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South Africa’s President Zuma plans ‘second home in Dubai ‘ – reports

President Jacob Zuma has denied the reports

UAE cuts fuel prices for June after extension of oil output cut

Petrol prices have been reduced by an average of 2.56 per cent for June

UAE reduces fines on companies violating work permit rules

Firms will now face a maximum fine of Dhs2,000 per worker

Dubai’s Marka appoints new CEO

Marka’s former CEO Nick Peel resigned from his position in December 2016

Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque voted world’s second favourite landmark

The only other regional landmark to feature on TripAdvisor’s list was the Burj Khalifa in Dubai

UAE’s nuclear power plant receives key components as it prepares for launch

The Barakah nuclear energy plant has delayed the launch of operations from 2017 to 2018

UAE confirms Saturday as the first day of Ramadan

The official moon sighting committee confirmed the start of the holy month

Two restaurants shut down at Le Meridien Abu Dhabi

Wakataua (beach lounge and terrace) and Southeast Asian restaurant Talay are closing down

Abu Dhabi’s Masdar, Sharjah’s Bee’ah form waste-to-energy plant joint venture

The new venture will seek to build waste-to-energy plants across the Gulf

Moody’s upgrades Abu Dhabi rating from negative to stable

Policy reforms and strong growth prospects led to the ratings change

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad takes delivery of its 10th and final Airbus A380

The Abu Dhabi airline received its first A380 jet in 2014

Dubai reduces regulation for fintech firms with new licence

Companies will be able to temporarily operate in DIFC with less strict regulatory requirements

UAE could fly military jets from new Somalia base – report

Berbera is about 260km south of Yemen where UAE troops are part of a Saudi-led coalition fighting Houthi rebels

Dubai’s RTA reveals parking timings during Ramadan

Ramadan is expected to begin this weekend

UAE biometric database will allow residents not to carry ID

Residents will be able to use iris prints, facial prints and fingerprints for identification

Abu Dhabi closes $872m financing for world’s largest solar plant

Construction of the 1,177MW independent solar plant will begin immediately

Dubai ruler orders release of 1,014 prisoners for Ramadan

Announcements from the rulers of the other UAE emirates are also expected

UAE announces reduced private sector working hours for Ramadan

The holy month is expected to begin this weekend

UAE to introduce 100% tax on tobacco, energy drinks in Q4 – report

“The tax procedures law is in the final phase, and will soon be issued and published,” the country’s minister of finance was quoted as saying

UAE President orders the release of nearly 1,000 prisoners for Ramadan

Sheikh Khalifa will also pay off the liabilities of the prisoners

Dubai schools allowed to raise fees by 6.4%

Dubai to see 120 school openings over the next decade

Ten new openings are expected this year alone

Video: Seven people killed, 35 injured in Dubai bus crash

A bus, which was carrying 41 people, collided with a lorry

Abu Dhabi creates wills and probate registry for non-Muslims

The registry is designed to improve Abu Dhabi’s attractiveness for expats

Former RAKIA CEO sentenced to 15 years in jail in $17.2m embezzlement case

Khater Massaad and two executives from RAKIA Georgia have also been fined $17.2m

Dubai’s DIFC Courts appoints Emirati woman as new co-CEO and registrar

Amna Sultan Al Owais will continue to serve as a Small Claims Tribunal judge

Abu Dhabi economy showing signs of recovery- official

The emirate’s gross domestic product is expected to grow 3 per cent this year

UAE condemns Manchester attack, offers condolences

At least 22 people were killed and more than 50 injured in the terrorist attack on Monday evening

UAE working hours for Ramadan announced

Public sector staff will work shortened hours during the holy month

Microsoft appoints new general manager for the GCC

Sayed Hashish takes over from Samer Abu Ltaif

First phase of $106m expansion to RAK’s Manar Mall almost complete

The first phase is due to be completed before end of the second quarter