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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

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UAE-based Dhs100m Emirates Draw to allow entries to be purchased using crypto

Emirates Draw has signed a partnership with YottaChain International Holding to allow the use of Tether to purchase entries

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UAE Cabinet approves strategy to regulate operators of crowdfunding platforms

The UAE Cabinet met at the Expo 2020 Dubai during which a number of initiatives and legislations were approved

Dubai to tighten licencing measures for delivery bike riders

The number of accidents involving motorbikes increased by 25 per cent from 300 in 2020 to 400 in 2021

Japan asks UAE to boost oil output

OPEC+ is reviving supplies after its deep cuts at the start of the pandemic in 2020

The changing landscape of investment advisory across UAE and GCC

Clients are increasingly seeking the advice of asset managers who possess a rich knowledge of local and regional market dynamics

UAE reports 331 Covid-19 cases, 1,048 recoveries

The nationwide case count stands at 887,015

PepsiCo expands recycling and collection initiatives in the Middle East

PepsiCo has introduced mass collection initiatives in partnership with large third-party companies across various markets in the region

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Dubai Police to get 400 W Motors Ghiath Smart Patrol vehicles in Dhs196m deal

The first batch of 10 vehicles have been handed over to the police force

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UAE, Israel sign MoU to cooperate in agriculture

The ministries have agreed to collaborate on developing and sharing knowledge and technology to increase the quality of agricultural produce

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai

Dubai’s Sheikh Mohammed orders humanitarian relief flights for civilians fleeing Ukraine

The aid delivered by the two flights will be able to benefit around 85,000 people

UAE vessel sinks off Iran coast, all crew rescued – reports

The ship sank near the port city of Assalouyeh

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Abu Dhabi: Unvaccinated visitors now allowed to enter cultural sites, events

However, they would require a negative PCR test not older than 48 hours to do so

Dubai’s real estate market backed by strong buyer appetite

Husni Al Bayari, chairman and founder of D&B Properties as well as portal, houza, shares his outlook for the real estate sector

UAE’s e& offers to boost stake in Mobily in $2.12bn deal

E& offered SAR47 a share for a higher stake in Mobily, a 22.2 per cent premium to its Tuesday’s closing price

Selfologi launches the region’s first cosmetic treatments marketplace

The digital platform redefines how consumers discover, learn about, and book cosmetic treatments

OPPO launches Reno7 series across GCC

The Reno7 series is available to pre-order from March 16, 2022, across the GCC region with additional gifts worth up to Dhs797

UAE reports 318 Covid-19 cases, 1,073 recoveries

The nationwide case count has risen to 886,301