9th World Green Economy Summit to be held from 28th-29th Nov

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy (DSCE), and the World Green Economy Organization (WGEO) have revealed that the 9th World Green Economy Summit (WGES) will be held on 28th-29th November 2023 at Madinat Jumeirah Conference Center, UAE. This will be right before the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) […]

Dubai Municipality explores Japan’s sewage treatment tech

Dubai Municipality has explored best practices in sewage and rainwater treatment in Japan, during its visit to the East Asian country. The Dubai Municipality delegation also investigated the various cutting-edge technologies used in sorting waste, converting waste into energy, and recycling cinders. The visit demonstrates the Municipality’s dedication to forging alliances as well as exchanging […]

Sheikh Khaled officially launches Mawaheb Talent Hub

H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has officially launched the Mawaheb Talent Hub (Mawaheb), a Human Resources Authority (HRA) initiative supporting career-driven Emirati jobseekers. Mawaheb builds on a successful pilot phase during which 7,450 citizens benefitted from 680 upskilling […]

ENOC Group opens new service station in Ajman

ENOC Group, a leading integrated global energy player, has opened a new service station in Ajman as part of its expansion plans. In alignment with ENOC Group’s ongoing expansion strategy, the Group opened 184 service stations, 6 compact stations, and 15 Link stations in the UAE during the first half of 2023. The newest service […]

Dubai Islamic Bank integrates ‘alt’ service with UAE Pass

Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) has integrated its DIB ‘alt’ services on mobile & internet banking with UAE PASS, the first secure unified national digital identity solution for the UAE. DIB ‘alt’ is full-service digital banking that enables customers to fulfill day-to-day banking needs through accessible and convenient digital channels with 135+ services available through the DIB ‘alt’ mobile, […]

Dubai Municipality unveils Building Self-Maintenance Permit

Dubai Municipality has launched the ‘Building Self-Maintenance Permit’ service aimed at enhancing the ease and efficiency of maintenance procedures for addressing minor structural issues in buildings. The innovative service eliminates the need for municipal engineer inspections by transforming traditional maintenance permits for construction projects into self-maintenance permits. This service simplifies and accelerates the permit acquisition […]

DEWA selects Masdar as preferred bidder for Solar PV Project

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), has announced that the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) is the preferred bidder to build and operate the 1,800MW 6th phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park for using photovoltaic (PV) solar panels based on the […]

Multiply Group’s unit MG Wellness acquires stake in LVL Technology

Abu Dhabi-based Multiply Group’s wellness-focused subsidiary, MG Wellness Holding has acquired 49.38 percent equity interest of LVL Technology. LVL Technology Holding’s LVL Wellbeing is a corporate wellbeing platform that provides individual, team, and corporate wellbeing practices that contribute to a healthier work or life balance. The company said in a statement that “the investment will […]

DCT Abu Dhabi cuts hotel fees to support tourism sector

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT – Abu Dhabi) has reduced government fees applied to hotels in the emirate, supporting the continued growth of the hospitality and tourism sector, and enhancing Abu Dhabi as a leading global leisure and tourism destination. The government fee amendments include reducing a tourism fee issued […]

Dubai’s taxi sector posts 10% growth rate in trips for H1 2023: RTA

The taxi sector in Dubai has experienced a substantial growth rate of 10 per cent during the first half of 2023 in comparison to the same period last year, reported the Roads and Transport Authority. Adel Shakri, director of Planning and Business Development at RTA’s Public Transport Agency commented on the performance. “This key sector […]