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Abu Dhabi’s Etihad says it will not express interest to reinvest in Jet Airways

Etihad acquired a 24 per cent stake in Jet in 2013

Dubai Police issues advisory for beach users

Earlier this month police warned beach-goers to avoid taking others’ photos without their consent

Dubai airport posts 5.6% drop in H1 traffic due to runway closure

The airport retained its position as the world’s largest for international passenger traffic

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad partners with Swiss blockchain platform Winding Tree

Several airlines and hotels that have partnered with Winding Tree to bypass intermediaries using the distributed ledger technology

Saudia begins operating daily flights from new Jeddah airport to Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi was one of Saudia’s first international destinations from Jeddah’s new airport

UAE urges for calm in Yemen’s Aden

Clashes have broken out between the Southern Transitional Council (STC) and forces loyal to the Yemeni President in Aden

In pictures: UAE leaders perform Eid prayers

Rulers also receive well-wishers on the occasion of Eid Al Adha

Growing pull towards entrepreneurship in the UAE

A recent survey suggests that almost seven out of 10 employees want to start their own companies despite concerns over procuring finances

UAE issues travel advisory for Jammu and Kashmir, calls for peaceful dialogue

The advisory comes after the Indian government revoked Article 370 of its constitution, which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir

Five Bangladeshi expats have received gold card visas in the UAE so far

Two Bangladeshi businessmen from the same family and same company were the latest to receive the visas earlier this week

Aldar posts 7% rise in Q2 profit, says sentiment up for Abu Dhabi property market

The developer reported a net profit of Dhs476m for the second quarter

Motorists in Dubai to be excused for committing minor road offences

Dubai police is running a scheme under which motorists can have their traffic fines reduced or even completely waived off

UAE minister calls for calm in Yemen’s Aden after clashes break out

Clashes erupted between southern separatists and presidential guards in Aden on Wednesday

Saudi, UAE send 540,000 tonnes of wheat to Sudan

The amount will cover basic food needs for three months

Sharjah announces free parking for Eid Al Adha

Public parking in the emirate will not be free on Arafat Day

Dubai businessman Khalaf Al Habtoor urges for end to Skype ban in UAE

The Dubai businessman also said reconsidering some of the fees will have a “positive impact on the economy”

Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC acquires stake in VTTI oil storage business

VTTI owns 15 terminals located at major hubs across 14 countries

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad to fly Dreamliners to Jakarta, Maldives

The airline’s two daily services from Abu Dhabi to Jakarta will be operated on a year-round basis by a two-class Boeing 787-9

Dubai reveals events line-up for Eid Al Adha

Concerts and fireworks shows have been planned across the city

Parking charges to rise across Dubai

Free parking in Dubai for Eid Al Adha, public transport timings revealed

All public paid parking zones will be free of charge throughout the four-day Eid holiday

Over 372,000 Emirates passengers to fly from Dubai airport during Eid weekend

The busiest time for departures in Terminal 3 will be on Friday, August 9

Abu Dhabi’s Kizad waives fees for 75% of its services

Fees for a “significant number” of the remaining services will also be reduced

UAE, Saudi condemn attack in Cairo which killed 20 people

An explosives-laden car intended for a militant attack blew up outside a cancer hospital in the Egyptian capital

Global trade war rattles GCC stocks

Tumbling crude oil prices also affected the markets

Indian businessman Anoop Moopen receives UAE ‘gold card’ visa

The UAE launched the permanent residency scheme for expatriates in May

Dubai among top 10 most ‘affordable’ major cities for prime residential property

In Dubai, prime property prices have fallen 20 per cent in the last five years, finds Savills report

Sheikh Mohammed pardons 430 prisoners to mark Eid Al Adha

The prisoners – of different nationalities – will be released from Dubai’s correctional and punitive establishments

UAE June consumer price index down 1.49% year-on-year

The decline in CPI has partly reflected the fading impact of last year’s introduction of a value-added tax

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Dubai confirms dry night this weekend

All licensed venues in the emirate will have to refrain from serving alcohol during the period to mark Arafat Day

More regulatory oversight needed in the UAE’s capital markets – Daman Investments chairman

The UAE capital markets have suffered “major blows to their corporate governance framework” over the past two years