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Expo 2020 Dubai

Over 24 million visits recorded at recently concluded Expo 2020 Dubai

Arrivals at Dubai International Airport recorded growth of 12.7 per cent in 2021 compared to 2020

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The UAE reaches trade agreement with Israel

The official signing of agreement is expected to follow in the coming weeks

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Emirates Development Bank contributes Dhs1.91bn to UAE’s GDP

The bank’s strategy involved direct and indirect financing of 1,350 SMEs across priority sectors

UAE reports 298 Covid-19 cases, 678 recoveries

The nationwide case count has risen to 892,170

Data streaming platform Confluent opens Middle East headquarters in Dubai

The channel is an integral part of the company’s go to market strategy in the UAE

UAE raises fuel prices for April 2022

It is the third consecutive month that fuel prices have increased

UAE updates Covid-19 protocols for mosques during Ramadan

Taraweeh prayers will be held during the entire holy month

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UAE’s AD Ports Group to manage operations at Egypt’s Ain Sokhna Port

A feasibility study will be conducted into the future development of Ain Sokhna Port to explore potential investment opportunities to enhance its capacity

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UAE’s car rental platform Selfdrive launches in Qatar and Bahrain

The company aims to acquire 50-65 per cent of the digital rental market share in these markets

UAE reports 288 Covid-19 cases, 770 recoveries

The nationwide case count has risen to 890,987

OPEC says it’s stabilised oil market

The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries and its partners have resisted calls to raise output faster

UAE reports 301 Covid-19 cases, 873 recoveries

The nationwide case count has risen to 890,699

Dubai attracts 57% of scaleup funding in MENA region – report

Scaleups in the UAE raised $5.4bn as of December 2021

OPEC+ still sees no need to change plan despite Ukraine crisis

Brent futures briefly surged to a 13-year peak near $139 a barrel earlier this month

Smart mobility company Barq EV launches in the UAE

Barq also signed two MoUs, the first with the restaurant and food group Americana and the second with specialised automobile equipment global manufacturer Motherson

UAE reports 287 Covid-19 cases, 815 recoveries

The nationwide case count has risen to 890,398

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Dubai: No more paid parking exemption on Fridays

The latest directive means that the parking fee exemptions previously available on Fridays will now be available on Sundays

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UAE President pardons 540 prisoners ahead of Ramadan

The prisoners were serving various sentences in the UAE

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Expo 2020 Dubai: Closing ceremony to feature Christina Aguilera and Norah Jones

There will be over 20 giant screens set up across the Expo 2020 Dubai site, and the ceremony will also be streamed live on Virtual Expo and Expo TV

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed meets Israeli foreign minister on first official visit

The two ministers exchanged views on latest regional and global developments

Covid-19 cases July 27

UAE reports 347 Covid-19 cases, 882 recoveries

The nationwide case count has risen to 889,452

Talabat UAE to launch first ‘Road Safety Week’ to protect its riders

Talabat has increased its rider trainings and awareness campaigns based on rider feedback and concerns shared by the authorities and communities

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Dubai to get new entity to protect consumer rights, ensure fair trade

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has directed the establishment of the entity

UAE: Unit 2 of Barakah nuclear energy plant starts commercial operations

Unit 2 adds a further 1,400MW of clean electricity to the national grid

Cybersecurity firm Dragos announces opening of Dubai office

The office houses industrial cybersecurity staff and training centre

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Middle East KFC operator starts early talks over listing

Discussions are ongoing, but no advisers have been hired

UAE reports 332 Covid-19 cases, 974 recoveries

The nationwide case count stands at 888,715

UAE reports 316 Covid-19 cases, 958 recoveries

The nationwide case count stands at 888,383