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Business and Finance
Dubai's real estate market soared in Q4 2024, reaching AED116.5bn ($31.7bn) in sales. Palm Jumeirah led the charge, boasting the highest average price amidst a 31.1% year-on-year growth.
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The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has opened a new two-lane bridge on Sheikh Rashid Road as part of the Al Shindagha Corridor Improvement Project, enhancing Dubai’s traffic flow and infrastructure.
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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai, welcomed 15,000 global content creators at the 1Billion Followers Summit, pledging sustainable growth for the content industry while fostering creativity and innovation.
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Ethiopian athletes dominated both men's and women's races, crowning winners of the 24th Dubai Marathon that has been won over 17,000 participants at the prestigious event in Umm Suqeim Street, Jumeirah, by the hands of Mansoor bin Mohammed.
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UAE premium schools are seeing nearly a 20 percent increase in enrolments, due to an influx of new families coming to Dubai. Fees of as much as Dh120,000 have not derailed this surge.
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Dubai-based DAMAC Group has entered a $1 billion partnership with blockchain platform MANTRA to tokenize real-world assets, revolutionizing asset management and investment opportunities in the Middle East.
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Damac Properties, led by Hussain Sajwani, announced a $20 billion U.S. investment in data centers, marking a significant collaboration with President-elect Donald Trump and expanding Damac’s footprint in technology infrastructure.
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Under the new UAE personal status laws, violators face fines up to Dh100,000 for unauthorized travel with minors or neglecting elderly parents. Effective April 15, these regulations prioritize safeguarding vulnerable groups.
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Dubai-based conglomerate Majid Al Futtaim Group launches HyperMax, a new grocery retail brand in Oman, creating 2,000 direct and indirect jobs while prioritizing local hiring and sourcing to serve the community.
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Abu Dhabi’s Emirates Water and Electricity Company (Ewec) has initiated bidding for the 1,500MW Zarraf Solar PV project, aiming to power 160,000 homes and reduce annual CO2 emissions by 2.4 million metric tonnes.
sports
The DP World ILT20 Season 3 begins with a thrilling clash between Dubai Capitals and MI Emirates on January 11, 2025. Featuring star-studded squads and exciting new talent, this month-long cricket extravaganza promises unforgettable action.
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Dubai is witnessing a boom in education as ten new private schools are opening for the 2024-25 academic year, which marks a 6% increase in student enrollment. The emirate plans to open 100 new schools by 2033 under its Education Strategy E33.