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2022-04-15 06:01:19 Emirates airline plans to create NFTs and experiences in the metaverse.

Dubai’s long-haul operator Emirates airline is set to enter the world of virtual assets, as it announced plans to launch non-fungible tokens (NFTs) for its customers and employees.

In a statement on Thursday, the carrier said it plans to build signature brand experiences in the metaverse, alongside both collectible and utility-based NFTs.

Emirates did not disclose any further details about the NFT offering but it said that it is working on “the first projects” which are expected to be launched in the coming months.

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2022-04-14 19:52:51 Emirates platform to browse and book Dubai, UAE itineraries.

Emirates has launched Dubai Experience, its powerful and intuitive platform for customers to easily browse, create and book their own customised itineraries including flights, hotel stay, visits to key attractions, and other dining and leisure experiences in Dubai and the UAE.

Customers can choose from pre-curated itineraries if they are first-time visitors, or if they have specific interests in sports, culture, adventure, or entertainment and the arts. They can also have fun creating their own unique itineraries from scratch, pulling from an extensive list of recommended activities and dining options, or mix and match, using pre-curated itineraries as a starting point.

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2022-04-14 12:09:59 Rents and property prices in Dubai climb as transaction volumes reach record high in Q1 2022.

As of March 2022, average apartment rents stood at $21,780 (AED 80,000) while the average villa rents were $64,900 (AED 238,441) per annum.

In the rental market, the highest average annual apartment and villa rents respectively were found in Palm Jumeirah, where asking rents on average were AED 197,482, and in Al Barari, where asking rents on average were AED 801,940. Open / Comment

2022-04-12 08:31:27 How to pay for parking through WhatsApp and save 30 fils on SMS.

- Send a WhatsApp to RTA’s Chatbot Mahboub on 971 58 8009090.
- Plate number (space) zone number (space) duration
- It should look something like this: A00000 000A 2
- The parking ticket cost will be deducted from the digital valet of the motorists.

Parking fees are applicable for 14 hours daily from 8am to 10pm, except Sundays and public holidays.

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2022-04-11 15:35:15 Dubai Sunsets

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2022-04-10 19:29:11 Dubai issues more than 24,000 new business licences in first quarter, 58 per cent more than the same period in 2021.

The "substantial" growth in new business licences highlights the confidence investors and businesses have in Dubai’s growth potential across various sectors.

Expo 2020 Dubai, which concluded on March 31, helped more than 76 per cent of companies in the emirate to boost growth during its six-month run, a survey by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce found.

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2022-04-10 19:24:00 Beggar in Dubai caught with more than Dh40,000 in cash.

Incidents of begging typically increase during Ramadan, as offenders try to exploit the public during a time of giving.

Begging is illegal in the UAE, and police say members of the public may inadvertently fuel crime by giving cash to those asking for help on the streets.

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2022-04-06 19:03:53 UAE: Emirates ID to replace residency visas in passports.

This will be applicable for residency documents issued after April 11.

A circular issued by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security noted that residents' Emirates ID would count as their residency. The ID contains all relevant residency-related information.

Airlines will be able to verify residency through residents' Emirates ID and passport number.

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2022-04-06 18:59:22 E-scooter licence needed for riders in Dubai from April onwards.

Dubai’s government has issued a change in safety precautions for the use of bicycles, e-bikes and e-scooters in the city.

If you’re riding an electric scooter, you will now need a licence issued by the RTA to ride and operate e-scooters in Dubai.
The new update states that you can ride and park your bicycles, e-bikes and e-scooters only on RTA’s designated tracks and parking spaces. Riders are prohibited from riding bicycles, e-bikes and e-scooters on pedestrian tracks and on roads with a speed limit of over 60km per hour.
The minimum age for riding e-bikes or e-scooters was raised to 16 years in January this year. Meanwhile, cyclists below the age of 12 years should be accompanied by an adult cyclist who is aged 18 years or older.

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2022-04-05 11:00:15 Open / Comment