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Bahrain says ‘Iran-linked terrorists’ arrested for plotting attack

Weapons and explosives from Iran were seized from the accused who are “associated with terrorist groups”, officials said

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi offers 50% off on flights to all destinations

The airline is doing so to commemorate the UAE’s Golden Jubilee anniversary

Dubai UAE

Dubai issues 55,194 new business licences during the first 10 months of 2021

The figure marks a 69 per cent increase over the same period in 2020 when 32,626 licenses were issued

Saudi forces intercept armed drone launched towards Najran airport

Shrapnel and fragments fell across the residential neighbourhood of Al-Araysah

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VentureSouq launches MENA region’s first fintech fund

The $50m fund will invest in early-stage fintech and SaaS companies across the Middle East, Africa and Pakistan

Hind Seddiqi, director general of Dubai Watch Week

What to expect at Dubai Watch Week 2021

The fifth edition of the Dubai Watch Week returns this month, and it’s the biggest one yet. Hind Seddiqi, director general of the event, shares a few insights

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Emirati members of Dubai SME to get up to seven-year exemption on licence fee

The fee exemption applies to registered Emirati members who have not completed the five-year period

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Lincoln Middle East reports best sales figures in six years

Its lineup includes the Corsair, Nautilus, Aviator and Navigator

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UAE, Israel sign MoU to cooperate in education sector

A joint committee will be formed to promote cooperation and encourage coordination between educational institutions in the two countries

Museum of the Future Dubai

Dubai wins hosting rights for ICOM 2025, world’s largest conference for museums

The theme for the event will be The Future of Museums in Rapidly Changing Communities

Emirates sustainable fuel

Dubai’s Emirates to conduct test flight with 100% sustainable fuel by 2022

Currently approved for use is a blend of petroleum-based Jet A or Jet A-1 fuel and a SAF component with a maximum blend limit of 50 per cent

Saudi launches new service allowing investors to start a business from outside the kingdom

Under the new service, investors can complete the process of authenticating the agency and attesting the establishment contract in three steps

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New Dhs1bn fund to support tech startups in Dubai

Sharif El-Badawi has been appointed as CEO of the Dubai Future District Fund

Saudi sees ‘no useful purpose’ in engaging with Lebanon

Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kuwait and Bahrain have all recalled their diplomats from Lebanon

Qatar Doha

Qatar adds UAE, UK to travel red list

Effective Monday, November 15, there are 21 countries on Qatar’s red list

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud

Saudi Arabia to establish world’s first non-profit city

The 3.4 square kilometre Prince Mohammed bin Salman Non-Profit City will be located in the Irqah neighbourhood, adjacent to Wadi Hanifa

Dubai Airshow 2021

UAE’s Ministry of Defence signs Dhs5bn deals on opening day of Dubai Airshow 2021

The ministry concluded five deals with both local and international companies

Downtown Dubai

UAE’s Emaar Development reports net profit of Dhs2.38bn for first nine months of 2021

It reported its highest ever property sales of Dhs20.94bn over the same period

Edge group unit wins Dhs11bn contract from UAE Air Force and Air Defence

Edge also launched new products within its portfolio of advanced unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) at the Dubai Airshow on Sunday

Abu Dhabi UAE government

UAE business leaders welcome hosting of COP28 in 2023

The UN Framework Convention on Climate Change announced at COP26 in Glasgow that the UAE will host the event

Dubai Airshow 2021

Dubai Airshow 2021 commences with over 370 new exhibitors

It is expected to host over 85,000 visitors this year and feature more than 175 of the world’s most advanced aircraft

Dubai road-toll operator Salik to seek about $1bn in IPO

Plans unveiled to list Salik road toll system on Dubai Financial Market

There are currently eight Salik toll gates in the city, with three million vehicles registered in the system

Air Arabia

Air Arabia posts Q3 2021 net profit of Dhs209m

Air Arabia carried over 1.9 million passengers in the third quarter of this year from its five hubs in the UAE, Morocco and Egypt

UAE Foreign Minister meets Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus

The two leaders discussed developments in the Middle East and Syria

Abu Dhabi Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque White Mosque

UAE updates Covid-19 protocols for mosques, prayer rooms

Imams and cleaning staff of mosques should be vaccinated and must undergo a PCR test every 14 days

Visa Dubai

Visa opens its new flagship regional headquarters in Dubai

Spanning 100,000 sq ft, the new HQ will serve almost 90 countries across the Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa region

Emirates Garuda Indonesia

Dubai’s Emirates signs codeshare MoU with Garuda Indonesia

Subject to required regulatory approvals, the codeshare agreement is expected to come into effect from January 2022

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New personal status law to be applicable to non-Muslims in Abu Dhabi

A new bilingual court will also be set up in the emirate to deal specifically with these matters, with all procedures conducted in Arabic and English

Abha International Airport Saudi Arabia

Saudi forces intercept another drone attack on Abha airport

The Abha International Airport has faced several drone attacks in recent months

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Sheikh Mohammed merges Dubai’s economy and tourism departments

Helal Al Marri has been named as director general of Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism