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Dubai’s Laguna waterpark to close for three weeks in Feb

The park, which opened last year, is closing for annual maintenance

Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC inaugurates first service stations in Dubai

The three new stations were opened in December as part of ADNOC Distribution’s expansion drive, along with the company’s first two stations in Saudi Arabia

Dubai Investments Park postpones Islamic bonds sale

DIP said more attractive funding alternatives were available

Only one Indian school in Dubai rated ‘outstanding’ by regulator KHDA

In total, 21 Indian-curriculum schools were rated good or higher

Dubai contractor Drake & Scull appoints new group CEO

The company, which has accumulated losses of over Dhs1bn, is currently in the midst of a restructuring

Dubai Chamber membership passes 231,000

An international push saw nearly 14,500 new companies join the chamber in 2018

Dubai waives Dhs1,000 fee to boost tourism industry

The PRO card, which cost Dhs1,000 and was subject to an annual renewal fee, was needed for requests for permits and approvals

Dubai airport retains spot as world’s busiest for international travellers in 2018

The airport welcomed 89.1 million passengers last year

Dubai’s DMCC CEO resigns, new COO appointed

DMCC’s executive chairman Ahmed Bin Sulayem will now also take on the role of the CEO

In pictures: Sheikh Mohammed visits mega Italian cruise ship

The MSC Splendida is docked at Port Rashid in Dubai

Dubai Taxi Corporation launches new ‘royal limo’ with fridge, massage seats

The RTA chairman also reviews the implementation of AI in Dubai taxis

Dubai municipality denies rumours of bacon fat in chocolate

Rumours on social media claimed that the Break Supa chocolate bar had pork grease

Dubai property prices may have hit bottom – Damac chairman

Prices have steadily fallen since a mid-2014 peak

Saudi billionaire Prince Alwaleed’s firm supports Uber-Careem merger

Kingdom Holding holds a stake in Dubai-based car hailing app Careem

Dubai’s DP World acquires additional stake in Australia unit

The deal values DP World Australia at an enterprise value of approximately $997m

Five new link bridges to Dubai Mall will open next month, says Emaar

The retail link bridges connect the mall with Doha Road/Financial Centre Road

Sheikh Mohammed reviews new projects in Hatta

Hatta is in the midst of a 10-year redevelopment plan to become a tourism hub

Dubai property developers put bond plans on hold

Emaar Properties and Nakheel have reportedly halted plans to issue US dollar-denominated bonds

Dubai’s ruler briefed on municipality projects worth Dhs6.5bn

Projects include the world’s largest single waste-to-energy plant and a deep tunnel storm water system

Emirates cuts baggage allowance for some passengers

Passengers booking Special or Saver tickets on economy will have their baggage allowance cut by 5kg

Dubai F&B firm Restaurant Secrets to lease five properties from Emaar

RSI will now operate a brand new concept called The Loft at Dubai Opera

Dubai road renamed in honour of Expo 2020

The 15km long Jebel Ali Lehbab Road will now be known as Expo Road

Waldorf Astoria set to open 275-room DIFC hotel later this year

The hotel is Waldorf Astoria’s first ‘city’ hotel in the UAE

Flydubai taps banks for $300m loan

The debt facility is needed for aircraft pre-delivery payments, sources said

Dubai’s Emirates to operate A380 to Jordan’s Amman for four months

The jumbo jet will be operated on the route from June 1 until October 26

Dubai Frame receives one million visitors in its first year

The 150m structure opened in January 2018

Dubai’s Emaar launches Expo golf villas starting from almost Dhs1m

The three and four bedroom villas are located in the Emaar South community

New youth council launched to empower Emirati talent

The Dubai Government Youth Council aims to encourage young people’s creativity, innovation and leadership skills

Emirates, flydubai to increase network of codeshare flights in 2019

The two airlines jointly carried 3.29 million customers on codeshare flights last year

Dubai’s Al Habtoor denies link with entity mulling acquisition of Leela hotel group

Indian media reports claimed that Rashid Al Habtoor had revealed plans to buy the Indian hotel chain