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France, Britain and Germany say risks Iran nuclear deal could collapse
The European nations called for dialogue between all the parties to resume
New family sponsorship law for expats in the UAE takes effect
Expats – both men and women – can sponsor their family members if they earn a monthly salary of Dhs4,000 or Dhs3,000 plus accommodation
Kuwait’s economy grows 2.6% in Q1
Oil sector grew at 1.3 per cent in the first quarter and non-oil sector expanded at 4.1 per cent
Saudi rejects claims that it is blocking Qataris from performing Hajj and Umrah
The kingdom says citizens and residents of Qatar are welcome to perform Hajj
Kuwait to issue virtual telecom operator licence
Kuwait’s current telecom providers are Zain, Ooredoo, and Viva
Dubai’s GEMS to meet banks for $1.65bn refinancing
GEMS said last week that a consortium led by CVC Capital Partners had agreed to acquire a 30 per cent stake in the company
RTA to complete road links to Dubai Hills Mall by next year
The project includes the construction of 12 bridges spanning 3,700 metres
UAE’s ministry of economy cancels fees for over 100 services
The ministry has also reduced the fees for some services as part of efforts to boost business activity in the country
Kuwaiti authorities arrest militant cell linked to Muslim Brotherhood – ministry
The arrested people were wanted by Egyptian authorities
Kuwait moves to protect its ports amid Gulf tensions
Relations between Iran and the West have become increasingly strained
Two workers killed in bus accident in the UAE
The accident occurred in Ras Al Khaimah on Thursday afternoon
Tourists in Dubai can now get a free 30-day liquor licence
The measure has been rolled out this summer is open to all non-Muslim tourists
Largest aquarium in the Middle East to open in Abu Dhabi by early 2020
The aquarium, now 70 per cent complete, will house 33,000 marine animals
Dubai’s DP World set to raise $1.3bn in bonds and sukuk
The proceeds of the sukuk will be used for general corporate purposes
