INFRASTRUCTURE-

RTA to build new bridge in Dubai Harbour: Real estate developer and investment management company Shamal Holding will work with Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority to build a two-lane, 1.5km bridge, connecting Sheikh Zayed Road to Dubai Harbour, according to a Dubai Media Office statement. The project will also include surface improvements at four intersections along the bridge, the statement said. The bridge is expected to accommodate 6k vehicles per hour, and will help reduce travel time to three minutes, down from 12 minutes previously, the statement said.

HEALTHCARE-

#1- Clinical research in Abu Dhabi gets a boost: Abu Dhabi’s Department of Health signed an MoU with Masdar City, Switzerland's Xlife Sciences, and Thermo Fisher Scientific to support clinical research and trials, and supporting life science startups in Abu Dhabi, Wam reports.

#2- Abu Dhabi’s Department of Health (DoH) hit an unnamed healthcare center with a AED 1 mn fine and banned the center from providing dental healthcare services indefinitely on the back of suspected embezzlement of public funds, the DoH said in a statement. The authority also ordered eight healthcare centers to be closed down after finding the centers in breach of the federal law on the prevention of infectious diseases and several DoH regulations. The DOH also closed a dental clinic and four home care centers for non-compliance with department standards.

TRADE-

Irish companies eye more investments in Dubai: Irish export-focused agency EnterpriseIreland and Dubai Chambers inked an MoU to spur investments for Enterprise Ireland’s clients in sectors like tech, manufacturing, ESG, and clean technology in Dubai, Wam reports. The MoU was signed during a four-day trade mission to the UAE, which focused on strengthening economic ties and trade between the two countries.

WATCH THIS SPACE- Ireland’s Minister of State for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company Regulation Dara Calleary also pointed to plans to meet with officials from Emirates Airlines and Dubai International Airport to explore potential partnerships, Wam said.

TECH-

Meydan Freezone firms gain access to Zoho's management tools: India-based software solutions company Zoho will offer Meydan Freezone -registered companies access to its business operating system, which includes over 50 business management applications including sales, marketing, customer service, collaboration, finance, and HR, according to a press release. Newly licensed MFZ companies can apply to receive a complimentary one-year subscription to Zoho One.

DEFENSE-

Edge unveils upgraded armored vehicle: Defense conglomerate Edge Group launched Jais MK2, the second generation of its armored vehicle, which features a larger crew capacity and an expanded external storage space, ahead of the World Defense Show in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, TradeArabia reports.

INVESTMENT-

#1- Sharjah’s FDI promotion agency, Invest in Sharjah, partnered with the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF) to showcase the emirate’s potential investments and its Investors Services Centre, “which provides tailored packages for entrepreneurs looking to launch their enterprises in the emirate," Invest in Sharjah CEO Mohammed Juma Al Musharrakh told Sharjah24.

#2- Singapore-based wealth manager Wriselaunched its regional office in Dubai, Wrise Middle East, to serve the region’s high-net-worth individuals and family offices, which are expected to grow in the Emirates by 24.6% over the next year, the firm said.

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