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UAE’s trade surplus with GCC countries equals Dhs134.7bn in 2021

UAE imports from GCC countries in 2021 increased to Dhs56.3bn, compared to Dhs43.8bn in 2020

UAE customers

Over 90% of UAE customers say experience is as important as products – survey

The Salesforce’s ‘State of the Connected Customer Report’ reveals how trust, personalisation and digital-first experiences are central to customer needs

UAE Covid-19

UAE Covid-19 cases cross 1,000, highest in almost four months

The nationwide case count has risen to 913,984

Oil prices

Oil prices are ‘nowhere near’ peak yet, says UAE minister

The UAE is the third largest producer in OPEC

Covid-19

UAE reports 867 Covid-19 cases, 637 recoveries

The nationwide case count has risen to 912,953

UAE Monkeypox

UAE detects five new cases of monkeypox

The ministry called for obtaining information from official sources in the UAE

UAE's progress on tax compliance

Insights: The UAE’s progress in meeting OECD international tax standards

A more solid, practical, and transparent fiscal system, combined with a new approach to alternative revenues, is helping the UAE strengthen its position as an attractive and competitive hub for international business and investment

Covid-19 cases July 25

UAE reports 572 Covid-19 cases, 530 recoveries

The nationwide case count has risen to 912,086

GDPR data

Four tips on robust compliance for UAE businesses in the age of GDPR

A new approach to data management is required – one that makes compliance easier and delivers advanced security while removing data silos

Covid-19

UAE reports 579 Covid-19 cases, 476 recoveries

The nationwide case count has risen to 911,514

UAE reports 593 Covid-19 cases, 506 recoveries

The nationwide case count has risen to 909,815

UAE Covid-19

UAE reports 575 Covid-19 cases, 449 recoveries

The nationwide case count has risen to 909,222

Monkeypox

UAE reports four new cases of monkeypox

The health ministry has urged all to follow appropriate preventive measures

UAE reports 442 Covid-19 cases, 394 recoveries

The nationwide case count has risen to 908,647

fuel prices

UAE increases fuel prices for June 2022

The price of Super 98 has risen to Dhs4.15 per litre

Nemo Stojanovic, director of leasing and marketing, Central Park Towers, DIFC, Arady Developments

How Central Park Towers, DIFC, opens up new avenues for Dubai’s real estate market

Nemo Stojanovic, director of leasing and marketing, Central Park Towers, DIFC, Arady Developments, explains why the project is an attractive proposition to its residents and businesses setting up base within the prime location

Agreement

UAE, Israel sign comprehensive economic partnership agreement

The agreement will support service sectors such as hospitality, financial services, distribution and construction

UAE reports 381 Covid-19 cases, 389 recoveries

The nationwide case count has risen to 908,205

Beyond Technology

Beyond Technology invests in MEA and South Asian markets to support fiberisation projects

The company has signed service agreements allowing for 33 warehouse facilities across the region, including in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Oman

Vernost Dubai

Martech solution provider Vernost opens Middle East headquarters in Dubai

The Dubai office will be staffed by a combination of relocated Indian team members and locally sourced talent

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UAE’s Utico hires banks to advise on potential IPO

Utico is the largest private utility provider in UAE and is one of the 27 companies forming part of the RMB Group

Covid

UAE reports 383 Covid-19 cases, 379 recoveries

The nationwide case count has risen to 907,824

UAE Bank

Nearly 90% UAE banking customers find account opening too complicated

Identity proofing platform IDnow and YouGov research finds UAE residents are frustrated by bank account applications

DEWA announces Dhs12.08bn revenue in H1 2022

DEWA reveals number of new electricity and water connections in Dubai last year

It provides its services to 3.5 million people who live in Dubai

uae jordan egypt industrial partnership

UAE, Egypt and Jordan agree on $10bn industrial partnership investment fund

The five areas that the three countries will cooperate on include food, agriculture and fertilisers; pharmaceuticals; textiles; minerals and metals; and petrochemicals

monkeypox

Three new cases of monkeypox detected in the UAE

The ministry announced the additional cases almost a week after the first infection of monkeypox was detected in the country

Healthcare

Special report: How digital technologies have upped the game for healthcare across GCC

As technologies drive the future of most industries, digital solutions are also reshaping the healthcare sector

damac properties us miami

Dubai’s Damac Properties makes US entry by winning $120m bid in Miami

The property in the Miami neighbourhood of Surfside will offer residents direct beach frontage and access to South Beach and Bal Harbour

Texub

Dubai-based startup Texub launches a B2B marketplace

The platform supports smaller vendors in establishing themselves in global markets and handling their end-to-end business requirements

TikTok and Injaz collaboration May 2022

Social media platform TikTok and Injaz partner to educate Arab youth

TikTok brought together key opinion leaders from Microsoft, McKinsey and MetLife to create informative videos to offer Arab youth career advice