August 2024 — Topical news of the United Arab Emirates

August 15, 2024 no comments 514
The ‘accident-free day’ campaign aims to foster a culture of responsible driving The UAE Ministry of Interior has announced a one-day initiative aimed at helping motorists reduce up to four black points from their driving licence fines. The campaign, titled ‘Accident-Free Day,’ is...

August 15, 2024 no comments 613
Last year, ADDED issued 1,013 freelancer licences, reflecting growing interest from individuals seeking to establish and operate their businesses The Abu Dhabi Business Centre at the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) has expanded its ‘Freelancer Licence’ offering,...

August 15, 2024 no comments 591
With a strong focus on self-belief and determination, the 48-year-old shooter, a mother of five, expressed her goal of finishing in the top eight in Paris Ayesha Al Mehairi, the first Emirati woman to qualify for the Paralympics at Tokyo 2020, is preparing for her second appearance at...

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The financial hub issued 1,271 new licences in H1 2024, a 20.5 per cent increase compared to the corresponding period a year ago The Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) said new company registrations surged by 31 per cent in the January-June period, bringing the number of active companies...

August 11, 2024 no comments 501
The group approved an interim dividend payment of Dhs400m for the first half of the year, scheduled for distribution by September Dubai’s TECOM Group reported a robust 24 per cent year-on-year increase in net profit for H1 2024, reaching Dhs603m. This growth was underpinned by...

August 11, 2024 no comments 737
Getting a visa to visit Dubai, Abu Dhabi or any other city in the UAE is a breeze, thanks to multiple application avenues Dreaming of a luxurious getaway in Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Ras al Khaimah? Before you pack your bags, it’s crucial to know which tourist visa suits your travel plans....

August 10, 2024 no comments 757
The company’s profit before tax also saw an 11 per cent uptick, reaching Dhs98m, as it continued to invest heavily in its development pipeline RAK Properties, Ras Al Khaimah’s publicly listed property developer, has reported a 19 per cent increase in revenue for H1 2024, reflecting...

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The addition of Basel brings the carrier’s European network to 29 destinations, including cities like Budapest, Milan and Prague Dubai-based carrier, flydubai inaugurated its first direct flights to EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, marking a significant milestone as the first UAE...

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The UAE is leading the charge in technological innovation and embracing the digital economy through forward-thinking digital asset regulation Two characteristics of blockchain technology are transparency and immutability. These features align well with the Shariah principles of Islamic...

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The ministry of finance said its inspections of the refineries uncovered 256 violations, eight for each refinery The UAE Ministry of Finance temporarily suspended 32 gold refineries in the country for failing to sufficiently address money laundering, financing of terrorism and other...

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