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Dubai’s ENOC opens portable fuel station

ENOC plans to use the concept to serve communities with no nearby stations

Chinese firm becomes Dubai’s seventh taxi franchise

Dubai’s RTA is growing the city’s taxi fleet to meet demand ahead of Expo 2020

Dubai non-oil sector rebounds in November after hitting 31-month low

Emirates NBD’s Dubai index recorded its weakest score since March 2016 the previous month

Dubai’s Meydan One mega mall development on track for 2020 opening

The mall will feature the world’s largest dancing fountains, a 1km ski slope and a beach

Dubai Police opens smart station in Arabian Ranches

The new station will offer ‘walk-in’ services

Sharjah Chamber opens registration for Sharjah Shopping Promotions 2022

Dubai Shopping Festival lineup revealed

Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment has announced the leading deals and events

UAE banks told to carry out checks before issuing chequebooks, discourage use

The central bank has told lenders to encourage customers to use other payment methods

Abu Dhabi Global Market launches ‘world’s first’ fully digital courtroom

The new courtroom comes under plans to establish ADGM Courts as a leader in digital judicial services

China’s Cosco plans $200m Abu Dhabi container terminal expansion

The capacity at the Abu Dhabi terminal could be expanded by one million TEUs, an official told reporters

Abu Dhabi’s new benefits programme will deny payments to Emiratis who refuse to work

The government wants to ensure Emiratis contribute to society

Dubai’s Trustworthy.ae to invest Dhs365m in Abu Dhabi’s Khalifa Industrial Zone

Work on the inland container depot is scheduled to begin early next year

Dubai skyline

Dubai expects new visa policies to boost tourism after growth halts

Dubai Tourism director general Helal Almarri said the emirate would focus on stability in the fourth quarter “despite wider macro-economic challenges”

Pictures: Abu Dhabi holds first marathon

The ADNOC Abu Dhabi marathon attracted 10,000 participants

UAE president says women to make up half of Federal National Council members

The policy is aimed to make the UAE among the top country’s in the world for female representation in parliament

UAE non-oil sector sees growth pick up in November, employment still sluggish

Selling prices in the UAE fell at the fastest rate since the 2009 recession

UAE bars workers in collective labour disputes from downing tools

A new resolution means employees must follow dispute resolution procedures before stopping work

Pope to visit United Arab Emirates in February

Pope Francis was invited to the visit the UAE in mid 2016

IHG debuts upscale Voco hotel brand in Dubai

Global operator shows conversion of Nassima Royal Hotel is well underway

UAE says GCC still strong despite Qatar row

Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain and Egypt have imposed a diplomatic and economic boycott on Qatar since June 2017

Dubai committee to promote ‘positive engagement’ with international media

Dubai International Communication Committee is intended to highlight the emirate’s achievements

India asks UAE to prevent visiting women from obtaining employment visa

The country says women who enter the UAE for work through unofficial channels are often exploited

Dubai Holding appoints new CEO of Arab Media Group

Mohamed Sharaf has been appointed to oversee Global Village and Arabian Radio Network

UAE seeks more women in judiciary, diplomacy, business

The cabinet has approved a series of policies to support women

Ruler of UAE’s RAK announces 50% cut to fees for some firms

The measure is intended to support businesses hit by infrastructure works

Abu Dhabi prepares for opening of cultural site Al Hosn

A series of events and workshops are planned in the opening week

Abu Dhabi says complaints from labourers down 42% in 2018

The emirate has been conducting an awareness campaign to inform workers of their rights

NCM issues fog warnings across UAE

The announcement comes as residents return to work following the long National Day weekend

Pictures: Largest Nike store in the Middle East opens in Dubai Mall

The new shop, which comes through a partnership with UAE retailer Sun and Sand Sports, spans 3,290 square metres

Dubai to waive utility connection charges for commercial, industrial firms

Dubai has announced a series of fee cuts and waivers this year to boost the economy

Dubai property prices down 7.4% in Q3 as UAE job growth slows – central bank

Total employment grew just 0.6 per cent from a year ago in the third quarter