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Video: Dubai closes Covid-19 field hospital at World Trade Centre

Managed by Dubai’s Covid-19 Command and Control Centre, the 25,000 square metre facility was opened on April 17

Amazon Home Services

Amazon launches on-demand home services in UAE including disinfection, car washing and pet grooming

During the launch phase, customers in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah can book from over 70 services

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Dubai reopens to international tourists

Airports in Dubai were closed to international visitors in late March

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Sheikh Hamdan launches 3D Printing Strategic Alliance in Dubai

He also called for the establishment of a specialised zone within Dubai dedicated to 3D printing entities

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Two British nationals arrested in Dubai on charges of drug peddling

The penalty for personal possession can be up to 10 years imprisonment, and drug trafficking can result in a life sentence

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Dnata’s DUBZ now offers Covid-19 testing as part of its home check-in services in Dubai

Dubz has partnered with Mediclinic for the service with results available between 24-48 hours of testing

Dubai’s in5 startups raise Dhs65m in H1 2020

The investments came through multiple channels such as venture capital funds or angel investors

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Dubai Developments Group offers tenants rent relief of upto six months

The package is valued at Dhs200m and expected to benefit over 1,500 businesses

Expo 2020 Dubai appoints China’s Terminus as official robotics partner

The technology firm will set up its first headquarters outside China at District 2020

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Dubai-based Arabtec appoints Mubadala deputy group CEO as chairman

Waleed Al Mokarrab Al Muhairi replaces Mohamed Thani Al Rumaithi who recently tendered his resignation

KHDA issues list of protocols for reopening of private schools in Dubai

Over 100 safety measures entail wearing masks, regular sanitisation, temperature checks and maintaining adequate distancing

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Dubai Financial Market to reopen trading floor on July 7

DFM had announced the temporary closure of the premises on March 16 in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic

Ian Fairservice Managing Partner and Group Editor - Motivate Media Group

Motivate Media Group and Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center launch Dhs1m fund for tech startups

The fund will provide in-kind services including marketing and advertising support across platforms of Motivate’s leading titles

Dubai launches marine agency to regulate, promote dhow sector

The agency will be the only entity responsible for dealing with dhows during their presence in Dubai waters

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Sheikh Mohammed’s new law to regulate all drone operations in Dubai

The law will govern the creation of ‘drone airports’ and outlines the framework for permissions surrounding all drone activities too

Dubai Economy records 83% growth in DED trader licences in H1 2020

The number of DED trader licences issued in June reached 577, an increase of 163 per cent compared to 219 in June 2019

Uber partners with Mastercard to offer free rides home to all inbound UAE residents

The service will be applicable for rides home from Dubai International Airport, Al Maktoum International Airport and Abu Dhabi International Airport

Dubai’s Emirates processes nearly 650,000 refund requests, returns over Dhs1.9bn to customers

The airline crossed its target by early June, expanding its processing capability from a monthly average of 35,000 requests to nearly 200,000

China Innoway to set up regional office in Dubai's DMCC free zone

China’s Innoway to set up an office in DMCC to spur Dubai’s tech startup ecosystem

Innoway, dubbed China’s Silicon Valley, has incubated over 3,400 startups and raised approximately Dhs4.7bn

Emirates Mars Mission’s Hope Probe to launch on July 15

The unmanned probe is expected to enter Mars’ orbit on February 2021

Dubai Islamic Bank lists $300m sukuk on Nasdaq Dubai

There is a total of $71.09bn sukuk now listed on the exchange

Dubai Future Laboratories

Video: Sheikh Mohammed inaugurates Dubai Future Labs

Projects currently undertaken at the facility include ventilators, drones and autonomous vehicles

UAE to reopen mosques, places of worship on July 1

Mosques will not yet be open for Friday prayers

Dubai Summer Surprises festival

Dubai Summer Surprises dates announced

The full calendar of events will be announced ahead of the festival, the Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment confirmed on Monday

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All UAE federal government employees must return to their offices by July 5

All previous exemptions granted to employees in federal entities will be cancelled except for those with chronic diseases

Dubai residents planning to travel abroad must get a permit in order to return

Residents do “not need a Covid-19 test or Dubai government approval to leave Dubai”

Emirates announces flights to more cities in July; network grows to 52 cities

Last week, the carrier announced the addition of scheduled passenger flights from seven cities in July

Haj Saeed bin Ahmed Al Lootah

Haj Saeed bin Ahmed Al Lootah, founder of Dubai Islamic Bank, dies

Sheikh Mohammed and Sheikh Hamdan paid tribute to the founder of the world’s first Islamic bank

Dubai’s DMCC adds new dog park to its JLT community

The park, open seven days a week, from 8am to 9pm, includes a sand pit, an open green space, a shaded seating area and dog play equipment

Dubai builder ASGC group cuts 15% of its workforce

Almost 2,300 employees, including engineers and project managers, were dismissed this month