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Dubai Unveils New Events Calendar to Sustain Tourism Growth Through 2026

The Department of Economy and Tourism has announced a packed programme of events, including Dubai Summer Surprises, as the emirate seeks to maintain record tourism momentum despite regional geopolitical uncertainties.
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Dubai Tech Forums Spotlight Shift Toward AI-Driven Digital Finance

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du Partners With Dubai “SME in a Box” Programme to Support Startup Growth

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UAE and United States Presidents Discuss Energy and Security Cooperation at G7 Summit

The UAE President and the US President met on the sidelines of the G7 summit to discuss regional stability, energy cooperation and joint investment opportunities in emerging tec...

Dubai Chambers Partners With London Chamber of Commerce to Boost Cross-Border Trade

Dubai Chambers and the London Chamber of Commerce have agreed to deepen cooperation on trade facilitation, with a focus on digital economy growth and supporting small and medium...

UAE Equity Markets See Short-Term Volatility Despite Strong Non-Oil Outlook

Analysts report continued volatility across the Dubai Financial Market and Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, noting that short-term selloffs contrast with longer-term growth expect...

New UAE Flight Routes Expand Connectivity Across Africa and Central Asia

Airlines operating in the UAE have launched new direct routes this month, expanding connectivity from Dubai and Abu Dhabi to emerging markets across Africa and Central Asia.

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Launches AI Clinical Platform ‘Aila’ With Owkin

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi has partnered with Owkin to launch Aila, an artificial intelligence platform designed to support clinical decision-making and patient data analysis, s...

Dubai School Zone Parking Reform Introduces New Pricing and Congestion Measures

A joint initiative between Parkin and the Knowledge and Human Development Authority has introduced a redesigned school zone parking system, offering reduced fees of up to 80 per...

Dubai Mall and Major Retail Centres Adopt Unified Parkin Parking System

Parkin has taken over parking management at major Dubai retail destinations, including Dubai Mall, Dubai Hills Mall and Marina Mall, introducing digital systems and standardised...

Turkish Airlines and Aeroflot Resume Direct Flights to Dubai

Turkish Airlines and Aeroflot have resumed direct flight services to Dubai International Airport, adding to a broader recovery in international connectivity and supporting risin...

UAE Lowers Legal Age of Adulthood to 18 Under New Civil Transactions Law

The UAE has officially reduced the legal age of adulthood from 21 to 18 following a federal decree-law on civil transactions, aligning legal capacity rules with employment and f...

UAE Introduces New Private Sector Salary Payment Compliance Rules

The UAE has rolled out updated regulations governing salary payments in the private sector, aimed at improving payroll transparency and strengthening labour law compliance acros...
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