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UAE declares 3-day mourning period to condole Kuwait Emir Sheikh Nawaf’s death

The mourning period has been confirmed for three days, during which flags will be flown at half-mast across all official departments within the country

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Charging ahead: 63% of UAE residents want to drive EVs by 2025

The vast majority of UAE residents are keen to make the switch to electric vehicles sooner rather than later, according to a new survey.

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Unemployment insurance: UAE gets tough with fines, work permit bans

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation says it has started fining workers who have failed to comply with the unemployment insurance system.

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UAE interest rates unchanged after US Fed announcement

The Central Bank of the UAE has said it would keep interest rates unchanged following a similar announcement by the US Federal Reserve overnight.

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UAE launches tool to track emissions and air quality

The Integrated Emission Quantification Tool is a very important part of the UAE’s National Monitoring, Reporting and Verification Transparency System

UAE green bonds, sukuk issuance hit Dhs15bn

UAE green bonds, sukuk issuance hit Dhs15bn, says SCA

The country has been encouraging issuers to raise green and sustainability-linked bonds, and sukuk to accelerate its transition to a low-carbon economy

SME trailblazers shine as Century Financial celebrates excellence at Golden Frame Awards

The initiative will play a critical role in developing a culture of excellence in the regional startup space, inspire creativity and innovation and help to nurture future business leaders.

UAE launches landmark Waste to Zero Initiative

COP28: UAE launches landmark Waste to Zero Initiative

Waste to Zero will promote solutions for global decarbonisation by attracting investments in infrastructure projects

President Putin in rare foreign visit to UAE, Saudi Arabia

President Putin visits UAE and Saudi Arabia, to meet Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

The Russian President is due to hold talks with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

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COP28: Voluntary recycling credits initiative launched, first global standard to incentivise recycling

The proof of concept for the VRC Initiative has been successfully developed, with the first live transaction showcased at the UAE Pavilion, COP28, on December 4

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COP28: UAE launches industrial decarbonisation roadmap

The action plan set out in the roadmap will cut 90 million tonnes of carbon dioxide annually

ADNOC, TAQA and Mubadala complete transaction to acquire Masdar stakes

COP28: UAE leads 118 countries-pledge to triple world’s clean power

The key goal would be to slash fossil fuel use this decade while a smaller club of countries plan to scale up nuclear energy.

UAE’s Masdar to co-develop massive 3GW UK wind farm

The $13.9bn project will consist of two 1.5GW offshore wind farms, with Masdar as a key partner in the project.

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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

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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