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UAE unveils 2031 science strategy

The 2031 agenda aims to see the country use advanced sciences to address future challenges

Saudi crown prince meets billionaires Bezos and Gates

Forbes ranks the two men as the richest in the world

UAE postpones good conduct requirement for workers

The new requirement was introduced on February 4

Constructing in frugal times

Raheem Bani Zaman Lari explains why maximising value offerings is essential to delivering value in today’s construction industry

How to succeed with off-plan property investment

Zaki Ameer discusses the key to sound off-plan investment and how to avoid some common property pitfalls

Decoding ICOs and what they mean

Viktor Wanli details the growing popularity of initial coin offerings

Interview: CCC shoes’ regional footprint

Polish billionaire and president of CCC Shoes and Bags, Dariusz Milek, discusses his Gulf expansion plans

DP World says Djibouti has not offered to buy its Doraleh terminal stake

The port operator said it would consider such a move illegal

Careem in talks to raise new funds, according to sources

The ride hailing app is reportedly looking to raise $500m from investors

Careem resumes Ramallah services

The ride-hailing app had suspended services in Ramallah last November, four months after launching there

UAE healthcare provider NMC raises $2bn loan, say sources

NMC previously said it planned acquisitions worth up to $800m this year, as it looks for growth opportunities across the GCC

South Korea aims for 2018 start-up of UAE nuclear reactor

The first of four reactors being built by Korea Electric Power Corporation is part of the $24.4bn Barakah power plant project

Patek Philippe watch once owned by Egypt’s King Farouk sets Middle East record

Sold in Dubai, the Patek Philippe 1518 with perpetual calendar and chronograph is said to be one of only 281 ever made

Abraaj may sell part of investment management business, say sources

The private equity firm is said to be in talks with Abu Dhabi Financial Group and international financial companies

Gulf markets subdued as investors take stock of missile attacks

Saudi air defences shot down seven ballistic missiles fired by Yemen’s Houthi forces on Sunday

DXB Entertainments expects brighter 2018

The company reported a $305m loss for last year

Former Gulf News editor sentenced to 10 years for killing wife

The family of the deceased expressed disappointment at the verdict, and hope the sentence is changed on appeal

DP World wins 30-year Congo port concession

An initial $350m will be invested to construct a 600-metre quay and a 25-hectare yard extension at the Port of Banana

JMA Group to invest Dhs60m in 20 new supermarkets

The new shops will create around 1,000 jobs, said the group

How I got here: Charlotte Oliver, managing director, CEO Event Management

Oliver explains how she developed a personal approach to her events business

Saudi tycoon al-Sanea’s creditors weigh multi-billion dollar debt deal

Banks met in Dubai on Wednesday as they seek to resolve the debt crisis

Emirates deploys special ‘Year of Zayed’ aircraft to new Muscat terminal

Emirates was the first international airline to operate a flight to the new passenger terminal in Muscat

Kuwait eyes new $12bn northern airport

The plans come as Kuwait International Airport continues to suffer from traffic congestion

Pay-per-minute car rental service launches in Sharjah

Udrive will initially provide 100 vehicles in the emirate

UAE VP orders creation of financial restructuring commitee

The committee is designed to support the country’s bankruptcy law

Thousands attend auction of vehicles owned by Saudi tycoon al-Sanea

The initial funds from the auction will go to unpaid workers

Emirates warns of heavy passenger traffic this weekend

The heavy passenger traffic is anticipated ahead of the spring break holiday

Saudi job market to shrink in 2018

GulfTalent said Saudisation policies meant many firms in the country were lowering their headcount

UAE’s ADNOC Distribution signs deal for 10 Geant stores

The deal will mark the return of the French supermarket brand to many locations in the country

The robots are coming: Can you future-proof your career?

Jeanette Teh explains how you can prepare yourself for the future of work