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Dubai introduces crowdfunding rules to help small businesses

The regulations establish a framework for loan and investment crowdfunding

Dubai’s DEWA allows movers to activate utilities without visiting its offices

The new service is designed for customer convenience and to reduce lines at DEWA’s offices

Emirates deploys first A380 with revamped onboard lounge

The airline’s first jumbo jet featuring the revamped lounge was deployed on a flight to Kuala Lumpur

Former DIFC Courts deputy chief justice Sir Anthony Colman dies

Sir Anthony was also chairman of the Emirates Maritime Arbitration Centre

Dubai’s Arabtec wins Dhs628m contract from Damac for Akoya Oxygen project

The contract covers the design and construction of the main works for 1,296 villas

Dubai World Central sees 35% increase in passengers in H1

The increase in traffic came despite the halting of flights by Qatar Airways

Dubai’s DEWA awards Dhs6.3m contract for water reservoirs

The construction and operation of both the reservoirs is expected to be complete within 32 months

Five minutes with…Tom Rhodes, exhibition director at Cityscape Global

The annual property exhibition in Dubai will hold its 16th edition in September

Dubai tourist traffic increases 10.6% in the first half of 2017

The sizeable increase was partly driven by the granting of visas on arrival to Russian and Chinese tourists

International banks shift Qatar business from Dubai – report

Banks are said to be serving Qatari clients from other locations due to regional sensitivities

Dubai sees 16.8% increase in real estate transaction values in H1 2017

The increase follows a 12.8 per cent decline in transaction values seen in the first half of last year

Dubai’s RTA to carry out road works at five congested spots

The works are expected to be completed by the first quarter of 2018

Revealed: 10 high-end gyms in Dubai you can try for free

From a free-day at the gym to complimentary classes, here are the places you can sample for free

Dubai’s Meraas launches Nikki Beach Residences for sale

The project includes 63 upscale units

Dubai-based business publication temporarily banned

Arabian Business has been banned for a month for “publishing false news”, officials said

Dubai’s Nakheel reports 10.5% drop in first half net profit

Nakheel handed over almost 870 land form and built form units to customers between January 1 and June 30

Dubai airport handles six million passengers in June

Passenger traffic during the first half of the year grew 6.3 per cent to reach over 43 million

Qantas passengers delayed in Dubai for almost two days

The flight was stranded due to a fault with the A380’s air conditioning system

Emirates NBD to stay profitable despite competition from new, bigger rival – Moody’s

The UAE’s largest lender First Abu Dhabi Bank was created this year following the merger of National Bank of Abu Dhabi and First Gulf Bank

Almost 50% of Dubai SMEs expect business conditions to improve in Q3

Easing of visa restrictions on Indian, Chinese and Russian tourists helped boost business confidence, finds survey

Dubai firm announces drone home delivery venture

A new venture plans to partner with local businesses to deliver packages weighing up to 5kg

Dubai’s RTA begins $19m smart taxi system upgrade

The upgrade provides drivers with new map and sensor technology

Flydubai to expand services to Russia

The airline will begin services to Makhachkala and Voronezh and also resume flights to Ufa

Dubai’s new Dhs5bn business district to be developed by Tecom

Fareed Abdulrahman Al Janahi, acting COO of Tecom, has been appointed as the CEO of the new development

Dubai’s RTA announces replacement bus service to cover metro closure

The closure is to allow construction work for the Route 2020 metro expansion to take place

Areas in Dubai that saw the biggest drop in rents in Q2

Dubailand was the only area where apartment rentals rose in Q2

Dubai mortgage firm Amlak developing villa project in Mirdiff

The Dhs135m villa project marks the first time Amlak is developing a fully-owned property

Dubai foresees economic growth in 2017 and 2018

The oil sector now accounts for less than 1 per cent of Dubai’s GDP

Dubai Municipality offers new drone survey service

Drones will now be used to map the emirate’s buildings

Phase 3 of mega Dubai solar park on track for completion by 2020

The 800MW third phase of the park is being developed in three stages