Technologies

5 reasons why renting a car is more affordable than owning one

Dubai is buzzing with energy this time of year, with the high tourist season in full swing. The city expects an influx of millions of visitors seeking convenience and comfort in their commutes. Renting a car during your stay—or even as a short-term resident—can make life much easier.

Yango Drive offers a simple and hassle-free way to rent cars, offering a wide range catering to various needs. Whether you’re here for business, leisure, or both, renting a car is emerging as the go-to choice for smart travellers. Here’s why renting beats owning a car in affordability and practicality.

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Philip Morris International Marks a Decade of IQOS—a Milestone in the Journey to a Smoke-Free Future

Japan, where IQOS was first launched in 2014, has experienced a 46% drop in smoking nationwide

Dubai, UAE, December 19, 2024: Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE: PM) marks the 10th anniversary of the introduction of its leading smoke-free product, IQOS. The launch of this smoke-free innovation was a breakthrough moment toward achieving the company’s commitment to a future without cigarettes.

PMI CEO Jacek Olczak

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Automibiles & Motoring

VinFast Shapes and Shares in the Middle East’s Sustainable Future

VinFast Shapes and Shares in the Middle East’s Sustainable Future

The Middle East’s shift from hydrocarbons is creating opportunities for global innovators like VinFast, Vietnam’s electric vehicle (EV) leader. By focusing on sustainability, VinFast contributes to the region’s push for economic diversification.

The region is undergoing a significant transformation as governments aim to reduce reliance on hydrocarbons and embrace clean energy, digitization, and emerging technologies. Among the international players contributing to this shift is VinFast, the young Nasdaq-listed electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer which has positioned itself as an important participant in the Middle East’s ambitious transformation.

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Union Coop organized the “Barakatna” event

Union Coop organized the “Barakatna” event to recognize and celebrate the contributions of senior citizens to society.

The event, held at the Senior Citizens Happiness Center under the Dubai Health Authority, was attended by Dr. Suhail Al Bastaki, Chief Community Relations Officer at Union Coop; Mr. Khalid Jamal Al Bayati, Head of the Shareholders and Call Center Unit; Dr. Salwa Al Suwaidi, Director of the Senior Citizens Happiness Center; and Mr. Abdullah Al Falasi, Head of the Administrative Affairs Department at the center. Staff from both organizations also participated to support the event.

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Business & Investments

Yousif Saeed Lootah: Lootah Biofuels seeks future growth

For sustainable aviation fuel and achieving the strategic objectives of the UAE  

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 19 December 2024:

Lootah Biofuels, a pioneer in the circular economy through the production of biofuels from used cooking oils, has affirmed its readiness to meet the future growth of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). The company aims to contribute to achieving the UAE’s strategic target of producing 700 million liters of SAF annually by 2030, with a voluntary goal of providing 1% of sustainable fuel to national airlines at the country’s airports using locally produced fuel by 2031.

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