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Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered the completion of all housing grant applications submitted in previous years through the Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme, at a total cost of around Dhs2.3b

Sheikh Mohamed discusses Ukraine, energy market stability in call with Vladimir Putin

Sheikh Mohamed stressed the need for a peaceful solution to the Ukraine crisis in a way that maintains the interests and national security of all parties

UAE reports 478 Covid-19 cases, 1,485 recoveries

The nationwide case count has risen to 880,451

Sandstorm comic book studio

Abu Dhabi gets first dedicated comic book studio

Sandstorm encourages aspiring creators to submit their pitches for comic books or graphic novels spanning any genre, theme or style

Carrefour BIO

Carrefour launches its first Bio store in Dubai

Located in City Centre Me’aisem, it features the retailer’s first-ever café and an in-store hydroponic farm

Sheikh Mohammed inaugurates The Digital School at Expo 2020 Dubai

Over 20,000 students will be registered in the first year, with the goal of increasing the number of students to one million in the next five years

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UAE cabinet approves housing loans budget of Dhs12bn for Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme

The cabinet, chaired by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, met at Expo 2020 Dubai

UAE reports 605 Covid-19 cases, 1,571 recoveries

The nationwide case count has risen to 879,973

UAE raises fuel prices for March 2022

It is the second straight month that fuel prices have risen

Bahrain to hire advisers for privatisation of state oil firms

Bahrain produces about 200,000 barrels a day

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Meta announces new initiative to upskill UAE startups and SMBs

The Ministry of Economy’s Entrepreneurial Nation project intends to provide support to startups through a series of public-private partnerships

UAE’s non-oil foreign trade rises 27% in 2021

China ranked first as the country’s largest trading partner in 2021

How the UAE’s new corporation tax will benefit businesses in the region

Overall, the tax rate will be a big win for the region’s businesses

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UAE: No pre-departure PCR tests for inbound vaccinated travellers, masks not mandatory outdoors

The easing of the Covid-19 precautionary measures is effective starting Saturday, February 26, 2022

Covid-19 update: UAE reports 696 cases, 1,916 recoveries

The nationwide case count has risen to 878,102

Special report: How the GCC is poised to develop as a major destination market for global tourism

The region is building its infrastructure and programmes to transform into a major tourist destination over the next few decades

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Kuwait bourse plans derivatives trading amid push for more IPOs

The Kuwaiti stock exchange plans to introduce a central counterparty service for the cash market by the end of the year

The Global Blockchain Business Council appoints Ola Lind as the UAE Ambassador

Lind joins 179 ambassadors from 86 jurisdictions in six continents that make up a select group of leaders in technology, government, and academia

GEMS Education

Dubai’s GEMS Education confirms being target of cyberattack

The education operator said that all its schools remain open, while external entities have been enlisted to investigate the incident

UAE’s e& reports 3.2% rise in consolidated net profit for 2021

During 2021, its aggregate subscriber base reached 159 million

UAE reports 782 Covid-19 cases, 2,096 recoveries

The nationwide case count has risen to 877,406

Paul Berger Arena global CEO

Abu Dhabi’s IHC acquires 70% stake in Arena Events for Dhs239.8m

Paul Berger, the current Arena EMEA CEO, will transition to become the company’s global CEO

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UAE updates terror list to include one individual and five entities

They have been linked to supporting and financing Yemen’s Houthi militia

UAE reports 740 Covid-19 cases, 1,956 recoveries

The nationwide case count has risen to 876,624

The way forward for digital banking in the UAE

Here’s why digital banking will continue to grow rapidly within the country

UAE scraps rapid PCR tests for passengers from several countries including Pakistan, India

Sharjah-based Air Arabia said on its website that incoming passengers from eight countries are no longer required to conduct a rapid PCR test at the airport six hours prior to departure

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UAE signs defence deals worth Dhs1.62bn on first two days of Umex and Simtex 2022

It marked an increase of 159 per cent compared to the corresponding period of last year’s exhibition

Majid Al Futtaim launches ultra-exclusive Alaya Beach residential project in Dubai

Located on the banks of the lagoon in Tilal Al Ghaf, it comprises of 14 mansions and 30 villas

UAE eyes more trade pacts to secure billions in investments

The UAE signed a deal with India recently

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi - Cancer Center

New cancer treatment centre to open in Abu Dhabi this year

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi’s Cancer Centre will be modelled on its Taussig Cancer Centre in Ohio

UAE reports 651 Covid-19 cases, 2,640 recoveries

The nationwide case count has risen to 875,258