Dubai residents and Emirati sponsors who have not committed any residency violations in the past 10 years will enjoy “special privileges beginning November..
Abu Dhabi unveils ‘Data for Good Framework’, enabling public-private data partnerships to drive innovation
ABU DHABI: The Statistics Centre – Abu Dhabi (SCAD) has officially launched Data for Good (D4G) Framework, marking a significant step towards fostering data-driven innovation and strengthening public-private collaboration in the Emirate.
Lulu Chairman Yusuff Ali hints future Saudi listing; UAE IPO to fuel expansion, refinance debt
A day after UAE retail giant Lulu announced Abu Dhabi IPO plans, its chairman, Yusuff Ali, told Zawya that a possible listing on Tadawul, the Saudi exchange, could happen in the “long-term”. Lulu …
UAE economy projected to grow by 5.1% in 2025: IMF
WASHINGTON: The UAE’s real GDP is projected to remain at 4 percent in 2024, rising to 5.1 percent in 2025, according to the IMF World Economic Outlook (WEO). Released today on the sidelines of the …
UAE: Simplified tax invoices to help businesses save time, money
The introduction of simplified invoicing, part of recent amendments to the UAE’s VAT Executive Regulations, is set to revolutionise the way businesses oper..
’20 times more likely to crash’: Why Dubai residents are welcoming stiffer penalties for distracted driving
Dubai Police on Tuesday implemented tougher rules on distracted driving, tailgating and sudden lane deviation, with motorists now facing vehicle impoundment for up to 30 days. Residents across the …
Lulu Retail to float 25% stake in IPO on Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange
Lulu Retail, a hypermarket chain operator, has declared its plans to float 2.58 billion shares, marking a 25% stake on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX). The initial public offering (IPO) is scheduled to be held from 28 October to 5 November 2024, with the final offering price set to be determined through a book-building process.
UAE launches DAO’s legal framework
Ras Al-Khaimah (RAK), one of the emirates in the United Arab Emirates, has introduced a new legal framework tailored for decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) within its free zone designated …
Site tour: Inside BEEAH’s waste-to-energy plant in Sharjah generating 33MW
As long as there’s waste going to landfill, there an opportunity to build these plants: plant manager. Site tour: Inside BEEAH’s waste-to-energy plant in Sharjah generating 33MW. BEEAH, construction, …
Man accused of exposing himself on flight from Abu Dhabi to Boston
An Indian man is accused of masturbating and exposing himself while on a flight from Abu Dhabi to Boston, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said Tuesday.
Gulf Film & TV Incentives Scene Heats Up As Abu Dhabi Increases Rebate To At Least 35%
Bolstering of rebate comes amid growing competition from other territories in region, notably Saudi Arabia which launched a 40% cash rebate in 2022.
Sharjah approves Dh400m drainage project to protect against floods
Sharjah’s government on Tuesday approved the first phase of a Dh400 million ($109 million) rainwater drainage project aimed at bolstering the emirate’s defences against future flood threats. The key …
Abu Dhabi’s Sanad signs $408 million jet engines sale deal with Etihad Airways
Abu Dhabi’s Sanad, the global aerospace engineering and leasing unit owned by Mubadala Investment Company, has signed a Dh1.5 billion ($408 million) deal to sell 16 jet engines to Etihad Airways to power a mix of wide-body and narrow-body aircraft.
Dubai traffic alert: Accident on Sheikh Zayed Road, authority warns of traffic obstruction
Dubai Police have put out an alert informing motorists of an accident on the city’s Sheikh Zayed Road. Due to the accident, the authority took to X to alert drivers of traffic obstruction on Sheikh …
Dubai Fitness Challenge Kicks Off With Exciting 30-Day Event
The eighth edition of the Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC) kicks off on 26th October 2024, bringing a packed schedule of fitness activities and experiences around the city. Launched in 2017 by H.H.
Sharjah approves implementation Dhs400m water drainage project
The project includes the construction of two pumping stations in Al Soor and Al Ghubaiba areas, and the extension of main connection lines to connect existing networks to the pumping stations.
Abu Dhabi has been named the best city in the world for… internet speed
Yep, that’s right. While it may be something Abu Dhabians take for granted, the capital has been named by Kearney’s Global Cities Index as the best global city in the world for fast internet connection. The report looks at the connectivity and global character of the world’s biggest cities and it’s the first time this metric was included.