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 […]
Emaar Properties opens new Address Beach Resort Marassi
Emaar Misr, the Egyptian arm of Dubai-based real estate development company Emaar Properties, has inaugurated the new “Address Beach Resort Marassi”, in Marassi located in Egypt’s North Coast. The new development marks Egypt’s second hotel and resort under the renowned “Address Hotels and Resorts” brand. Known for its exceptional levels of service, “Address” has become […]
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 […]
Dubai Customs increases services as vacation travellers return to UAE
Dubai Customs said it has stepped up its readiness to ensure the smooth movement of homecoming passengers during the post-summer vacation period. The Passenger Operations Department of Dubai Customs said it had made preparations to facilitate procedures and speed up the flow of arrivals through the Dubai International Airport (DXB). Dubai Customs ramps up […]