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Sheikh Hamdan

Sheikh Hamdan launches integrated housing plan for nationals in Dubai

The plan aims to provide 15,800 homes for Emiratis over the next four years

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines to ramp up flights to UAE

The carrier plans to increase flight frequencies to Istanbul from Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah

A350 fleet

Dubai’s Emirates plows over $350m in inflight entertainment systems for A350 fleet

The carrier has selected the new Thales’ AVANT Up system for its incoming fleet of Airbus A350 aircraft

Metaverse Holdings

Metaverse Holdings selects Dubai, Abu Dhabi as first cities in global metaverse launch

The emirates will be the first ‘utilised’ hub within the virtual world that replicates real-life experiences and places

Dubai car rental sector registers 23.7 per cent growth Pic: RTA

Dubai’s car rental sector registers 23.7% growth in H1 2022

According to Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority, 78,000 vehicles were registered in the first half of the year

Urban Tech District

Dubai’s new technology district to offer 4,000 jobs in education, training

Located on the Creekside of Al Jaddaf area, the district will offer conference rooms, training grounds, research labs, seminar rooms, business incubators and other attractions

'Global Village Big Balloon' ride set to take guests to new heights

Dubai’s Global Village announces ‘big balloon ride’ as new attraction

The helium balloon, which is as high as a six-storey building, will give guests the chance to experience spectacular 360-degree views

Luxury car rentals in Dubai: what to expect

What to expect from the top luxury car rental providers in Dubai, and how to choose the best one for your needs

Emirates carries over 10 million passengers

Dubai’s Emirates carries over 10 million passengers to 130 destinations this summer

The carrier increased flights to 33 cities on routes across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East

Dubai DESC

Oracle’s Dubai cloud region receives DESC certification

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure operates two cloud regions in the UAE – Dubai and Abu Dhabi, providing customers with business continuity and disaster recovery capabilities

Emirates flights

Dubai carriers Emirates, flydubai cancel flights to and from Iraq

The carriers have cancelled flights scheduled for August 30 and 31

Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, The Palm, Dubai - Dawn

An ultra-luxury stay and dining at Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, The Palm

Guests are taken on a sensorial culinary journey across the resort’s seven dining and bar options

Empower reports robust growth of 41.3%

Empower reports 41.3% rise in buildings using district cooling over last five years

Among the buildings that are serviced within Empower’s portfolio, the residential sector tops the list of the company’s clients with 64 per cent

Dubai Customs Dell

Dubai Customs opts for Dell Technologies to accelerate digital transformation

Dubai Customs chose a combination of Dell’s next-generation data protection and backup solutions to meet the organisation’s data protection needs

ICOM - 2022 Prague

Dubai receives flag from Prague to host 27th ICOM in 2025

Dubai will be the first city in the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia region to host the ICOM conference

Paul and Elia GXR records

GXR Records, Dubai latest indie music label, to showcase regional artists globally

Launched by Dubai-based Galaxy Racer, the new music label will focus on developing talents in West Asia and North Africa

Tech Awards

Nominations now open for GB Tech Awards 2022

The awards will be held on October 12 at Headlines, Dubai alongside the region’s largest tech event Gitex Global

Dubai Motorbike racing

Dubai: Motorbike racing event, DSBK – The Adrenaline Cup, to be held in October

The event will be held on October 9 at Dubai Autodrome

Emirates Auckland flights

Emirates to operate direct A380 services to Kuala Lumpur, Auckland from December

The airline currently operates to both cities with a linked Boeing 777-300ER service

The Atlantis The Royal Residences poolside. This is the largest penthouse on Palm Jumeirah and sold by B1 Properties.

Dubai: Atlantis The Royal Residences’ largest penthouse sells for Dhs163m

The five-bedroom triplex penthouse on Palm Jumeirah is 25,208 square feet and includes a sky garden, two private pools and terraces, and a private elevator

Dubai Airport

Dubai Airport expects full recovery next year amid travel surge

Dubai attracted 86.4 million travellers in 2019

Dubai sees 22% growth in commercial licencing transactions in H1 2022

Dubai sees 22% growth in commercial licencing transactions in H1 2022

The Department of Planning and Development – Trakhees aims to expand the services it provides, including issuing commercial licences and work permits

Dubai rental rates see highest growth since May 2014

Rental growth in Dubai reaches highest rate since May 2014: CBRE

According to CBRE, average rents in the 12 months to July increased by 23.7 per cent, with average apartment and villa rents increasing by 23.5 per cent and 24.8 per cent respectively

Emirates

Dubai’s Emirates to introduce A380 service to Bengaluru

Bengaluru will be the second city in India to be served by the Emirates A380 aircraft

Dubai Metaverse Assembly: WEF, Meta, Mastercard, Emirates participate as partners

Museum of the Future, Dubai’s DEWA partner to showcase innovative tech

The agreement aims to pave the way for constructive research to help solve current ecological challenges

Dubai welcomes 71.12 million overnight tourists Pic courtesy WAM

Dubai attracts 7.12 million international visitors between January and June: DET

Dubai tourist numbers closed in on pre-pandemic levels with a growth of more than 183 per cent year-on-year in H1 2022, according to data from DET

Restaurant Reviews: Soul St at Five Jumeirah Village

If you’re looking for a casual party brunch with pool access, then the Nomad Brunch at Soul St. is just the one for you

Sheikh Hamdan announces restructuring of Dubai Municipality

Sheikh Hamdan announces restructuring of Dubai Municipality

Dubai Municipality will feature four new agencies, facilitate enhanced governance, privatise eight main activities and create Dhs10bn worth of new economic opportunities

Dubai Police - traffic fine

Dubai Police to release second NFT collection during Gitex 2022

The collection features 150 free digital assets that symbolise the force’s innovation, security and communication values

Dubai new decree passed amending property allotment law

Dubai issues decree regulating grant of title to industrial and commercial land

The decree is the latest in a series of laws that have been recently passed in Dubai in relation to property