Dubai will give golden visas to long-serving nurses in the UAE
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Cricket
Indian cricketer Virat Kohli announces retirement from Test cricket after 14 years
His retirement from Test cricket follows the recent announcement by fellow teammate Rohit Sharma on Wednesday, who will also step away from the format
Qatar
Qatar boosts recruitment services for graduates
Qatar’s Ministry of Labour launches graduate recruitment service for universities
Dubai
EXCLUSIVE: Cupbop CEO reveals expansion plan, new Dubai menu flavours
Cupbop CEO Junghun Song revealed plans for Saudi expansion, a Dubai-specific menu ahead of its opening soon, and the brand’s wider GCC growth strategy
bilateral economic relations
UAE investments in Uzbekistan surge to $1.3bn in 2024, Minister Kudratov says
With over $700 million in renewable energy deals and a new $200 million investment fund, the UAE is fast becoming a driving force behind Uzbekistan’s green and economic transformation
Branded hotels and residences
Marriott announces St. Regis Jeddah to open in 2030
Marriott International bringing its popular St. Regis brand to Jeddah in Saudi Arabia
CBUAE
UAE imposes sanctions on 5 insurance brokers
UAE introduces insurance broker sanctions over money laundering and terrorism laws
airport baggage
Emirates handling around 100,000 bags a day with 99.9% ‘success rate’
Emirates records record year for baggage handling and massive success rate for delivery
Abu Dhabi
noon, Urban Company launch home services in UAE, Saudi Arabia
The partnership enables noon users to book, manage and schedule a range of home services through the platform, including cleaning, repairs and personal care services
DLD
Dubai real estate sector recorded $5.5bn of transactions last week, including $26.3m Jumeirah apartment
The Dubai real estate sector saw $5.5bn of transactions and 4,116 sales last week
gen z
Saudi Gen Z drive domestic tourism surge: Report
The report’s findings align with Saudi Vision 2030 goals to increase domestic tourism to 55 million trips annually
human development
UAE climbs human development rankings; life expectancy and education impress
UAE rated among world’s top countries for human development
domestic workers
Saudi Arabia launches 6-month grace period for runaway domestic workers to legalise status
The initiative is part of the Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development’s efforts to regulate the labour market
Airspace
India announces opening of 32 airports after ceasefire with Pakistan
India restores air operations in northern regions as military tensions ease, allowing airlines to resume flights to key cities
crude oil price
Oil prices climb as US-China trade progress eases demand concerns
Oil prices rose Monday after positive US-China trade talks boosted market sentiment
China
Gold drops on trade war truce hopes, dollar strength
Traders are also eyeing the release of the US Consumer Price Index on Tuesday for fresh signals on the Fed’s monetary policy trajectory
cancer
Cholesterol drugs linked to 61% lower death risk in blood cancer, study shows
A groundbreaking study led by the University of Sharjah and Burjeel Cancer Institute reveals that statin use may significantly improve survival in patients with CLL and SLL