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RTA to launch V coded number plates Image RTA

Dubai’s RTA to offer ‘V ‘coded number plates

These plates will be offered through direct sale on RTA’s website and the Dubai Drive app on smartphones  of various operating systems

Dubai Police's Bentley

Dubai Police adds Bentley Continental GT-V8 to patrol fleet

Dubai Police first inducted a Bentley into its fleet over a decade ago and has since inducted other supercars

Bloom market

Dubai Municipality opens Bloom Market; largest retail space for exotic fresh produce: First look

The Bloom Market is a Dubai Municipality venture to increase the competitiveness of the emirate in sourcing and selling a range of products from across the world

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Dubai South introduces new employee protection insurance programme

The programme covers unpaid salaries, gratuity, repatriation costs of return for its employees or their mortal remains and unreimbursed expenses

Expo City Dubai reveals key achievements Image WAM_Expo City Dubai.

Expo City Dubai: A look at its key milestones since launch

As it continues to grow, Expo City Dubai will welcome more businesses, SMEs, entrepreneurs, organisations, academic and research institutions in addition to residents who live in its communities

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Millennium Hotels inks development deal for The Biltmore Residences in Dubai

Set to open in 2025, the 44-floor vertical twirl development will have 408 one, two and three luxurious residences

DEWA urges customers to check water connections regularly

DEWA urges customers to check water connections regularly

The company’s smart app provides a list of technical service providers in the event of internal faults in the building

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Dubai Calendar reveals list of events, games, activities over summer

The emirate will host musical and comedy shows by international and regional artists, and sports events such as Dubai Sports World and Dubai Women Running Challenge

Sheikh Hamdan reviews Dubai’s H1 2023 economic progress

Sheikh Hamdan reviews Dubai’s H1 2023 economic progress

The city has emerged as one of the world’s safest and most attractive cities to live, visit and work

Sheikh Mohammed approves urban planning law

Sheikh Mohammed celebrates 74th birthday: 7 facts about Dubai’s ruler

Sheikh Mohammed celebrates his 74th birthday on Saturday, July 15

Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Corridor Improvement Project _ Image courtesy RTA

RTA completes Dubai-Al Ain Road improvement project, four bridges built

The second and final phase included the construction of a two-lane bridge stretching 988 metres with a free left turn for traffic incoming from Nadd Al Hamar Road in the direction of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Road

Dubai Municipality grants LINQ modular construction licence

Dubai Municipality awards LINQ modular construction licence

The licence allows LINQ to pilot the design and build highly sustainable, customised modular G+6 units both for commercial and residential developments

DIFC to host first edition of Future Sustainability Forum in Dubai image DIFC_WAM

DIFC to host first Future Sustainability Forum in Dubai

The inaugural forum will be held at the Ritz-Carlton DIFC on October 4-5

Dubai Municipality, DIEZ seek to advance air mobility

Dubai Municipality inks MoU with DIEZ for Dubai Horizons System

The deal supports the aspirations of Dubai in the field of air mobility while spearheading the objectives and strategies of the futuristic city to advance air mobility

Golf Greens in DAMAC Hills

DAMAC unveils Golf Greens, residential townhouse development in DAMAC Hills

The residential development will feature luxury apartments and townhouses

Digital DEWA strengthens partnership with Huawei

Digital DEWA bolsters partnership with China’s Huawei

The two entities agreed to enhance the collaboration in the energy sector, transmission and distribution communication networks

Dubai Chambers - Family Business Advisory Comittee

UAE: New governance guidelines for family businesses

Family-owned businesses comprise a majority of the UAE’s private sector and significantly contribute to Dubai’s non-oil GDP

Uber Green fares dropped in Dubai Image credit Uber

Uber Green fares reduced in Dubai

Each Uber Green trip emits at least 25 per cent less carbon emissions than the average ride

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Al Tayer Group partners with DAHC to support the Centre for Prenatal Paediatrics at Latifa Hospital

This collaboration aims to prioritise prenatal and maternal care in a secure and nurturing environment while delivering multidisciplinary care

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Emirates NBD to offer fractional bonds to individual investors

The product offering will enable accessibility for individual investors to bond markets with a minimum investment of $25,000

Emirates connects 800 cities via partner deals

Emirates connects 800 cities via partner deals

The carrier plans to continue to evolve its partnership strategy by advancing many of its interline partnerships to full-fledged codeshare agreement

Dubai bolsters its cybersecurity strategy

Dubai launches second cycle of its cybersecurity strategy

The city has emerged as a global leader in cybersecurity by implementing secure digital systems and adopting advanced technical solutions

Commercial Bank of Dubai posts 41.5 jump in H1 profit

Commercial Bank of Dubai posts 41.5% jump in H1 profit

The bank reported an operating income of Dhs2.5bn in the first six months of 2023, up 41.9 per cent from Dhs1.7bn for the same period a year earlier

DIFC first in region to join forces with AIMA_DIFC

UAE’s DIFC partners with Alternative Investment Management Association

The association represents more than 2,100 corporate members with over $2.5tn hedge fund and private credit assets

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed unveils Dubai Digital Clouds project

Sheikh Hamdan unveils Dubai Digital Clouds project

The initiative seeks to reinforce Dubai’s position as a digital economy capital and further strengthen its robust and reliable digital infrastructure

Emirates unveils on-demand charter service

UAE, GCC travellers can now book charter flights with Emirates

The service allows customers to fly to several GCC destinations both within and outside of the carrier’s network

VARA suspends BitOasis’ MVP operational license

Here’s why VARA has chastised crypto exchange BitOasis

The crypto exchange platform said it will not accept any new clients until it fully complies with VARA requirements

Emirates Group launches innovation majlis Image Emirates Group

Emirates Group unveils new Innovation Majlis

The majlis will showcase the latest in robotics, hyper-reality, holograms, 3D printers and other advanced technologies

MIDTOWN DUBAI

Deyaar launches Jannat, its final phase of residential development in Midtown Dubai

The integrated community comprises six districts spanning 24 buildings and a massive retail boulevard

Dubai Courts established division for inheritance and wills Image Dubai Media Office

Dubai Courts sets up division to address inheritance, will execution for non-Muslims

The new department aims to enable non-Muslims to execute their wills within a framework that guarantees the application of their personal laws and the management of probate matters