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UAE has commenced the implementation of the second phase of Nationwide Ban on Import and Trade of Single-Use Consumer Plastic Products and Bags

News Desk 16/12/2025

The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) has announced the commencement of the second phase of Ministerial Decision No. 380 of 2022, which prohibits the import, manufacture and trade of an expanded range of single-use consumer plastic products and bags. The measure will take

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UAE TEACHER HALA SHAHIN NAMED IN THE TOP 50 SHORTLIST FOR $1 MILLION GEMS EDUCATION GLOBAL TEACHER PRIZE 2026

News Desk 16/12/2025

Hala Abdelmoemn Mohamed Kotb Shahin, a mathematics teacher at Khawla Bint Tha’albaa School in Sharjah, UAE, has been named in the top 50 shortlist for the GEMS Education Global Teacher Prize 2026, a Varkey Foundation initiative organised in collaboration with UNESCO.   Hala, shortlisted for the GEMS Education Global Teacher Prize, was selected from over […]

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Intersec 2026 reinforces UAE’s leadership in global fire protection and emergency response

News Desk 16/12/2025

As fire safety challenges continue to evolve worldwide, the UAE remains at the forefront through innovation, investment, and international collaboration. Both the public and private sectors are increasingly focused on strengthening resilience, improving emergency response, and incorporating smarter technologies into fire protection strategies.   In response to these

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UAE Youth Strengthen Future Skills as Takween Al Ghurair Enters Its Third Year

News Desk 16/12/2025

Goumbook announced today the continuation of its collaboration with the Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation (AGF) as implementation partner for the Sustainability Track within Takween Al Ghurair, AGF’s national youth enrichment programme entering its third year.   Designed and led by AGF, Takween Al Ghurair provides after-school and extracurricular learning opportunities

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Yubi Group debuts Mortgage in the UAE, transforming how consumers secure mortgages with unprecedented simplicity

News Desk 16/12/2025

Yubi, the world’s only technology company powering the end-to-end debt lifecycle, has announced the launch of Yubi Mortgage in the UAE. This marks the company’s first B2C product in the region and introduces a new digital pathway for residents, citizens, and non-residents to explore and secure mortgages with confidence and clarity. The launch positions Yubi […]

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Tabreed and Sparklo Join Forces to Boost UAE’s Recycling Infrastructure and Promote Sustainability

News Desk 16/12/2025

Tabreed, the world’s leading district cooling company, has announced a new sustainability partnership with Sparklo, a UAE-based cleantech company building smart recycling infrastructure. The collaboration will see the installation of 16 reverse vending machines (RVMs) – called Sparklomats – across the UAE, enabling residents to recycle plastic bottles and aluminium cans in

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5 Trends Reshaping Financial Inclusion for the UAE Workforce in 2026

News Desk 16/12/2025

Financial inclusion remains one of the UAE’s most urgent socio-economic priorities as the country continues pushing digital transformation and strengthening worker welfare frameworks. With more than 60% of the UAE workforce earning under AED 5,000, the way salaries are paid, accessed, and used has become central to sustainable labour reform. While the Wage Protection

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Every Can Counts UAE partners with Emirates Dubai 7s to boost aluminum can recycling

News Desk 16/12/2025

Every Can Counts (ECC) UAE partnered with Emirates Dubai 7s to promote aluminium can recycling at one of the region’s biggest sporting and lifestyle festivals. Over the three day event, ECC UAE ran a series of interactive activities, engaging thousands of festival goers in hands-on recycling experiences. Visitors interacted with the PixelCan Wall, a crowd-built […]

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Emirates launches humanitarian airbridge to Sri Lanka after deadly cyclone

News Editor 15/12/2025

image credit :Emirates Emirates, in partnership with Dubai Humanitarian, has launched a humanitarian airbridge to deliver emergency aid to Sri Lanka following the widespread destruction caused by Cyclone Ditwah. The airline said it will provide more than 100 tonnes of cargo capacity free of charge over the next two weeks on its daily passenger flights […]

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Middle East’s first Globecast series – One Way Ticket to Dubai – launched to boost UAE’s Dh2 trillion economy

News Desk 15/12/2025

A global webcast series – Globecast — that aims to promote inward investment to the UAE – One Way Ticket to Dubai – has been unveiled today at a press conference that will see millions of investors, professionals, entrepreneurs and business leaders listen and participate to boost foreign investment into the UAE economy and the […]

