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Exclusive: HH Sheikh Ahmed on Dubai and Emirates

The airline’s chairman and chief executive explains how it has ‘challenged the historical norms’ of the aviation industry

Dubai launches world’s largest concentrated solar power project

The 1000MW project will include five individual facilities

Dubai bank Emirates NBD in Dhs 500m digital push

The lender will the invest the amount in its digital operations over the next three years

Dubai Police plans use of robots and artificial intelligence by 2020

The emirate’s police force is exploring the use of robots to perform basic policing functions

Chinese stowaway found on Emirates flight

The 16-year-old was found in the cargo hold of flight EK303 from Shanghai to Dubai

Dubai’s RTA reveals Ramadan timings for parking, Metro

The RTA’s recently revised fares and timings will be applicable in most areas

Dubai Properties launches two-tower project

Bellevue Towers will offer 300 residential units along with retail outlets in the ground floor

Dubai looks to improve fintech credentials with bitcoin technology

Emirate plans to position itself at the forefront of blockchain technology with several new initiatives

Dubai Parks and Resorts raises Dhs 1.68bn for Six Flags park

The new theme park is scheduled to open in the fourth quarter of 2019

Emirates flight from Sao Paulo diverted after medical emergency

The flight was forced to land in Lagos after a man needed medical help because of allegedly ingesting cocaine

Dubai’s RTA reveals new parking fares and zones

The free parking period between 1pm to 4pm has been abolished across the emirate

RTA awards Dhs 703m contract for Dubai Water Canal project

The contract covers phases four and five of the project, set for completion by end-September

British national to serve three-year jail term for assaulting Emirati

The Briton allegedly hit the UAE national on the head with a fire extinguisher last year

Dubai’s Burj Al Arab opens new luxury Terrace

The beach leisure facility was built and shipped from Finland

Dubai developer Myra launches Dhs 150m project in JVC

Crystal Residence will feature 225 luxury apartments

Top 10 iftars and suhours in Dubai

Some of the best iftars and suhours to sample in the city this Ramadan

Dubai’s Mall of the World project progressing on schedule – official

The mega development is currently in the detailed design stage

Dubai among world’s top 10 most important shopping hubs

The emirate welcomed 38 new brands in 2015, a new report by CBRE found

Video: Dramatic footage of a boat on fire in Dubai’s Deira port

Police said they managed to extinguish the fire on board the wooden dhow

Water homes part of Dhs 1bn mega project launched in Dubai

The project, called Marasi Business Bay, will be developed by Dubai Properties

In pictures: Dubai opens world’s first 3D printed office

Called the ‘Office of the Future’, the building is located in the Emirates Towers premises

Why you should set up your business in Dubai Design District

With world class facilities and smart initiatives, d3 promises to be a hub for creatives

Bollywood Parks Dubai reveals attractions, annual ticket price

The world’s first Bollywood-themed park will open in October 2016

Deira Islands Mall to offer most retail space in Dubai – chairman

The upcoming shopping destination will offer over 4 million square feet of gross leasable area

Dubai’s Shuaa Capital cuts 15% of staff

Before the lay-offs, the bank had about 70 employees

Dubai Municipality awards Dhs 1.8bn contract for Arena project

The project features a massive conference hall that can seat up to 10,000 people

Dubai’s Limitless to make early debt repayment of Dhs 2.07bn

The amount will be paid to banks and trade creditors this month

Dubai’s new parking tariffs to take effect from May 28

Fees have been hiked for 23 per cent of the parking slots across the city

Ibn Battuta Mall adds 60 new shops; metro link to open by May-end

Developer Nakheel says the mall’s multi-phase mega expansion will be complete by 2020

Dubai reveals new holiday home regulation

Dubai Tourism signs agreement with Airbnb

The new deal will reduce uncertainty surrounding the legality of the online rental website in Dubai