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BP, Total, Shell, Vitol take stakes in Abu Dhabi oil bourse

ADNOC wants the Murban futures contract to become a benchmark for crude from the Middle East

Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC to open 50 ‘smaller’ fuel stations, launch new loyalty programme

The new fuel stations are aimed at serving smaller neighborhood areas

Dubai Tram has served over 28 million commuters since launch

Dubai Tram completes five years of operations this November

Three ways Fintech is transforming everyday life

Wamda invests in UAE-based fintech to offer cash-on-delivery alternative

Up to 62 per cent of the region’s online consumers continue to prefer the cash-on-delivery (COD) option

New chairman appointed for UAE telco Etisalat

Obaid Humaid Al Tayer replaces Eissa Al Suwaidi, who has resigned

Sharjah royal calls for extended maternity leave in the UAE’s private sector

Sharjah became the first emirate in the UAE to grant a 90-day maternity leave to government employees

UAE’s Dana Gas collections increase 16.7% for first nine months

Collections worth $230m came in from its operations in Egypt, the UAE and Kurdistan region of Iraq

Video: Heavy rain and hail across UAE

Torrential rains, winds follow a weather alert issued for Sunday

Emiratis to secure 40% banking jobs in UAE

Currently, Emiratis constitute 26.1 per cent of the UAE’s banking workforce

Indian companies created 854,234 jobs in Dubai – report

Dubai has issued licenses to 246,737 Indian businessmen to set shop, strengthening bilateral ties

Dubai’s RTA to revamp three metro stations

Dubai Internet City, Damac Properties and UAE Exchange metro stations, will have improvement works carried out.

Tech transformation: Is Dubai closer to achieving its smart city ambitions?

As Dubai’s ambitious smart city strategy rapidly takes shape, industry players opine on the pace of change and challenges to adoption

Is the GCC set to see more startups in the space sector?

There’s a track record of successful investment in the space industry in the UAE

How the UAE and Dubai can move up international indices and rankings

Improvements need to be made in certain key sectors

Motorists can avail 75% discount on traffic fines in Dubai

Dubai Police launches third phase of its traffic fines settlements’ initiative

Sheikh Ahmed appointed to temporarily manage Dubai Holding, Meraas

Sheikh Ahmed will replace Abdulla Al Habbai

Dubai’s RTA announces road closures this weekend

Parts of Sheikh Zayed road, MBR Boulevard and Happiness street will be closed on November 8

Dubai’s Emirates posts 282% rise in first half net profit as fuel costs drop

The airline’s net profit during the six-month period reached Dhs862m

UAE economy to gain impetus from Expo 2020, government policies – IMF

IMF hails steps for UAE’s SME strategy, lists sustained growth and diversified economy as key priorities

Dubai’s DFM posts 45% rise in net profit for Q3 2019

Revenues in the third quarter reached Dhs78.1m, compared to Dhs69.5m last year

Abu Dhabi plans to start a commodities exchange next year for Murban oil futures

The platform will reportedly be based in Abu Dhabi’s financial district and operated by Intercontinental Exchange

WhatsApp down for users

UAE may lift ban on WhatsApp calling ‘soon’ – cyber security official

International VoIP services including Skype and WhatsApp calls are currently blocked in the UAE

Sheikh Khalifa re-elected UAE President

The UAE’s Supreme Council re-elected the leader for a fourth five-year term

Dubai’s Drake and Scull says previous management ‘hid losses’ from shareholders

DSI said it has already filed 15 criminal complaints against the previous management

Dubai’s Global Village to become ‘world’s first’ 5G-powered entertainment centre

The 24th edition of Global Village opened on October 29

Sharjah motorists will soon be able to book parking slots via mobile phones

The smart parking initiative will begin as a three-month pilot programme

UAE announces Covid protocols for Eid Al Adha

UAE confirms holiday date for Prophet’s birthday

Public and private sector workers will have a day off to mark the occasion

New Etihad-Air Arabia low cost airline aims to fill India void

The future carrier will take over most of the 100 slot pairs for the market held by Etihad after ally Jet failed this year

UAE Carrefour stores to soon remove plastic bags as part of Majid Al Futtaim eco-plan

The company plans to phase out single-use plastic across all its units by 2025