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Dubai Police detain scammer over fake rental adverts

The National News ·

Dubai Police have detained a scammer over posting fraudulent adverts on websites and social media that offered rental apartments at attractive prices. Dubai Police said on Sunday that the scammer, who was not named, targeted individuals seeking...

Dubai’s aerial taxi services: RTA tests region’s first flight

Gulf Business · June 30, 2025

Image credit: Dubai Media Office/Website In a landmark step toward the future of urban air mobility, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in partnership with US-based Joby Aviation, has successfully conducted the first test flight of an...

Dubai tests Joby Aviation’s electric aerial taxi, eyes commercial launch in 2026

Business Today · June 30, 2025

Dubai has marked a significant achievement in urban mobility with the successful test flight of its aerial taxi, developed in partnership with Joby Aviation. This fully electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft represents a...

Dubai sets up specialised division for child protection

The National News ·

Dubai Courts on Monday established a specialised division for registering child protection cases. The division will focus on children under the age of 18 who are involved in legal cases or have had court orders issued against them or their...

Dubai proptech Prop-AI raises $1.5 million pre-seed to expand AI-powered real estate platform across MENA

MENAbytes · June 30, 2025

Dubai-based proptech startup Prop-AI has closed a $1.5 million pre-seed funding round led by Plus VC, Joa Capital, Select Ventures, Oraseya Capital, and Plug & Play, with participation from angel investors in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. The funding...

UAE loyalty platform Related raises $8 million from Saudi’s Equivator to expand Kingdom operations

MENAbytes · June 30, 2025

Dubai-headquartered loyalty and rewards platform Related has raised $8 million (SAR 30 million) in strategic funding from Saudi alternative investment firm Equivator, the company announced on Tuesday. The investment will accelerate Related’s...

Dubai Customs And Dubai Police: A Strategic Partnership To Protect The Homeland And To Promote Stability

MENAFN · June 30, 2025

(MENAFN- Dubai PR Network) His Excellency Dr. Abdulla Busenad Director General of Dubai Customs, and His Excellency Major General Hareb Muhammad Al Shamsi, Deputy Commander-in-Chief for Criminal Affair, discussed the strategic partnership between...

UAE school group unveils global expansion plan

The National News ·

Gems Education, one of the biggest educators in the UAE, has announced a new programme to export its expertise across eight international markets. The brand behind what has been called the UAE’s most expensive school has unveiled its new division,...

Dubai Government Human Resources Department Organises 2Nd Human Resources Forum Of 2025 To Discuss Emerging Trends In Work Patterns And Their Future Impacts

MENAFN · June 30, 2025

(MENAFN- Dubai PR Network) Dubai, 30 June 2025: The Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) hosted the second edition of its 'Human Resource Forum of 2025', under the theme 'New Work Patterns and Their Impact on the Future of Human...

Joby Aviation (JOBY) begins piloted eVTOL flights in the United Arab Emirates [Video]

Drone DJ · June 30, 2025

International eVTOL developer Joby Aviation has hit a key milestone overseas, as it moves closer to commercial air taxi operations. This morning, the company shared news that it has begun eVTOL flights in the United Arab Emirates with a pilot...

Dubai’s Electric Air Taxi Nears Commercial Launch

Arabian Post · June 30, 2025

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Joby Aviation has commenced piloted test flights of its electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft in Dubai, marking a significant advancement in the city’s urban air mobility initiatives. These flights are a pivotal...

Abu Dhabi population crosses four million after 7.5 per cent surge

The National News ·

Abu Dhabi's population has crossed four million for the first time after a 7.5 per cent surge in 2024, figures released on Monday show. The emirate's population stood at 4,135,985 by the end of last year, spurred by a 9.1 per cent increase in its...

NYUAD Researchers Discover Connection Between Brain Development and Mental Health Disorders

Bioengineer.org · June 30, 2025

A groundbreaking research initiative at NYU Abu Dhabi has paved the way for deeper insights into neuronal development by uncovering a fundamental molecular mechanism that influences how neurons form and function. This study, conducted by the...

Abu Dhabi's population crosses landmark 4 million mark after 7.5 per cent surge in 2024

The National News ·

Abu Dhabi's population has crossed four million for the first time after a 7.5 per cent surge in 2024, figures released on Monday show. The emirate's population stood at 4,135,985 by the end of last year, spurred by a 9.1 per cent increase in its...

The Checklist: Everything You Need Before Booking a Corporate Events Venue in Abu Dhabi

TechBullion · June 30, 2025

Share Share Share Share Email Planning a corporate event is exciting—but it can also feel overwhelming. Whether you’re hosting a product launch, a leadership summit, or an annual gala, choosing the right corporate events venue in Abu Dhabi will...

Abu Dhabi's population crosses four million after 7.5 per cent surge in 2024

The National News ·

Abu Dhabi's population has crossed four million for the first time after a 7.5 per cent surge in 2024, figures released on Monday show. The emirate's population stood at 4,135,985 by the end of last year, spurred by a 9.1 per cent increase in its...

Dubai conducts region’s first successful Aerial Taxi test flight

Emirati Times · June 30, 2025

Dubai: In a groundbreaking step toward next-generation transportation, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in partnership with Joby Aviation, has successfully carried out the region’s first test flight of an Aerial Taxi. Conducted at a...

Abu Dhabi’s ADQ eyes stake in seed firm

Semafor ·

Abu Dhabi is looking to secure the seeds of the future. Sovereign wealth fund ADQ is in talks to acquire 35% of the vegetable seed division of Limegrain, a French agricultural cooperative that is the world’s top producer of numerous crops —...

How to send money from UAE without bank account: What expats need to know

The Times of India ·

AE expats can send up to AED 135,000 abroad without a bank account using low-fee apps like Careem Pay and Botim and more/ Representative Image For millions of UAE expatriates, sending money home is more than a transaction, it's a vital financial...

Doubts emerge over police forensic work in Jirapa Dubai CEO murder case

GhanaWeb · June 30, 2025

Serious doubts are clouding the credibility of police investigations into the gruesome murder of Eric Johnson, the Chief Executive Officer of Royal Cosy Hotel Limited, popularly known as Jirapa Dubai, following revelations about questionable...