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Ramadan fireworks to light up Dubai skyline starting today: Where to watch

Visitors to Bluewaters and The Beach, JBR can watch a spectacular fireworks show, from March 15 to 17

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‘Mini-Dubai’ being built in Budapest amid EUR5bn UAE-Hungary deal

First revealed in 2023 by Hungarian Minister Janos Lazar, the project was said to cost approximately EUR1bn, to enhance and upscale an abandoned neighbourhood in the capital

These 5 sectors dominated Dubai trade events in 2023

The Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) has revealed its latest facts and figures regarding how its events in 2023 performed

Dubai ALEC IPO on the cards

Parkin’s $429m IPO oversubscribed 165 times

Dubai Investment Fund sold 749,700,000 shares, equivalent to 24.99 per cent of Parkin’s paid-up capital

Almas Tower in DMCC. DMCC is home to over 24,000 companies

Dubai’s DMCC now home to over 24,000 companies, reveals report

The free zone authority shared that a total of 2,692 new companies joined DMCC last year

Dubai’s IPO haul hits Dhs34.5bn in three years

Dubai’s IPO haul hits Dhs34.5bn in three years

The emirate’s continued listing activity is being driven by the implementation of various initiatives such as the IPO accelerator programme

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4 areas in Dubai where RTA roadwork upgrades are complete

About 18 km of roadworks, as well as the installation of lighting poles along 17 km of existing streets has been completed in Dubai’s Margham, Lehbab, Al Lesaili, and Hatta

DIFC enacts comprehensive digital assets law Image-DIFC

Dubai’s DIFC enacts world’s first comprehensive digital assets law

The new legislation came into effect on March 8 and is available for public access through the DIFC’s Legislative Database

Dubai diamond trade in 2023 Image Getty Images

Dubai diamond trade value dazzles at $38.3bn in 2023

The UAE remains largest trade hub for rough diamonds, with $21.3bn-worth of rough diamonds traded in 2023

Parkin raises share size allocated to UAE retail investors

Parkin IPO: UAE retail offering increased on strong demand

The company increased the allocation of retail investor shares to 89,964,000 ordinary shares from 74,970,000 ordinary shares

DIFC’s five-year innovation strategy for financial services

These 10 nationalities topped Dubai Chamber of Commerce signups for 2023

Latest data published by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce highlights the nationalities of new non-UAE businesses who joined the chamber last year

RTA inaugurates cycling tracks in Al Khawaneej, Mushrif

Dubai: Cycling tracks in Al Khawaneej, Mushrif now open to public

The new tracks mark a significant step towards Dubai’s ambitious goal of reaching 1,000 kilometres of cycling tracks by 2030

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Dubai schools, nurseries can conduct online classes on Monday: KHDA

As a precautionary measure, residents, parents are advised to stay updated on weather alerts and exercise caution when venturing outdoors

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Dubai’s RTA announces Ramadan hours for parking, public transport

The adjustments in service hours ensure parking and public services are accessible for residents and visitors during the month of Ramadan

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Empowering women in aviation: Insights from Michelle Lee of Dubai Airports

Balancing career and family can be done and Michelle Lee of Dubai Airports explains how in this conversation with Gulf Business

ARISTA REAL ESTATE

Arista Properties’ Emma Brain talks luxury real estate and being a woman in the built sector: IWD 2024 special

The Arista Properties executive highlights the growing role of women in shaping the future of real estate in the region.

Dubai ruler imposes 20% tax on foreign banks

Sheikh Mohammed issues law imposing 20% tax on foreign banks in Dubai

Foreign banks that violate the law face a stiff penalty of not more than Dhs500,000

What's On

Industry heavyweights shine bright at the What’s On Dubai Awards 2024

The ceremony was an extra celebration that saw What’s On and Motivate Media Group mark 45 monumental years

EMIRATES - Sir Tim Clark is backing Boeing-Spirit merger

Sir Tim Clark backs Boeing-Spirit merger amid factory crisis

Emirates Airline President said Boeing should address its quality problems as quickly as possible with the undiluted attention of its board and top management

New Dubai football stadiums design render Image WAM

Dubai unveils designs for two new 20,000-seater stadiums

The designs of both sporting facilities prioritise sustainability and smart city integration

Uptown Dubai JLT DMCC launches sustainability hub Image Dubai Media Office

DMCC unveils new hub to power ESG impact

The new ecosystem will pioneer environmental, social, and governance (ESG) best practices among DMCC’s member base of over 24,000 companies

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Facebook, Instagram down for thousands in the UAE

The tracker’s UAE website showed over three thousand reports for Instagram and over six thousand reports for Facebook

RTA has inaugurated a new signalised junction at Al Majasimi intersection and Al Wasl Road, situated between Umm Suqeim Street and Al Thanya Street. Image RTA X

Dubai: Al Majasimi-Al Wasl Road upgrade to ease traffic

The widening of Al Majasimi Street from one lane to two lanes in each direction has doubled the road’s capacity to accommodate 1,200 to 2,400 cars both ways per hour

Emaar’s Dubai Mall welcomes 105 million visitors in 2023

Dubai Mall becomes most visited place in 2023, with 105 million visitors

The latest figures from Emaar Malls shows that a record 20 million people visited the mall in the first two months of this year alone

UAE RAIN

Heavy rains to lash UAE: NCM weather forecast

The weather authority cautioned motorists to venture out only if necessary during wet weather as well as follow safety practices

Etihad Rail and ADNOC to launch passenger train service in Abu Dhabi Image courtesy Etihad Rail

PHOTOS: Taking a ride on Etihad Rail with top UAE officials

Take a look at an Etihad Rail train trip from Abu Dhabi to Dubai that included the CEO of Etihad Rail, Shadi Malak, along with Major General Sheikh Ahmed bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan.

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E-scooters banned on Dubai metro but foldable bicycles still allowed

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will ban the use of e-scooters inside the city’s metro and tram system as of today, 1 March 2024.

Sir Tim Clark warns: Boeing under intense pressure amid incidents

At an event in London, Sir Tim Clark warned that Boeing management is under “really acute” pressure to turn things around

From the 146th floor to the racing track: AIX’s drive to elevate impact

AIX has become one of the big-name investment advisory firms here where GCC and global investors turn to invest their wealth

Meet Rizwan Sajan: Danube’s famous 1% Man

As a real estate mogul, Sajan continues to shape the skyline of Dubai, contributing to the city’s growth and development