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Dubai developer Nakheel’s Q4 profit falls 69%

The developer reported annual profit of Dhs4.38bn for 2018, down from Dhs5.67bn in 2017

Everything you need to know when renting your first house in Dubai

New tenants should be aware about the documents required to rent a property in Dubai

Saudi telecoms firm STC, Huawei complete indoor 5G test

Regional telecoms companies have been regularly conducting 5G trials

In pics: Sheikh Mohammed meets with the first UAE astronauts

One of the two astronauts will travel to the International Space Station (ISS) on September 25, 2019

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Dubai reveals five new initiatives to support and cut costs for SMEs

The initiatives also seek to boost public-private partnerships in the emirate

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UAE public and private sector to have same number of national holidays

New decree aims at achieving a “balance between the two sectors”, the government said

Revealed: Top 5 most powerful Arabs in the UAE

The highest ranking entries originating from the UAE in Gulf Business’ annual Arab power list

Sheikh Mohammed approves Dhs1bn infrastructure projects in Fujairah

Plans to build schools, healthcare facilities and internal roads along the UAE’s east coast have also been approved

14,000 social media accounts shut down in Dubai for selling counterfeit goods

The accounts, closed in 2018, had a combined 77.9 million followers

Dubai ‘makes progress’ in fight against illegal diesel trade

A group comprising ENOC and six government entities have found 62 per cent of companies to be in violation of diesel guidelines

UAE logistics players to benefit from Iran’s re-entry into global markets

UAE ranked third in global logistics report

The 2019 Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index placed the UAE third for the fifth consecutive year

UAE Presidential Palace to open to the public

Qasr Al Watan – or Palace of the Nation – will be open to visitors from Monday, March 11

DP World asks court to halt antitrust probe at Mumbai port

Last year the Competition Commission of India said it suspected antitrust violations by DP World and Denmark’s A.P. Moller-Maersk at terminals they operate

Manchester City’s Abu Dhabi owners consider buying club in India

City Football Group currently owns or has shares in seven clubs around the world, including New York City FC and Melbourne City

Dubai investment firm Trustworthy.ae to open depot, logistics facility in Kizad

The facilities will seek to cater to the expected rise of container volumes at Abu Dhabi Ports

UAE allocates Dhs1.5bn to build ‘new generation’ of schools

The schools will have laboratories for robotics, AI, health and the environment as well as specialised sports facilities

Dubai school staff member dies on campus

All the children were sent home on Monday

UAE official says Iran’s stance over disputed islands is ‘illogical’

The ownership of the three islands has been the subject of a longstanding diplomatic dispute between the two countries

Emirates chosen as top brand by women in UAE, Apple tops Saudi list

Technology brands have seen their popularity decline in the last year in both the UAE and Saudi Arabia

UAE banks propose $5.1bn of dividends

The value of dividends of 18 UAE banks was up 12.2 per cent on the previous year

Pictures: Sheikh Mohammed receives new UAE ambassadors

The UAE leader met with nine newly appointed foreign ambassadors

UAE airlines resume flights to Pakistan

Pakistan closed its airspace last week due to growing tensions with India

UAE-based healthcare group Avivo eyes MENA expansion

The group currently operates two hospitals and 29 clinics in the region

Dubai regulator says Abraaj collapse may spur oversight changes

Abraaj fell out with investors last year over a $1bn healthcare fund

Sheikh Hamdan approves ‘Dubai Silk Road’ strategy

The strategy includes nine initiatives and 33 projects that will see the collaboration of several government entities

Abu Dhabi beachfront marathon postponed due to bad weather

Abu Dhabi is currently observing its inaugural Blue Week, to promote awareness of ocean and coastal sustainability

Sheikh Mohammed meets with Bahrain’s King

The Dubai ruler also attended a part of the Endurance Cup championship in Bahrain

Dubai’s DGCX launches aluminium and zinc futures

The two new products, which will go live on March 22, are designed to appeal to global market participants

Struggle to survive: Can smaller UAE healthcare providers come out on top?

By joining forces within a larger network, independent healthcare providers can increase their efficiency and their purchasing power

The importance of tolerance in the workplace

Reverend Canon Andy Thompson explains why tolerance should be a key aspect of workplace culture across the GCC