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Sheikh Hamdan approves social benefits worth Dhs44n for People of Determination

Sheikh Hamdan approves social benefits worth Dhs44m for people of determination

The benefits cover people of determination below the age of 60, who have physical or mental impairments

Covid

UAE reports 1,554 Covid-19 cases, 1,288 recoveries

The Covid-19 nationwide case count has risen to 966,075

Flydubai suspends flights to Sri Lanka till end of August

Flydubai suspends flights to Sri Lanka till end of August

The passengers who had booked their tickets will be refunded their money

Dubai ranked among top five global maritime hubs

Dubai ranked among top five global maritime hubs

The ranking is based on the latest findings of the Xinhua-Baltic International Shipping Centre Development (ISCD) Index

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UAE President orders Dhs1.5bn housing benefits to Abu Dhabi citizens

The benefit will cover more than 1,100 beneficiaries in the emirate

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Musk backs out of $44bn Twitter deal over bot accounts

Twitter has said it plans to pursue legal action to enforce the merger agreement

UAE launches NextGenFDI to attract world’s top digital companies

UAE launches NextGenFDI to attract world’s top digital companies

The campaign would encourage more than 300 global technology firms to relocate to the UAE

Boris Johnson resigns as UK Prime Minister

Johnson, who resigned as leader of the Conservative Party, said that he will serve as PM until a new leader is in place

UAE foreign minister discusses bilateral cooperation with Indonesia

UAE foreign minister discusses bilateral cooperation with Indonesia

The UAE and Indonesia signed the comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA) in July

UAE leaders pardon prisoners

UAE leaders pardon more than 1,600 prisoners before Eid Al Adha

This is an attempt to give prisoners an opportunity to start a new life and alleviate their families’ hardships

Ibrahim Sultan Al Haddad appointed as the first CEO of Salik

Dubai: Ibrahim Al Haddad appointed as first CEO of Salik

Al Haddad spent the last nine years as RTA’s commercial and investment director

Hajj to begin on July 7

Hajj begins on July 7, Saudi Arabia announces full ICT readiness

Eid Al Adha will fall on July 9

Tecom Group commences trading on the Dubai financial market

Tecom Group commences trading on Dubai Financial Market

A total of 625,000,000 shares, equivalent to 12.5 per cent of Tecom Group’s issued share capital, were issued

UAE President

UAE President restructures social welfare programme for low-income citizens

Housing and other basic needs such as food, electricity, water and fuel are also covered by the programme

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Rent in Dubai can now be paid online rather than post-dated cheques

Tenants will soon be able to pay their rent automatically through online banking rather than post-dated cheques

UAE announces Covid protocols for Eid Al Adha

UAE announces Covid protocols for Eid Al Adha

Duration of Eid prayers will be limited to 20 minutes, while worshippers must wear masks and maintain a social distance of at least one metre

DEWA adds 700MW of energy production capacity, totalling 14,117 MW, with 1,627 MW from renewable energy

Dubai’s DEWA adds 700MW of energy production capacity

The clean energy share in Dubai’s energy mix has reached 11.5 per cent and is expected to reach 14 per cent by the end of 2022

UAE reports 1,788 Covid-19 cases, 1,940 recoveries

The nationwide case count has risen to 947,588

single-use plastic bags in Dubai

You now need to pay for single-use plastic bags in Dubai

Major retailers such as Géant, Grandiose, Carrefour are geared up to implement this by providing sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives

Petrol prices

UAE raises fuel prices for July 2022

The price of Super 98 has risen to Dhs4.63 per litre

UAE investors sign $2.76bn worth of investment with Odisha, India

CM Naveen Patnaik met key UAE business groups as part of an investment roadshow to promote investment in the state’s industrial sector

UAE reports 1,778 Covid-19 cases, 1,657 recoveries

The nationwide case count has risen to 945,800

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Eid Al Adha 2022: UAE announces holidays for federal govt, private sector employees

The first day of Eid Al Adha will fall on Saturday, July 9

Eid Al Adha

UAE: Eid Al Adha to fall on Saturday, July 9

The crescent moon marking the beginning of the month of Zul Hijjah was sighted in Saudi Arabia on June 29

Uber UAE

Uber hikes UAE fares as petrol prices surge in key oil producer

The ride-hailing company will charge as much as 11 per cent more for some trips, it said in an email to customers

Mukesh Ambani resigns, son Akash Ambani succeeds as chairman

Mukesh Ambani resigns, son Akash Ambani succeeds as chairman

Mukesh will continue to be the chairman of Jio Platforms Ltd, the flagship company that owns all Jio digital services brands

UAE reports 1,750 Covid-19 cases, 1,645 recoveries

The nationwide case count has risen to 942,253

DEWA launches automatic smart grid restoration system

Dubai’s DEWA launches automatic smart grid restoration system

The system improves grid automation, fault detection, retrieval of connections and supports DEWA’s efforts to maintain supplies

UK

UAE citizens will not require visas to visit UK from 2023

The directive has been extended to other GCC countries as well

UAE reports 1,744 Covid-19 cases, 1,718 recoveries

The nationwide case count has risen to 940,503