October 2023 — Topical news of the United Arab Emirates

October 24, 2023 no comments 591
The total number of students attending private schools in the emirate is now more than 365,000 Private schools in Dubai have registered the highest-ever increase in enrollment growth since the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) was set up in 2007. For the first time...

October 23, 2023 no comments 581
Full scale and citywide operation is expected to happen in the next two years It is projected that autonomous drones will be used for last-mile delivery system in Dubai next year to make it faster and more convenient for consumers. Visitors at the recent Gitex Global 2023 were...

October 23, 2023 no comments 653
Plasduce Mbossa, director general of state-owned Tanzania Ports Authority which currently manages the port, said DP World will lease and operate four of the 12 berths at the country's largest port Tanzania on Sunday signed agreements with Dubai state-owned ports operator DP World to...

October 23, 2023 no comments 662
The Singaporean Prime Minister also met Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Lee Hsien Loong, Prime Minister of the Republic of...

October 22, 2023 no comments 476
Latest agreement follows ADMO’s investments in F&B brands CE LA VI and Nammos Group ADMO Lifestyle Holding (ADMO), a JV between the Abu Dhabi-listed Alpha Dhabi Holding and Monterock International Limited, has announced it has acquired a stake in Lebanese fine dining brand Em...

October 21, 2023 no comments 483
The new flight will be operated by a Boeing 787-9 aircraft in summer next year British Airways will launch daily flights to Abu Dhabi next year, following a four-year hiatus. Available to book from today (October 20), the route will begin operating on April 20, 2024, serving the...

October 20, 2023 no comments 518
The new app – Tourist Refund – has been launched at the ongoing Gitex Global exhibition in Dubai The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has launched a new app that makes claiming VAT refunds a lot easier. Tourists no longer have to keep all of their printed purchase receipts to get a refund...

October 20, 2023 no comments 384
Figure is double the initial projection of $6 trillion, according to Gulf Investment Report Investing in green and sustainable projects could expand the gross domestic product (GDP) of Gulf countries to $13 trillion by 2050, according to a new report. The figure is double the...

October 20, 2023 no comments 499
Neste will supply more than 3 million gallons of blended SAF over 2024 and 2025 Neste has expanded its partnership with Dubai-based carrier Emirates to agree the supply of more than 3 million gallons of blended Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel at two key airports. The...

October 20, 2023 no comments 578
Dubai Police is presenting several innovations, modern technologies, and services at the exhibition, all aiming to enhance its role in enabling community happiness and security Amna, the futuristic virtual officer of Dubai Police, received significant attention from visitors at the...

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