Elon Musk announces ‘Dubai Loop’
Dubai is set to revolutionise urban transport with the introduction of an underground high-speed transit network, dubbed the ‘Dubai Loop’.
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Dubai sets record for electricity efficiency
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has recorded the world’s lowest electricity Customer Minutes Lost (CML) in 2024. The authority reported 0.94 minutes of downtime per customer, underscoring its commitment to delivering top-tier service and operational efficiency.
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Invisible risks for entrepreneurs: The lurking dangers of not hiring a CFO
New startups don’t always hire a chief financial officer (CFO) right from day one. After all, CFOs can represent a major expense in the early days, and much of the early-stage financial tasks can usually be handled by a combination of accountants and bookkeepers from outside the organisation, if necessary. But as an enterprise begins
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Google’s Sundar Pichai at Dubai Summit
Speaking at the World Government Summit in Dubai, Google CEO Sundar Pichai said that AI will create many new job opportunities, dismissing concerns that the new technology will have the opposite effect.
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Saudi Central Bank approves new fintechs
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has granted approval for four fintech startups to trial their solutions within its Regulatory Sandbox, furthering efforts to drive innovation in the financial sector. The newly approved companies cover areas including open banking and peer-to-lending.
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Top business centres in Dubai’s best buildings
Dubai is home to a wide range of premium office spaces, each designed to cater to the needs of your specific business. Whether it’s cutting-edge coworking hubs or prestigious serviced offices, the city pretty much has it covered. But clearly, a startup will be looking for something quite different from an established company, and there
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GE asked créo Managing Partner Anisha Sagar for the secret to success in Dubai
'I can safely say that our world operates at an unmatched pace. Decisions are made quickly, opportunities appear overnight, and brands that move fast and execute efficiently are the ones that get ahead. That is our ethos at créo where we have built a fast, results-driven approach to marketing.'
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GCC’s Unipal secures pre-Series A funding
Unipal has successfully closed its pre-Series A funding round. The investment in the GCC youth benefits platform was led by Plus VC, with contributions from Al Jazira Capital, RZM Investments, Falak Angels, Doha Tech Angels, and others.
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New UAE blue visa for eco leaders
The UAE has launched the first phase of its blue visa system, a 10-year residency visa aimed at individuals making significant contributions to environmental sustainability.
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Emirates adopts Airbus predictive maintenance
Emirates has entered into an agreement with Airbus to implement the Skywise Fleet Performance+ predictive maintenance and fleet health monitoring system, alongside the Core X3 analytics platform.