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JetSmarter launches shared Dubai-London private jet service

The scheduled service is expected to offer a cheaper form of private jet travel

World’s new tallest tower in Dubai undergoes geotechnical investigation

A range of geotechnical testing has been done on the upcoming Tower at Dubai Creek Harbour

New 62km Abu Dhabi-Dubai highway to be ready by year-end

The Dhs2.1bn project is now 98 per cent complete

Dubai public prosecutor drops charges in alleged Briton rape case

The alleged rape was reported in late October

Bank of Singapore to open branch in Dubai’s DIFC

The licence will allow the bank to conduct private banking

Work to start on long-delayed InterContinental hotel at RAK’s Mina Al Arab resort

The project was originally due to be completed in 2010

Dubai’s Damac glad it stuck with Trump, says he doesn’t ‘discriminate’

Damac chairman asserts that the US President-elect continues to have a strong brand

More than 2.5m UAE consumers hit by cyber crime in the last year

Despite the increasing number of attacks, consumers indicated they were willing to continue risky online behaviour

Dubai’s Nakheel opens 11km Boardwalk at Palm Jumeirah

The promenade will feature fitness facilities and retail outlets including food trucks

Nokia, UAE Aviation Authority to collaborate on drone management system

The deal follows a number of airspace closures at Dubai International Airport in recent months

Six injured in 25 car pile-up on Al Ain-Abu Dhabi Road

Police said the incident may have happened due to speeding in low visibility

UAE may refer US to trade entity WTO over steel pipes dumping charges

The US International Trade Commission earlier said it was taking measures against UAE in relation to steel pipes

Last minute holiday deals from the UAE for National Day weekend

Five countries you could visit during the UAE National Day break

Soft opening for Dubai’s Jumeirah Al Naseem resort in December

The Burj Al Arab-facing resort contains 387 rooms and 43 suites

Dubai launches new shopping sale for National Day

Retail outlets will offer shoppers discounts of between 30 – 90 per cent

Abu Dhabi airport sees slight drop in October passenger traffic

More than 20 million passengers have passed through the airport so far this year

Abu Dhabi banks deny merger talks, shares fall

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, Union National Bank and Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank denied merger plans

Investigation into Emirates crash in Dubai to take up to three years

The crash was the first major accident in Emirates’ more-than-30-year history

Dubai property market set to ‘stabilise’ in 2017

Residential property prices and rents continued to drop in the third quarter of this year

Dubai-India trade hits Dhs48bn in H1 2016

Trade with India accounted for 7 per cent of Dubai’s total non-oil foreign trade in H1

Abu Dhabi Financial Group, GFH appoint CEO for $100m Islamic finance firm

ADCorp has been established with $100m of authorised capital

Abu Dhabi Number 1 car plate sells for Dhs31m

The plate was bought by an Emirati businessman

Landing gear failure on Emirates A380 under investigation

The airliner was arriving in Dubai from London last week when the crew received an error message

Counting the cost of type 2 diabetes on the UAE’s medical system

Individuals, employers and insurers have to work together to change the situation

Video: Exploring Dubai’s new Water Canal

The 3.2km waterway will feature the UAE’s longest promenade

UAE announces holidays for National Day and Commemoration Day

Public and private sector holidays revealed

Abu Dhabi to host 2019 Special Olympics World Games

The World Games happen once in two years

Dubai issues new ruling on land mortgages

The law pertains to lands owned by the government and granted to beneficiaries

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad to suspend flights to Sao Paulo

The airline said the performance of the route had fallen short of expectations

Dubai’s RTA launches free wifi on buses to Sharjah, Abu Dhabi

The high-speed wifi service will be provided by Etisalat