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Nature welcomes at Sir Bani Yas Island
Travel & Tourism News Middle East
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UAE By Rashi Sen June 2025 152 Tucked away in the UAE’s western reaches, Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island is a remote outpost of rare calm and curated solitude. This luxury retreat reframes indulgence not as extravagance but as expanse: of horizon, of...
Dubai approves Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary project
The National News
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Dubai Municipality on Monday announced a project to develop the Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary, at a total cost of Dh650 million. To be completed over two phases, the first of which will be finished by the end of 2026 at a cost of Dh100 million,...
UAE Real Estate 2025 Hits All-Time High By Dh239 billion in Q1
Times of Dubai
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June 30, 2025
June 30, 2025 | Dubai, UAE. The UAE Real Estate 2025 reached an unprecedented high and exceeded all expectations as it began the year with spectacular success. The market achieved over Dh239 billion in transactions in the first quarter, according...
Dubai Successfully Conducts First Test Flight of Flying Taxi Ahead of 2026 Launch
FAME Delivered
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June 30, 2025
A Leap Toward Dubai’s Futuristic Urban Mobility Dubai has officially completed the first successful test flight of a flying taxi developed by Joby Aviation, marking a significant milestone in the emirate’s quest for cutting-edge urban...
UAE loyalty platform Related raises $8 million from Saudi’s Equivator to expand Kingdom operations
MENAbytes
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June 30, 2025
Dubai-headquartered loyalty and rewards platform Related has raised $8 million (SAR 30 million) in strategic funding from Saudi alternative investment firm Equivator, the company announced on Tuesday. The investment will accelerate Related’s...
UAE launches ‘Youth Social Missions Programme’
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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July 1, 2025
Osaka [Japan], July 1 (ANI/WAM): The Federal Youth Authority (FYA) has launched the "Youth Social Missions Programme" to prepare Emirati youth for participation in UAE-led social missions around the world. These include humanitarian,...
UAE astrophotographer captures stunning image of Crescent Nebula from mountainous region
Gulf Today
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June 30, 2025
The Emirates Astronomical Society (EAS) announced a new achievement, adding to the accomplishments of its member astrophotographers. Tamim Al Tamimi, a member of the Society, successfully observed and captured a high-resolution image of the...
Dubai Government Human Resources Department Organises 2Nd Human Resources Forum Of 2025 To Discuss Emerging Trends In Work Patterns And Their Future Impacts
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN- Dubai PR Network) Dubai, 30 June 2025: The Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) hosted the second edition of its 'Human Resource Forum of 2025', under the theme 'New Work Patterns and Their Impact on the Future of Human...
Tabreed teams up with CVC DIF to buy Abu Dhabi’s PAL Cooling in $1bn deal
The National News
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The UAE's National Central Cooling Company − also known as Tabreed − is boosting its presence in the country by teaming up with Netherlands-based fund CVC DIF to acquire Abu Dhabi’s PAL Cooling in a Dh3.8 billion ($1.03 billion) deal. As part of...
Dubai’s aerial taxi services: RTA tests region’s first flight
Gulf Business
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June 30, 2025
Image credit: Dubai Media Office/Website In a landmark step toward the future of urban air mobility, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in partnership with US-based Joby Aviation, has successfully conducted the first test flight of an...
Is Dubai Still Investable Or Has That Ship Sailed Already?
myMotherLode - California
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Monday, June 30, 2025 3:46 PM EDT Image Source: Pexels Dubai’s stock market has been riding a wave of investor enthusiasm, recently printing a 17-year high. DFM – the Dubai Financial Market index surged past 5,400 points in early 2025, buoyed by...
Deep dive into sustainability
Travel & Tourism News Middle East
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Cover Page June 2025 262 With an integrated approach combining direct conservation projects, comprehensive education, sustainable operational practices and responsible dining, Novotel Deira Creekside and Novotel Suites Mall Avenue are actively...
Nest Hotel Aljada, UAE, set to open in October 2025
Hospitality News Magazine
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June 30, 2025
The hotel blends comfort, community and convenience to deliver a vibrant guest experience within Sharjah’s landmark AED 35 billion Aljada megaproject. Managed by Arada Hospitality, Nest Hotel Aljada reflects the brand’s entry into smart midscale...
Dubai tests Joby Aviation’s electric aerial taxi, eyes commercial launch in 2026
Business Today
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June 30, 2025
Dubai has marked a significant achievement in urban mobility with the successful test flight of its aerial taxi, developed in partnership with Joby Aviation. This fully electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft represents a...
Abu Dhabi population crosses four million after 7.5 per cent surge
The National News
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Abu Dhabi's population has crossed four million for the first time after a 7.5 per cent surge in 2024, figures released on Monday show. The emirate's population stood at 4,135,985 by the end of last year, spurred by a 9.1 per cent increase in its...
Abu Dhabi's population crosses landmark 4 million mark after 7.5 per cent surge in 2024
The National News
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Abu Dhabi's population has crossed four million for the first time after a 7.5 per cent surge in 2024, figures released on Monday show. The emirate's population stood at 4,135,985 by the end of last year, spurred by a 9.1 per cent increase in its...
Dubai Courts unveils unit to protect children's rights
Gulf News
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Dubai: In a significant move to strengthen child protection efforts, Dubai Courts has established a new Child Protection Case Registration Unit under the Family Claims Section in the Personal Status Department. The unit is designed to register,...
Dubai’s Electric Air Taxi Nears Commercial Launch
Arabian Post
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June 30, 2025
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Joby Aviation has commenced piloted test flights of its electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft in Dubai, marking a significant advancement in the city’s urban air mobility initiatives. These flights are a pivotal...
Abu Dhabi's population crosses four million after 7.5 per cent surge in 2024
The National News
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Abu Dhabi's population has crossed four million for the first time after a 7.5 per cent surge in 2024, figures released on Monday show. The emirate's population stood at 4,135,985 by the end of last year, spurred by a 9.1 per cent increase in its...
Abu Dhabi’s ADQ eyes stake in seed firm
Semafor
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Abu Dhabi is looking to secure the seeds of the future. Sovereign wealth fund ADQ is in talks to acquire 35% of the vegetable seed division of Limegrain, a French agricultural cooperative that is the world’s top producer of numerous crops —...