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Sheikh Mohammed issues eight principles of governance in Dubai

Dubai is a business capital that will continue to attract new talent and focus on economic diversification, says ruler

Hamad Buamim Dubai Chamber of Commerce

Power Letters 2019: Hamad Buamim, head of Dubai Chamber

The President and CEO of Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry talks about plans to cement Dubai’s reputation as global business hub.

Sir Tim Clark Emirates Airlines

Power Letters 2019: Sir Tim Clark, Emirates president

The President of Emirates talks innovation, growth and how to cope with headwinds in the aviation business

Here’s how to stop sugar decaying your company’s profits in the UAE

Problems linked to high sugar consumption can lead to lower productivity and increased workforce absenteeism

No security incidents reported during New Year’s Eve in Dubai – police

More than two million people gathered across the emirate to usher in the New Year

Indian national wins Dhs15m in Abu Dhabi raffle

Dubai-based Sarath Purushothaman won the bumper prize at Big Ticket Abu Dhabi

Emirates to offer discounts in UAE to passengers from Jan 1 – March 31

The offers are available in over 500 locations across the UAE

Dubai issues 1,882 ‘instant’ business licences in 18 months

The instant licences are issued within five minutes

New director appointed for Dubai’s Area 2071

Area 2071 aims to bring together venture capital, research and development, innovators, entrepreneurs, start-ups and SMEs

UAE waives millions of dirhams in fines during amnesty

The five-month amnesty scheme ended on December 31

In pics: New 369-room five-star hotel opens in Dubai Marina

Located at the south edge of the Marina, Stella Di Mare features six F&B outlets

Dubai’s RTA offers discount on three-digit vehicle number plates

Among the three-digit plates on offer are T 738, J 945 and P 682

Over 2 million used public transport in Dubai on New Year’s Eve

Over 866,800 people used the Dubai Metro on NYE

Dubai crude average price in Dec drops to lowest since Oct 2017

Dubai crude averaged $57.318 a barrel for December

Dubai reveals 2019 budget with marginal rise in spending, support for SMEs

The government expects to generate Dhs51bn in public revenues, an increase of 1.2 per cent

Emirates expects over 180,000 travellers to pass through Dubai airport from Jan 1-5

The busiest day in the first week of 2019 is expected on Wednesday, January 2

In pictures, video: Dubai ushers in 2019 with spectacular fireworks

Roughly one million revellers gathered around the Burj Khalifa on New Year’s Eve

How did Dubai’s retail industry fare in 2018?

The boom in tourism has helped fuel the city’s retail sector

Dubai’s Emirates carries over 59 million passengers in 2018

The airline operated over 192,000 flights in the last 12 months

Dubai’s Arabtec unit wins contracts worth Dhs622m from Damac

Contracts cover construction of units at Akoya and in Business Bay

Dubai reveals traffic management plan near Burj Khalifa for New Year’s Eve

Certain roads will be blocked while 3,000 parking spots have been allocated around the Downtown area

UAE regulator evaluating resuming flights by national carriers to Damascus

Etihad and Emirates suspended flights to Damascus in 2012 because of security concerns

Hilton Garden Inn Dubai Al Jadaf Culture Village opens

Opening marks the mid-market brand’s fourth hotel in Dubai

Sharjah makes enhanced offer for struggling Invest Bank

Shareholders will vote on the deal on January 8

helicopter crash ras al khaimah

UAE rescue helicopter crashes after hitting world’s longest zip line in Ras Al Khaimah

All four crew members on board died in the accident

Dubai Duty Free surpasses $2bn in sales

The retailer also recorded more than 3.5 per cent growth year-on-year

Dubai solar park moves into the fourth phase of construction

The capacity of the fourth phase is projected to be 950MW with investments reaching Dhs16bn

Tourist numbers up 1.6% in Abu Dhabi and Dubai

The number of tourists coming from Russia rose by 64.8 per cent, with German visitor numbers rising 14.7 per cent

UAE reopens embassy in Damascus

UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Anwar Gargash, hinted at Syria’s potential readmission to the Arab League

Six reasons why the UAE will be the best place globally for start-ups in 2019

A multitude of startup-friendly initiatives will help the country draw in more entrepreneurs