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Dubai receives 15.92 million international visitors in 2018

Tourist numbers from China rose 12 per cent last year

Dubai-based Careem has Egypt ban lifted by court

The ride hailing platform has faced opposition from Egyptian taxi drivers who claimed the app was operating illegally

Indian sailors rescued by Dubai police after their ship capsizes

The ship broke down due to engine failure combined with poor weather conditions

In pics: Dubai’s Meraas unveils New York-style ‘Central Park’ project

In its first phase, the residential complex will comprise 187 one- to four-bedroom units

Flydubai receives first B737 MAX 9 with larger business class

Four single ‘throne’ seats provide premium travellers with more comfort and privacy

New four-star hotel with 258 rooms opens in Dubai’s Al Barsha

The S Hotel Al Barsha is located at the Dubai Science Park

Dubai’s RTA to use robots for cleaning metro stations

The move is in line with the UAE’s artificial intelligence (AI) strategy

Flydubai swings to loss on rising fuel costs and interest rates

The Dubai airline reported a loss of almost Dhs160m for 2018

Up to 486 property firms in Dubai did not renew their licences for 2018 – report

On average, firms in the real estate industry have reduced by 8 per cent year-on-year for the past two years

Dubai’s DP World acquires UK-based P&O Ferries for $421m

The pan-European company operates a fleet of 21 vessels across 11 ports

Dubai’s DIFC Courts sees value of claims rise sharply in 2018

The total volume of cases increased by 29 per cent year-on-year to 670 across all divisions

Dubai’s Emirates to launch new service to Portugal’s Porto

The four times weekly service will be launched in July

Dubai’s Drake & Scull replaces three senior execs including CFO

DSI, hit hard by the construction slowdown in the region, has seen several leadership changes

S&P says Dubai home prices to fall further in 2019

A gradual stabilisation is expected in the market in 2020

Dubai’s DMCC opens new coffee centre, in talks with major coffee traders

The centre can handle up to 20,000 tonnes annually of coffee, equivalent to $100m

Dubai’s DWC to see 700% rise in flights during DXB runway closure

Dubai International airport’s southern runway will be closed for a complete refurbishment from April 16 to May 30

Emirates Lit Fest reveals Dhs20,000 ‘golden tickets’

The five tickets are reminiscent of Willy Wonka’s famous prize in children’s novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and bring with them an array of privileges

Lego opens new MEA headquarters in Dubai as it expands across the region

The new regional headquarters will cover 68 markets across the region

Mandarin Oriental opens Dubai city resort, marks regional debut

The property marks the luxury operator’s first new hotel in three years

Flights temporarily grounded at Dubai airport after drone activity

Unauthorised drone activity at the airport disrupted operations for 30 minutes

Dubai’s Emaar Properties reports 27% Q4 profit increase

The company’s profit was helped by solid performances at its development and hospitality units.

Damac quarterly profit down 87% as Dubai property prices tumble

Dubai property prices have steadily fallen since a mid-2014 peak

Dubai’s Bluewaters project begins handover to its first residents

The Dhs8bn Bluewaters project opened late last year

Dubai International airport rebrands as it seeks to become a cultural hub

Dubai International retained its title of the world’s busiest airport for international passenger traffic in 2018

Emirates cuts A380 order, signs $21.4bn deal with Airbus for 70 A330, A350 jets

The Dubai airline’s total A380 order book will now stand at 123 units

Adopt AI or lose competitive edge, warns Oracle chief

Speaking at Oracle OpenWorld, regional senior vice president Andrew Sutherland also praised Dubai’s “forward thinking” approach to technology

Dubai’s Burj Khalifa unveils new dining lounge on 154th floor

Premium venue to serve as a visitor attraction and host corporate meets and events

Emirates to launch new service from Dubai to Phnom Penh via Bangkok

The new daily service is set to launch on June 1, 2019

Video: New floating villa unveiled in Dubai’s Heart of Europe, handovers to begin in 2019

Handover of the floating seahorse villas are now slated to begin later this year

Dubai’s ENOC group to expand aviation operations in Egypt

The company has acquired a share in the jet fuel hydrant system at Terminal 2 of Cairo International Airport