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People of UAE open up about their dreams on the Blue Sofa

News Desk 1 12/08/2024

A first-of-its-kind initiative, The Blue Sofa revealed that most UAE residents dream not for themselves but to give back to the ones they love. The campaign by Zurich International Life, part of Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich), has sparked meaningful conversations about people’s dreams

Health UAE

ZOI-ME health optimisation clinic opens in Dubai

News Desk 2 10/08/2024 0

New facility offers a 12-week programme ZOI-ME, a longevity clinic inspired by Longevity-UK, has launched in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It aims to enhance personal health management and is the latest private venture addition to the Arabian Gulf emirate’s health and wellness landscape. The longevity clinic offers patients a data-driven, informed, measured, and

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Ministry of Economy continues its efforts in implementing the UAE’s AML/CFT legislative and regulatory system

News Desk 1 09/08/2024

The Ministry of Economy affirmed that it continues its efforts to implement the legislative and regulatory system for anti-money laundering in the country, in accordance with international best practices. In addition, the Ministry continues to monitor the Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBP) sector in order to ensure its highest levels of compliance

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Sav Receives In-Principle Approval for Category 4 License in the UAE

News Desk 1 08/08/2024

Sav, a UAE-born fintech, received an in-principle approval for a Category 4 license from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA). This key milestone will enable Sav to provide consumers with regulated services upon the issuance of the full DFSA license, reinforcing its vision to be the ultimate money companion for the mass affluent. “We are […]

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Dubai to Host UAE-Russia Investment Forum Next October

News Desk 1 08/08/2024

Dubai will host the UAE-Russia Investment Forum 2024 on the first of October. The one-day event will take place at the Millennium Dubai Hotel and will witness wide international and regional participation from senior figures, top CEOs, investors, and business leaders from both the public and private sectors from Arab and global countries. The forum […]

Travel UAE

Explore Dubai City with new hop-on-hop-off bus service

News Desk 2 08/08/2024 0

All-day trip costs AED35 Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is launching a hop-on-hop-off bus service to offer UAE residents and visitors an immersive way to explore Dubai City’s landmarks and attractions. Dubai’s RTA will operate the new service starting in September 2024. The service, featuring buses with a striking livery, will operate daily from […]

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Emirates Development Bank Wins Two Awards

News Desk 1 07/08/2024

Emirates Development Bank (EDB) has received recognition at the Global Economics Awards 2024, securing two distinguished honors: Best Financing Solution for Economic Development – UAE 2024 and Best Bank for Industrial Development – UAE 2024. These accolades highlight EDB’s pivotal role in propelling economic growth and advancing industrial development in

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Ziina Becomes First Venture-Backed Start-Up To Secure UAE Central Bank SVF License

News Desk 1 07/08/2024

Ziina, the UAE’s leading financial platform supporting consumers and entrepreneurs, announces that it has secured the Stored Value Facility (SVF) license from the UAE Central Bank. This marks a significant milestone for Ziina, enabling it to rapidly expand its range of specialised financial services and reinforcing its position as one of the only privately-owned fintech

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Datalec Precision Installations (DPI) Doubles Down on the Middle East

News Desk 1 06/08/2024

Datalec Precision Installations (DPI), a provider of world-class data centre design, supply, build, and managed services delivering seamless and integrated end-to-end solutions for data centre operators, is proud to announce a significant milestone in its expansion plans. A new manufacturing facility in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) marks its strong commitment to the

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Honda launches its first V8 marine engine in the UAE

News Desk 1 06/08/2024

In a monumental leap forward for marine engine technology, Al-Futtaim Honda has unveiled its first 5-litre V8 outboard engine, the BF350, specifically designed to cater to the needs of the UAE’s elite boating community and passionate seafarers. The newest addition expands Honda’s line-up in the UAE to 11 outboard engines, offering a comprehensive range of […]

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Halian Highlights the Growing Importance of Contractors in the UAE

