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CNN opens new hi-tech studio in Dubai Media City

US broadcasting network to build Middle East presence and encourage local talent through internship programme

Dubai stock market up 5% , Saudi’s Tadawul climbs after oil price rally

Brent crude prices rose to over $32 per barrel on Friday

Burj Khalifa postage stamp launched for sixth anniversary of world’s tallest tower

The commemorative stamp has been issued in a Dhs 3 denomination

Dubai-based property website Bayut receives $20m in funding

Latest big investment follows trend of venture capitalists backing UAE e-commerce startups

Dubai rents to fall further in 2016 as property values drop

Report finds that rents fell by 10 per cent last year

Video: Emirates, Boeing launch massive filming project shot by drones

The project features footage shot over 18 global destinations including Dubai, Seattle and Japan

Work begins on $1bn ICD Brookfield project in Dubai’s DIFC

The 1.5 million square feet mixed-use development is expected to be completed in 2018

Electrical short circuit caused Address hotel fire – Dubai police

The blaze on New Year’s eve gutted the 63-storey luxury hotel

Indians invested Dhs 20bn in Dubai’s property market in 2015

The overall value of property investment in Dubai grew 24 per cent to reach Dhs 135bn last year

Expo 2020: Barcelona star Messi to be global ambassador for Dubai

Announcement comes after star won fifth Ballon d’Or

Emaar awards construction contract for Dubai Creek Residences project

The project, which includes six residential towers, is scheduled for handover in 2018

Civil Defence to carry out safety review of every building in Dubai following New Year’s Eve fire

Chief admits to “small gap” between the government authority and the Address Hotel’s construction

Dubai Parks and Etisalat plan world’s first smart theme park

Collaboration will see smart functionality integrated into Dubai Parks and Resorts’ upcoming leisure destination

Tomorrow’s leaders – celebrating entrepreneurs and SMEs

Large-scale efforts are being made in Dubai and the United Arab Emirates to help nurture future business talent – Essa Al Zaabi writes

Dubai Holding scales down Mall of the World plans

Development’s chief operating officer says Dubai is a ‘maturing’ city in need of ‘rational’ projects

Dubai’s Propertyfinder Group receives $20m funding, company valued at $200m

The company said that it will use the funding to develop its proprietary technology and intensify marketing efforts

Almost 50% of Dubai real estate agents expect property prices to drop in 2016

New buyer demand has dropped because of weaker investor sentiment, finds new Emirates NBD survey

Dubai Canal to feature bridge mall with rooftop park

New project will add to Business Bay skyline

UAE minister issues social media warning following arrests over New Year’s Eve fire selfies

Two men have been released from custody after posting selfies in front of The Address Downtown blaze

Dubai real estate transactions rise to Dhs 267bn in 2015

Dubai Land Department said the findings showed the market had reached a stage of maturity

Dubai to emerge as a ‘theme park destination’ similar to Orlando

Two new massive theme park complexes are scheduled to open this year in the emirate

Dubai Parks and Resorts imports 300 year-old olive trees from Italy for landscaping

The developer has acquired 15,860 trees, 6,100 palms and over 1.4 million shrubs and groundcovers to landscape the project

Doha, Dubai among world’s top 20 most expensive cities for construction

New York ranked as the most expensive city worldwide for construction while Jakarta was named the cheapest

Dubai Duty Free sales fall 1.5% in 2015 on Russian spending slump, weak euro

The retailer recorded sales of $1.8bn last year with perfumes remaining the best selling category

Dubai Address fire: What comes next?

The cause for the dramatic blaze that engulfed the luxury hotel in Dubai on New Year’s Eve is still unknown

Dubai’s ruler meets Microsoft CEO Nadella, discusses smart city plans

Satya Nadella met with Sheikh Mohammed in Dubai and held talks on collaboration

Emaar appoints Dutco to restore fire-damaged Address hotel

The developer said that a team of consultants was already at the site but did not reveal when the hotel is expected to reopen

What to expect from Dubai Shopping Festival 2016

Retail slowdown could mean bigger discounts with ‘part-sale’ already starting at 30 per cent

Dubai’s ruler commends role of emergency services after hotel fire

The blaze at the Address Hotel Downtown Dubai on Thursday night gutted most of the building

Exclusive: Dubai’s new $1bn IMG theme park 80% complete

The upcoming indoor theme park will open to public in early 2016