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Ajman Tourism Organized Ajman Half Marathon at Ajman Safia Park

News Desk 1 04/01/2024

The Ajman Department of Tourism Development (ADTD), in collaboration with Endurance Sports Service, is pleased to declare the successful occurrence of the Ajman Half Marathon by Saudi German Hospital, Ajman on December 31, 2023, at the picturesque Ajman Safia Park. With the

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Dubai Municipality’s Happiness Vehicle initiative records over 500 transactions

News Desk 1 04/01/2024

Dubai Municipality completed about 500 transactions of digital and smart municipal services through its ‘Happiness Vehicle’ initiative to make services available to citizens at their homes. The project completed 52 transactions in the first quarter, 132 transactions in the second, and 153 and 133 transactions in each of the third and fourth quarters respectively. Manal

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BRAZILIAN STAR HADDAD MAIA CONFIRMED FOR MUBADALA ABU DHABI OPEN

News Desk 1 04/01/2024

With just under one month to go until the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open,Beatriz Haddad Maia, a semi-finalist at last year’s tournament, is the latest player confirmed to be participating in the event, which takes place on February 3-11 at the International Tennis Centre, Zayed Sports City. Hosted in partnership with Mubadala and Abu Dhabi Sports […]

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Do you know the public holidays of 2024 in the GCC region? Here are the dates

News Desk 1 04/01/2024 0

Islamic holidays are subject to moon sightings Residents of the six GCC nations (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman and Kuwait) will enjoy several public holidays, including Islamic holidays in 2024 – the New Year. The public holidays will stretch further when combined with the standard weekends in the six GCC countries. Islamic holidays in […]

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IDC to show META businesses how to prepare customers for the AI era

Arnold Pinto 04/01/2024 0

Industry event being held in Dubai on February 1, 2024 Tech vendors, resellers, regulators, and service providers across the Middle East, Turkey and Africa (META) region will receive key messages, outlooks, and predictions for the global and regional tech markets for 2024 and beyond when International Data Corporation (IDC) hosts ‘IDC Directions META 2024’ on […]

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Its full throttle as GameCentric revs up Market Outside The Box 2024

News Desk 1 03/01/2024 0

Prizes worth AED10,000 are up for grabs! GameCentric will present an array of thrilling games and exciting activities for gamers of all ages and levels at the hugely popular Market Outside The Box (MOTB) festival from January 5-14, 2024, at Dubai Design District in Dubai City. GameCentric is a key sponsor of the dedicated Gaming […]

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Dubai rules out single-use plastic bags from January 1, 2024

News Desk 1 03/01/2024 0

First-time violators face an AED200 fine Dubai emirate has banned single-use plastic bags since January 1, 2024. The ban does not apply to plastic garbage bags and thin-film plastic rolls and bags for packaging meat, fish, vegetables, fruits, grains, bakery products, or products intended for export or re-export outside the UAE. A resolution to this […]

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Wizz Air Abu Dhabi soars to a record-breaking year in 2023

News Desk 1 03/01/2024 0

Four new A321 aircraft joined the fleet last year Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, the ultra-low-fare national airline of the UAE, recorded exceptional performance in 2023, doubling the number of flights operated and passengers carried and achieving an impressive completion rate of 99.6%. Throughout 2023, the airline conducted 15,000 flights, facilitating the transportation of three

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UAE unveils swift labour dispute resolution mechanism effective from 2024

News Desk 1 02/01/2024 0

Initiative applies to AED50,000 or less dispute cases The UAE’s Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has announced a groundbreaking initiative effective January 1, 2024. The initiative empowers the Ministry to swiftly resolve disputes involving AED50,000 or less concerning companies and workers in the private sector, domestic workers, and the UAE’s

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Over 2 million passengers use public transport in Dubai on New Year’s Eve

