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UAE UNION DAY RULES

UAE: 14 rules you need to know for Union Day

The MOI published a notification on its social media accounts enumerating the rules that had been put in place to ensure a respectful celebration

UAE Union Day 2023: Free parking, toll announced in Abu Dhabi

Free parking, toll announced in Abu Dhabi for Union Day

ITC said surface parking will be free during the holiday from Saturday, December 2, until 7:59 a.m. on Tuesday December 5

Aldar buys UK’s London Square for Dhs1.07bn

Aldar Properties acquires UK developer London Square for Dhs1.07bn

The transaction is expected to have a positive impact on sales, given the opportunities to cross-sell across the two companies’ respective customer base

IN FULL: Sir Tim Clark’s speech at Gulf Business Awards 2023

Sir Tim Clark addressed over 250 guests at the Palazzo Versace in Dubai after winning the Business Leader of the Year at the Gulf Business Awards 2023.

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Daily Insider: UAE’s new $30bn climate fund a good start

Money is rolling in to address climate change, but the real test for COP28 will emerge in the coming days as disparate parties try to come to agreements.

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MoHRE: Midsize firms told to hire Emiratis or face Dhs96,000 penalty

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

Oil output freeze by Saudi, Russia to have 'miniscule' impact on oversupply

OPEC+: GCC’s Saudi, UAE, Kuwait and Oman to cut oil outputs

Members of OPEC+ agreed to make additional voluntary outputs in reduction, but the announced cuts were not as deep as expected.

UAE announces petrol, diesel prices for December

Fuel prices fall in UAE: latest December rates revealed

The fuel price committee reduced the retail rates for Super 98, Special 95, and E-Plus 91 by as much as 7 fils per litre in December

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Daily Insider: All eyes on COP28 as climate crisis worsens

With the COP28 UAE summit kicking off in Dubai today, the world’s eyes will be laser focused on the outcomes of this gathering.

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UAE marks Commemoration Day on November 30, honours martyrs

The UAE has a comprehensive strategy focused on supporting families of the martyrs, including housing programmes, healthcare and educational support

UAE to announce petrol prices for December soon

UAE to announce petrol, diesel prices for December; will rates drop further?

The fuel price committee reduced the retail rates for Super 98, Special 95, and E-Plus 91 by as much as 0.41 fils per litre in November

Faraday Future targets Middle East drive with aiFalcon model

EV maker Faraday Future forays into Middle East, unveils new model

The automaker plans to launch a limited-edition model, the FF 91 2.0 Futurist aiFalcon, tailored to the local market

Etisalat by e&, DCT Abu Dhabi partner to redefine esports sector

Boost for MENA esports with new Abu Dhabi-backed tie-up

The partnership seeks to nurture emerging gaming talent and elevate local esports events to international gaming benchmarks

UPDATE: UAE announces 3-day weekend for public, private sectors

The UAE Cabinet approved the National Day holiday for the federal government as well as the private sector from December 2 to 4

UAE President receives Bahraini Foreign Minister

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed receives Bahraini Foreign Minister

Sheikh Mohamed expressed his best wishes to King Hamad and Bahrain and its people for continued development and growth

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COP28: Where to find 1.5°C-aligned business lunches

The climate gathering will offer the carbon neutral menu as part of efforts to drive sustainability through all aspects of the event.

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UAE National Day 2023: ‘Updated’ holiday dates announced for private sector

MoHRE said that private sector employees in the UAE will get three official holidays to mark the country’s National Day

UAE holiday list 2025

UAE public holidays for 2024: Full list revealed

The list of holidays is applicable for both government and private sectors

COP28: Radisson rolls out Net Zero Nights initiative in the UAE (Image: Supplied by Radisson hotel Group)

COP28: Radisson rolls out Net Zero Nights initiative in the UAE

The initiative will be introduced across 16 of the group’s hotels within the country

UAE to reduce food loss and waste by 50% by 2030, ne’ma roadmap unveiled Image Supplied

UAE targets reducing food loss, waste by 50% by 2030

Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and the Environment unveiled the roadmap at the fourth National Dialogue on Food Security

Archer secures $500m order from UAE’s Air Chateau

Flying taxi maker Archer secures $500m order from UAE’s Air Chateau

The two entities will now work to formalise the definitive agreements covering the planned purchase over the coming months

UAE winter rain hits Dubai and other emirates. Image Getty Images Karim Sahib

UAE weather: Heavy rains lash Dubai, other emirates

Partly cloudy weather, with potential rain showers across the northern and eastern parts of the country and coastal areas, is expected on Saturday, November 18

JW Marriott property announced for Ras Al Khaimah (Image: Supplied by Marjan)

JW Marriott property announced for Ras Al Khaimah

Marriott International has teamed up with WOW Resorts to launch a resort and residential development on Al Marjan Island

UAE payments revenue to hit $19.8bn by 2027

UAE payments revenue to hit $19.8bn by 2027, says BCG

Growth in the country’s payments space is being fueled by a surge in digital transactions and technological advancements such as GenAI

Dubai Frame symbolically faces both the older and newer parts of the city.

Daily Insider: How the UAE has transformed in just 10 short years

The sheer rate of change in the UAE and gulf region over the last decade is nothing short of astounding, writes Gulf Business group editor, Gareth van Zyl.

MoHRE’s Emiratisation targets on midsize firms goes into effect

Emiratisation: MoHRE reminds private sector about December 31 deadline

Private sector firms that are still short of meeting Emiratisation requirements can leverage the Nafis platform for Emirati job seekers

How regtech tools can enhance compliance and security

Cover story: How regtech tools can help UAE-based entities enhance compliance and security

NorthLark’s Eshana de Silva tells Gulf Business that regtech promises to marry the new landscape of post-financial crisis regulation to the new landscape of digital technologies

Ahmed Bin Sulayem Executive Chairman and CEO DMCC will chair the Kimberely Process as the UAE assumes chairmanship in 2024 Image DMCC

UAE to chair UN’s Kimberley Process in 2024

The Kimberley Process is a key United Nations initiative tasked with curbing the entry of conflict diamonds into the mainstream rough diamond market

Emirates confirms US$52 billion widebody aircraft order (Image: Supplied by Emirates)

Emirates confirms $52bn widebody aircraft order

The deal for a total of 95 aircraft includes Boeing 777-9s, 777-8s, and 787s

UAE’s Lootah Biofuels strikes agreement with Atmosphere Core (Image: Supplied by Atmosphere Core)

UAE’s Lootah Biofuels strikes agreement with Atmosphere Core

They will jointly explore the feasibility of collecting and recycling used cooking oil from resorts, hotels and households in the Maldives