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Dubai’s Emirates might offer laptops on ‘loan’ to passengers amid US ban

Electronic devices larger than a mobile phone have been banned from passenger cabins on direct US flights from 10 airports

UAE cuts March oil output by nearly 200,000 bpd

The cut in oil output is due to maintenance works

Taxi sharing app Careem integrates services with Google Maps

The service is currently available on Android and iOS to UAE users

Exclusive: Dubai airport's Concourse D opening date revealed

Dubai International passenger traffic up 8.8% in Feb

The increase brings year to date traffic at the airport up 9.3 per cent

UAE fuel prices to dip for the first time in 2017

Prices have risen in consecutive months since the start of the year

Residential property sales and leasing in UAE to be exempt from VAT

The first sale of new residential property in the country will be subject to the zero rate of VAT

Dubai’s Souq.com to make announcement on Amazon bid

Amazon has reportedly submitted a bid to buy 100 per cent of Souq from its shareholders

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Emaar Malls’ Souq bid could help limit Amazon’s regional growth – analyst

Emaar Malls has submitted an $800m bid to acquire Souq.com

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad launches 787 on Amman route, plans second daily service

Etihad CEO Peter Baumgartner said the higher capacity was designed to meet demand

UAE rainfall may have increased due to cloud seeding

Cloud seeding operations have been conducted everyday

Dubai ruler approves $327m of road projects to improve Abu Dhabi traffic flow

The Al Yalayis and Al Asayel roads are designed to enhance links between Sheikh Zayed Road, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road and Emirates Road

Turkey’s Rixos to open Dubai JBR hotel in May

Rixos Premium Dubai, located in Jumeirah Beach Residence, will feature 443 rooms and suites

Emaar completes foundation of new tallest tower in Dubai

The Tower at Dubai Creek Harbour is anticipated to be completed by 2020

Dubai’s Emaar Malls submits $800m bid for Souq.com

The bid has not yet been accepted by the shareholders of Souq.com

Dubai’s Emirates launches three additional A380 routes

The airline becomes the first to operate scheduled A380 services to Latin America and North Africa

Rotana to manage new 54-floor Dubai hotel

The property is scheduled to open in 2020

Low cost carrier Air Arabia to launch flights to Turkey’s Trabzon

The airline will operate flights to the city three times per week from June 23

Unstable weather to continue across the UAE

Heavy rainfall will persist over scattered areas

Bad weather causes delays, diversions at Dubai International

More than a dozen inbound flights were diverted due to poor weather conditions

Saudi-owned Arrogate wins Dubai World Cup

Dubai World Cup is the world’s second-richest horse race

Dubai’s Emirates warns of high passenger traffic this weekend

More than 89,000 passengers are expected through Dubai International’s Terminal 3

Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths

Dubai Airports CEO says US electronics ban to have little impact on passenger numbers

Paul Griffiths said a “very tiny proportion” of passengers might choose to switch airlines

UAE launches 2071 project to become world’s best country

The project’s objectives centre on education, economy, government development and community cohesion

Chinese, Russian arrivals push up Dubai tourism numbers in Jan, Feb

Dubai’s tourism department said numbers from both countries were up significantly

Dubai’s Meraas says record-breaking Bluewaters Island almost finished

The island includes the world’s tallest and largest observation wheel

Dubai’s DP World eyes Panama Canal opportunities

The ports operator held a meeting with Panama’s President to discuss potential projects in the country

Dubai Municipality cracks down on high-rise selfie stunts

Dubai’s skyline has proven particularly attractive for high-rise social media stunts

Dubai’s Nakheel awards $50m construction contract for Avani Ibn Battuta hotel

The Dhs240m hotel will feature an all-day restaurant, pool, gym and car park

Dubai passengers subject to US electronics ban until Oct – Emirates

The ban on large electronics will come into effect on Saturday, the airline said

VAT registration for UAE businesses to begin after June

The UAE’s finance ministry said firms with taxable supplies worth more than Dhs375,000 will be required to register