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HSBC acts as custodian for debut DFM securities lending transaction

The execution of the first international securities lending and borrowing transaction is the latest step in the continued evolution of Dubai’s capital markets

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One&Only One Za’abeel Dubai to welcome first guests in December

One Za’abeel’s dual skyscrapers are intersected by the world’s longest cantilever, The Link, located a 100 metres above the street

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

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Millennium Hotels inks development deal for The Biltmore Residences in Dubai

Set to open in 2025, the 44-floor vertical twirl development will have 408 one, two and three luxurious residences

DEWA urges customers to check water connections regularly

DEWA urges customers to check water connections regularly

The company’s smart app provides a list of technical service providers in the event of internal faults in the building

Sheikh Hamdan reviews Dubai’s H1 2023 economic progress

Sheikh Hamdan reviews Dubai’s H1 2023 economic progress

The city has emerged as one of the world’s safest and most attractive cities to live, visit and work

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

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RTA completes Dubai-Al Ain Road improvement project, four bridges built

The second and final phase included the construction of a two-lane bridge stretching 988 metres with a free left turn for traffic incoming from Nadd Al Hamar Road in the direction of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Road

DIFC to host first edition of Future Sustainability Forum in Dubai image DIFC_WAM

DIFC to host first Future Sustainability Forum in Dubai

The inaugural forum will be held at the Ritz-Carlton DIFC on October 4-5

Dubai Municipality, DIEZ seek to advance air mobility

Dubai Municipality inks MoU with DIEZ for Dubai Horizons System

The deal supports the aspirations of Dubai in the field of air mobility while spearheading the objectives and strategies of the futuristic city to advance air mobility

Digital DEWA strengthens partnership with Huawei

Digital DEWA bolsters partnership with China’s Huawei

The two entities agreed to enhance the collaboration in the energy sector, transmission and distribution communication networks

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Emirates NBD to offer fractional bonds to individual investors

The product offering will enable accessibility for individual investors to bond markets with a minimum investment of $25,000

Emirates connects 800 cities via partner deals

Emirates connects 800 cities via partner deals

The carrier plans to continue to evolve its partnership strategy by advancing many of its interline partnerships to full-fledged codeshare agreement

Dubai bolsters its cybersecurity strategy

Dubai launches second cycle of its cybersecurity strategy

The city has emerged as a global leader in cybersecurity by implementing secure digital systems and adopting advanced technical solutions

Commercial Bank of Dubai posts 41.5 jump in H1 profit

Commercial Bank of Dubai posts 41.5% jump in H1 profit

The bank reported an operating income of Dhs2.5bn in the first six months of 2023, up 41.9 per cent from Dhs1.7bn for the same period a year earlier

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed unveils Dubai Digital Clouds project

Sheikh Hamdan unveils Dubai Digital Clouds project

The initiative seeks to reinforce Dubai’s position as a digital economy capital and further strengthen its robust and reliable digital infrastructure

VARA suspends BitOasis’ MVP operational license

Here’s why VARA has chastised crypto exchange BitOasis

The crypto exchange platform said it will not accept any new clients until it fully complies with VARA requirements

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Dubai Courts sets up division to address inheritance, will execution for non-Muslims

The new department aims to enable non-Muslims to execute their wills within a framework that guarantees the application of their personal laws and the management of probate matters

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Minor’s Avani Palm View Dubai property rebrands

The 48-storey hotel has become the first Avani+ property in the region

Dubai Municipality allocates 3,200 land plots to citizens

Dubai Municipality allocates 3,200 land plots to citizens in the emirate

The allocation of the land plots is implemented as per Dubai’s Higher Committee for Development and Citizens Affairs comprehensive citizen housing plans

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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Dubai: RTA digital channels bring in Dhs3.5bn in 2022

In 2022, RTA recorded 814 million digital transactions up from 676 million in 2021

RTA adds nex exit at AL Seba Street at Dubai marina Image RTA

Dubai Marina: RTA adds extra exit to ease traffic flow at Al Seba Street

With the new exit, the total capacity of exit lanes from Dubai Marina via Al Seba Street will rise from 900 to 2,400 vehicles per hour, marking a sharp increase of over 266 per cent

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FIVE obtained 100 per cent renewable electricity for Dubai hotels in 2022

It has become the first hotel operator in the UAE to receive International Renewable Energy Certificates

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Dubai introduces stricter traffic laws, announces fines of up to Dhs100,000

Under the amended traffic laws, Dubai Police can seize a vehicle if it has clocked up more than Dhs6,000 in traffic fines

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Dubai SME members receive Dhs1.12bn in contracts in 2022

The contribution of Dubai government bodies was worth Dhs552.51m, while federal government entities granted contracts worth Dhs88.2m

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Dubai: Medcare Royal Hospital to be launched in Al Qusais

Constructed by Dubai Developments, the 126 – bed premium hospital will offer individualised care in a range of specialties

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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Emirates commences daily service to Montréal

The airline’s North American network now stands at 14 destinations

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AllianceBernstein opens new office in DIFC to expand Middle East presence

The global investment firm has secured DFSA licence to locally service and advise clients