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Emirates calls for action after “millions of dirhams” lost due to Dubai drone disruption

Airspace around Dubai International has been closed in three separate incidents since June

Dubai selects HSBC to advise on $3bn airport financing

The financing is designed the enable Dubai International and Al Maktoum International to serve up to 146 million passengers by 2025

Classical music festival the BBC Proms announces Dubai dates

The festival will mark the first visit of the BBC Symphony Orchestra and BBC Singers to the UAE

Dubai’s Nakheel adds rooftop pool club to upcoming Circle Mall

The mall is one of two Nakheel is developing in Jumeirah Village Circle and Triangle

Dubai’s Aramex Q3 net profit down 3%, Australia Post CEO becomes board member

CEO Hussein Hachem said the company was cautious in its outlook “due to global economic uncertainties”

Dubai’s Emirates to start world’s shortest A380 flight

Double-decker aircraft services to Doha from December 1 will mark a new brevity record

Commercial Bank of Dubai CEO to retire

Peter Baltussen joined the bank in 2006

Plans for $300m Dubai Cityland Mall revealed

The mall is claimed to be the first in the world inspired by nature

Habtoor Leighton awarded Dhs500m contract for DIFC’s Gate Avenue

The Gate Avenue development is DIFC’s largest current project

Dubai International passenger traffic up 10% in September

The world’s busiest international airport saw strong passenger growth in September

Flydubai launches loyalty programme

The new programme allows passengers to earn points on fares (excluding taxes and fees)

Accor signs deal for new Novotel in Downtown Dubai

Construction of the property will begin next year

Dubai’s Emirates signs ‘multi-million dollar’ inflight entertainment deal with Thales

The deal will cover Emirates’ first 50 Boeing 777X aircraft

Dubai’s Deyaar reports 22.5% increase in Q3 profit

The increase followed a significant rise in revenue

Dubai’s Mashreq Q3 net profit falls 24.8%

Profit was hit by the bank putting aside more cash to cover for bad loans

Pictures: Dubai’s Emirates completes $11m business lounge refurbishment

The refurbishment includes several world-first concepts

Dubai ruler receives $1.22m in UK farming subsidies

Greenpeace said Sheikh Mohammed was one of the biggest beneficiaries of UK farming subsidies

Dubai airport’s new process cuts arrival delays by 40%

The new procedure has also increased average air traffic movements at the airport

New $100m 3D printing investment fund set up in Dubai

Dubai Future Foundation has partnered with Autodesk to provide financing for entrepreneurs

Christie’s Dubai sells $26m worth of art and watches in 2016

The watches auction saw its strongest result since 2013

Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths

Dubai airport traffic outpacing forecast – CEO

Dubai International is now on course to handle 118 million passengers by 2023

Pictures: Dubai’s La Perle by Dragone aqua show prepares for launch

Staff are arriving to prepare to launch the region’s first resident show

Dubai’s RTA to enable retail transactions using metro cards

The scheme will be rolled out in Dubai from next year

New mall, hotel to open in Dubai’s Motor City next year

The Dhs500m First Avenue Mall and Hotel will be located at the edge of the Dubai Autodrome

Samsung Note 7 banned in all Dubai airports

Passengers have been warned that the device will be confiscated prior to boarding

Dubai’s Nakheel reports 22% rise in Q3 net profit

Profit was boosted by Nakheel’s retail, leasing and leisure businesses

Dubai’s Emirates to suspend services to Nigeria’s Abuja

Emirates president Tim Clark said this week that the airline could reduce the frequency of flights to Africa

In pics: Careem to test driverless electric pods in Dubai next year

The pods can move individually or by attaching themselves to other pods

Dubai’s Emirates ponders route cuts in ‘tough year’

The airline is grappling with ongoing currency fluctuations, political uncertainties and security concerns

Dubai Parks joins Dubai First to launch co-branded credit card

The card will offer savings on admission tickets, F&B and merchandise