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Dubai issues law regulating autonomous vehicles

The city aims to deploy 4,000 autonomous vehicles by 2030 and the rollout is expected to alleviate traffic congestion and cut harmful emissions

Golden Visa: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Dubai to issue Golden Visas to imams, muezzins and muftis

The latest inclusion was made in recognition of eligible candidates’ efforts and societal role in promoting positive values and morals

UAE and Brazil Presidents

UAE President receives President Lula of Brazil

The UAE is one of Brazil’s largest trading partners and President Lula’s visit is expected to boost bilateral relations between the two countries

Dubai property market Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley sees cash buyers and Chinese buoying Dubai property

Demand for Dubai real estate is booming after the government’s handling of the pandemic and its liberal visa policies attracted more foreign buyers

Dubai luxury properties

Dubai: Meeting the demand for luxury real estate

The city remains a lucrative luxury property market, where proactive government policy are fuelling demand from buyers and investors alike

Air Canada Boeing B787-9 Dreamliner

Air Canada to connect Vancouver-Dubai with Boeing 787

The carrier will use Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft on Vancouver and Dubai flights, which features three cabins services

UAE central bank

UAE banks record Dhs245.5bn in saving deposits by January-end

The central bank said saving deposits in the banking system have increased in recent years, from Dhs152bn in 2018 to Dhs241.8bn in 2021

Mashreq & WorldGBC

Mashreq bolsters sustainability goals by joining World GBC

The collaboration with WorldGBC offers the bank a platform to strengthen its net zero commitments

Etihad Airways

Etihad debuts unlimited and free inflight social media messaging access

Additionally, it will offer unlimited internet data packages on its widebody aircraft for a flat fee

ADNOC Drilling platform

ADNOC Drilling secures $412m contract to develop Upper Zakum oilfield

The contract will enable the efficient delivery of completion services at Upper Zakum field and adds 20 per cent to annual revenue compared with 2022

ADNOC L&S by WAM

ADNOC L&S expands fleet with five very large gas carriers

The carriers have dual-fuel engine technology and use liquified petroleum gas as their primary fuel source

new bridge

Abu Dhabi inaugurates new bridge, slashes travel time to 3 minutes

Situated on Abu Dhabi Al Ain Road (E22), the new highway improves traffic flow to and from Bani Yas and other nearby areas

EGA decarbonisation drive

EGA joins Australia’s HILT CRC to advance decarbonisation goals

The UAE firm is the first HILT CRC industry partner with operations entirely outside Australia

TAQA Group CEO and managing director, Jasim Husain Thabet

UAE utility firm TAQA sets up green finance framework

The Abu Dhabi-listed firm said proceeds from the issuances will be used to finance eligible green projects including renewable energy

Gen Zers

Gen Zers have new priorities for Ramadan, reveals AI-powered study

New research by Sila Insights mapped nearly two million online conversations to discover how Ramadan is evolving through changes in demographics and lifestyle choices

Dubai Health Authority

Dubai welcomes 674,000 medical tourists in 2022

The city’s strategic location, exceptional infrastructure and amenities add to the factors that have raised its status as a medical tourism hub

Toronto

Etihad to go daily to Toronto from Abu Dhabi

The additional weekly service will commence on May 30

Dubai municipality launches new platform for pvt sector investors

Dubai Municipality launches platform for private sector investors

The new platform provides a streamlined and transparent channel for the evaluation and approval of ideas and proposals

EDGE weapons on display

UAE’s EDGE expands global footprint with Brazil office

The new office will be managed by a dedicated and experienced team of professionals from within the defence industry and local business ecosystems

ADX and Mashreq Signing Ceremony 1

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, Mashreq to offer instant trading access to customers

The agreement streamlines the digital onboarding process for Mashreq customers, allowing them to instantly obtain a national investor number

UAE climate Tech announced dr-sultan-ahmed-al-jaber-COP28-president-designate

UAE Climate Tech: MoIAT to host ‘first-of-its-kind’ forum with ADNOC, Masdar

Ahead of COP28, the forum will explore innovations and economic opportunities supporting global efforts to net zero emissions by 2050

Robert Yordi of Seaworld

Yas SeaWorld Research & Rescue’s Rob Yordi shares the centre’s role in the region

The general curator of SeaWorld Abu Dhabi and Yas SeaWorld Research & Rescue tells us how the centre will enable marine conservation and build a strong regional rescue network

UAE corporate tax exemptions

UAE reveals list of entities exempted from corporate tax

The Ministry of Finance said government entities, government-controlled entities as well as extractive businesses are exempted from corporate tax

DEWA approves dividend

Dubai utility giant DEWA approves $1.3bn dividend

The company’s shareholders approved the payment of H2 2022 dividend of Dhs3.1bn and a one-time special dividend of Dhs1.67bn

Dubai Endowment project

Dubai Endowment unveils new ‘Well of Water’ endowment project

The initiative is a part of independent ‘Well of Water’ endowment projects commenced by Dubai Endowment in 2019

Careem

UAE telecoms giant e& Group acquires $400m stake in Careem Super App

The company plans to use the proceeds from the new investment to accelerate its ambitious vision to create the first ‘everything app’

Dubai Customs partners with the GInI

Dubai Customs, Global Innovation Institute partner to enhance services

The authority applies the latest and most important global standards in innovation and creativity strategy

Dubai Future Fellowship launched by Sheikh Hamdan photo Dubai Media Office

Sheikh Hamdan launches Dubai Future Fellowship

The programme’s goals will be supported by an international network of fellows known for their achievements in government, technology and future sectors

Sheikh Ahmed chairman of DIEZ Photo DIEZ

Dubai’s DIEZ records 42 per cent rise in operating profit

More than 22,000 companies and over 41,000 employees are based in Dubai Integrated Economic Zones

Golden Visa entry visa

UAE announces new entry permit fees for Golden Visa

The long-term visa offers select groups the ability to work, live and study in the country without the need for sponsorship