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FedEx Team Members Plant Trees and Lead Clean-Up Drive to support UAE’s Sustainability Goals

News Desk 15/12/2025

Federal Express Corporation (FedEx), the world’s largest express transportation company, joined the Emirates Environmental Group’s (EEG) annual “For Our Emirates We Plant” campaign, with more than 45 FedEx team members volunteering to plant native Ghaf trees in Al Shareea Forest, Abu Dhabi. The initiative contributes to local greening and biodiversity restoration efforts

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Emarat and PRYPCO launch UAE’s first “fuel-to-property” rewards partnership

News Desk 15/12/2025

Emirates Petroleum Company PJSC (Emarat), a pioneer in the UAE’s oil and gas industry, and PRYPCO Blocks, the fractional real estate investment arm of PRYPCO, the region’s leading PropTech platform, have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish the UAE’s first-of-its-kind collaboration linking fuel rewards to real estate investment. This strategic

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UAE Leads MENA, Ranks 5th Globally in Crypto Adoption as Dubai Emerges as Tokenization Hub

News Desk 15/12/2025

The World Crypto Rankings 2025 report, released by Bybit and DL Research, has named the United Arab Emirates as the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region’s undisputed leader in crypto adoption. The UAE has not only established itself as the regional hub for asset tokenization pilots and settlement systems, but has also become the […]

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XPENG UAE Expands Presence with New Flagship Showroom in the UAE Capital, Abu Dhabi

News Desk 15/12/2025

XPENG UAE, represented by Ali & Sons, has officially opened its new flagship showroom in Abu Dhabi, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s expansion and coinciding with its first anniversary in the UAE. Located in Al Salam Tower, the showroom strengthens XPENG’s presence in a market known for strong EV adoption and a clear […]

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BT Properties marks landmark milestone, first year in UAE with star studded WAADA celebration

News Desk 14/12/2025

BT Properties marks its first year in the UAE with a high‑profile celebration at Coca-Cola Arena, shining the spotlight on the strong market response and it’s achievements to its flagship master community, WAADA, in Dubai South. The event was headlined by a live performance by the global pop sensation Maroon 5, drawing government officials, investors, […]

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Middle East Gift Cards & Incentives Market Set to Reach USD 38B by 2030, as YOUGotaGift Launches @Work to Power SME-Driven Growth

News Desk 13/12/2025

As the Middle East’s gift card and incentive market accelerates toward USD 38 billion by 2030, businesses across the UAE and Saudi Arabia are transforming how they reward employees and customers. According to new data from Mordor Intelligence, the gift card and incentive card market in the GCC is valued at USD 24.9 billion in […]

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UAE Markets End Week Higher After Central Bank Rate Cut Aligns with Fed : Comments from Vijay Valecha , CIO – Century Financial

News Desk 13/12/2025

U.A.E. equities ended the week higher. Markets reacted positively to the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates’ decision to reduce its base rate. The Central Bank of the UAE cut the base rate for the overnight deposit facility by 25 bps to 3.65%. This was in line with the U.S. Fed’s decision. The interest […]

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Dubai residents can book free driverless taxi rides via Uber in select areas

News Editor 12/12/2025

Image Credit : Dubai RTA Dubai residents can now experience driverless taxi rides in parts of the city, with up to 50 trips offered free of charge under a new pilot programme launched by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in partnership with Uber and autonomous mobility firm WeRide. The Robotaxi service is now live […]

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Abu Dhabi restricts heavy vehicles on Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street this weekend

News Editor 12/12/2025

Abu Dhabi authorities have announced a temporary restriction on heavy vehicles and labour transport buses on Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street this weekend to ease traffic movement and improve road safety. The Integrated Transport Centre, through its Abu Dhabi Mobility division, said the restriction will be in place on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 3am […]

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Dhruva urges UAE businesses to act now on transfer pricing risk

News Desk 12/12/2025

Dhruva, a premier tax advisory firm with deep expertise across the Middle East, India, and Asia, is encouraging UAE-headquartered groups and multinational companies operating in the country to place transfer pricing (TP) firmly on their strategic and governance agenda, as the UAE’s corporate tax landscape develops and aligns more closely with international practice. With