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Real Estate

Dubai maintains its ranking as the most transparent property market within the MENA region: JLL 2024 GRETI

  • Dubai and Abu Dhabi ranked among the top global transparency improvers, benefiting from a government focus on Increasing levels of data transparency and digitalisation efforts.
  • Dubai and Abu Dhabi have continued to enhance their data and service offerings through the Dubai REST and DARI (Abu Dhabi) platforms.

Dubai, UAE; 09 September 2024 – The UAE has made significant strides in global real estate market transparency, with Dubai and Abu Dhabi securing a place among the top 5 improvers in the transparency score globally, according to JLL’s 2024 Global Real Estate Transparency Index (GRETI). Dubai earned the 3rd spot, and Abu Dhabi secured the 5th position for improvements made from 2022-24 and have been recognised among the top global improvers for scaling digital capabilities, implementing strong anti-money laundering (AML) and beneficial ownership (BO) regulations, and increasing the availability of market data for established and start-up market providers.

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Business & Investments

Emirates NBD achieves top global position with highest number of LEED certified Platinum branches, reinforcing bank’s strong commitment to ESG

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  • Bank secures #1 global position with 16 LEED certified Platinum branches, the highest international standard awarded by U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI)
  • #1 Middle East bank with a total of 36 LEED Platinum and Gold certifications across UAE, KSA and India branches; Parksmart Gold for facility in Nad Al Sheba, Dubai
  • First bank branch in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to attain LEED Platinum rating for the recently opened King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) branch
  • Achievement solidifies bank’s position as industry pioneer in sustainability and efforts toward Net Zero, aligning with the UAE’s Green Agenda 2030 and Vision 2050
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Business & Investments

Network International partners with ruya Bank to revolutionise Islamic banking with digital payment technology

  • Partnership allows ruya to introduce a full suite of digital services for customers
  • Network affirms its position at the forefront of payment technology

UAE, 09 September, 2024: Network International (Network), a leading enabler of digital commerce in the Middle East and Africa, has announced a strategic partnership with ruya, the UAE’s digital-first Islamic community bank, to transform Islamic banking with digital payment technology.

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Shopping & Promotions

Union Coop Introduces ‘Wallet’ on Its Smart App and E-Commerce Store

The cooperative seeks to offer a pleasant digital experience to its consumers through the recent updates

Dubai, UAE:

Dr. Suhail Al Bastaki, Community Relations Officer at Union Coop, confirmed that the cooperative is continuously striving to stay ahead of technological advancements and innovations in the retail sector. Union Coop has introduced a new feature on its online store (Smart App) and website that allows shoppers to create their own electronic wallet. This initiative aims to enhance payment options for their purchases in all the 27 cooperative outlets located across Dubai.

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Featured

Abu Dhabi Customs Organizes a Forum Entitled “Together We Rise” to Highlight Future Goals and Enhance Employee Well-being

Abu Dhabi Customs: September 2024

Abu Dhabi Customs hosted its annual “Together We Rise” forum under the theme “With Positivity and Dedication, We Achieve Balance and Leadership.” The event focused on outlining future goals and improving employee well-being by promoting a healthy lifestyle, positive thinking, and essential life skills. This initiative aligns with the Abu Dhabi Government’s vision and the National Strategy for Wellbeing 2031 and enhances its position to be the happiest country in the world.

The forum was held at SeaWorld Abu Dhabi, Yas Island—the world’s largest indoor marine theme park. Attendees included H.E. Rashed Lahej Al Mansoori, Director General of Abu Dhabi Customs, along with senior executives, officials, and a large group of employees.

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