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SRTA, BEEAH partner to build EV charging stations

Sharjah’s SRTA, BEEAH partner to build EV charging stations

The installation of EV charging infrastructure is expected to support drivers looking to make the switch to electric vehicles

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UAE reaffirms: No personal income tax on the horizon

Individuals won’t be taxed in the UAE any time soon, says a top delegation from the UAE’s Ministry of Finance

UAE President establishes AI and Advanced Technology Council

UAE President establishes AI and Advanced Technology Council

The council will contribute to the continued development and prosperity of the post-hydrocarbon economy

ADNOC bumps up decarbonisation budget to $23bn

UAE’s ADNOC bumps up decarbonisation budget to $23bn

The increased allocation will include investments to grow the company’s domestic and international carbon management platforms

RPM Response Plus Medical acquires UK-based Prometheus Medical Image RPM

Response Plus Medical acquires UK-based Prometheus Medical

Following the acquisition, Response Plus Medical is pursuing a robust strategy of integrating all aspects of pre-hospital healthcare services under one umbrella

UAE launches Global TradeTech Sandbox at WEF

The Global TradeTech Sandbox will streamline the interaction between exporters, logistics companies, ports, regulators, and customs officials

Samsung Galaxy S24: Pre-orders now open in UAE

Samsung Galaxy S24: Pre-orders now open in UAE

Samsung customers in UAE can avail pre-order benefits on the latest Galaxy S24 Series, such as free double storage upgrade, one year Samsung Care+ warranty, trade-in benefits and more

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Trends shaping the 2024 jobs landscape in UAE, Saudi Arabia

Better salaries and a better work-life balance, are the top reasons for seeking a job change, as 62 per cent employees consider a job move this year

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UAE passport ranking rises to 11th place; these countries topped the 2024 list

The UAE remains the biggest climber on the Henley Passport Index over the past decade, adding an impressive 106 destinations to its visa-free score since 2014

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Used cars: UAE’s most popular brands and how much they cost

Online marketplace dubizzle has published its latest 2023 used car sales report, highlighting which brands proved most popular last year

Dean Pollard, General Manager, Bupa Global Middle East and Asia, on supporting healthcare needs of a multi-generational workforce

Insights: Supporting healthcare needs of a multi-generational workforce

For the first time in history, we are seeing up to five different generations co-existing in the same workplace, each bringing a unique set of experiences, skills and perspectives

UAE economy to grow by 5% in 2024

UAE economy to grow by 5% in 2024, says S&P Global

The rating agency is projecting continued strong momentum in Dubai’s hospitality, and financial services sectors to drive growth in 2024/25

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UAE, Kosovo approve visa-free entry for citizens

UAE citizens holding valid passports for at least six months are exempt from the visa requirement for entry into Kosovo and can stay there for up to 90 days per visit

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Saudi’s new ‘passengers with no bags’ service — what you need to know

The ‘Passengers with No Bags’ service has been launched across domestic and international Saudi airports, enabling travellers to ship their luggage ahead from home to any destination

Banyan Tree group rebrands, to open 19 new properties in 2024 Image supplied

Banyan Tree Group rebrands, aims to open new 19 properties in 2024

During its 30th anniversary this year, Banyan Group will launch Beyond, a new digital companion that offers a holistic experience across its wellbeing framework and withBanyan, an experiential members programme

Dubai’s new Latifa City: 3,500 plots, 2,300 homes for UAE citizens

The Dubai housing plots earmarked for UAE citizens span an area of 40 million square feet, including 2,700 plots in Latifa City

Andy Thompson, SailGP Chief financial Officer, at the Range Rover France Sail Grand Prix in Saint Tropez, France. 11th September 2022. Photo: Adam Warner for SailGP. Handout image supplied by SailGP

‘UAE is a very important market for us’: SailGP MD Andrew Thompson

SailGP kicks off its first Abu Dhabi event on January 13-14 , with Mubadala increasing its commitment to the racing championship over the next three seasons

Another country added to UAE’s banned ships list

Ships flying the Cameroon flag have been added to a list of banned vessels by the UAE

UAE: Fourth edition of 'World's Coolest Winter Campaign' kicks off image DUbai Media Office

UAE: Fourth season of ‘World’s Coolest Winter Campaign’ kicks off

In its third season, the campaign saw tourists numbers reach 1.4 million, an increase of 8 per cent compared to the second edition

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Dubai named world’s best destination by Tripadvisor, yet again

Dubai, for a third year in a row, has been voted the world’s best travel destination by users of the travel app

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

Asia wealth managers flock to Dubai as clients look to diversify

A growing number of wealth managers in Asia are setting up offices in Dubai to capitalise on the city’s interconnectedness

UAE, Saudi Arabia non-oil sector grew strongly in December

UAE non-oil sector grew strongly in December, Saudi maintains solid growth

Both the Riyad Bank Saudi Arabia PMI and the S&P Global UAE PMI remained way above the 50-mark that separates growth from contraction

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Russia’s Vladimir Putin officially welcomes UAE, Saudi into BRICS

Two GCC nations, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, are now formally part of the BRICS bloc

MoHRE’s Emiratisation targets on midsize firms goes into effect

UAE’s Emiratisation targets on midsize firms goes into effect

Companies that fail to meet the new Emiratisation targets in 2024 face Dhs96,000 for each Emirati not hired

Abu Dhabi’s non-oil growth surges 7.7% in Q3 2023

Abu Dhabi’s non-oil growth surges 7.7% in Q3 2023

The financial and insurance sector grew by 14.4 per cent YoY and the value-added by the industry surged to Dhs18.7bn

UAE announces fuel prices for January 2024

UAE slashes petrol, diesel prices for January 2024

The fuel price committee has reduced the retail rates for Super 98, Special 95, and E-Plus 91 for January

ADNH, Marriott partner to operate 3 former Emaar hotels

These 3 former Emaar hotels to be rebranded under Marriott

Marriott will operate the three properties under the banners of JW Marriott and Autograph Collection Hotels effective January 1, 2024

E concludes CEPA talks with Congo-Brazzaville

UAE concludes CEPA negotiations with Congo-Brazzaville

The trade deal builds on growing bilateral cooperation between the two countries, which saw non-oil trade hit a record $2.1bn in H1 2023

UAE introduces law to regulate short-term credit facilities

UAE sets out legislation to regulate buy-now-pay-later credit

BNPL fintech firms can provide short-term credit services upon being licenced by the central bank as restricted licence finance companies

How Archer aims to revolutionise travel in the UAE

Flying Taxis: How Archer aims to revolutionise travel in the UAE

Nikhil Goel, chief commercial officer of Archer Aviation, showcases how the company is leveraging the strong global demand and its robust ecosystem to revolutionise urban air mobility