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Dubai Hotels occupancy rises in December 2022, shares STR

Dubai’s hotel industry ends 2022 on a high note

The occupancy rate recorded for December was 76.6 per cent, with an average daily rate of Dhs892.84 and revenue per available room at Dhs684.03

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Dubai’s Sunset Hospitality Group launches Azure Beach and Attiko in Vietnam

The group sets sights on opening a further 20 venues in 2023, 15 of those internationally, as its expansion plan gathers pace

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Emirates’ first retrofitted A380 flies to London Heathrow

By 2024, all 67 of the airline’s A380s assigned for refurbishment will have returned to service

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Dubai Parks and Resorts, Tabby launch new BNPL payment option using Tabby Card

Guests can now pay for their tickets to Motiongate Dubai, Bollywood Parks Dubai, Legoland Dubai Theme Park and the Legoland Water Park parks in multiple installments

RTA buildings gets solar panels, installation reaches 75 per cent

Solar power system installation on RTA buildings is 75% complete

Solar panels have been installed on 15 out of 22 listed buildings and facilities, which include bus depots and multi-level parking terminals

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Dubai welcomes over 23.7 million passengers in 2022

This marks an 89 per cent increase in passenger traffic compared to the previous year

dnata breaks ground on warehouse in Iraq

Dubai-headquartered dnata breaks ground on $14m cargo warehouse in Erbil, Iraq

dnata’s latest expansion follows the opening of a new, advanced cool chain facility and a bus maintenance facility in 2022 at EBL

Akram-Bouchenaki CEO Abdul Latif Jameel Health

Five ways how healthcare technology is influencing modern medical care

There’s a growing commitment to leverage the potential of healthcare technologies for better patient outcomes and more equitable access to care

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Clean energy comprises 14% of Dubai’s total power production capacity: DEWA

On its completion, the project will have the largest thermal storage capacity in the world of 15 hours, allowing for energy availability around the clock

MMI removes 30% municipality tax on alcohol sales

Dubai: MMI removes 30% municipality tax levied on alcohol sales

This move is in line with the recent directives from the government of Dubai relating to the purchase and consumption of alcoholic beverages in the city

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Here’s how Dubai is set to enjoy ‘safe and secure’ NYE celebrations

A total of 10,597 personnel, 5,800 security guards, 1,420 volunteers, 3,651 patrols and vehicles, and 45 marine boats have been deployed across the 30 locations where celebrations and fireworks will take place

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You&I Bridal: International designer bridal boutique set to launch in Dubai 

The designers featured at You&I Bridal include Paloma Blanca, Jenny Yoo and Evie Young among others

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Top 10 places to watch New Year’s Eve fireworks in Dubai

Here’s our list of the best places in Dubai to watch the fireworks as you say goodbye to 2022 and bring in the New Year

ENOC Group opens two new service stations

ENOC opens two new service stations in Dubai, continues retail expansion

Over the course of the year, ENOC has opened six new service stations across Dubai, including locations such as DAFZA, Dubai South and Dubai International City

RTA announces schedule of services for New Year’s Eve, here’s what you need to know

The revised timings apply to technical testing centres, paid parking zones, public buses, Dubai Metro, Dubai Tram, marine transit means, among others

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Dubai’s real estate market surpasses Dhs240bn in 2022: Property Finder

This growth has been fuelled by the robust success of off-plan deals, which climbed by 86 per cent compared to 2021

RTA announces opening of Phase- I of Sheikh Rashid-bin Saeed Corridor Project

Phase I of Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Corridor Project opens

Upon the completion of the two phases, the capacity of Ras Al Khor Road will jump to 10,000 vehicles per hour

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ENOC Group opens new service station in this locality in Dubai

The group now operates 177 service stations in the UAE

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Airbnb launches remote working hub in Dubai

Those interested in working and living in Dubai can access the hub for local long-term listings and information on entry requirements and visa policy

Emirates and Gulf Air launch codeshare partnership

Emirates flight from Manchester to Dubai delayed on technical grounds

Affected passengers were provided with assistance

Kenya Airways operates inaugural flight from Mombasa to Dubai’s DXB

The carrier will be operating four weekly flights between Mombasa and DXB’s Terminal 1

Dubai's Emirates adds fourth daily flight to Bangkok

Dubai’s Emirates adds fourth daily flight to Bangkok

The additional flight will be operated by the airline’s Airbus A380

Kanoo Group

Dubai’s Kanoo Group sees opportunities to invest in India, China

The family-owned company, with interests spanning shipping, real estate, financial services and energy, sees potential in sectors including artificial intelligence and clean energy

In pics: Marriott Hotels unveils first resort in Dubai

The Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah is spread across 7,000 square metres and features 10 dining concepts

Dubai announces programme to certify delivery riders

Dubai announces programme to certify delivery riders

The initiative aims to improve the performance of delivery motorbike riders

ThetaRay

Dubai-based Now Money appoints ThetaRay to ward off financial crimes

The agreement highlights ThetaRay’s expansion into GCC financial institutions

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Huawei opens doors to new store in the UAE

The new store will open on December 16 in City Centre Deira

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Can Dubai’s growing tech affinity propel its real estate sector?

Dubai’s real estate sector has taken massive strides in terms of sales and investment

Emirates NBD arranges Egypt sukuk

Dubai’s Emirates NBD reshuffles management team

The lender has also expanded the responsibility of existing senior management team members

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Dubai’s GDP grows 4.6% during first nine months of 2022

The emirate hosted 10.12 million international visitors from January through September 2022, compared to 3.85 million welcomed during the same period last year