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Dubai Continues Economic Support for Hospitality and Small Businesses

Existing stimulus measures continue to provide relief through exemptions including hotel municipality fees and tourism dirham charges as authorities seek to support business competitiveness.
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Dubai International Retains Position as World’s Busiest International Airport

Dubai International Airport remained the world’s busiest hub for international passenger traffic in September, according to aviation data provider OAG.

Sheikh Mohammed Says UAE Will Continue Major Projects Despite Global Uncertainty

Vice President Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said the UAE will press ahead with development projects, economic reforms and government initiatives without waiting for mor...

UAE Government and Google Offer Free Gemini Access to University Students

The UAE Artificial Intelligence Office has partnered with Google to provide university students across the country with free premium access to the Gemini artificial intelligence...

Abu Dhabi Opens AI-Powered Vehicle Manufacturing Facility

Abu Dhabi has inaugurated a vehicle manufacturing plant built around artificial intelligence and advanced automation as the UAE expands its domestic industrial and smart-manufac...

Abu Dhabi Sovereign Funds Invest $1.7 Billion in India in First Half

ADIA, Mubadala and ADQ invested a combined $1.7 billion in Indian infrastructure, digital platforms and healthcare during the first six months of the year, highlighting deepenin...

Standard Chartered Launches Institutional Bitcoin and Ether Spot Trading in Dubai

Standard Chartered has begun offering deliverable spot trading in Bitcoin and Ether to institutional clients through its Dubai International Financial Centre branch, becoming th...

Arada Partners With Syrian Sovereign Fund on $7 Billion Development Near Damascus

Sharjah-based developer Arada has announced a four-million-square-meter project near Damascus with Syria’s sovereign wealth fund, including plans for 11,000 homes.

UAE Condemns Iranian Attack on Kuwait as Gulf Security Tensions Rise

The United Arab Emirates has formally condemned an Iranian attack on Kuwait, reaffirming its commitment to the security of neighboring Gulf Cooperation Council states amid escal...

UAE Weather Begins Gradual Shift Toward Autumn

The National Center of Meteorology reported persistent late-summer humidity but said temperatures are beginning a gradual seasonal decline across coastal and desert areas.

Dubai Luxury Retailers Prepare Autumn Collections for International Shoppers

Major fashion brands at Dubai Mall and Mall of the Emirates are preparing seasonal launches aimed at affluent overseas visitors during the coming festive period.

Dubai Mallathon Concludes After Three-Month Indoor Fitness Programme

The Dubai Sports Council wrapped up its summer initiative offering free air-conditioned walking and jogging routes inside participating shopping centres during the hottest months.

Dubai Prepares for Busy Autumn Business and Tourism Calendar

Event organisers are gearing up for major international conferences and gatherings at the Dubai World Trade Centre as the emirate enters its peak autumn events season.
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