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Abu Dhabi Celebrates its Starring Role in F1: The Movie at Yas Marina Circuit
Macau Business
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July 3, 2025
ABU DHABI, UAE, July 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Following the regional premiere of F1: The Movie which took place in a showstopping setting at Yas Marina Circuit, a special “Making Of” video has been released, with highlights and cast and crew...
First blockchain digital bond in the MENA region to launch on Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange
Cryptopolitan
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July 3, 2025
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), the largest exchange in the UAE and second-largest exchange in the Middle East North Africa (MENA), has taken the first steps to list the first DLT/blockchain-based bond in the MENA region. It will launch the...
Archer conducts test flights for Midnight electric vertical take-off, landing air taxi services in Abu Dhabi
Eye of Riyadh
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In line with the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council (SASC) strategy to advance smart aerial mobility solutions, and in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), Archer Aviation has conducted test flights of its Midnight electric...
How Abu Dhabi's population soared without rough growing pains
The National News
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When oil engineer Alan Horan came to Abu Dhabi in the spring of 1960, the photographs he took with his trusty Zeiss Contessa camera captured images of a society on the brink of unprecedented change. Camels carrying firewood across Al Maqta...
NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2025 tickets are now on sale
What's On
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July 3, 2025
The NBA is making a slam dunk return to the capital this October, and you can now lock in your seats for one of the biggest sporting events of the year. The NBA Abu Dhabi Games will see the New York Knicks and the Philadelphia 76ers face off in...
Indonesia's PGN, Abu Dhabi's Mubadala Energy Explore Gas Supply Potential from Andaman Block
Tempo.co
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July 3, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - State-owned gas company PT Perusahaan Gas Negara Tbk (PGN) and Mubadala Energy South Andaman RSC Ltd. (Mubadala Energy), the Abu Dhabi-headquartered international energy company, have begun exploring the use of natural gas from...
Dubai-Based Nigerian Arraigned After Extradition Over Alleged $307,500 Fraud
Arise News
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July 3, 2025
The Nigeria Police Force has arraigned a Dubai-based Nigerian, Abubakar Mohammed, over an alleged $307,500 fraud involving the shipment of luxury vehicles Mohammed was arrested in the United Arab Emirates by the International Criminal Police...
Dubai Launches First-Time Home Buyer Programme To Boost Homeownership
Construction Business News Middle East
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July 3, 2025
The Dubai Land Department (DLD) and Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) have launched the First-Time Home Buyer Programme Written by Reeba Asghar In a landmark step poised to reshape the emirate’s real estate sector, the Dubai Land...
Dubai Property Takes Upbeat With The First Homes In Emirates Initiative
Times of Dubai
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July 3, 2025
July 3, 2025 | Dubai, UAE- In an innovative attempt to entice its population to invest in property, Dubai has announced a new First Homes in the Emirates initiative to subsidize the purchase of their home and make home ownership cheaper, easier,...
Dubai Based MINT Market Launches Its Online Platform for the UAE’s Favourite Homegrown Brands
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFNEditorial) Finally, a Feel-Good Marketplace Where You Can Shop Local from the Couch Images Here Say goodbye to boring scrolls and hello to the UAE’s freshest way to shop local as the MINT Market, the UAE’s most beloved community market, is...
UAE Non‑Oil Sector Expands Despite Demand Pressure
Arabian Post
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July 3, 2025
Economic indicators confirm that the UAE’s non‑oil private sector maintained growth in June, as the S&P Global Purchasing Managers’ Index rose to 53.5 from 53.3 in May. A reading above 50 denotes expansion, illustrating continued momentum despite...
UAE’s Top Employers Honoured at Employee Happiness Awards 2025 — Culture Over Perks, Say Winners
Eye of Riyadh
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The third edition of the Employee Happiness Awards was held last week at the Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi, honouring companies across the UAE that have built thoughtful, reliable frameworks to support employee well-being, culture, leadership, and...
Dubai Land Department-RTA partnership: How will it change real estate, mobility?
Gulf Business
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July 3, 2025
Image credit: WAM/Website The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Dubai Land Department (DLD) to strengthen collaboration across mobility, real estate, and logistics services. The agreement...
UAE non-oil private sector grew in June but Israel-Iran war weighs on demand
The National News
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Business activity in the UAE's non-oil private sector grew in June, but demand slowed due to the Israel-Iran war. The S&P Global Purchasing Managers Index for the Emirates inched up to 53.5 in June, from 53.3 in May, demonstrating “solid...
Abu Dhabi: Archer successfully completes test flight of Midnight eVTOL aircraft
Gulf Business
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July 3, 2025
Image: Supplied Archer Aviation has successfully completed the first test flight of its Midnight electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft at Al Bateen Executive Airport in Abu Dhabi, marking a major milestone in the company’s plan...
Archer Aviation Stock Draws Retail Chatter After Midnight eVTOL Takes Flight In Abu Dhabi
myMotherLode - California
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The company said that the flight focused on evaluating the performance in UAE-specific conditions, including temperature, humidity, and dust exposure. Archer Aviation (ACHR) stock garnered retail attention on Wednesday after the air taxi firm said...
UAE adds another flying taxi: US-based firm partners with Abu Dhabi for latest test flight success
The Times of India
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July 3, 2025
Abu Dhabi completes its first successful flying taxi test at Al Bateen Executive Airport, paving the way for commercial launch in early 2026/Image credits: WAM Abu Dhabi has taken a major step toward futuristic transportation by successfully...
Archer flies ‘Midnight’ eVTOL in Abu Dhabi ahead of UAE commercial launch
AeroTime News
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July 3, 2025
Archer Aviation has conducted the first flight of its electric vehicle takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in Abu Dhabi ahead of its eventual commercial launch in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Archer announced on July 2, 2025, that its...
UAE and India explore avenues for enhancing economic and industrial collaboration during the upcoming stage
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN- Orient Planet Group) Abu Dhabi, 02 July 2025: H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, today held a high-level meeting with H.E. H. D. Kumaraswamy, Indian Minister of Steel and Heavy Industries, and his...
NASDAQ listed DeFi company expands in the Middle East, UAE
Cryptopolitan
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July 3, 2025
DeFi Technologies, a financial technology company bridging the gap between traditional capital markets and decentralized finance, has expanded its operation into the GCC and MENA region. The registration of DEFI DMCC includes offices in Jumeirah...