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Careem launches in Gaza and Nablus

The ride-hailing service aims boost job opportunities for young people, and encourage other regional businesses to expand into Palestine

GCC to see boom in Russian tourists

The strengthening Russian economy and more favourable entry policies are expected to boost demand

UAE tax authority outlines VAT exempt free zones

A number of free zones have been designated outside of the country for VAT purposes

IBM signs $85m technology service deal with Emirates

The deal expands upon a previous 10-year agreement between the two signed last year

Video: This new technology will make grocery shopping faster in the UAE

A new indoor positioning system from Philips Lighting is set to debut in Dubai

UAE’s Emirates NBD to roll out connected payment cards

The Wallet Card can act as a customer’s debit, credit and loyalty cards

Heavy rains hit UAE overnight

Showers could continue in some areas into Tuesday evening

UAE introduces good behaviour requirement for foreign workers

The certificate is a pre-requirement to obtain a work visa

Kuwait Energy in merger talks with SOCO International

The deal would be “a merger of equals”, according to sources

Abu Dhabi, Bahrain cooperate on fintech

Abu Dhabi, neighbouring Dubai and Bahrain have pitched themselves as fintech hubs

Sharjah’s Air Arabia to fly to Qabala

The route is Air Arabia’s second to Azerbaijan

UAE’s Emirates and Etihad sign security deal

Emirates president Sir Tim Clark indicated the two carriers could work together in some areas last year

UAE to distribute 70% of VAT revenue to local governments

The country introduced the 5 per cent tax on January 1

Kuwait launches investigation after stadium injuries

Dozens of Omani fans were injured at the Arabian Gulf Cup final

Taking on the GCC’s cyber criminals

With cyber-attacks on the rise, a major skills shortage, and digital development continuing apace, just how secure is the region’s cybersecurity industry?

Predictions 2018: Emirates president Sir Tim Clark

Clark says the carrier has a renewed sense of confidence in the global market environment in 2018

Predictions 2018: Sole DXB partner Rajat Malhotra

Malhotra reveals his ambitions for 2018

L’Oreal’s Emmanuel Lulin on why ethics are essential

L’Oreal’s senior vice president and chief ethics officer Emmanuel Lulin explains why good ethical practices are more important to corporations than ever

UAE non-oil private sector growth hits 34-month high

Despite the optimism, hiring remained muted

Revealed: Where Abu Dhabi property rents, prices fell the most in 2017

Rental rates were down as much as 29 per cent in some areas

UAE’s Al-Futtaim acquires Marks & Spencer stores in Hong Kong, Macau

The value of the transaction was not disclosed

Interview: Taking innovation to the next level

Her Excellency Huda Al Hashimi discusses how the UAE’s Innovation Week will evolve into Innovation Month this year, and what it means for the future of innovation across the country

Digital transformation: The catalyst for sustainable logistics operations

Kushal Nahata explains why sustainability must be front of mind for the region’s logistics players

The analysts’ view of 2018

How do the experts at S&P Global Ratings think 2018 will unfold?

Solar Park R&D investments to hit Dhs500m by 2020

DEWA’s CEO recently toured the 4,400 square metre facility

Shake Shack CEO Randy Garutti on shaking up the fast food market

Shake Shack CEO Randy Garutti explains why the Gulf region is so important to the cult burger chain and how new technology is changing the way it operates

Why the health industry won’t resort to robots

Zarmina Jafar explains why robots won’t take over the healthcare industry, but how AI will play an increasingly important role

The road to success with digital transformation

Karim Talhouk reveals three key ways to make technology work for your business

Qarar CEO Zaid Kamhawi on the big deal about big data

Qarar CEO Zaid Kamhawi explains why analytics and big data is continuing to change the face of business

UAE property developer secures Dhs1bn loan for mega-project

The money will help pay for the Dhs24bn Aljada project in Sharjah