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Business activity in Dubai’s private sector grows at strongest rate since 2010

Employment growth continued to remain marginal in May

Blast-hit tankers to be assessed off UAE coast

Japan’s Kokuka Courageous and Norwegian tanker Front Altair were attacked on Thursday

Six-year old dies after being left behind on Dubai bus

The child was heading to a Quran memorisation centre in Al Quoz

Dubai-based Emirates Investment Bank appoints interim CEO

Former CEO Khaled Sifri resigned from his role in May

UAE foreign minister: De-escalation efforts in the region after tanker attacks

Sheikh Abdullah urged regional and international allies to confront the threats using peaceful means

Dubai’s DEWA launches tender for 900MW fifth phase of mega solar park

The fifth phase of the solar park will be commissioned in stages starting from Q2 2021

Four ways to market your healthcare clinic in the UAE

Paid promotions are just a small part of the overall marketing mix

All UAE government entities need to have at least one Emirati below 30 on the board

The move will ensure that the voice and views of Emirati youth are part of government work

Dubai’s Emaar opens new 160-room Vida Emirates Hills hotel

Vida Emirates Hills is located in walking distance of Emirates Golf Club and Address Montgomerie

Two tankers struck in suspected attacks in Gulf of Oman

An investigation is currently underway

Dubai’s DIFC enacts new employment law, introduces paternity leave

Penalties have also been introduced to ensure adherence to basic conditions of employment, visa and residency sponsorship

Over 3.9 million used public transport in Dubai during the Eid holidays

The majority of people – at close to 1.6 million – used the Metro

UAE, Germany call on Iran to refrain from escalating tension

The statement comes after the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince’s official visit to Germany

Dubai’s property developer The First Group in talks for financing

The firm is looking at potentially issuing US dollar-denominated sukuk

Abu Dhabi’s Aldar launches Dhs1.7bn residential project for UAE nationals

The prices start from Dhs690,000 per villa plot

Dubai police say detergent left by woman causes panic in GEMS Wellington School

Dubai police were called to the school and the children were later sent home

Abu Dhabi sovereign fund ADIA buys full ownership of New York office block

Abu Dhabi Investment Authority bought a 25 per cent stake in 330 Madison Avenue from Vornado Realty Trust

UAE signs deal to build $100m power plant in Yemen

The 120MW plant in Aden is expected to be operational in late 2019

Dubai welcomes India’s first premium cruise ship Karnika

The vessel will begin operating regular GCC itineraries from June to mid-September 2019

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince begins two-day visit to Germany

Sheikh Mohamed met with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Tuesday

Anwar Gargash, Minister of State of Foreign Affairs

UAE communicating with Sudanese opposition and military council – minister

Anwar Gargash said that the UAE’s goal was to support Sudan’s stability

New insolvency law enacted by Dubai’s DIFC, lawyers say move will boost confidence

The new law is hoped to facilitate a more “efficient and effective” bankruptcy restructuring regime

Saudi stocks rise for the fourth day, UAE markets retreat

The Saudi index has gained over 13 per cent year-to-date, outperforming other major Gulf peers

Abu Dhabi’s Waha Capital parts way with CEO, names board member as MD

The senior management shake up comes as Waha is coping with changes and challenging market conditions

Echo

Amazon Prime launches in the UAE

The launch of the membership programme comes after the launch of Amazon.ae in May

Dubai Islamic Bank board approves plan to acquire Noor Bank

The deal is expected to create “one of the largest Islamic banks in the world” with combined assets of nearly Dhs275bn

Emirates NBD hires Japan’s Mizuho to arrange $200m syndicated loan

The loan has tranches with three- and five-year maturities and a $200m greenshoe option

Dubai bus crash: Filipino victim identified

The 37-year-old woman, Marie January Ventura Gallardo, was working in Oman

Dubai Airports to impose ban on single use plastics from 2020

Dubai Airports said it recycles over 43,000 tonnes of paper, glass and other waste every year