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Dubai-based DGrade recycles PET bottles into high-quality sustainable clothing

Its Greenspun technology uses a process whereby plastic bottles are washed, shredded, melted into fibre and then spun into its trademarked Greenspun yarn

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Ramadan 2021: UAE announces timings for public sector employees

Federal government employees will only need to work from 9am-2pm

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Wizz Air Abu Dhabi offers flights to Israel from Dhs99

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi will operate its inaugural flight to Tel Aviv on April 18, 2021

Covid-19 update: UAE reports 1,883 cases, 4 deaths

The case count in the UAE stands at 476,019

Sheikh Hamdan launches Al Quoz Creative Zone in Dubai

Sheikh Hamdan launches Al Quoz Creative Zone in Dubai

Entrepreneurs in the creative sector will be able to issue freelancing permits and a single license to practice diverse creative business activities

Unit 1 of UAE’s Barakah Plant starts commercial operations

Electricity produced at the Barakah Plant feeds into the national grid in the same manner as other energy plants

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World Art Dubai to commence from April 7

The four-day event will showcase over 2,000 pieces under the theme ‘discovering new perspectives’

Covid-19 update: UAE reports 1,988 cases, 4 deaths

The nationwide case count has risen to 474,136

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank posts 38% dip in net profit for 2020; approves 46.6% cash dividend

Its revenues also pared to Dhs5.35bn in 2020

Ras Al Khaimah International Airport Welcomes Rossiya Airlines

Rossiya Airlines commences direct flights between Ras Al Khaimah and nine cities in Russia

It will connect Ras Al Khaimah to Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kazan, Samara, Yekaterinburg, Nizhny Novgorod, Perm, Ufa and Rostov-on-Dov

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Saudi’s Islamic Development Bank lists $2.5bn sustainability sukuk on Nasdaq Dubai

The total value of the bank’s sukuk listed on Nasdaq Dubai stands at $17.14bn

Covid-19 update: UAE reports 2,012 cases, 2 deaths

The case count in the UAE has now risen to 472,148

Sheikh Mohammed launches Dhs30bn strategic programme to stimulate vital sectors

The programme will contribute to financing more than 13,500 SMEs and creating 25,000 jobs

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UAE economic recovery picks up pace in March, hits 20-month high – PMI

IHS Markit UAE PMI Index rose from 50.6 in February to 52.6 in March

Abu Dhabi says Ramadan tent permits will not be issued this year

The UAE has already issued several strict guidelines to be followed during Ramadan

Abu Dhabi summit: Regional leaders pledge to accelerate progress on climate action

A total of 11 countries have signed a group statement to ensure the success of the Paris Agreement

UAE announces $3bn investment in Iraq

The joint statement came at the conclusion of the official visit by Iraqi Prime Minister Dr. Mustafa Al Kadhimi to the UAE

Logistics firm Tristar sets price range for second Dubai IPO in three years

The company plans to offer up to 24 per cent of its shares in the IPO

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Covid-19: UAE reports 2,113 new cases, six deaths

The total number of infections recorded in the UAE has reached 470,136

How UAE’s Landmark Group has kept pace with GCC’s evolving retail landscape

Keeping pace with the changing times has been key for retail heavyweight Landmark Group even as it continues to expand, reveals its CEO and chairwoman Renuka Jagtiani

Covid-19 update: UAE reports 2,315 cases, 2,435 recoveries

The case count across the country has now scaled to 463,759

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Restaurant review: Clap, Dubai

A contemporary Japanese restaurant located within DIFC that go all-in with its menu and décor

Covid-19 update: UAE reports 2,084 cases; nationwide count scales past 461,000

The death toll in the country stands at 1,497

Elie Milky, vice president - Business Development, Radisson Hotel Group

Why the Middle East hospitality market is far from being saturated

Elie Milky, vice president – Business Development, Radisson Hotel Group, Middle East, Cyprus, Greece and Pakistan, charts the expansion plans for the group within the region

Covid-19 update: UAE reports 2,289 cases, 2,422 recoveries

The nationwide case count has now risen to 459,360

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Emirates to resume flights between Dubai and Orlando

Emirates will operate four-weekly services to Orlando from June 2, 2021

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Dubai to build one of the world’s largest energy-from-waste projects

A consortium of companies will build and operate the Dhs4bn Dubai Centre for Waste Processing

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UAE’s Julphar to start producing Covid-19 vaccines in April 2021

Julphar has inked a deal with G42 Medications Trading

UAE reports 1,874 Covid-19 cases, 5 deaths

The nationwide case count has risen to 457,071