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New online will launched for shareholders in Dubai freezone companies

The DIFC Wills and Probate Registry has launched a new service for freezone company shareholders in Dubai and RAK

Emirates airline posts 82% drop in annual profit 

Emirates said revenues were hit by the weakening of all major currencies against the dollar

Video: Dubai’s Emaar completes 200m high Sky Bridge linking two Address hotels

Situated at a height of over 220 metres, the Sky Bridge is billed as a new tourist attraction

Abu Dhabi announces closure of road to Dubai on Friday

The exit road from Abu Dhabi’s Khalifa City to Dubai through the E10 main road will be closed

Dubai’s Mashreq to launch new digital bank, CEO says more UAE bank mergers likely

Mashreq will launch the new bank in July this year

UAE’s aviation authority to investigate helicopter accident in Abu Dhabi

A helicopter, operated by Abu Dhabi Aviation, conducted a controlled ditching off the coast of Mubarras Island

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince to meet Trump at the White House

The two leaders will hold a meeting at the White House on May 15

New Dhs2.6bn mega mall set to open in Sharjah by 2020

City Centre Al Zahia will offer 136,200 sqm of gross leasable area, with over 360 retail brands

Dubai’s Nakheel releases construction tender for RIU resort at Deira Islands

The 800-room resort is set for delivery in Q4 2019

Main construction contract awarded for Stella Maris project at Dubai Marina

The main works contract has been awarded to General Construction Company

Emirates plane grounded in India after bird strike

The bird strike reportedly took place when the aircraft was landing at the Kolkata airport

Dubai’s private sector sees strongest growth in 26 months

Improving business conditions in the construction sector aided overall growth

Abu Dhabi’s Aldar Properties Q1 net profit flat

The Abu Dhabi developer reported first quarter net profit of Dhs641m

Video: Mega Dhs12bn expansion plan revealed for Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island

The new development includes plans for an events venue with a capacity for 18,000 people

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad agreed to repay Alitalia’s portion of two bonds

Etihad and its partner airlines issued the bonds worth a combined $1.2bn in 2015 and 2016

Dubai stores to offer up 90% discounts during three-day sale in May

The citywide ‘Super Sale’ initiative will run from May 18-20

Dubai contractor DSI seeking outstanding payments from Saudi Aramco

The company may consider all legal options including arbitration to recover the remaining amount

Dubai’s DP World confirms 10 injured in ship accident at Jebel Ali port

A container vessel collided with the harbour wall at the Jebel Ali port last week

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Aviation Group appoints interim CEO and CFO

James Hogan, the current president and group CEO, will be leaving on July 1

Rixos Premium Dubai opening next week

The 443-room resort is located at Jumeirah Beach Residence

Emirates cuts New York flights to twice daily in June

The reductions follow cuts to five of Emirates’ 12 US destinations

UAE, Saudi rulers congratulate Macron on winning French presidential election

Emmanuel Macron beat Marine Le Pen with 66.06 per cent of the votes

Air Arabia’s first quarter profit drops 12.6%

The Sharjah-based airline made a net profit of Dhs97.1m

Diego Maradona appointed new coach of Fujairah football club

The 56-year-old previously served as the manager of Dubai’s Al Wasl club for one season

Dubai car number plate R13 sells for Dhs2.9m at RTA auction

Dubai’s RTA has raised Dhs27.75m by selling 80 car number plates

Dubai’s Arabtec appoints new CEO of construction subsidiary

Boyd Merrett has been appointed CEO of Arabtec Construction

Abu Dhabi approves development projects worth Dhs204m

One of the main projects approved was the Saadiyat power station

Zaha Hadid-designed The Opus project in Dubai takes shape

The delayed project, which started 10 years ago, was redesigned following the 2008 downturn

Indian actor Shah Rukh Khan to shoot another Dubai Tourism ad

The actor is in the emirate to shoot the sequel to the #BeMyGuest campaign

Abu Dhabi’s Aldar awards Dhs1.7bn contract for Yas Acres project

Trojan General Contracting has been appointed as the main contractor for the first three precincts of the project