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Etihad Conscious Choices

UAE’s Etihad launches Conscious Choices, world’s first green loyalty programme

Conscious Choices will rewards customers with Tier Miles and other benefits for carrying less baggage on board and offsetting their flights’ carbon emissions using Etihad Guest Miles

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan

Saudi Crown Prince arrives in Abu Dhabi on two-day state visit

UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan conferred the ‘Order of Zayed’ on Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud

Sunset Hospitality’s new opening in Dubai to offer immersive dining experience

Dream will showcase live performances alongside its Mediterranean-inspired fine dining offerings

Understanding mainland vs freezone company setup options in the UAE

An investor’s guide to the advantages and challenges to expect when choosing to setup either a freezone or mainland company

The SME Story: Ibtissam Ouassif, co-founder of Cashew Payments

The buy now pay later platform has already received $13.5m of funding in its pre-series A round

Private schools across Dubai to follow new working week

The UAE government announced a truncated working week for the public sector earlier today

Here’s why the Middle East region is a lucrative market for startups

Over the past years, Hub71 has offered entrepreneurs the access to market, resources and support to enable founders to thrive in a growing market says Jida Itani, COO, Hub71

UAE reports 48 Covid-19 cases, 70 recoveries

The nationwide case count has risen to 742,376

Projects of the 50: Dhs50bn UAE Railways Programme launched

It includes a high-speed passenger service connecting 11 key cities in the country including Dubai and Abu Dhabi

Anantara World Islands Dubai Resort

Anantara World Islands Dubai Resort to open this month

Situated on Clarence Island, the five-star resort will feature its own 2,000sqm private beach

Covid-19: UAE reports 50 cases, 75 recoveries

The nationwide case count has risen to 742,328

IHC’s Multiply Group starts trading on Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange

The group had assets of Dhs8.16bn and 3,240 employees as at end of September 2021

Dubai’s RTA completes 50% construction of Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Roads Corridor

The project, which extends 8km along Ras Al Khor Road, runs from the intersection of the Dubai-Al Ain Road to the junction of Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road

UAE agrees to buy 80 Rafale fighter jets during Macron visit

The UAE is also buying 12 Caracal military helicopters from Airbus

UAE France

UAE’s Mubadala signs two investment agreements with French entities

The agreements were reached with Bpifrance and the French Ministry of the Economy, Finance and Recovery

Mental wellbeing is key to ensuring a productive workforce. Here’s why

The pandemic has triggered a broader deliberation on holistic wellbeing, including mental health

UAE’s Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure opens Khorfakkan West Ring Road

It will help facilitate the movement of light vehicles and trucks and ease traffic congestion in the city centre

Covid-19: UAE reports 64 new cases, 83 recoveries

The nationwide case count has now risen to 742,173

UAE: PCR validity on Al Hosn green pass reduced to 14 days from 30

The update comes in consolidation of the proactive measures to enhance the efforts made at the country level as part of the post Covid-19 recovery strategy

UAE detects first case of Covid Omicron variant

It is the second country to detect the new variant after Saudi Arabia in the MENA region

UAE’s 50th: Mapping the nation’s journey and the path forward

For a country rich in tradition and driven by ambition, the UAE’s journey in the past 50 years has been unprecedented. What’s in store for the next 50?

Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE

We’re ushering in next 50 years with a well-thought-out strategic vision: UAE President

Sheikh Khalifa affirms that the pursuit of regional and global peace and maintaining the principles of good-neighbourliness will continue

Abu Dhabi Firework

All you need to know about the UAE’s 50th National Day celebrations in Abu Dhabi

There will be over 20 immersive events as well as heritage-focussed festivals, music and dance performances, sporting activities and fireworks displays

Alpha Dhabi Holding begins hiring process in support of Nafis initiative for Emiratis

The company offers potential for progress and growth in the fields of construction, healthcare, hospitality, industry and investment in promising sectors.

UAE cabinet

UAE cabinet approves conditions for housing loans exemptions for Emiratis

The cabinet during a meeting on Monday also approved a National Medicine Policy and a national strategy for cultural and creative industries

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

Sheikh Mohammed pardons 672 prisoners in Dubai

The order was issued ahead of the UAE 50th National Day which will be observed this week

UAE’s Al-Futtaim Group launches first Volvo electric car in the region

The full-electric XC40 BEV compact SUV was unveiled at the newly launched Volvo Studio located in Dubai Festival Plaza, Jebel Ali

Khalifa University

UAE’s Khalifa University launches investment arm with Dhs100m endowment

The newly formed Khalifa University Enterprises Company will act as the business and investment arm of the university

UAE reduces fuel prices for December 2021

The price of Super 98 has been eased to Dhs2.77

Dubai Vaccine Covid-19 booster

Dubai: DHA to administer Pfizer-BioNTech boosters for residents aged 18 and above

The health authority said that the boosters can be taken six months after receiving the second dose