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Dubai’s ruler launches ‘Jumeirah project’ to transform area into cultural hub

It will see the implementation of 30 artistic projects in 30 locations along Jumeirah Road

Rainfall expected in parts of UAE, temperatures to stay low

Dubai police records 147 traffic accidents in four hours due to rain

The emirate witnessed heavy rains with reduced visibility on Monday morning

UAE’s Al Hilal Bank executes ‘world’s first’ sukuk transaction using blockchain

The size of the deal was $1m, sold by Al Hilal to a private investor

British student Hedges, jailed on spying charges, pardoned by UAE President

The 31-year-old was sentenced to life imprisonment by a UAE court last week

UAE’s ADNOC awards 10% stake in mega Ghasha gas project to Germany’s Wintershall

The agreement marks the first time a German oil and gas company has been awarded a stake in an Abu Dhabi concession area

Dubai-based Gloria Hotel to rebrand to Two Seasons

The rebrand will become effective from January 2019

UAE President pardons 785 prisoners ahead of National Day

The prisoners – sentenced for various crimes – will also have their debts and fines paid-off

Dubai classifieds site Property Finder raises $120m investment

The money will be invested in product and technology and used for expansion

Heavy rains, storms to continue across the UAE

Some schools also closed on Monday due to the heavy rains

Japan unveils Expo 2020 Dubai pavilion design

Visitors can experience Japanese traditions, culture, and art at the pavilion throughout the six-month long event

Tesla opens pop-up showroom in Dubai’s Mall of the Emirates

The showroom will provide information about the company’s new Model 3

Dubai-based OSN CEO Martin Stewart departs, new chief appointed

OSN board member Patrick Tillieux takes over the role with immediate effect

Abu Dhabi police issue guidelines for National Day car decorations

Motorists have been prohibited from installing flagpoles on their vehicles and covering their licence plates

Sheikh Mohammed covers expenses of Russian tourist who lost her mother in Dubai

The woman ended up with a bill of $228,700 for the treatment for her mother, who suffered a cardiac arrest

Dubai’s RTA awards construction contract for 77km of roads at Al Khawaneej 2

The Roads and Transport Authority is currently constructing internal roads in several residential areas of Dubai

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UAE Cabinet approves long-term visas for certain expats, lists conditions

Long term visas will be granted to investors, entrepreneurs, specialists in the medical, scientific, research and technical fields and outstanding students

Six reasons why you should set up a Dubai mainland company

It’s easier to grow your company and remain flexible if you set up your company in the Dubai mainland

UAE’s Finablr hires banks for IPO, listing in London

The payments and foreign exchange company plans to sell at least 30 per cent of its shares to the public

One of the world’s fastest hypercars, Milan Red, launched in the UAE

The car is reported to cost around $2m

What to expect at the Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix

The 10th edition of the F1 Grand Prix will include racing, music and lots of entertainment

Top 10 Dubai staycation options for the long weekend

A four-day long weekend is coming up in the UAE

New ‘Sunset’ residences launched in Dubai Creek Harbour

The project includes three buildings with one, two, three and four bedroom apartments

Abu Dhabi’s IPIC files lawsuit against Goldman Sachs, others over 1MDB case

IPIC has also filed a criminal complaint in the UAE against two former executives for allegedly accepting bribes

Over 85% of UAE hospitality workers plan to change jobs – survey

UAE survey respondents cite career progression and development as the main factors when considering new opportunities

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UK student Hedges sentenced to life in jail by UAE court on spying charges

The 31-year-old PhD student was detained earlier this year after a two-week visit to the UAE

Dubai’s Majid Al Futtaim acquires UAE mobile wallet app Beam

Beam will be expanded across all Majid Al Futtaim retail stores by next year

Dubai launches new freelance permit for tech professionals

The permit is applicable to freelancers in the domains of web, mobile, software development, data science and analytics

Sheikh Mohammed to UAE govt workers: ‘We don’t accept any delays or excuses’

He stressed that providing “the best services in the world” was “the main objective of every government entity in the UAE”

UAE nuclear body says not ready to licence company to operate plant

The $24.4bn Barakah power plant is the world’s largest nuclear project under construction

Dubai Shopping Festival dates extended

The annual shopping extravaganza begins in December