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UAE opens door to ship recycling with more yards seen needed
Hellenic Shipping News
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August 26, 2025
The UAE needs to develop more recycling yards to meet demand from owners looking to scrap their old ships following new regulations that took effect in June, market analysts said. The UAE ship recycling regulation for safe and environmentally...
Dubai’s green hydrogen production tops 100 tonnes in four years
Zawya
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Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has announced that its Green Hydrogen project has produced more than 100 tonnes of green hydrogen since its launch four years ago. A first of its kind project in the Middle East and North Africa, it was...
Sustainable Luxury Finds Its Way Onto Guest Luggage
Hospitality Net
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August 27, 2025
In the push toward more sustainable guest amenities, plant-based leather has stepped into the spotlight. Hoteliers are now introducing luggage tags not only as practical identifiers, but also as keepsakes that extend the guest experience far...
Emirati padel champion Aisha Alawadhi breaks barriers
Gulf News
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The power of two Another thing padel has going for it? Partnership. After years of solo tennis, Aisha found padel refreshing. “I felt like tennis was kind of a lonely sport… but in padel, you have that partner who can lift you up if you’re not...
DXBECO: AI-Driven Business Transformation At The Heart Of Dubai's Future Economy
MENAFN
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August 26, 2025
(MENAFN- GetNews) In an era defined by AI-driven innovation, real-time decision intelligence, and hyper-personalised market strategies, one Dubai-based consultancy is setting a new benchmark for how businesses can thrive in the next decade....
Bitcoin News Today: UAE Becomes Fourth-Largest Government Bitcoin Holder with $700M Reserve
Analytics Insight
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The approach to Bitcoin mining demonstrates the UAE's persistence in developing its digital economy. In addition, the UAE aims to leverage cryptocurrency mining to achieve a future-proof store of value and align with the global trends of digital...
Oman–UAE Railway project receives first shipment of tracks
Muscat Daily
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August 26, 2025
Muscat – The developer of the Oman–UAE Railway Network has received the first shipment of railway tracks at SOHAR Port and Freezone, marking a key step in the construction of the cross-border project. Hafeet Rail, which is developing and operating...
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Delayed probe into UAE cash almost killed Paragraf $55m haul, says CEO
Business Weekly
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CEO Simon Thomas has told The Times newspaper that the company was left hanging two weeks from running out of cash because of red tape. Mubadala acquired 12.8 per cent of Paragraf in the funding round but Thomas warns that some companies might be...
UAE and Angola Forge Stronger Partnership Through Historic State Visit
Diplomacy & Beyond Plus
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August 26, 2025
In a landmark visit underscoring the growing depth of relations between the United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Angola, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, held official talks with His Excellency João Manuel...
No income tax, petrol at 50p a litre - no wonder families are fleeing Starmer's Britain for sun-drenched Dubai
This Is Money
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August 26, 2025
Dubai is often seen as the land of influencers, oil magnates and supercars. Former footballer Rio Ferdinand and his wife Kate revealed last week they had moved there with their family – but now growing numbers of ordinary Britons are also heading...
Dubai among top three markets for luxury property price growth
The National News
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Dubai has been ranked as one of the top three prime residential markets globally in terms of capital value growth in the first half of this year as prices continue to surge in the emirate on strong investor demand. The emirate recorded a 5 per...
'With the team we've got, it's well within our grasp' – UAE Team Emirates-XRG ready to step into Vuelta a España spotlight at team time trial
Cyclingnews
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August 26, 2025
Despite the strength of their team, UAE Team Emirates-XRG are yet to fully shine at this year's Vuelta a España, failing to contest either of the punchier finishes on stages 3 and 4, and lacking a fast man to contest the two sprint days, but as...
Dune Saga Returns to Abu Dhabi
Business Ghana
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Abu Dhabi will again return as a principal shooting location for the next chapter in Denis Villeneuve's cinematic adaptation of Frank Herbert's classic science fiction saga Dune. Legendary Entertainment confirmed today that production on the...
Dubai clamps down on 'unjustified costs' in building of Emirati villas
The National News
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Engineering consultancy firms in Dubai have been warned over unnecessary increases in construction costs when working on villas for Emiratis. Dubai Municipality said it issued the warnings after detecting "exaggerated structural designs for...
Dubai To Host CARE MENA Expo Driving Climate-Tech Partnerships
MENAFN
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August 26, 2025
(MENAFN- The Arabian Post) Greenlogue /AP Dubai's Madinat Jumeirah is set to welcome the climate and sustainability community on 26 and 27 November 2025 as it hosts the MENA edition of CARE-Climate Action & Renewable Energy Expo. The B2B summit...
Dubai Trade Hub Aligns With Swedish Fintech For AI-Driven Infrastructure
MENAFN
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August 26, 2025
(MENAFN- The Arabian Post) Arabian Post Staff -Dubai DMCC and Vermiculus have formalised a strategic partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding, aimed at advancing financial market infrastructure with cutting-edge technological...
GDRFA Dubai strikes MoU with Dubai Finance Department
GCC Business News
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August 26, 2025
The General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA Dubai) and the Dubai Finance Department have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance digital payment initiatives as part of the emirate’s ‘Cashless Dubai’ strategy....
Abu Dhabi Launches First Quantum-Secure Communications Testbed
Fintech News Middle East
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August 26, 2025
Free Newsletter Get the hottest Fintech Middle East News once a month in your Inbox ADGM, ADGM Academy (ADGMA), the Technology Innovation Institute (TII), Hub71, and ASPIRE have jointly launched the UAE’s first testbed for quantum-secure...
Dubai institutes unified, digital-first regulatory construction regime across Emirate
World Construction Network
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August 26, 2025
In July 2025, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, prime minister of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), issued Law No 7 of 2025 to encourage investment and regulate construction contract activities across the Emirate of Dubai, one of the seven...
ELIRE Managed By LUX* Breaks Ground – QUBE Development and The Lux Collective Launch Dubai’s Most Anticipated Branded Residence
Middle East News 247
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August 26, 2025
QUBE Development, a renowned real estate developer known for creating uniquely designed communities across the UAE, together with The Lux Collective, the award-winning global hospitality group behind the flagship brand LUX*, have officially broken...