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UAE President pardons Bangladeshis jailed for protesting

UAE President pardons Bangladeshis jailed for protesting

The decision includes cancelling the sentences of those convicted, and those pardoned will be deported from the UAE

AD Ports Group’s Noatum unveils new rail logistics solution

AD Ports Group’s Noatum unveils new rail logistics solution

The logistics firm plans to expand the service by increasing the number of weekly departures between Khalifa Port and Fujairah Terminals, depending on demand

ADQ’s Silal buys majority stake in Al Bakrawe

ADQ-backed Silal to acquire majority stake in Al Bakrawe Holding

The company’s global sourcing network complements Silal’s extensive network of local farms

UAE to announce petrol, diesel prices for September; will rates drop?

UAE: Petrol, diesel prices for September 2024 announced

The fuel price committee reduced retail prices for Super 98, Special 95, and E-Plus 91 by as much as 0.15 fils per litre in September

AD Ports ranks among global top 20 port operators, reveals survey

AD Ports Group ranks among global top 20 port operators, reveals survey

The ranking is based on container throughput, an industry metric, with AD Ports Group reporting a 13 per cent YoY rise to 4.91 million TEUs in 2023

UAE: MoF issues Dhs1.1bn Islamic treasury sukuk for Aug

UAE’s MoF issues Dhs1.1bn Islamic treasury sukuk for Aug

The Islamic T-Sukuk issuance programme aims to build a UAE-dirham denominated yield curve and boost the local debt capital market

UAE cuts visa process from 30 days to five

UAE provides update on visa amnesty initiative

Authorities have announced that the amnesty covers various visa categories, including expired residencies and tourist visas, as well as undocumented individuals

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How ECA’s parent-friendly label programme supports women

On UAE Women’s Day, a look at how Laila Yousef Al Hassan and the ECA’s Parent-Friendly Label Programme are transforming workplace practices to support female participation and work-life balance

flynas boosts UAE network, with 8 destinations and routes

flynas boosts UAE network, with 8 destinations and routes

The budget carrier will add three more UAE destinations, including Al Maktoum International Airport, Shaikh Zayed International Airport and Sharjah International Airport

12 criminal charges that Telegram’s founder is facing in Paris

French prosecutors have published details surrounding the arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov along with a list of charges levelled against him

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UAE’s Myco raises $10m; plans expansion, blockchain migration

Following expansions into North America and Egypt, Myco is exploring growth territories and aims to conclude a second closing of its Series A funding by early 2025

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Majid Al Futtaim reports H1 net profit of Dhs1.6bn

Majid Al Futtaim Properties delivered a record performance, driven by the success of UAE-based shopping malls and strong consumer confidence

UAE closely following case of Telegram founder amid arrest in France

The UAE has submitted a request to France to provide him with all the necessary consular services, according to MoFA

UAE’s non-oil foreign trade hits record Dhs1.4tn in H1 2024

UAE’s non-oil foreign trade tops Dhs1.4tn in H1 2024

The UAE’s non-oil exports to its top 10 trade partners rose by 28.7 per cent, while trade with all other nations increased by 12.6 per cent

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UAE airlines now fly to over 600 destinations

The UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority forecasts passenger traffic to hit 140 million

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8 reasons why the UAE passport is gaining in strength

The UAE passport jumped from 15th place in 2023 to 8th in 2024 in Get Golden Visa’s ranking, making it among the world’s fastest-growing in terms of its strength

DET, Emirates join forces to promote Dubai’s hub status

Ranked: Most expensive to cheapest property rentals in Dubai

Using data from Property Finder, here is a ranking of the most to least expensive property rentals and sales prices in Dubai

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Adventure tourism: Dubai completes Hatta Mountain Trails; see details

Whether you’re a casual walker or a seasoned cyclist, these scenic trails offer a unique way to explore the rugged beauty of Hatta’s mountainous landscape

Tether to launch stablecoin pegged to UAE’s dirham

Phoenix Group, Tether to launch UAE dirham-pegged stablecoin

The dirham stable coin will be accessible globally and “fully backed” by liquid UAE-based reserves

ADQ joins forces with ne’ma to combat food waste

Abu Dhabi fund ADQ joins forces with ne’ma to combat food waste

ne’ma drives policy change and initiates projects to address the root causes of food waste

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UPDATED: Dubai court ruling on cryptocurrency wages sparks debate

The decision reinforces the importance of clear contractual terms, ensuring that both traditional and cryptocurrency forms of payment are adequately addressed

Bayanat, Yahsat launch UAE’s first low-orbit radar satellite

The launch, a collaboration with SAR specialist ICEYE, marks a major milestone in the UAE’s space ambitions.

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Masdar to help power up Egypt with 200MW wind project

The consortium, comprising Egypt’s Infinity Group and UAE-based Masdar, will develop, finance, and operate the onshore wind project

Chinese automaker Chery expands UAE presence, opens new showroom

Chinese automaker Chery expands UAE presence

The Dubai showroom’s launch follows the debut of Chery’s flagship showroom in Sharjah, with plans to extend its presence to Abu Dhabi and other emirates

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MENA region sees 14 IPOs valued at $2.64bn in Q2 2024

Eight out of the 14 MENA IPOs in Q2 2024 delivered positive returns by the end of June, with Miahona Company achieving the highest gain of 90.4 per cent

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AD Ports Q2 net profit surges 42% to Dhs439m

AD Ports Group’s revenue more than doubled YoY to Dhs4.18bn in Q2, with the number touching Dhs8.06bn for H1,  a 108 per cent YoY increase

UAE amends labour law introduces stricter fines for violations

UAE amends labour law, introduces stricter fines for violations

The decree outlines stricter regulations on employment relationships, clearly defining the rights and obligations of all parties and ensuring their protection by UAE law

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UAE issues new decree-law to bolster AML, CFT regulations

This move is part of the UAE’s ongoing efforts to enhance its legal and regulatory framework in the fight against financial crimes

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Burjeel Holdings’ H1 net profit rises 5.9% to Dhs238m

Burjeel Holdings remains focused on expanding its oncology services, which are expected to play a key role in boosting future revenue streams

UAE suspends 32 gold refineries for AML/CTF lapses

UAE temporarily suspends 32 gold refineries for AML/CTF lapses

The ministry of finance said its inspections of the refineries uncovered 256 violations, eight for each refinery