DUBAI: Keolis MHI Rail Management and Operations LLC, the operator of Dubai Metro and Tram, proudly celebrated with its staff the company’s win in the prestigious Nafis Award for the second consecutive year. The Nafis Award, presented by His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of the …

Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has announced that it successfully supported 215 high-potential digital startups to establish and grow their businesses in the emirate during H1 2024, achieving year-over-year (YoY) growth of 212% compared to the 69 companies supported during the same period last year. The combined market …

News Desk DUBAI: Dr. Suhail Al Bastaki, Chief Community Relations Office at Union Coop, confirmed that the cooperative’s Smart App and Online Store managed 161,599 purchase requests for food and non-food products during the first six months of 2024. He noted that products on both digital platforms are updated daily. Dr. Al Bastaki highlighted that the cooperative has recently added …

DUBAI: HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), welcomed Joseph Anis, President & CEO of GE Vernova, to discuss future collaborations and advancements in sustainable energy solutions. The meeting was marked by productive discussions on various critical topics including the integration of advanced technologies in energy production and distribution, enhancing energy efficiency, and …

DUBAI: Al Jalila Foundation, which leads the giving mission of Dubai Health, has signed a new agreement with Positive Zero, the Middle East’s leading provider of sustainable and decentralized power infrastructure, to drastically reduce its carbon emissions and energy costs in line with the UAE Net Zero Strategy 2050. The ‘decarbonization-as-a-service’ MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) is the first of its kind in …

News Desk DUBAI: Dubai Land Department (DLD) has successfully completed 647 amicable real estate settlements worth more than AED 1.38 billion in the first half of 2024. Through the Oqoodi Platform service, 100% of the settlement agreements were approved, facilitating and expediting real estate settlements. This achievement has enhanced the effectiveness of managing disputes and provided a safe and reliable …

Sharjah Digital Department (SDD) has announced the launch of an updated version of the Sharjah Electricity, Water, and Gas Authority (SEWA) bill payment service through its digital platform, ‘Digital Sharjah’. This initiative embodies the department’s ongoing pursuit to refining and evolving platform services, ensuring sustained efficiency and swift service delivery. Through continuous enhancements, SDD overhauls the user experience, adding a …

DUBAI: Flying to more countries than any other airline, Turkish Airlines has added a new currency to its financing portfolio in line with its natural currency hedging policy, thanks to its diversified revenue structure. Three Airbus A350 aircraft that joined the flag carrier’s fleet between May and July 2024 are financed in Chinese Yuan by AVIC International Leasing and CCB …

News Desk DUBAI: Whitewill, the international luxury real estate agency for developers and partners that operates across the UK, USA, and UAE markets, has released its market overview report analysing off-plan sales activity across the apartment, villa, and townhouse market in Dubai during the month of June 2024. Tracking various residential communities, the report shows a strong off-plan market performance …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) proudly announces that Pullman Dubai Creek City Centre has earned the Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation. This designation demonstrates the hotel’s dedication to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for autistic and sensory-sensitive guests, and their families. “We firmly believe that inclusivity is not just a …