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Mubadala's head of UAE investments platform to join ADNOC

Head of UAE investments platform at Mubadala to join ADNOC

Mubadala’s deputy CEO, Waleed Al Mokarrab Al Muhairi, will serve as interim chief executive of the UAE investments platform

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UAE, Ukraine to begin negotiations towards comprehensive economic partnership agreement

In 2021, non-oil trade between the UAE and Ukraine reached $904.4m, increasing 28.4 per cent over the previous year

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed arrives in Qatar

The UAE President was welcomed by Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, upon his arrival at Hamad International Airport

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Building and construction show Big 5 opens in Dubai today

Global players, startups, digital disruptors, investors, ESG advisors, and policy makers will gather for the four-day event at Dubai World Trade Centre

UAE, Japan to sign MoU on establishing joint business council

The formation of the council is aimed at developing joint projects and exchange expertise

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How public-private partnerships can power the next phase of the UAE healthcare sector

A world-class healthcare sector requires that all players collaborate wherever synergies are found and leverage one another’s strengths to meet the challenges of tomorrow

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Sheikh Mohammed launches third ‘World’s Coolest Winter’ campaign

In its second edition last year, the campaign generated Dhs1.5bn in revenue, with the number of local tourists increasing to more than 1.3 million

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UAE President looks to the future with hope and optimism in his first National Day address

Marking the 51st UAE National Day, the UAE President said the nation will continue investing in opportunities to support economic sectors of strategic importance to its national security

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UAE’s Amea Power completes $1.1bn renewable energy deal in Egypt

The company will build, own and operate the 500MW solar PV plant and 500MW wind farm in the country

UAE reduces fuel prices for December 2022

The price of Super 98 has been reduced to Dhs3.30 per litre

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Sharjah Museums Authority announces free entry to visitors on Dec 1-2

A number of entertaining and educational activities will be hosted by the authority for members of the public

Mars

Everdome’s debut rocket to Mars set to launch on November 30

The launch will take place at 5pm Gulf Standard Time and will be broadcasted live

Emirates Lunar Mission to launch on December 1

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

UAE President wipes out over Dhs536.2m debt for Emiratis

The non-performing debt relief fund has announced that 17 banks and financial institutions have waived the obligations

UAE Work permits Mohre issues new rules

UAE: Four violations that could lead to suspension of new work permits

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has identified these violations as part of a newly announced resolution

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Sheikh Hamdan approves new phase of Dubai Metaverse Strategy

The new phase was approved at the first meeting of the Higher Committee of Future Technology Development and Digital Economy

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How to shop safely online by avoiding common scams

Although online shopping is extremely convenient, consumers should always be alert when looking for the top offers

Poland opens representative office in UAE

Poland opens representative office in UAE

The UAE is one of Poland’s largest trading partners in the region, with non-oil trade reaching $1.3bn in the first 9 months of 2022

First Emirati mission to the Moon will now launch on November 30

The new launch date remains contingent on the weather status and other conditions

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The Arab Esports Federation moves into Web3 and launches online chess platform

The federation is headquartered in Riyadh and is led by Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan

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UAE’s Azizi signs deal to purchase Dubai South plot

The newly acquired land is part of Dubai South’s Golf District

UAE’s GDP to grow more than 6% in 2022, says IMF

The fund expects the country’s non-hydrocarbon growth to be around 4 per cent in 2023

Qashio

UAE-based fintech Qashio raises $10m in a seed round

The company’s virtual and physical cards combined with its software allow businesses to manage their spending in a more automated and transparent way

Komainu

Komainu secures MVP licence from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority

The company can now offer an approved range of virtual asset related services to institutional investors in Dubai

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KFC operator Americana doubles UAE retail offer for IPO

The subscription periods remain unchanged and will continue until November 21, for individuals and other investors in the UAE and Saudi Arabia

UAE announces National Day holidays for private, public sectors

Employees will get a long weekend, starting Thursday, December 1

First Emirati mission to the Moon set to launch on November 28

Upon landing, the Rashid rover will explore the characteristics of the lunar soil, the petrography and geology of the Moon

Binance

Binance receives licence from Abu Dhabi regulator

The permission will enable Binance to provide custody to professional clients, provided they meet the conditions of the FSP as outlined by FSRA

Blockchain

Web3 expert Kevin O’Leary to speak at the Middle East Blockchain Awards

The inaugural event will be held as part of Abu Dhabi Finance Week at W Abu Dhabi on Yas Island, on November 18, 2022

Baraka

UAE fintech baraka raises $20m Series A funding round

The company marks the first regional investment for Valar, a venture capital firm backed by entrepreneur Peter Thiel