News Desk 1 05/08/2024

Halian, one of the world’s leading recruitment and IT service partners, today comments on the 142% surge in contractors registered in the UAE and the larger MENA region since 2022. A direct response to the increasingly dynamic business landscapes in these countries’ robust, independent economies, the demand for flexible workforce solutions is at an all-time […]

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Statement by H.E. Ahmad Saeed bin Meshar Al Muhairi

News Desk 1 05/08/2024

“The Accession Day of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan marks a pivotal milestone in the history of the United Arab Emirates and serves as an opportunity to remember the legacy of a leader who laid the solid foundations of an advanced country through his proactive approach and future vision. He, alongside his […]

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GAS launches ‘Sports Talent’ platform to discover and empower promising sports talents in UAE

News Desk 1 04/08/2024

The General Authority of Sports (GAS) recently launched the ‘Sports Talents’ platforms as a vital part of the ‘Empowerment and Sustainability of Sports Talents’ project. The online platform is developed to identify 1500 promising new sports talents and offer them the necessary support needed to develop, cultivate and empower their capabilities. The initiative, which is

Sport

UAE trio embarks on historic Arctic Ocean rowing challenge

News Desk 2 03/08/2024 0

Raising awareness on ocean conservation and plastic pollution Three intrepid UAE residents have set sail on an unprecedented rowing expedition across the Arctic Ocean. Toby Gregory, Orlagh Dempsey, and Andy Savill have teamed up for The Arctic Challenge, a 1,500km journey from Tromso to Svalbard, Norway. Having begun their journey in their vessel, Ocean Guardian, […]

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UAE and Azerbaijan agree to develop economic partnership

News Desk 1 01/08/2024

The ninth session of the UAE-Azerbaijan Joint Intergovernmental Commission (JIC) for Economic, Trade and Technical Cooperation between the two countries was held in the Azerbaijani city of Shusha, chaired by H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy; and his Azerbaijani counterpart H.E. Mikayil Jabbarov. The session was attended by several senior officials and

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How ADQ-backed EMB is Leading the Region’s Digital Transformation

News Desk 1 01/08/2024

From left to right: Rohan Raj Barua Co founder and COO, Vibhor Khandelwal MD International Business, Nishant Behl Co founder & CEO – EMB As regional nations and entities forge ahead with plans for digital transformation in preparation for the post-oil era, businesses encounter a diverse array of challenges and opportunities. The UAE, in particular, […]

Health

85 Gaza residents arrive in Abu Dhabi for medical treatment

News Desk 2 01/08/2024 0

WHO and UAE facilitate major medical evacuation In a critical humanitarian effort, 85 patients from Gaza, including 35 children and 50 adults, have been evacuated to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) for specialised medical care. The evacuation, executed on July 30, 2024, marks the most significant medical evacuation from Gaza since October 2023 and […]

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Mappable introduces advanced routing features to enhance navigation solutions for UAE businesses

News Desk 2 31/07/2024

Mappable, a global company that brings powerful and highly customizable mapping solutions to the local markets, announces the launch of new advanced features within its existing Route & Navigation products. As the demands of local consumers continue evolving, these updates have been designed to streamline logistics and navigation further to support UAE businesses. The

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Beat the humidity this summer in the UAE thanks to the LG Smart Dehumidifier

News Desk 2 30/07/2024

With the temperatures reaching soaring heights and humidity at its highest, residents in UAE are struggling with comfort, even within their homes and air conditioning at full blast. As of today, humidity in the UAE has reached record levels, damaging appliances, infrastructure and more. This is where LG’s Smart Dehumidifier can come into play and […]

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Yango Drive Rolls Out Tesla Cybertruck rentals in UAE

News Desk 2 29/07/2024

Yango Drive, the car rental service and part of global tech company Yango Group, has introduced the Tesla Cybertruck to its partner rental fleet, the largest in Dubai. Users can now rent out the latest in automotive innovation through the Yango App with just a few taps on their devices. Yango Drive now offers two […]