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Transforming the gaming landscape with Web3.0

Dubai’s push to build a global esports and gaming ecosystem is encouraging home grown brands such as GameCentric to offer innovative platforms that bring a diverse audience under one umbrella

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Accor’s Q1 sales rise 8% as Middle-East, Africa and Asia Pacific demand picks up

The increase was more pronounced in midscale, upscale and economy hotels in the Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific regions

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Statevolt’s Lars Carlstrom on the upcoming $3.2bn battery gigafactory in UAE

Statevolt will occupy a site spanning 60 hectares in RAKEZ, and is anticipated to generate up to 2,500 direct jobs

UAE floods to impact construction projects

How UAE’s recent floods will impact construction projects

Several construction projects in the UAE will be affected, with huge potential for delays and damage to ongoing works

Archer, ADIO to accelerate air taxi operations in UAE

Air taxi maker Archer, ADIO to accelerate air taxi operations in UAE

Archer seeks to transform urban travel, replacing 60- to 90-minute commutes by car with estimated 10- to 20-minute electric air taxi flights

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DRIFTx: ADIO, Regent partner to develop electric seagliders for coastal transport

The seagliders will serve routes of up to 180 miles (300km) with existing battery technology and up to 500 miles (800 km) with next-gen batteries

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Weather forecast: More rain on the way for Abu Dhabi, Dubai says NCM

The NCM has forecast rain for Wednesday, May 1 and thunderstorms for Thursday, May 2

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Egypt approves establishing special free zone in Ras al-Hekma

Egypt has moved ahead with administrative realignment of the region after the country signed a $35bn FDI deal with the UAE’s ADQ earlier this year

UAE allots Dhs2bn to support citizens affected by floods

UAE allocates Dhs2bn to support Emiratis affected by floods

The government tasked a ministerial committee to assess the damages and disburse compensations in cooperation with other federal and local entities

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UAE-Kenya deals: ADQ to establish investment framework

In 2023, non-oil trade between the UAE and Kenya rose by 26.4 percent year-on-year to $3.1bn

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Dubai Police waives traffic fines incurred during UAE rains

Traffic violations incurred during last Tuesday’s heavy rainfall will be dropped

ADQ, QIA to boost tech driven companies and economy through the Jasoor Fund

UAE-Oman: ADQ, QIA launch $180m tech-focused fund

In 2022, ADQ and OIA identified investment opportunities worth over $bn in key sectors of Oman’s economy

ADQ acquires key stake in Australia's Plenary Group

Abu Dhabi’s ADQ acquires key stake in Australia’s Plenary Group

Set up in 2004, Plenary has a portfolio of 21 assets under management valued at over $25bn across Australia and the Middle East

UAE-Oman railway Hafeet Rail enters implementation phase

UAE-Oman railway Hafeet Rail enters implementation phase

The passenger train will reach a top speed of 200 km per hour covering the distance between Sohar and Abu Dhabi in 100 minutes

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What food startups should focus on to succeed in the GCC: Key insights

WOK BOYZ CEO Gaurav Sabharwal provides insights into building and scaling a food startup in the GCC market

Etihad launches A380 service to New York

Etihad Airways debuts A380 service to New York

 The addition of the A380 service demonstrates Etihad’s strategy to meet the burgeoning demand and expand its network in the US

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Abu Dhabi returns to debt markets with $5bn bond sale

The emirate is rated “Aa2” by Moody’s and “AA” by both S&P and Fitch Ratings

ADNOC bumps up decarbonisation budget to $23bn

Mitsui says no decision yet on ADNOC LNG project tie-up after Nikkei report

ADNOC has eyed acquisitions of foreign companies in part to help boost its gas portfolio

UAE, Oman sign multi-sectoral deals worth Dhs129bn

UAE, Oman firms sign multi-sectoral deals worth Dhs129bn

The deals span renewable energy, railway connectivity and investments in digital infrastructure and technology

UAE to announce petrol, diesel prices for May

UAE to announce petrol prices for May: will rates increase further?

The fuel price committee increased the retail rates for Super 98, Special 95, and E-Plus 91 by 11 fils per litre in April

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40% jump in car purchase enquiries after UAE rains, says Al Futtaim Automotive

Al Futtaim’s Carlos Montenegro says rains in the UAE have spurred a surge in demand for pre-owned SUVs

Dubai Airports restores operations after UAE floods

Dubai Airports returns to full operational capacity, CEO says

Dubai’s main international airport returned to its normal flight schedule on Monday and is back to operating around 1,400 flights a day

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Iraq, Turkey, Qatar, UAE sign preliminary deal for $17bn Development Road project

The project will establish a vital connection between Iraq’s Grand Faw Port in the south, renowned for its oil resources, and Turkey in the north

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UAE’s G42 announces collaboration with global tech giant Qualcomm

G42 said it would be collaborating with Qualcomm Technologies to bring the high performance, low power Qualcomm Cloud AI 100 solutions to market

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UAE rains: Dubai’s KHDA, Sharjah urge flexible learning at schools

KHDA officials have been onsite at various schools to ensure readiness to receive students

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Spinneys sets IPO price range, to make DFM debut on May 9

The subscription period for UAE retail investors will run from April 23-29, and for professional investors until April 30

UAE banks to defer personal, car loan instalments for 6 months

UAE floods: Banks to defer personal, car loan installments for 6 months

The central bank said banks will not impose additional fees, interest or profits for loan repayment deferrals

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UAE rains: Which free repair services are Dubai developers offering?

This initiative, spearheaded by Sheikh Hamdan, aims to alleviate the effects of the storm and facilitate the restoration of normalcy in affected communities

Sheikh Hamdan orders early payment of Dubai govt employees’ salaries

UAE floods: Sheikh Hamdan orders early payment of Dubai govt employees’ salaries

The early disbursement is aimed at helping employees manage their family needs and ensuring their well-being during the current period

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Sharjah drops traffic fines for rain violations, issues free damage certificates

Submerged roads and rising floodwaters forced hundreds of residents to abandon their vehicles, navigating through murky waters to seek safety