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Minimum number of training hours to obtain license increased for delivery riders

Delivery riders will now have to undergo an intensified driving training to obtain a license as part of a stringent licensing process implemented following a recent surge in motorbike accidents in Dubai. To obtain a motorbike license, delivery riders Read more

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Covid-19 updates: Dubai relaxes mask rules

In line with the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (NCEMA), the Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management in Dubai has updated several of its Covid-19 regulations in the city.

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UAE restaurants can return to 100 percent capacity

The UAE has relaxed the precautionary capacity and social distancing regulations that were introduced during COVID-19. In line with the decision of the Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management, the limitations on restaurant operations have now been removed.

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Abu Dhabi removes border EDE scanners and requirements for green pass from 28 March 2022

Abu Dhabi removes border requirements for entering the emirate next week. Those entering the capital will no longer need a green pass and EDE scanners will no longer be used at the border. The major COVID-19 Read more

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DET to elevate Dubai’s position as a year-round global gastronomy hub

Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) hosted an industry briefing with restaurateurs and key stakeholders from the food and beverage sector, as part of continuous efforts to elevate Dubai’s position as a year-round global gastronomy hub in line Read more

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Hiring up by 120% in F&B industry

Recruitment in the UAE’s food and beverages (F&B) industry are witnessing a spike of 120 per cent, thanks to Expo 2020 Dubai and eased Covid restriction. Market experts said F&B players need to respond quickly to global changes and Read more

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F&B trade in UAE exceeds $20 billion in first 9 months of 2021

Food and beverage trade in the UAE increased steadily to reach over $20 billion in the first nine months of 2021, supported by growing demand and expanded efforts to enhance food security and diversify food imports, new analysis from Read more

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UAE to end caps on capacity at all events and venues by mid-February

The UAE has announced the gradual cancellation of COVID-19 related restrictions on attendance capacity at all activities and events in all economic and tourist facilities, shopping malls and transportation modes, to operate at full capacity by mid-February.

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World’s 50 Best – Mena’s 50 Best Restaurants

On Monday 7 February, culinary stars from around the world descended on Abu Dhabi for the gala event by the World’s 50 Best Restaurants group, which unveiled the top contenders from across the Middle East and North Africa.

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Dubai to charge 25fils on plastic bags in stores & restaurants from July 1

Single-use plastic bags will be charged 25fils at checkout counters in all stores in Dubai from July 1 onwards, The Executive Council tweeted on Monday.

The move comes “to limit single-use bags to enhance environmental sustainability”, it said. Restaurants, Read more

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