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They will navigate sidewalks safely and independently, finding charging stations as needed, eliminating human intervention
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The company's taxis and limousines completed 23 million trips, up 4 percent compared to H1 of 2023
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The report noted strong performance in the fuel and tourism sectors
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The country has become a leading hub for global scientific research, especially in space exploration
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Dubai saw a 61.4 percent annual surge in transactions of off-plan contract registration, equivalent to investments worth AED59.9 billion
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Chamber supported the expansion of 34 local companies into new global markets through its international offices
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The funding aims to boost sustainability within the education sector
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This marks a 24 percent increase compared to the same period last year
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DMCC has become home to 15 percent of the estimated 6,000 Chinese businesses and companies in the UAE
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The growth is attributed to a strong economy, diverse demand, and focus on quality, sustainable spaces
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The UAE was last month selected as the host for the games at a ceremony in Istanbul
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This marks an increase compared to July 2023, when AED711,323,785.25 was allocated to 46,835 recipients
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The AI project is a significant step towards digital transformation and innovation in Egypt's oil and gas industry
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The two countries enjoy thriving bilateral trade, with $4 billion in volume in 2023Â
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Dubai’s economic growth in the first quarter of the year mirrors the success story of 2023
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In its Q2 2024 financial results report, du announced that its net profit reached AED581 million
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This is further aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, managing facilities and services through smart and integrated systems
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The Jebel Ali Industrial Area Second Category saw rents jump 38.5 percent to AED36 ($9.80) per sq ft.
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The new framework features 10 key initiatives that will be launched over the next five years
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The completion of the merger follows regulatory approval from the Turkish Competition Authority
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A spokesperson noted that there could be delays to some Emirates flight timings later in the day
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A global system outage affected the check-in process for some airlines in Terminals 1 and 2 this morning
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In the UAE, gold prices fell with 24-carat gold inching up to AED293.50 per gram
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The total transaction volume saw a 60.06 percent year-on-year growth, with 48,220 transactions recorded