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London is now the world’s largest low-emissions zone. Was the fight worth it?

A decade ago London had NO2 levels that were among the worst of major world cities, and that has improved dramatically alongside the expansion of the ULEZ

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Global goods trade rises, backed by strong auto demand: WTO

Global import demand remained weak during Q2 2023, weighed down by sluggish economic growth in leading economies including the European Union and China

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India further tightens rice shipments in threat to global supply

The nation has already banned exports of broken rice and non-basmati white rice, curbed shipments of wheat and sugar, and restricted stockpiling of some crops

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Saudi Arabia launches real estate platform to support owners, buyers

The platform allows users to access reliable information about the value of real estate transactions in any geographical area they choose

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Sheikha Fatima launches National Strategy for Empowerment of Emirati Women in UAE for 2023-2031

The strategy will develop the legislative and regulatory environment that supports and enables women’s quality of life

Dubai World Trade Centre Authority Free Zone sees 250% growth in H1 Image Dubai Media Office DWTCA

Dubai World Trade Centre Authority Free Zone sees 250% surge in licence renewals in H1’23

The free zone introduced the ‘Intelak Incubators’ initiative in H1, offering tailored accelerator and incubation programmes to startups

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Air Arabia Abu Dhabi to launch new flight to this city in Iran

The service to Lar will commence on September 14

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Smart Salem, DIFC Services to expand UAE residence visa processing services

More than 100,000 customers have availed residency services and completed medical tests across Smart Salem’s three centres over the past 12 months

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Meta begins blocking news in Canada in response to new law

The move came after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government passed the Online News Act, expected to come into effect before the end of this year

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ADQ, IHC Capital propose merger with Q Holding to create $12bn entity

The proposed transaction would create one of the largest real estate, hospitality, events and catering platforms in the region

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McDonald’s UAE opens first outlet with all-female staff, features partial solar PV roof, EV charging ports

The latest venue features another ‘first’, as the branch has also introduced curbside ordering, allowing customers to place orders digitally from designated parking spaces

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UAE announces penalties for corporate tax violations

Under Cabinet Decision No (75) of 2023, penalties will be imposed on taxable persons who do not comply with the UAE corporate tax law effective from August 1

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Abu Dhabi real estate sector attracts Dhs834m in FDI in H1 2023

This represents a robust rise of 363 per cent compared to the same period in 2022

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UAE, Japan ink 23 agreements, MoUs during business forum

The agreements cover sectors including energy, industry, advanced technology, AI, space, health, transport, conservation and circular economy

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Dubai South introduces new employee protection insurance programme

The programme covers unpaid salaries, gratuity, repatriation costs of return for its employees or their mortal remains and unreimbursed expenses

UAE, India trade hit Dhs1.41tn mark over 10-year period

UAE-India trade touches Dhs1.41tn over 10-year period

From 2013-2022, the trade growth rate between the two countries was 18.2 per cent, growing from Dhs159.72bn to Dhs188.8bn

Dubai Police Launches Awareness Campaign on Amended Traffic Law Image Dubai Media Office

Dubai Police launches awareness campaign for recently amended traffic law

The newly launched campaign will run over seven weeks

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Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan launches Digital Strategy, new digital projects

The strategy is centred on seven key pillars: digital city, digital economy, data and statistics, digital talent, digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, and digital competitiveness

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Sheikh Hamdan approves new Dhs80bn advanced sewerage system for Dubai

Dubai Municipality will partner with private sector companies to implement the sewerage system

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UK travel: GCC, Jordan nationals to pay GBP10 for multiple visits under new ETA scheme

Citizens of GCC countries currently pay GBP30 per visit to the UK under the current electronic visa wavier scheme while Jordanian nationals pay GBP100 for a visit visa

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Sheikh Mohammed announces formation of national council to combat drug trafficking

The National Council Against Drugs is chaired by Lieutenant General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan

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Sheikh Hamdan launches Dubai Future Fellowship

The programme’s goals will be supported by an international network of fellows known for their achievements in government, technology and future sectors

UAE leaders wish India on its independence Day

UAE President names new Vice President, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi

Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan will serve as UAE Vice President alongside Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai

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Dubai launches 04 platform to enhance govt services

The platform enables customers to submit suggestions, comments and complaints to Dubai government officials in three easy steps

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UAE President orders additional $50m in relief aid for Syria

The UAE is continuing to send relief supplies to Syria and Türkiye, with more than 70 flights sent to both countries so far, carrying food, medical supplies and other items

Global population crosses 8 billion

World population officially surpasses eight billion, reveals UN report

India is projected to surpass China as the world’s most populous country in 2023

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CBUAE, Gulf central banks raise interest rates following US Fed rate hike

The US Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by three-quarters of a percentage point to a range of 3 to 3.25 per cent on Wednesday

Plane crashes in Nepal with 22 aboard, all bodies recovered

Of those on board, 13 were citizens of Nepal, while four others were Indians and two were Germans

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UAE, Egypt and Jordan agree on $10bn industrial partnership investment fund

The five areas that the three countries will cooperate on include food, agriculture and fertilisers; pharmaceuticals; textiles; minerals and metals; and petrochemicals

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Dubai’s Damac Properties makes US entry by winning $120m bid in Miami

The property in the Miami neighbourhood of Surfside will offer residents direct beach frontage and access to South Beach and Bal Harbour