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UAE launches international campaign to attract foreign talent

The campaign will highlight the benefits to entrepreneurs, startups and investors of choosing the UAE as a launch platform

Carrefour opens new AI-powered checkout-free store in Dubai’s Mall of the Emirates

The store – the first such Carrefour worldwide, has 97 cameras in-store to identify products, improve inventory management and track the movements of customers

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Emirates handled 1.2 million customers in Dubai across July-August

Last year, the airline handled roughly 402,000 passengers in Dubai over the same period

UAE reports 977 Covid-19 cases, 2 deaths

The number of recorded cases has risen to 724,240

UAE weather update: Dust storms expected, temperatures to touch 45°C

The country recorded its lowest temperature of 22.5°C in Raknah at 6.15am and Damtha (Al Ain) at 5.30am this morning

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Philippines to lift travel ban on 10 countries including UAE and Oman

The travel ban will be lifted on September 6, although foreign tourists are still not permitted to enter the country

ADNOC Drilling Company announces intent to list 7.5% of shares on ADX

ADNOC Drilling is the largest national drilling company in the Middle East by rig fleet size

Abu Dhabi-based Yas Holding completes acquisition of Gulf Inject from Julphar

The acquisition comes as part of efforts to boost Yas Holding’s healthcare manufacturing and distribution ecosystem

UAE announces new initiatives, including visa changes and new data law

A new green visa has been launched to offer more flexibility to expats in the UAE

UAE reports 971 Covid-19 cases, 1 death

The nationwide case count has risen to 723,263

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Microsoft announces Windows 11 roll out date

Among the many new key features, Start now utilises the power of the cloud and Microsoft 365 to show recent files, no matter what device they were previously viewed on

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Dubai FDI supports expansion by Amazon Web Services in UAE

The new AWS Middle East (UAE) region will have three availability zones

Emirates Post Group appoints new chairman

Badr Al-Olama will now lead the diversification, digitalisation and expansion efforts at the company

UAE’s Air Arabia, Lakson Group partner to launch Pakistan’s new low-cost airline

Details about the launch date, fleet, and destination network will be announced in due course

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Dubai Police add Aston Martin Vantage to supercar fleet

The new vehicle bearing the number plate “77” will be showcased alongside the police force’s other luxury cars at the upcoming Expo 2020 Dubai

Sheikh Mohammed announces five best, worst govt entities for digital services

The underperforming government entities have been given a grace period of 90 days to improve

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Expo 2020 Dubai to offer curated programmes with free entry to all UAE school students

The four programmes will take place across the Expo’s three Thematic Districts — Opportunity, Mobility and Sustainability

Does this decade hold the keys to a circular economy?

It’s clear that sustainability is so much more than manufacturing eco-friendly products

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OPPO set to unveil Reno6 series in the UAE

The Reno6 series will be available to pre-order from September 7, 2021

UAE to announce 50 new national projects in September

The project announcements will commence on September 5

UAE reports 975 Covid-19 cases, 1,511 recoveries

The nationwide case count has risen to 720,330

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Dubai-based corporate services company accepts cryptocurrency payments

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Bitcoin Cash, and Litecoin are among the four major cryptocurrencies accepted by SFM

Armenia’s new national airline, formed in a joint venture with UAE’s Air Arabia, named Fly Arna

Details about the launch date, fleet, and destination network are to be announced in due course

UAE reports 985 Covid-19 cases, 2 deaths

The total number of recorded cases in the UAE has risen to 719,355

UAE and Uzbekistan: Heralding a new era

As Uzbekistan hosts its first-ever independent pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, the country’s ambassador to the UAE Bakhtiyor Ibragimov reveals why he is confident about stronger ties with the UAE

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UAE-based Selfdrive launches mobility app to redefine on-demand car rentals

The all-in-one mobility app uses machine learning and artificial intelligence technology to match customer profile with the cars they would like to drive now and, in the future

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UAE issues decree to hold ministers and senior officials accountable

During the investigation, the UAE general prosecutor can ban a minister or an official from travelling and freeze their assets

UAE: Covid-19 infections decrease 62% in Aug 2021 compared to Jan – official

Infections in January totalled 95,787, while 36,516 cases were reported in August

Covid-19 update: UAE reports 996 cases, 2 deaths

The number of recorded cases across the UAE total 718,370

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Abu Dhabi revises green list, adds 23 destinations including Qatar and Oman

The updated green list, effective September 1, will include a total of 55 destinations