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12/01/2026

UAE launches digital platform to centralise federal real estate assets

The UAE Ministry of Finance has launched a new digital system to centralise and manage data on federally owned real estate, marking a key step in modernising public asset management and strengthening governance.

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12/01/2026

Riyadh Metro expansion to link Red Line with Diriyah Gate

Saudi Arabia’s Royal Commission for Riyadh City has awarded a contract to extend the Red Line of the Riyadh Metro, adding 8.4 kilometres and five new stations to carry the route from King Saud University to the Diriyah Gate, according to local media reports.

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12/01/2026

Masdar inaugurates clean energy expansion in Angola with major solar agreement

Abu Dhabi’s Masdar has signed a landmark Power Purchase Agreement for a 150-megawatt solar photovoltaic project in Angola, marking the company’s first such contract in the country.

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12/01/2026

Dubai Ambulance unveils AI-powered Smart First Aid Kit platform

Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services has announced plans to roll out an AI-powered “Smart First Aid Kit” as a digital platform and mobile application, aimed at strengthening public awareness of first aid and emergency response across the emirate.

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09/01/2026

Dubai RTA outlines Phase 1 rollout of driverless RoboTaxis across 65 locations

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has identified 65 locations across the emirate for the first phase of its driverless RoboTaxi rollout, marking a major step toward fully autonomous public transport.

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09/01/2026

Saudi Arabia ceases import of poultry and eggs from France and Poland due to bird flu outbreaks

France and Poland, two major countries from which Saudi Arabia imports its poultry and eggs, have been struggling with a major outbreak of the avian influenza since quite some time now.

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09/01/2026

Ramadan 2026 Are Dubai’s mall and cinema timings changing?

With fewer than 40 days to go until Ramadan 2026, Dubai is preparing for the holy month with extended retail hours, late-night entertainment, and a calendar of cultural and dining experiences that come alive after sunset.

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09/01/2026

Abu Dhabi launches $2bn global water platform to tackle scarcity

The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development has launched the “Abu Dhabi Global Water Platform,” a major strategic initiative aimed at mobilizing substantial funding and innovation for the global water sector.

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08/01/2026

Emirates issues UK travel advisory as digital entry rules tighten

Emirates has issued a travel advisory for passengers flying to the United Kingdom, warning that new digital entry requirements will come into force from February 25, 2026.

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08/01/2026

Etihad Rail reveals UAE passenger rail network linking 11 cities by 2026

Etihad Rail has unveiled full details of the UAE’s national passenger rail network, confirming it will connect 11 cities and regions across the country by 2026. The announcement marks a major milestone in the nation’s transport and infrastructure development, delivering the UAE’s first fully integrated passenger rail system.

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08/01/2026

UAE unveils landmark amendments to Commercial Companies Law to bolster business environment

The UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism has detailed the far-reaching implications of Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2025, which amends the existing Commercial Companies Law.

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08/01/2026

Dubai opens first driverless taxi control centre, issues landmark permit

Dubai has taken a decisive step towards fully autonomous mobility with the launch of Baidu Apollo Go’s Autonomous Vehicles Operations and Control Centre, the first such facility established by the Chinese technology company outside China.

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