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Emirates introduces self check-in, bag drop off service at Dubai airport

The service is now available to customers travelling to all destinations except to the US, Canada, China, India and Hong Kong

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UAE expat remittances amounted to Dhs79.6bn in H1 2020

India was the biggest recipient country of these remittances followed by the Philippines, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Egypt, and the US

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Dubai’s DHA reduces cost of Covid-19 PCR tests at government facilities to Dhs150

The cost of these tests at private hospitals will remain capped at Dhs250

Dubai’s Harbour Marina welcomes first yachts

The tri-deck Majesty 120 superyacht and the next-generation Oryx 379 were manufactured by Gulf Craft

Pictures: Community mall Al Khawaneej Walk opens in Dubai

Al Khawaneej Walk includes Géant Hypermarket, a warehouse gym, an American Hospital Clinic and Last Exit Al Khawaneej

Dubai’s Emirates to resume operations to Muscat, Entebbe from October

The airline’s global network will grow to 94 cities next month

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Free parking in Dubai for electric cars registered in the emirate until 2022

There are around 1,803 electric cars registered in the emirate

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Dubai’s Dragon Mart launches e-commerce platform

Nakheel Malls has partnered with DP World for this initiative

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Dubai says all entertainment activities must end by 1am

Hotels will also have to suspend the provision of food and beverage services after 3am

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Dubai Economy fines seven entities for non-compliance with Covid-19 precautionary measures

The inspectors added that they found 720 commercial establishments which fully complied with all the guidelines

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Dubai Airport Free Zone Authority signs agreement with Israeli Chamber of Commerce

DAFZA will provide incentives to Israeli companies wishing to establish their businesses within the emirate

Dubai’s Emirates to restart passenger flights to additional cities

The carrier’s global passenger network will grow to 92 destinations in October

Dubai’s Careem offers permanent work-from-home option to employees across 14 countries

All 36 physical offices will remain open to facilitate collaboration and for colleagues who prefer an office environment

ADNOC Distribution launches three new stations in Dubai

The service stations are located at Jafaliya, Nad Al Sheba, and Studio City

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Non-oil trade between Dubai and Saudi Arabia amounted to Dhs500bn over last decade

In H1 2020 alone, Dubai’s external trade with Saudi reached Dh24bn

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Expo 2020 Dubai: UAE contributes $60m for US pavilion construction

The construction of the pavilion is expected to be completed by November

Nearly 50% residents in the region intend to move houses in next 12 months due to pandemic

Apartments are the most widely adopted form of accommodation in the region

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Video: Dubai Safari Park set to reopen in October

The park features a group of new animals, including African elephants and giraffes

Dubai scraps traffic fines discount scheme

Drivers who have already received the discounts will be able to retain them

Dubai’s Emirates to resume passenger operations to two more cities in October

The airline’s passenger network will scale to 89 destinations in October

Brookfield Place is Dubai’s newest placemaking destination

Dubai’s ICD Brookfield Place receives first set of tenants

Tenants include the likes of Julius Baer, Natixis, Latham & Watkins, and Akin Gump, among others

Dubai hosts first medical conference since onset of Covid-19 pandemic

More than 450 local and international health specialists attended physically or virtually

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Dubai’s RTA to launch second phase of Bus On-Demand service this month

The second phase of the service will cover areas including International City, The Greens and Dubai Silicon Oasis

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Covid-19: Dubai Sports Council closes 3 centres, fines 6 more

It inspected 124 sports facilities and five sports events in the emirate between September 15-19

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Dubai Police arrest actress for flouting Covid-19 precautions at parties

The woman posted videos from the parties on Snapchat, which showed no social distancing, police said

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Flydubai to resume flights to the Maldives next month

The service expands flydubai’s network to 40 destinations

Dubai closes café; fines 7 businesses, warns 5 for flouting Covid-19 guidelines

As many as 660 businesses were found fully compliant with the precautionary guidelines

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Emirates adds second daily flight from Dubai to Bahrain starting September 20

EK837 will depart from Dubai at 9.45am and arrive in Bahrain at 10am

Air India Express allowed to resume Dubai flights after brief suspension

The airline had been asked to suspend flights to and from Dubai for 15 days since it “erronously” permitted Covid-19 positive passengers onboard two flights

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Video: Australia’s University of Wollongong opens new campus in Dubai

The 200,000-square-foot standalone facility is located in Dubai Knowledge Park