Business from Monday, December 30th, 2024
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DOH Abu Dhabi receives Startup Ecosystem Stars Award 2024
The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) has received the Startup Ecosystem Stars Award 2024, a global accolade run by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Mind the Bridge in collaboration with the OECD and the European Commission.
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Starlink to roll out direct-to-cell services in Ukraine
Ukraine's leading mobile operator Kyivstar has signed an agreement with Elon Musk's Starlink to introduce direct-to-cell satellite connectivity, Kyivstar's parent company VEON said on Monday.
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UAE's GDP grows 3.6% in H1 2024
The UAE's GDP reached AED 879.6 billion in the first half of 2024, recording a 3.6 per cent increase, according to the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre.
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GCAA launches digital platform to calculate aviation emissions
The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has launched the region's first digital platform dedicated to implementing the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA).
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UAE to launch new monitoring satellite on SpaceX rocketThe Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) announced the MBZ satellite will be launched this month from the United States on a SpaceX Falcon rocket.
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New Director-General and Commander-in-Chief appointed to AD PoliceH.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan was appointed the new Director-General of Abu Dhabi Police, and Major General Ahmed Saif bin Zaitoon Al Muhairi the new Commander-in-Chief of the authority.
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Trucks partially banned on Emirates Road during rush hourTruck have now been banned on Emirates Road between Al Awir Road and Sharjah from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m, as Dubai attempts to enhance road safety for users and improve traffic flow.
