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Nakheel appoints six Dubai-based consultants for Dhs7.5bn Jebel Ali Gardens

A construction tender for the project will be released in Q1 2017

Bloom Properties launches two-tower project at Dubai’s JVC

The project marks Bloom’s first foray into Dubai’s mid-market segment

Dubai reveals massive new project on Sheikh Zayed Road – Jumeirah Central

The development will have three malls, 7,200 hotel rooms and hopes to host 100,000 people annually

Pizza wars in the UAE: The lowdown

The recent split between Pitfire Pizza and its franchise partner has again highlighted the issue

Why the UAE healthcare sector is ripe for mergers and acquisitions

The country has close to 100 hospitals and over 2,000 healthcare centres and clinics

Video: Emirates’ new amenity kits with augmented reality

The airline became the first worldwide to introduce interactive kits for economy passengers

Taiwan developer Farglory resumes $1bn Abu Dhabi project

The project will now comprise four towers with a mix of residential and commercial space

At least 50% of the GCC millennials dissatisfied with banks — experts

Banks and businesses need to enhance millennials’ online experience

Dubai’s Nakheel to develop huge shopping mall in Nad Al Sheba

The mall will feature around 200 shops, restaurants and entertainment outlets

UAE parents spend 140% more on university costs than global average

Parents in the country spend an average of $18,360 annually for their children’s college education

Dubai’s Emaar to host investor meetings for sukuk

The fund raising plans come as the developer is engaging in a number of major new projects

Dubai opens largest inflatable waterpark in the Middle East

The park has the capacity to hold up to 500 visitors at the same time

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UAE bankruptcy law may be finalised by end-2016

Under existing legislation, unpaid debt or a bounced cheque can land businessmen in jail

World’s largest indoor theme park, IMG Worlds of Adventure, opens in Dubai

The 1.5m sqft theme park hopes to host over 4.5 million people in its first year of operation

Dubai’s mega Mall of the World project relocated

The mega tourism project will be shifted to a site on Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed Road

Abu Dhabi’s TAQA says CFO has left the company

Mohammed al-Ahbabi, currently the deputy CFO, has been appointed acting CFO effective

EMEA’s largest Westin opens in Dubai

The property completes Starwood’s openings at Al Habtoor City

Airport officer was not ‘busy on phone’ during Dubai ruler’s visit – officials

Authorities in Dubai have urged social media users to avoid spreading rumours

Dubai’s Deyaar says work underway at Al Barsha hotel project

The new development, near Mall of the Emirates, will be Shariah complaint

Careem resumes Abu Dhabi operations, Uber services still offline

Careem said it is operating on a skeleton basis while Uber says it still waiting for clarity from authorities

DEWA and Abu Dhabi’s Masdar to partner on further renewables projects

DEWA selected a Masdar-led consortium for the third phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park in June

First look: Dubai Opera opens to the public

Dubai Opera will offer a diverse year-round programme of concerts and events

New link opens between Dubai’s Ibn Battuta mall and metro station

The two-storey, 210-metre walkway will connect passengers directly from the station to the mall

Video: Fire breaks out at 28-storey building in Abu Dhabi

The blaze at the under-construction tower injured 13 people

UAE approves plan to ‘overhaul’ public education

The plan aims to revise the curriculum, introduce new subjects and enhance the evaluation system

Dubai’s ruler retires nine senior officials, orders management shake-up

The move comes a day after he conducted a surprise spot check of government offices

In pictures: New ‘indoor rainforest’ set to open in Dubai

The Green Planet at City Walk features 3,000 plants and animals

Short-term impact of Brexit hits Dubai property market

The UK exit vote has impacted both asking prices and investor interest in the emirate, according to propertyfinder.ae

Abu Dhabi’s Tadweer awards $327m of contracts

New deals signed covering waste collection, street sweeping and pest control across the emirate

Abu Dhabi’s Aldar awards $70m contract for Shams Meera development

Work to begin on mid-market project at Reem Island