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Dubai to overtake London as top pick for wealthy GCC investors

Softening prices in Dubai was cited as the top reason for its increase in attractiveness

What you should know about mental health and the UAE workforce

Mild depression may be affecting up to 15 per cent of the UAE’s population

UAE warns Emiratis in Florida about hurricane Matthew

The hurricane is expected to cause “catastrophic” damage

Hollywood star De Niro to speak at Dubai conference

The renowned actor and producer will be part of a delegation to raise the profile of Antigua and Barbuda

UAE education ministry signs seven year deal with McGraw-Hill

The deal will cover all K-12 math and science instructional materials in e-book and print formats

Dubai says work begins on region’s largest solar rooftop project

The project is being implemented by DP World with phase one slated for completion in 2017

UAE’s Dolphin to supply Qatari gas to Sharjah and RAK

Additional gas will be provided to authorities in both emirates

Dubai pilots hospital star rating system

The rating system will eventually determine the price of treatment at hospitals

Dubai to use blockchain technology for all government documents by 2020

The Dubai government is seeking to position the emirate as a leader in blockchain technology

Etihad in talks with Germany’s TUI to create new European airline

The new airline is expected to serve countries such as Germany, Austria and Switzerland

UAE launches national youth agenda

The agenda envisions young people playing a greater role in the UAE’s economic development

What to do if you lose your passport in the UAE

A step-by-step guide on the procedures to follow if you have lost your passport in the UAE

UAE’s non-oil sector sees slowest growth in new orders since 2010

Orders slowed in September due to weaker demand from external markets

France’s Team Mobius wins Dubai hyperloop competition

Mobius beat competition from five other teams tasked with reducing travel time between Dubai and Fujairah to 10 minutes.

UAE says Houthi attack on civilian ship was an ‘act of terrorism’

The ship was targeted by Houthi militia near the Bab al-Mandab strait off Yemen’s southern coast

Uber faces pressure in Dubai as RTA signs deal with rival Careem

Careem’s customers can now book all of the 9,841 taxis and 4,700 limousines operating in the emirate

Qatar Airways launches weekend flights to Dubai

The flights are in addition to Qatar Airways’ 19 other daily flights to Dubai

Dubai’s RTA to offer public taxis via car app Careem

Passengers will have access to 9,841 taxicabs and 4,700 limousines via Careem’s app

UAE consumers will see biggest impact from VAT – experts

The tax is slated to be implemented from January 2018

UAE’s ADNOC to consolidate offshore oil firms

The consolidation process is expected to be concluded by early 2018

Abu Dhabi renters must attest contracts for legal protection

Legally protection will no longer be offered to renters without attested contracts

Dubai officially launches Future Accelerators programme

Those selected for the programme will have three months to come up with a prototype or business plan that can be applied to the entire city

Aramex establishes Australia Post joint venture

The new venture will focus on e-commerce

Dubai compulsory health insurance boosts UAE insurers’ profits

Listed insurers reported aggregate profits in the first half of 2016 after losses in 2015

Select Group launches $123m Dubai Marina tower

The 31-storey Studio One project is located near the Wyndham Hotel

Gulf News Media to cease broadcast operations

Staff left facing an uncertain future as frequency licence holder reclaims the brands

Dubai airport receives record 7.7m passengers in August

Passenger traffic during August grew 6.1 per cent year-on-year

UAE begins implementing new wage protection scheme

The decree will impose hefty fines on companies that fail to pay their workers on time

Saudi-led coalition to target Houthi forces after UAE ship attack

The civilian logistics ship was attacked by Houthi fighters off Yemen’s southern coast on Saturday

Dubai’s Water Canal project to be completed in November

Surrounding the waterway will be a five-kilometre boardwalk lined with food and beverage and retail outlet