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Dubai Holding CEO and vice chairman step down

Dubai Holding’s previous chairman, Mohammed Abdullah al-Gergawi, resigned last month

Video: Gold-clad Dubai Frame takes shape

The Dhs160m project is coming up at Zabeel Park

Fire breaks out at Dubai International Airport

“The blaze was extinguished within minutes by Dubai Airports’ Fire Service,” a spokesperson said

Vice Media launches in the Middle East with Dubai HQ

Vice will launch a website and digital channel this summer in the region

Speed limits reduced on two major Dubai roads

Emirates Road and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road will have new speed limits in Dubai

In pictures: NY architect eyes Dubai to build world’s tallest tower hanging from space

Analemma Tower, created by Clouds Architecture Office, will be suspended from an orbiting asteroid

Dubai’s Emirates might offer laptops on ‘loan’ to passengers amid US ban

Electronic devices larger than a mobile phone have been banned from passenger cabins on direct US flights from 10 airports

Exclusive: Dubai airport's Concourse D opening date revealed

Dubai International passenger traffic up 8.8% in Feb

The increase brings year to date traffic at the airport up 9.3 per cent

Dubai ruler approves $327m of road projects to improve Abu Dhabi traffic flow

The Al Yalayis and Al Asayel roads are designed to enhance links between Sheikh Zayed Road, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road and Emirates Road

Turkey’s Rixos to open Dubai JBR hotel in May

Rixos Premium Dubai, located in Jumeirah Beach Residence, will feature 443 rooms and suites

Emaar completes foundation of new tallest tower in Dubai

The Tower at Dubai Creek Harbour is anticipated to be completed by 2020

Dubai’s Emaar Malls submits $800m bid for Souq.com

The bid has not yet been accepted by the shareholders of Souq.com

Dubai’s Emirates launches three additional A380 routes

The airline becomes the first to operate scheduled A380 services to Latin America and North Africa

Bad weather causes delays, diversions at Dubai International

More than a dozen inbound flights were diverted due to poor weather conditions

Saudi-owned Arrogate wins Dubai World Cup

Dubai World Cup is the world’s second-richest horse race

Dubai’s Emirates warns of high passenger traffic this weekend

More than 89,000 passengers are expected through Dubai International’s Terminal 3

Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths

Dubai Airports CEO says US electronics ban to have little impact on passenger numbers

Paul Griffiths said a “very tiny proportion” of passengers might choose to switch airlines

Chinese, Russian arrivals push up Dubai tourism numbers in Jan, Feb

Dubai’s tourism department said numbers from both countries were up significantly

Dubai’s Meraas says record-breaking Bluewaters Island almost finished

The island includes the world’s tallest and largest observation wheel

Dubai’s DP World eyes Panama Canal opportunities

The ports operator held a meeting with Panama’s President to discuss potential projects in the country

Dubai Municipality cracks down on high-rise selfie stunts

Dubai’s skyline has proven particularly attractive for high-rise social media stunts

Dubai’s Nakheel awards $50m construction contract for Avani Ibn Battuta hotel

The Dhs240m hotel will feature an all-day restaurant, pool, gym and car park

Dubai passengers subject to US electronics ban until Oct – Emirates

The ban on large electronics will come into effect on Saturday, the airline said

MGM selected to operate Dubai hotel resort

The project will include regional debuts of MGM’s brands with a Dubai version of the famous Bellagio hotel

Dubai ruler forms World Happiness Council

The council will meet twice a year and publish the UN-backed Global Happiness Report

Dubai hotel launches $9,500 a night suite

The launch comes as hotels in the market continue to face price pressure due to new supply and mid market entrants

Al Habbai appointed new chairman of Dubai Holding

He replaces Mohammed Abdullah Al-Gergawi, who resigned as chairman of Dubai Holding last month to focus on his government role

Dubai’s RTA completes roadworks worth Dhs835m

New roads will open next month following the completion of projects at Al Mamzar and Al Nahda 1

Former Deyaar CEO jailed for 25 years, fined $25m

The man was fighting two appeals in Dubai’s Appeal Court and seeking acquittal in two graft cases

Emirates, Etihad say US-bound passengers boarding as normal after Trump ban blocked

The executive order banning travel to the United States by refugees and nationals of six Muslim-majority countries was temporarily halted on Wednesday