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MohRE emiratisation fines

UAE’s MoHRE fines companies failing to achieve Emiratisation targets for 2022

The value of the monthly financial contributions imposed on private sector entities will increase progressively at a rate of Dhs1,000 annually until the year 2026

dnata breaks ground on warehouse in Iraq

Dubai-headquartered dnata breaks ground on $14m cargo warehouse in Erbil, Iraq

dnata’s latest expansion follows the opening of a new, advanced cool chain facility and a bus maintenance facility in 2022 at EBL

MohRE issues resolution on reporting of workplace injuries, illnesses

UAE’s MoHRE defines guidelines on reporting workplace injuries, illnesses

The ministerial resolution issued aims to regulate how establishments with 50 or more employees deal with workplace accidents and illnesses

UAE-weather

UAE weather update: A chance of fog, rain forecasts NCM

The maximum temperature in Dubai is expected to reach 27°C with the minimum temperature being 18°C

Hotels Courtesy Dubai Media Office

12 stunning new hotels in the Middle East that demand a visit

We look at some of the most interesting hotels scheduled to open in the Middle East in 2023

UAE Ministry of finance to hold corporate tax awareness sessions

UAE Ministry of Finance launches Corporate Tax Public Awareness Programme

The programme will feature a series of sessions to raise awareness of the corporate tax law amongst the business community and its implications for the national economy

Geant opens first supermarket in UAE in Ajman

Géant opens first supermarket in the UAE

Géant has expanded into the Northern Emirates with the opening of its new store concept in Ajman

Uber app (Photo Illustration by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Uber transports 2.6 million riders across Qatar during FIFA World Cup

According to Uber, people from 95 countries used its app while visiting Qatar during the tournament

green hydrogen masdar uniper

Masdar and Germany’s Uniper to build green hydrogen plant in UAE

The two companies will build a plant that will run on almost 1.3 gigawatts of solar power and is expected to produce hydrogen from 2026

IMF

UAE economy survived economic impact of Covid-19: IMF official

According to the latest IMF report, UAE GDP growth is projected to reach above 6 per cent in 2022, up from 3.8 per cent last year

UAE announces January 1 as holiday for private sector

UAE announces January 1 as holiday for private sector

Sunday, January 1, will be a paid leave for all employees operating across the country’s private sector

UAE to host World Trade Organisation Ministerial Conference in 2024

UAE to host World Trade Organisation Ministerial Conference in 2024

The conference will be held in Abu Dhabi in the first quarter of 2024

Kanoo Group

Dubai’s Kanoo Group sees opportunities to invest in India, China

The family-owned company, with interests spanning shipping, real estate, financial services and energy, sees potential in sectors including artificial intelligence and clean energy

In pics: Marriott Hotels unveils first resort in Dubai

The Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah is spread across 7,000 square metres and features 10 dining concepts

UAE

Reasons why UAE employees lack trust in robots

Employees trust robots in performing ordinary tasks such as cleaning, but are less willing to trust them with life critical functions such as performing surgeries

Non-oil trade

Non-oil trade between UAE, Bahrain grows by 92% over 10 years

Their total non-oil trade exchange during the same period also amounted to Dhs188bn, with imports accounting for Dhs77.4bn

UAE's AMEA Power to build 120MW solar project in South Africa

UAE’s AMEA Power to build 120MW solar project in South Africa

The project will sell electricity to state utility, Eskom, under a 20-year power purchase agreement

Domestic workers

UAE’s new domestic worker law comes into force today

The law stipulates providing an appropriate work environment for domestic workers

UAE: The year 2022 in review

The UAE has accelerated its growth this year with key strategies, strong initiatives and a future-first approach

UAE trade agreements

UAE funds to buy $855m stake in Israeli financial firm

Phoenix Group is listed on the Tel Aviv stock exchange, with a market value of $2.85bn

Central-Bank passes new AML guidelines for PEP

UAE Central Bank raises base rate by 50 basis points

The US Federal Reserve raised its key interest rate by 50 basis points

UAE, Armenia sign MoU to regulate recruitment of Armenian workers

The MoU stipulates the entry, residency, and employment of Armenians in the UAE in accordance with the country’s legislations

SME Story: Interview with Kate Brunette-Sireteanu, co-founder of Peace of Mind Products

While we all walk around wearing masks to protect ourselves from airborne particles, our youngsters had no added layer of resistance until we launched our VirusShield Stroller Cover

tech

Can Dubai’s growing tech affinity propel its real estate sector?

Dubai’s real estate sector has taken massive strides in terms of sales and investment

Technologies underpinning sustainability in the GCC's construction industry

Technologies underpinning sustainability in the GCC’s construction industry

The UAE is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 and the construction sector is a vital part of this strategy

UAE issues corporate tax law

The country’s corporate tax regime will levy a standard rate of 9 per cent on taxable profits exceeding Dhs375,000

Turtlefin

Turtlefin partners with The Continental Group in the UAE to offer insurance solutions

The solution is said to bring operational efficiencies by automating proposal journeys, management reporting and dashboards, which will be accessible from a single source

UAE’s foreign non-oil trade to grow to Dhs2.2tn by end of 2022

Non-oil foreign trade crossed Dhs583bn during the third quarter of the year

UAE has the world’s best passport in a top ten dominated by Europe

With a UAE passport, travellers can enter to 180 countries hassle-free — seven more than European countries such as Germany and Sweden

New launch date for Emirates Lunar Mission announced

New launch date for Emirates Lunar Mission announced

Upon landing, the Rashid rover will explore the characteristics of the lunar soil