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UAE introduces new marriage law covering consent, custody and age limits
UAE

UAE introduces new marriage law covering consent, custody and age limits

New law will go into effect on April 15, states legal age for marriage is 18

Dubai International Boat Show opens with fanfare
UAE

Dubai International Boat Show opens with fanfare

More than 1,000 brands and over 200 yachts and watercraft are on display

UAE president tells Rubio rejects displacement of Palestinians
UAE

UAE president tells Rubio rejects displacement of Palestinians

Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan affirms UAE's firm position rejecting any attempts aimed at displacing Palestinian people from their land

US top diplomat visits UAE on final leg of Mideast tour
UAE

US top diplomat visits UAE on final leg of Mideast tour

Rubio's visit to the UAE precedes a summit in Saudi Arabia to respond to President Trump's plan for post-war Gaza

Abu Dhabi to host 'made in Russia' festival at Yas Bay Waterfront
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Abu Dhabi to host 'made in Russia' festival at Yas Bay Waterfront

Russian industries and culture to take center stage at festival running from Feb. 21-25

UAE-Ukraine trade deal promises major economic growth
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UAE-Ukraine trade deal promises major economic growth

Infrastructure and agriculture identified as primary investment targets

Dubai unveils 40 air-conditioned rest areas for delivery workers
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Dubai unveils 40 air-conditioned rest areas for delivery workers

Delivery riders in Dubai now have 40 air-conditioned rest areas, part of an effort to improve road safety and well-being

UAE takes center stage as chief guest at Invest Kerala Global Summit 2025
UAE

UAE takes center stage as chief guest at Invest Kerala Global Summit 2025

UAE Economy Minister Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri will be the chief guest, with Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurating the event.

Sharjah introduces new corporate tax on natural resource companies
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Sharjah introduces new corporate tax on natural resource companies

Under the new law, extractive companies—those involved in oil, gas, and other resource extraction—will be subject to a 20% corporate tax based on their taxable base.

Tabby raises $160 million in Series E round, becomes MENA’s most valuable Fintech at $3.3 billion
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Tabby raises $160 million in Series E round, becomes MENA’s most valuable Fintech at $3.3 billion

This milestone cements Tabby as the most valuable fintech company in the region.

UAE to launch DeepSeek-inspired AI models
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UAE to launch DeepSeek-inspired AI models

The UAE is investing heavily in AI as part of its economic diversification efforts away from fossil fuels

UAE launches Blue Visa offering 10-year residency to environmental contributors
UAE

UAE launches Blue Visa offering 10-year residency to environmental contributors

Blue Visa will be granted to 20 sustainability thought leaders and innovators in its initial phase

LODD and Skyports unveil vertiport designs to transform Abu Dhabi’s air mobility
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LODD and Skyports unveil vertiport designs to transform Abu Dhabi’s air mobility

This initiative aims to revolutionize air mobility solutions, integrating cutting-edge infrastructure into Abu Dhabi’s transportation network to enhance cargo and passenger movement.

Lulu Retail reports strong growth in 2024, expands store network and e-commerce presence
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Lulu Retail reports strong growth in 2024, expands store network and e-commerce presence

Lulu’s EBITDA grew 4.4% to $786.3 million, with stable margins at 10.32%, driven by improved gross margins.

World Governments Summit 2025 opens in Dubai with record participation
UAE

World Governments Summit 2025 opens in Dubai with record participation

WGS 2025 features forums on AI, mobility, and climate, with leaders like Elon Musk and Tony Blair addressing issues

Emirates enhances fleet efficiency with Airbus skywise predictive maintenance solution
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Emirates enhances fleet efficiency with Airbus skywise predictive maintenance solution

This strategic move is set to optimize fleet reliability, reduce downtime, and enhance data-driven decision-making for the airline’s Airbus A380 and A350 aircraft.

Abu Dhabi sees strong growth in business licenses, economic activity
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Abu Dhabi sees strong growth in business licenses, economic activity

Abu Dhabi’s business sector is booming, with a 16% rise in new licenses and a 22% increase in free zone activity in 2024.

UAE to install 500 EV charging stations by 2025
UAE

UAE to install 500 EV charging stations by 2025

The initiative involves collaboration with the private sector and local authorities to support widespread EV adoption

Microsoft to launch 'responsible AI' foundation in Abu Dhabi
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Microsoft to launch 'responsible AI' foundation in Abu Dhabi

Step promotes responsible AI standards in the Middle East and Global South ahead of a Paris summit, says the US tech giant

Pakistan PM to visit UAE for World Governments Summit
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Pakistan PM to visit UAE for World Governments Summit

Shehbaz Sharif will visit the UAE on Feb. 10-11 to attend the summit and meet top leaders