DSO bags 4 accolades from fDi’s Global Free Zones awards 2023
Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), the economic zone for knowledge and innovation and a member of the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ), has received four accolades from Financial Times’ fDi Magazine Global Free Zones of the Year Awards. The awards are the Global Free Zone of the Year for SMEs, the Middle East Free Zone […]
DGCX launches GCC’s 1st Shari’ah Compliant Silver Spot Contract
The Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange (DGCX), the largest and most diversified derivatives exchange in the Middle East, has launched GCC’s first Shari’ah Compliant Silver Spot Contract (DSSC), to provide investors with a reliant and transparent platform for trading the white metal. Having received regulatory approval from the UAE Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA), the […]
DP World to operate multi-purpose Dar Es Salaam Port in Tanzania
DP World has signed a 30-year concession agreement with the Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) to operate and modernize the multi-purpose Dar es Salaam Port, connecting Tanzania and the wider region to global markets. The concession to operate and modernize the Dar es Salaam Port was awarded to DP World with the primary objective of optimizing […]
Moro Hub partners with Dubai Healthcare City Authority
Moro Hub, a subsidiary of Digital DEWA, the digital arm of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, has entered into a strategic collaboration with Dubai Healthcare City Authority (DHCA), the governing body of Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC), to offer its Integrated Physical Security Platform (IPSP) solutions. This achievement marks a significant leap forward in healthcare security […]
Dubai Electronic Security Centre upgrades RZAM cybersecurity app
The Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC), one of the entities under the Digital Dubai umbrella, has announced new features and updates to the RZAM cybersecurity application, which was launched during the Gulf Information Security Expo and Conference (GISEC) exhibition in March 2023. RZAM application is a web browser extension that continually assesses each webpage for […]
Dubai RTA begins testing self-driving taxis: Cruise AV spotted in Jumeirah
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Cruise, an autonomous vehicles (AV) technology company, are carrying out supervised testing of Chevrolet Bolt self-driving taxis in the Jumeirah 1 area. This testing of the Cruise autonomous technology with a safety driver present is the result of joint efforts between RTA and Cruise following successful data collection […]
Flydubai to resume flights to Kabul
Dubai-based carrier flydubai will resume flights to Kabul International Airport (KBL) in Afghanistan next month. From November 15, 2023, the carrier will operate a double-daily service from Terminal 2 at Dubai International (DXB). The schedule of these flights is below: Flight Number Departure Airport Arrival Airport Departure Time Arrival Time FZ 301 DXB KBL 04:25 […]
Abu Dhabi launches trials for automated rapid transit project
Abu Dhabi has launched the pilot phase of the Automated Rapid Transit (ART) project on Abu Dhabi Island. The move is part of a broader strategy by the Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) of the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) to develop an integrated and smart public transportation system that supports local development. The ITC […]
DHL to acquire remaining shares in Danzas AEI Emirates
DHL Global Forwarding (DHL) has signed an agreement to acquire the remaining shares in Danzas AEI Emirates from Investment Trading Group. Both entities have been managing the company through a joint venture since 1995, with Investment Trading Group holding 60 per cent of the shares. A logistics and transport services provider for Dubai and the […]
Dubai Healthcare City launches platform to raise mental health awareness
Dubai Healthcare City marked World Mental Health Day on October 10, with the launch of a new initiative, the ‘DHCC Mental Wellbeing Community Talks Programme. The DHCC Mental Wellbeing Community Talks Programme, will offer a platform for Dubai Healthcare City community members and the public to meet and talk about mental health, share knowledge and their experiences. […]