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One killed, three injured in gas explosion in Dubai building

The explosion, which occurred on Saturday, blew a hole in the side of the building

Dubai’s realtors told not to hound clients at Cityscape

Authorities warned brokers and developers not to chase potential clients in corridors and parking lots close to the event

Dubai’s Emirates airline hiring at least 3,000 cabin crew

The airline is especially looking to hire Emiratis

Dubai closes restaurant after 15 affected by salmonella outbreak

An initial investigation revealed that the outbreak was likely caused by raw eggs served in a hollandaise sauce

Dubai’s DMCC unveils world’s largest diamond trading floor

The facility includes 41 tables and can host 200 buyers at one time

Dubai to complete Dhs2.5bn deep tunnel project before start of Expo 2020

The project will drain rainwater in the Airport City and Expo 2020 areas

Emirates NBD launches digital bank for entrepreneurs and SMEs

E20. is geared specifically towards entrepreneurs and SMEs

Sheikh Mohammed issues new law on joint ownership of real estate in Dubai

Violators of the new law are subject to financial penalties up to Dhs1m

Emaar opens first cafe in Dubai Mall

The Dubai developer’s new Emaar Cafe will also boast a variety of smart services beyond food and beverage offerings

Dubai one of world’s top 10 financial centres – new report

Global Financial Centres Index ranks Dubai as the world’s eighth most-important financial centre – its highest ranking ever

Dubai’s Meraas, Brookfield create Dhs5bn retail joint venture

The joint venture will own and operate the portfolio of Meraas retail assets, including The Beach, City Walk and La Mer

Dubai airport briefly halts flights on suspected drone activity

At least two Emirates flights were diverted to nearby airports

Women account for 60% of Dubai social media business licences – new data

UAE nationals constitute about 72 per cent of social media business licences issued since 2017

Dubai’s Emirates postpones premium economy launch due to 777x delay

Emirates is the launch customer for the plane, with 150 orders

Dubai’s Emirates offers facial recognition ID checks on US-bound flights

The airline has become the first non-US airline to receive approval for biometric boarding from US Customs Border Protection

Emaar opens new 286-room Vida hotel at Dubai Creek Harbour

The property is the fourth under Emaar’s Vida brand

Dubai startup Seafood Souq seals deal with Emirates for speedy shipping

New agreement will see fresh salmon and other seafood brought to the UAE and wider Middle East from around the world

Dubai’s property market is ‘performing perfectly’ – Danube Properties director

In an exclusive interview, Atif Rahman shares his strategy in spearheading the growth of Danube Properties, and why remains bullish about Dubai

Dubai’s DSA Investments leads bid for mines once owned by Guptas, Glencore

The Dubai firm has teamed up with two South African companies for the bid

Revealed: Top 20 busiest airports in the world

Dubai remains the world’s busiest airport by number of international passengers

Over 100 fintech firms register in Dubai’s DIFC since 2018

The centre offers fintech firms subsidised licensing options and access to a $100m fintech fund

‘I’m a scapegoat,’ says former CEO of Dubai contractor Drake and Scull

Khaldoun Tabari said the Dubai-based contractor has filed 15 complaints against him to the public prosecutor last year

Chinese superstar Tuzki checks out Dubai as part of new tourism campaign

The internet-famous cartoon bunny is visiting the emirate as part of a campaign to encourage more Chinese tourism

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Dubai to reveal best and worst government entities

The announcement will be based on the results of the happiness index of the Dubai government

New Dubai law states Land Department will replace RERA for registering rental contracts

RERA will prepare and update policies designed to balance supply and demand in the market

Flydubai adds seven additional destinations to Dubai airport’s Terminal 3

The move is aimed at helping improve connections between Emirates and flydubai

New festival launched to support Dubai’s media industry

ON.DXB is scheduled to take place in November

Emirates surpasses 25 million Skywards members

Emirates also says it is adding nearly 10,000 Skywards members a day

Video: Dubai’s Global Village set to return October 29

Season 24 will reportedly feature more than 3,500 shops and restaurants

Dubai property market will see upturn in 2017- KPMG

Ellington Properties inks Dhs150m Dubai tower deal

Deal with entrepreneur Abdul Razeq Abdul Ahad through Déjà Vu Real Estate for tower in central location