Miscellaneous

Prophet Muhammad’s birthday: UAE announces holiday on September 15

The birthday of Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H.) is observed on the 12th of Rabi Al Awwal

Saudi Arabia cancels hotel licensing fees to boost tourism investment 

This change, effective September 4, aims to position the Kingdom as a global tourism leader

Qatar introduces flexible remote work for government sector effective September 9, 2024

This initiative helps employees balance work and family, supporting vulnerable groups like working mothers and those with disabilities

Softlogic partners with Daikin to advance UAE’s commercial air conditioning industry

The partnership is formed amidst a booming UAE air conditioning market worth over $650 million, driven by real estate growth

UAE visa amnesty: Want a job in the country? Here’s what to do

MOHRE has steps to follow depending on whether the individual has a work permit or not, and whether he/she wants to change their employer

Dubai welcomes 10.62 million international tourists in first 7 months of 2024

Western European countries topped the list of tourists to Dubai, with about 2.086 million visitors

UAE marks International Day of Charity: Foreign aid exceeds $98 billion by mid-2024

The day highlights the importance of supporting public services in health, education, and housing and assisting communities in need

Abu Dhabi’s Masdar’s $1 billion green bond issuance drew $4.6 billion in demand, oversubscribed 4.6x

In July 2024, Masdar successfully raised $1 billion through its green bond issuance under its Green Finance Framework

Dubai RTA completes 4.6 km Umm Suqeim improvement project, reducing traffic by 40 percent during peak hours

The authority launched 200 new temporary parking slots and a 500-meter roadway

UAE, Kuwait strengthen bilateral ties with MoUs on standardization, infrastructure, and cybersecurity

Other notable agreements included collaboration in communications and information technology

Sobha Realty, Arsenal commit to inspiring and supporting women in new film

Film demonstrates the importance of laying a solid foundation for the future, building legacies, and nurturing tomorrow’s leaders

Travel industry set to add record $11 trillion to global GDP in 2024

The industry's contribution to global GDP is expected to rise by 12.1 percent year-over-year

Prophet’s birthday: Next UAE holiday is less than two weeks away

Of the seven official holidays announced by the UAE cabinet, we have already observed five

Sheikh Khaled attends inauguration of IIT-Delhi Abu Dhabi

The agreement to establish the institute’s Abu Dhabi campus was signed in July 2023

Emirates ID fines and other exemptions for UAE visa amnesty

The service will also cover those who were born in the country but did not have the documents to legalize their status

UAE to host major global events in September: All you need to know

The DIFC will host the inaugural Dubai AI & Web3 Festival on September 11-12 at Madinat Jumeirah

Netherlands adopts Dubai model, launches smart police station in Utrecht

SPS Utrecht launch comes following the establishment of the first smart police station in the Republic of Serbia in 2023

Global video game market expected to reach $257 billion by 2028: Key trends and insights

Over 25 percent of revenue invested in marketing by companies under $1 billion

Dubai, Abu Dhabi ranked best destinations for executive digital nomads: Report

The two cities attract hybrid finance and consultancy executives with excellent connectivity and high living standards

UAE visa amnesty: Indian embassy to issue emergency certificates, short-validity passports

Applicants in Abu Dhabi can approach any of the BLS centers as walk-ins to apply for travel documents