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UAE announces Covid protocols for Eid Al Adha

UAE confirms private sector holiday dates for Eid Al Adha

Private sector workers will receive the day before Eid Al Adha off

Indian government to fund labour cases, pay overstay fines for nationals in UAE

Indian missions in the UAE said they aim to support Indian citizens that are in distress

Dubai’s DEWA urges customers to install solar panels at home

Solar panels have been installed on 435 buildings so far under Shams Dubai

UAE’s NCMS issues dust warning

The weather will remain hot during the weekend as well

Dubai’s DP World reports flat half-year profit

DP World’s revenue for the first half increased 9.6 per cent to $2.29bn

Dubai to establish international cardiology centre

The centre will provide training, education and research

Dubai’s ruler unveils blueprint for $1.5bn Food Park

The new park will be located in Dubai Wholesale City

UAE reveals Eid Al Adha holidays for the public sector

Public sector workers will be off from Thursday, August 31, to Sunday, September 3

Al Naboodah appointed main contractor for Creekside 18 project in Dubai

Creekside 18 residences is a two-tower apartment complex in the Dubai Creek Harbour project

UAE startup Now Money gets $700,000 funding from US investors

The mobile banking app aims to provide financial inclusion to low-income migrant workers

Passengers sue Boeing for injuries sustained during Emirates crash landing in Dubai

Wisner Law Firm said it was suing on behalf of passengers for psychological and physical injuries they sustained

UAE to implement tobacco, soft drinks tax in October

The tax will see prices for tobacco and energy drinks double

Dubai’s Emirates sponsors 2018 Ryder Cup

The deal is a renewal of the carrier’s existing European Tour Agreement, which will run until 2021

Emaar launches new Address hotel linked to Dubai Mall

The fashion-themed property will feature an art installation in the lobby

Dubai International Airport sees busiest month on record in July

An increase in passengers saw the aviation hub beat a previous monthly record set in January

Abu Dhabi’s Eagle Hills secures $82m loan for Address Fujairah resort

The project is expected to be completed in 2019

Dubai FinTech Hive accelerator selects first 11 finalists

The group will engage in a 12-week programme before pitching to investors

Invest Group Overseas launches $136m Dubai tower

The company said it planned to invest Dhs2bn in projects in the build up to 2020

UAE President issues federal excise tax law for tobacco, soft drinks

The excise tax will be imposed on tobacco products, energy drinks and certain soft drinks

Job losses, income cuts weaken property demand in Abu Dhabi

Sales prices are expected to continue falling over the next six to 12 months

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad delays appointment of new CEO

Etihad appointed Ray Gammell as interim Group CEO in May to replace James Hogan

Drake & Scull unit wins Dhs175m contract in Dubai

The contract has been awarded by Orion Real Estate Development to build the West Bay residential tower

Fire breaks out at construction site in Dubai’s Jumeirah district

No injuries were reported in the blaze at the under-construction shopping centre.

Four arrested in Abu Dhabi for ‘offensive’ YouTube video

Three men and a woman have been charged with violating ‘public morality’

Dubai’s DGCX, Saudi firm plan sharia-compliant spot gold contract

Demand for gold jewellery is high in the GCC

Dubai Parks to open new attractions, cuts ticket prices for UAE residents

Dubai Parks said it is set to open its new Lionsgate zone at the Hollywood-themed Motiongate park

Dubai Aerospace is now one of the world’s largest aircraft lessors

DAE has completed the acquisition of Dublin-based AWAS

Pictures: Wyndham opens world’s largest Tryp hotel in Dubai

The 650-room hotel is located in Barsha Heights

Pictures: Dubai’s Emaar, Meraas announce new mall

Dubai Hills Mall is the centre piece of the Dubai Hills Estate master project

Abu Dhabi’s Masdar to build GCC’s first large-scale wind farm in Oman

The 50MW wind farm is expected to supply electricity to an estimated 16,000 homes when complete