Prices had continued to rise throughout 2018 after the introduction of VAT
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Abu Dhabi’s Khalifa Port to be connected to the national railway network
The rail terminal capacity at Khalifa Port is expected to be the largest of its kind within the UAE
Professionals in Saudi to see biggest salary hikes in the region this year
Sectors such as IT, manufacturing, logistics, finance, banking and education will see an improvement in the job market
New underwater training centre for countering hostile submarines to open in UAE
The centre will be developed by France’s Thales Group along with Atlas Elektroniks in Abu Dhabi
Dubai’s Emirates to launch new service to Portugal’s Porto
The four times weekly service will be launched in July
Dubai’s Drake & Scull replaces three senior execs including CFO
DSI, hit hard by the construction slowdown in the region, has seen several leadership changes
Corruption complaints up 50% in Saudi Arabia
The Saudi National Anti-Corruption Commission received 15,591 reports in 2018, compared to 10,402 the previous year
Saudi prince dies, UAE leaders offer condolences
Funeral prayers for him will be held on Tuesday
Jumeirah opens luxury Al Wathba desert resort and spa in Abu Dhabi
Spread across over 22,000 sq m, the property features 103 guest rooms and villas
Dubai’s DMCC opens new coffee centre, in talks with major coffee traders
The centre can handle up to 20,000 tonnes annually of coffee, equivalent to $100m
Raytheon wins $1.5bn UAE air force contract
The UAE armed forces signed a total of Dhs7.2bn in contracts on Monday
Dubai’s DWC to see 700% rise in flights during DXB runway closure
Dubai International airport’s southern runway will be closed for a complete refurbishment from April 16 to May 30
Saudi Crown Prince orders the release of over 2,100 Pakistani prisoners
The move came during Prince Mohammed’s visit to Pakistan
Saudi’s military company eyes $10bn revenue in next five years
Saudi Arabian Military Industries wants exports to account for 30 per cent of its revenue by 2030
Lego opens new MEA headquarters in Dubai as it expands across the region
The new regional headquarters will cover 68 markets across the region
