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Dubai extends maternity leave for police, immigration officers

Female workers are entitled to 90 days of leave after the birth of their child

Emaar Development expects to raise up to $1.5bn in Dubai IPO

This is the first major listing in Dubai since late 2014

Etihad to suspend Dallas/Fort Worth route as American cancels codeshare deal

The Abu Dhabi airline said the route will become “commercially unsustainable” from March 25, 2018

Dubai developer Azizi to complete second Palm project in Q4 2018

The Dhs780m Mina by Azizi project offers residential serviced apartments

UAE soldier killed in Yemen

Abdullah Ahmed Abdullah Al-Hosani was carrying out his duties within the operations of the Saudi-led Arab coalition

RTA, Emaar sign deal to launch driverless vehicles in Downtown Dubai

The initiative will seek to link various landmarks in Downtown Dubai with autonomous vehicles

Viceroy says will restore branding at disputed $1.17bn Dubai hotel

Kabir Mulchandani’s Five Holdings announced the rebranding of the property in June

Abu Dhabi sees over 3.5 million visitors between Jan-Sept

The emirate aims to exceed 2016’s total of 4.4 million guests this year

Nakheel ex-boss appointed CEO of Emaar Development

The appointment of Chris O’Donnell comes as Emaar prepares to list 20 per cent of its development unit

Emirates unveils aircraft with new Expo 2020 Dubai livery

Emirates said 40 aircraft from its fleet – including Airbus A380s and Boeing 777s – will have Expo 2020 decals

Dubai’s Emirates to operate extra flights to London over Christmas

Some A380 services will also be made two-class only during the Christmas period

New Dubai law guarantees non-Muslim wills

The new law aims to encourage foreigners to manage their estates through Dubai

UAE, Switzerland sign visa exemption deal

Swiss and UAE nationals will not require a visa for a short-stay in each other’s countries

UAE’s tax authority urges firms to register for VAT ahead of deadline

The VAT registration procedure is free of charge and can be completed online

Majid Al Futtaim begins work on new Dhs1.4bn mall in Abu Dhabi

City Centre Al Jazira is scheduled to open its doors in early 2021

Four-day opening gala for Louvre Abu Dhabi

The museum is set to open on November 11

Abu Dhabi population hits three million

Of the total population, 551,535 are Emiratis

UAE residence visa

Dubai visa overstays more than double

The sharp increase in overstays has been linked to job losses and other factors

UAE telecom operator du posts 4% rise in Q3 profit

The company’s profit was helped by a decline in the royalties it paid to the government

Construction progresses on Dubai Expo 2020 pavilions

The pavilions for some participant countries have reached above-ground level

UAE’s Aster DM Healthcare to raise $150m by listing on India’s BSE

The company will use the proceeds to pay off some of its debt and finance business development

UAE says GCC rail network to operate from 2021 despite regional rift

The planned 2,100 km passenger and cargo network will connect all the GCC states

Dubai property brokers earn over Dhs1bn in commissions

The number of active brokers in Dubai’s real estate market currently stands at 6,200

UAE cuts petrol prices by over 4% for November

The price of diesel has been kept almost flat

Dubai’s Emirates to fly daily to Algiers

The carrier will increase its six flights a week to seven from December

Skate park, waterfront retail part of Abu Dhabi Marina Mall’s Dhs3bn expansion

A new waterfront promenade, Marina Walk, will also feature a restaurant tower

Seat belt violations account for 60% of traffic fatalities in Abu Dhabi

Close to 40,000 motorists were fined for not wearing a seat belt during the first nine months of the year

Dubai bank Emirates NBD’s Q3 profit rises 37%

The lender’s impairments dropped and operating income rose during the quarter

VAT in the UAE: 10 things to know ahead of its implementation

VAT is set to be introduced from January 2018 in the UAE

Dubai’s GINCO, TechStars establish start-up accelerator

The 10 start-ups selected for the programme will be hosted in Dubai from January 21, 2018