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Dubai economy grew 2.1% in first half of 2019

Growth was driven by a 6.2 per cent rise in the transport and storage sector

Dubai’s property market may not see ‘meaningful recovery’ in near term – S&P

Residential prices have fallen by about 10 per cent this year, says report

Motorist in Ras Al Khaimah drives at 236kph, arrested

Legal action was sought against the driver, while his vehicle was confiscated

Dubai’s DIFC partners with global payments provider WorldFirst

It will facilitate currency exchange services and cross-border payment solutions to e-commerce businesses and individuals across the region

Dubai welcomes over 12 million tourists in the first nine months of 2019

India remained the emirate’s top source market, followed by Saudi Arabia and the UK

Domestic workers above 60 can continue working in the UAE

The ministry has permitted renewal of employment contracts subject to specific approvals.

Dubai’s DEWA extends free-charging for electric vehicle users until December 2021

The extension only applies to non-commercial users

Workplace diversity: Why it is crucial and how tech can help

Is employee behaviour putting your company at risk?

To run a successful business and transform people into true assets, employee management is key

Revealed: Top brands that consumers in the UAE, Saudi recommend

Emirates was chosen as the most recommended brand in the UAE

Dubai reveals events line-up for UAE National Day

The UAE has announced that December 1- 3 will be observed as public holidays to mark Commemoration Day and National Day

Government policies, Expo 2020 spending to boost UAE economic growth

Globally, workforces will reduce by 25 million in developed countries and scale by 470 million in emerging ones.

The UAE’s new insolvency law: What we know so far

The new insolvency law is expected to come into force in January 2020

Rains continue in the UAE, cloud-seeding not responsible for storms – NCM

Current weather conditions in the UAE are typical for this time of the year, says officials

Mega Dhs1.2bn Nakheel Mall in Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah to open next week

The mall, initially slated for completion in 2017, features five retail levels with more than 300 shops

UAE royals attend funeral for Sheikh Sultan

Sheikh Sultan, the brother of UAE President Sheikh Khalifa, passed away on Monday

Dubai Fitness Challenge welcomed over 1.1 million participants this year

The 30-day event held over 13,000 fitness and wellness activities and events

Emirates orders 30 Boeing 787s worth $8.8bn at Dubai Airshow

Under the agreement with Boeing, Emirates has exercised its right to substitute the B777X with B787s

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed meets with Bill Gates in UAE

Talks for cooperation to tackle diseases were held

Many consumers across UAE, Saudi unfollow social media influencers – report

The survey revealed that 79 per cent of consumers unfollowed social media influencers due to contrasting values and increased promotional content

Dubai’s Emirates is nearing a deal to buy Boeing 787 Dreamliner jets

The deal has been on the cards for more than two years

UAE weather alert: Schools closed as rains, hail hit parts of the country

Strong winds are also expected to cause reduced visibility

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Dubai to grant UAE permanent residency visas to 200 African investors

The initiative aims to support ongoing efforts to attract and retain high net worth businessmen from Africa to Dubai

New video calling app launched in UAE, ban on Skype, WhatsApp calls remains

Etisalat offers access to the Voico UAE app, which offers video and audio calls worldwide

Dubai developer Emaar launches new Dhs25bn project targeting ‘mid-income’ families

The first cluster of townhouses is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2022

Dubai’s Emirates has no plans for an IPO – Sheikh Ahmed

The airline recently posted a whopping 282 per cent rise in H1 net profit

UAE President’s brother Sheikh Sultan passes away

Three-day official mourning declared, flags to be flown at half-mast

Air Arabia places $14bn order for 120 Airbus A320s

The deal includes 73 of the flagship A320neo, with a mix of the larger A321neo and long-distance A321XLR variants making up the remainder

In pictures: Here’s what Emirates’ Expo 2020 pavilion will look like

Emirates has partnered with aerospace and aviation players to curate futuristic experiences

Emirates revises Airbus order, signs $16bn deal for 50 A350s

The delivery of the first Emirates A350 XWB is expected in May 2023

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Etihad, Boeing to deploy special ‘sustainable’ Dreamliner flight next year

The flight will serve as a ‘laboratory for testing procedures and initiatives to reduce fuel consumption’