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US lifts laptop ban for flights from Abu Dhabi

US officials confirmed that Etihad Airways had put in place required tighter security measures

UAE introduces counterfeit drug detector

The detector will benefit patients suffering from chronic illnesses, say officials

RAK to open observation deck on UAE’s highest mountain

The observation deck is located 1,300m above sea level

Dubai Metro’s Red Line to be partially closed during weekends

The metro line between Jumeirah Lake Towers station and Ibn Battuta station will be partially closed for 10 weeks

Dubai’s ruler issues new law to regulate non-profit entities

Under the law, a non-profit organisation in Dubai cannot collect donations without prior written approval from the authorities

Emirates, Etihad introduce A380s on flights to France

Emirates introduces daily A380 to Nice while Etihad begins operating the jumbo jet to Paris

UAE President leaves country on private visit

Sheikh Khalifa left the UAE on Saturday

Emirates, Etihad says US flights operating as normal after new travel restrictions

Visa applicants from six Muslim-majority countries will have to meet specific criteria to enter the US

UAE’s telecoms authority warns users about Petya ransomware virus

No cases of the virus have been reported in the UAE so far

UAE energy minister says no talk about further OPEC supply cuts

OPEC and allied non-OPEC producers agreed on May 25 to extend an existing supply curb into 2018

US laptop ban could be revoked from UAE airports

The US has announced new security measures for airlines flying into the country

Sheikh Mohammed urges Qatar to ‘return to the GCC’ in new poem

Dubai’s ruler calls for the region to remain united

Over 1.5 million people use Dubai Metro during Eid holiday

Close to 2.9 million people used public transport means in Dubai during Eid

Dubai developer Azizi launches two new projects in Al Furjan

The two projects – both seven-storeys – will feature a several studio apartments

Dubai Police reveals plans for new miniature robot patrol cars

The units feature facial recognition technology and come equipped with a drone for greater sight range

Dubai contractor Arabtec completes recapitalisation programme

The company raised Dhs1.5bn in equity and “extinguished” accumulated losses of Dhs4.6bn

Fresh economic sanctions on Qatar being considered – UAE envoy

The UAE might impose conditions on its own trading partners

Abu Dhabi drivers face new penalties for non-use of seatbelt, children in the front

The new harsher fines and penalties are aimed at improving road safety

Dubai’s DEWA awards Dhs248m contract for water pipelines

The project is slated for completion in 30 months

Dubai property prices down 20% on end-2015

PropertyFinder said the pace of rental and sales price declines was slowing despite the 18-month slide in values

Dubai to implement new rules for driving licences from July 1

Expats in UAE will now have to renew driving licences once in five years, instead of 10 years

Emirates to introduce facial recognition technology at Dubai airport

The technology is designed to speed up passenger traffic in key areas of the airport including immigration

UAE petrol prices to decrease by 5% in July

The price decreases reflect a dip in the international oil market

Dubai Summer Surprises to begin next month, will offer sales of up to 75%

Three free concerts will also be held during the six-week DSS

UAE’s Sharjah named World Book Capital for 2019

The emirate will be rolling out a range of activities and events to mark the achievement

Major fire guts warehouses in Sharjah

Local authorities said the fire began at around 12:18pm

UAE blocks Skype amid internet calling uncertainty

Last week, the video and audio calling features of messaging app WhatsApp began working again in the country

Video: UAE President Sheikh Khalifa exchanges Eid greetings

Sheikh Khalifa met with UAE leaders at the Al Bateen Palace

Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala has pulled out of Etisalat Nigeria

The telecoms firm failed to secure a deal with its lenders over a $1.2bn loan renegotiation

Etihad adds capacity on MENA routes to meet summer demand

The Abu Dhabi airline is adding capacity to Dammam, Amman, Beirut, Cairo, Casablanca and Rabat