News Desk 1 02/01/2024 0

974,416 used the Dubai Metro network Did you use public transport in Dubai emirate in the United Arab Emirates on December 31, 2023? If so, you were one of the 2,288,631 commuters who used various modes of public transport across Dubai on New Year’s Eve (December 31, 2023). As per the latest figures issued by […]

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UNWTO: Middle East led global tourism recovery in 2023

Arnold Pinto 01/01/2024 0

975m tourists travelled globally between Q1 and Q3 2023 International tourism recovered almost 90% of pre-pandemic levels in 2023, with the Middle East being the front-runner by world regions in relative terms, according to the latest World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) data. The newest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer indicates that an estimated 975 million tourists travelled

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Aroya Cruises’ maiden luxury ship to set sail in late 2024

Arnold Pinto 31/12/2023 0

The ship’s destinations include the Arabian Gulf Aroya Cruises, the new Arabian cruise line operated by Cruise Saudi, has unveiled its maiden luxury cruise ship. The 335-metre-long seven-year-old vessel is undergoing extensive renovation in Germany to suit the Arabian Gulf taste. The refitting work is expected to be completed by August 24, 2024. When the […]

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Dubai Health unveils robust readiness plan for New Year’s Eve celebrations

Arnold Pinto 31/12/2023 0

Field hospital set up in downtown Burj Khalifa area Dubai Health, Dubai’s integrated health network, has laid out an extensive preparedness strategy to ensure revellers’ health and safety during the New Year’s Eve celebrations across the vibrant city that begin on December 31, 2023 and conclude on January 1, 2024. The comprehensive plan includes establishing

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UAE’s Federal Tax Authority releases new Corporate Tax Law guide 

News Desk 1 29/12/2023 0

New document incorporates practical examples The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) in the United Arab Emirates has released a comprehensive guide outlining the criteria for determining natural persons subject to the Corporate Tax Law, which officially took effect on June 1, 2023, in the Gulf nation. The newly released guide is a valuable resource, offering a […]

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Dubai unveils unified licence system for streamlined business operations

News Desk 1 29/12/2023 0

QR code will function as a unified business identity Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), in association with Dubai Free Zones Council, has unveiled the Dubai Unified Licence (DUL) project, aimed at transforming the business landscape in the Gulf emirate by assigning a unique identification number to all existing and newly opened businesses in […]

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Sharjah emirate bans New Year’s Eve fireworks and celebrations in solidarity with Gaza

News Desk 1 27/12/2023 0

Violators are warned of strict action In a symbolic gesture of solidarity with the people of Gaza, Sharjah Police took a decisive stand on December 26, 2023, prohibiting New Year’s Eve celebrations and fireworks displays in Sharjah emirate in the United Arab Emirates. The General Command of Sharjah Police, announcing via social media, emphasised the […]

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Salesforce deploys public cloud-based Hyperforce platform in the Middle East

Arnold Pinto 27/12/2023 0

New offering capitalises on public cloud scale and agility Salesforce – the San Francisco, California-headquartered company that specialises in AI, data and CRM solutions for sales, customer service, marketing automation, e-commerce, analytics, and application development – has launched Hyperforce, a secure, scalable, and reliable foundation for AI

Aviation UAE

Flydubai cruises into 2024 after a smooth take-off in 2023

Arnold Pinto 27/12/2023 0

Carrier flies to 120+ destinations globally Flydubai – the airline under the control of the Investment Corporation of Dubai – has had an excellent operational year in 2023. Since commencing operations in June 2009, the Dubai-headquartered airline flies to more than 120 destinations in 54 countries. The single fleet-type carrier operates 84 Boeing 737s, comprising 29

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Salesforce deploys Hyperforce platform in the Middle East

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Enjoy New Year’s Eve in Dubai via public marine transit means

News Desk 1 26/12/2023 0

Dubai’s RTA promotes special prices Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is introducing a special New Year’s Eve offer involving its marine transit modes to help people celebrate the year-end event and usher in the New Year 2024 while taking in the sights of Dubai City. The special service will be available on December 31, […]