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Dubai gears up for Knowledge Summit 2018

This year’s event is themed the ‘Youth and the Future of the Knowledge Economy’

Second island in Dubai’s $5bn Heart of Europe project sells out

All the 32 villas on Germany Island have been sold as “second homes”

DP World chairman says trade tensions will make 2019 challenging

The ports operator has been affected by geopolitical risks and changes in trade policies

Dubai airline Emirates posts 86% drop in H1 profit, warns of ‘tough’ times ahead

The airline blamed the drop in profit on high fuel costs and currency devaluations

Mega Dhs1bn library project in Dubai now 72% complete

The Mohammed bin Rashid Library in Al Jaddaf is slated to be the ‘biggest cultural project’ in the Arab world when it opens

Dubai developer Damac Properties posts 68% drop in Q3 profit

Residential prices in Dubai have dropped more than 15 per cent since 2014

Dubai aims to become “global capital” for luxury yacht marinas

A new joint venture will control key government marina assets across the city

‘Dubai Way’ street opens in Texas

The street is part of a development being built by a unit of Dubai-based MAG Group

Free parking in Dubai for public holiday on Sunday

The UAE has declared Sunday as a holiday to mark the Prophet’s birthday

Dubai airline Emirates’ profit badly hit by higher fuel prices – official

Emirates’ cargo business is excelling this year, the airline’s chief commercial officer said

Dubai’s Bluewaters island with world’s largest observation wheel opens

The Dhs8bn project, located across JBR, features residential, hospitality, leisure and entertainment spaces

Drone video: Expo 2020 Dubai takes shape

Spread across 4.38 sqkm, the expo site in Dubai South will feature three thematic pavilions

Hard Rock Cafe opens venue at Dubai International Airport

The outlet is the brand’s second in Dubai

Dubai’s Danube awards Dhs150m construction contract for Jewelz

The project, launched in March 2018, is scheduled for delivery in Q1 2020

Dubai to have dry night for Prophet’s birthday

Restaurants and hotels will be banned from serving alcoholic drinks and hosting live entertainment for 24 hours

Dubai’s DEWA awards Dhs288m contract for 120 million gallon water reservoir

Construction and operation of the reservoir is expected to be completed within 24 months

Growth rate in Dubai’s non-oil private sector eases to 31-month low

Slower improvements in activity and new work, as well as another contraction in employment led to the slowdown

Dubai Police officers begin training on hover bike

The bike was put through its paces in tests at Dubai Police headquarters last year

Upcoming mega mall Dubai Square ‘will not compete’ with Dubai Mall – CEO

The new shopping hub will have nearly double the gross leasable area of Dubai Mall

British woman dies after suffering heart attack in Dubai taxi

The woman is understood to have first fallen ill on her flight to Dubai

Dubai Parks and Resorts may push back opening of Dhs2.6bn Six Flags theme park

The attraction has seen a surge in visitors this year but is undertaking a review of its expansion plans

Dubai Fitness Challenge activities continue across five themed villages

The month-long event aims to get residents and citizens to commit to half an hour of physical activity each day

Emaar launches its ‘last’ residential project in Downtown Dubai

Burj Royale will offer views of the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Fountain

Dubai bank Emirates NBD launches API sandbox for fintechs

The platform consists of over 200 APIs and 900 end points covering retail, corporate and SMEs

Video: Dubai police recover stolen Dhs300,000 diamond in less than a day

The precious gem was recovered in India

Dubai contractor Arabtec says refinancing process underway

The company has appointed Moelis & Co to advice and assist with debt financial modelling and structuring options

Oman reveals design of Dubai Expo 2020 pavilion

Many countries have revealed the designs of their pavilions for the six-month long event

Dubai Arena facade work finished as venue prepares for 2019 opening

Dubai Arena will compete with existing events spaces including Dubai World Trade Centre and the Autism Rocks Arena

RTA to build ‘unique’ four-sided footbridge at key junction in Dubai Marina

The bridge expected to be completed in December 2019

Dubai’s DEWA raises investment in mega solar park to reach Dhs16bn

The first stage of the project is due to be commissioned in late 2020