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Conrad Dubai introduces residential suites

Each of its 22 one-bedroom units is spread across 100 sqm, and its residents can access the hotel’s leisure and business amenities

Brookfield eyes $28bn Network International deal

Canada’s Brookfield acquires Network International for $2.8bn

The investment firm reached a deal to pay 400 pence per share in cash, which represents a premium of about 64 per cent to Network’s closing price on April 12

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Dubai Airports closes arrivals forecourt for private cars at DXB Terminal 1

The change has been made to reduce vehicle congestion as Dubai Airports handles an increase in overall passenger traffic

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Sheikh Hamdan launches Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence

The Dubai Centre for AI aims to train 1,000 government employees from over 30 government entities on the uses of generative artificial intelligence

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Advanced air mobility: VPORTS starts certification process for vertiports

Construction of the vertiports are scheduled to start in 2024

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Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy attracts 30 startups in Q1 2023

The chamber is supporting Dubai’s digital transformation while cementing its status as the global digital economy hub

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DMCC appoints Mace as building operations management firm for Uptown Tower

The 81-storey tower, set to launch in the coming months is the first one to be built within the Uptown Dubai district

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Dubai Chamber of Commerce welcomes 15,366 new member companies in Q1 2023

The first quarter saw the chamber achieve its goal of establishing more than 100 business groups from various sectors and economic activities

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Sheikh Hamdan reviews DET progress on Dubai Economic Agenda D33 goals

According to the latest DET data, Dubai recorded an increase of over 30 per cent in new business licenses issued during Q1 2023 compared to the same period in 2022

Emirates to host 80th IATA AGM

Dubai’s Emirates to host 80th IATA AGM

The 80th IATA AGM will be the first global gathering of aviation’s top leaders to be hosted in the UAE

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Dubai Islamic Bank launches DIB ‘alt’, consolidates digital offerings

DIB alt brings together more than 135 digital services via the DIB Mobile App, online banking, WhatsApp and ATMs

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Emirates to recycle plastic trays, items used onboard into new products

The airline has launched a new closed-loop recycling initiative, which will see millions of onboard items recycled in a local facility into fresh, ready-to-use products

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Dubai property sector sees 11,700 transactions worth Dhs34bn in May

According to Property Finder’s proprietary data, the top searched areas for owned apartments in May included Dubai Marina, Downtown Dubai, Business Bay, Palm Jumeirah, and Jumeirah Village Circle

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Dubai’s RTA unveils new parking signs with fee details and payment options

The latest statistics revealed that over 80 per cent of customers prefer to pay their service fees via mobile phones and smart tablets

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Dubai visit visa: 10-day grace period removed for travellers who overstay

Visitors who overstay their visa will have to pay a fine of Dhs50 per day

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Number of Dubai healthcare facilities jump 11.5% in Q1 2023: DHA

The healthcare facilities provide care across a range of medical specialities and sub-specialities

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Palm Jebel Ali greenlit by Sheikh Mohammed as part of Dubai 2040 Urban Plan

Palm Jebel Ali, in its scope is twice the size of the iconic Palm Jumeirah and is part of the portfolio of projects being developed by Nakheel

Dubai ICD posts record profit

Dubai wealth fund ICD records full year profit of Dhs36.1bn

The wealth fund said its banking and financial services division, the largest contributor in 2022, generated Dhs15.3bn in net profit

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Global HNWIs to pour $2.5bn in Dubai property in 2023: Knight Frank

The world’s wealthy have been increasingly targeting Dubai’s luxurious homes, primarily situated in the city’s most desirable districts

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Air Baltic opens bookings for Dubai-Vilnius flights

From November 1, the airline will operate twice weekly services between the two destinations as part of its winter schedule

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The UAE is the new headquarter of International Islamic Food Processors Association

IFPA works to promote intra-OIC trade and investment between agri-food private-sector businesses across the entire ecosystem and food supply chain in member states

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Dubai taxi sector achieves 27 million trips in Q1 2023

The taxi sector in Dubai showed 6 per cent growth during the first quarter of 2023

Dubai DET announces that Holiday Homes to have qr codes going forward image credit Dubai Media Office

Holiday homes in Dubai now need QR codes on entrances, here’s why

This code enables visitors and guests to conveniently scan it and access essential information about the operator of the holiday home and the relevant contact details for the Department of Economy and Tourism

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UAE announces space mission: MBR Explorer to tour asteroid belt

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai announced the follow up space mission scheduled to launch in 2028

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DEWA commissions 60 MIG Lusaily water reservoir

The utility firm is currently working on three other reservoir projects in Nakhali, Hassyan and Hatta in addition to the newly commissioned reservoir

Dubai exchange launches futures contracts

Dubai bourse launches futures contracts on general index

The futures contracts will help investors effectively hedge against market volatility and make profitable trades

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Dubai Customs brings in customised x-ray scanning system

The new installation will speed up clearance operations for heavy and light vehicles, equipment, and yachts at the Jebel Ali and TECOM Customs Centre

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Dubai introduces new online platform for building permits, control services

The new system will help streamline procedures and reduce the required application documents, making it easier for customers to input data and track application updates

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Penelope Cruz is the new brand ambassador of Emirates Airlines

Academy Award-winning actor Penelope Cruz will star in a global advertising campaign for Emirates Airlines set to be launched come June 2023

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid at Jebel Ali public beach. Image credit: Dubai Media Office

Sheikh Mohammed approves master plan for Dubai’s public beaches

The proposed development forms part of the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, and aims to increase the length of public beaches by 400 per cent