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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...
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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...
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...
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...
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 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 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 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...
Abu Dhabi's BlueFive Capital partners with Chinese PE firm for new fund
VC Circle
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Hazem Ben-Gacem, founder and CEO, BlueFive Capital BlueFive Capital, an Abu Dhabi-based asset management firm that manages assets worth over $2.6 billion, has launched a private equity fund in partnership with a Chinese investment firm. The asset...
'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...
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...
UAE’s AI-powered school curriculum: A blueprint for Africa’s education transformation
Business and Financial Times
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August 26, 2025
By Seade CAESAR The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has once again positioned itself as a global trailblazer, this time by integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into its national school curriculum from kindergarten to Grade 12. This bold initiative,...
Climaty AI launched by Neel Pandya to Power the New Age of Marketing
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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August 26, 2025
DUBAI, UAE, Aug. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Climaty AI, a global CliMarTech company powered by Agentic AI, has been launched by Neel Pandya. With operations launching across APAC, GCC, EU, UK, and North America, Climaty AI aims to become the default...
Dubai to host Climate Action and Renewable Energy 2025
Emirati Times
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August 26, 2025
Dubai: Climate Action and Renewable Energy (CARE) is a premier B2B sustainability expo where stakeholders from across industries gather to address environmental challenges. The Climate Action and Renewable Energy Expo will take place on November...
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....
Dune: Part Three set to film in Abu Dhabi's Liwa Desert
The National News
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The Dune franchise is returning to Abu Dhabi for a third time. Dune: Part Three, set to release in December 2026, will begin shooting in the UAE capital later this year, according to the Abu Dhabi Film Commission. “The sweeping dunes of Liwa...
Abu Dhabi Exports Office highlights strategic role in Angola
Emirates 24|7
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August 26, 2025
Abu Dhabi Exports Office (ADEX), the financing export arm of Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing national exports through strategic investments in digital and green infrastructure. These initiatives...
Dubai Municipality issues warnings to engineering consultancy offices
Emirati Times
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August 26, 2025
Dubai: Dubai Municipality has issued warnings to several engineering consultancy offices after uncovering professional practices involving exaggerated structural designs for citizens’ villas. The violations, which contravened the Dubai Building...
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...
Chery UAE Launches Innovative Plug-In Hybrid Models Across UAE Showrooms
Middle East News 247
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August 26, 2025
Chery UAE, through its official sole distributor AW Rostamani, has announced the arrival of its groundbreaking Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) models, now available in showrooms across the Emirates. Marking a bold step toward redefining...