers visa-free entry to GCC residents

In order to enter Oman, a resident’s visa in the GCC must be valid for a period of no less than three months