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A new generation of mall experience in the region

Robert Welanetz demonstrates how the region’s retail industry has evolved in recent months, and what to expect in the years ahead

The GCC’s automotive downturn

The Gulf’s automotive market is going through a tough period as the broader regional downturn hits consumer spending

A week in the life of… Nithul Lakshman, managing director of PAL Auto Garage

Lakshman details a week spent managing his company’s garages with a healthy dose of exercise inbetween

Banks in UAE join forces to fight cyber security threat

The UAE Banks Federation is partnering with Anomali to create the Information Sharing and Analysis Center

UAE’s travel and tourism spend set to reach $56bn by 2022

Tourism and travel accounted for 12.1 per cent of the UAE’s GDP in 2016

UAE further relaxes visa rules for Indian nationals

Indian nationals with UK and EU residence visas will be granted visas on arrival in the UAE

Emirates to launch fourth daily A380 service to Sydney

The new service will increase passenger capacity on the route by 6,846 seats a week

Emirates to allow extra baggage of up to 15kgs on certain flights

The allowance is for economy class passengers on certain flights

UAE royals tour Louvre Abu Dhabi ahead of its opening

The museum will officially open on November 11

Videos: Gulf Business Awards 2017

Award winners from the evening reveal their plans ahead

All the updates from Cityscape 2017

All the news and views from the region’s largest real estate conference

Oman’s SalamAir appoints new CEO

The airline has turned to budget rival Air Arabia for its new chief executive

Revealed: Winners at the Gulf Business Awards 2017

A total of 27 awards were handed to the winners during the gala

Emirates cancels Florida flights due to Hurricane Irma

Flights to and from Fort Lauderdale and Orlando have been cancelled

Driving ahead: Zarooq Motors

A closer look at the UAE-based company seeking to carve its own niche in the supercar market

Revealed: Top 10 longest flights in the world

Gulf carriers dominate when it comes to ultra long-haul flights

Countdown begins for Gulf Business Awards 2017

Shortlists across all the categories have been revealed

Abu Dhabi leads the UAE in affordable accommodation

Abu Dhabi City Municipality recently announced an initiative to encourage developers to provide rental options for lower earners

The evolution of Cityscape Global

As real estate exhibition Cityscape Global prepares to open its doors for the 16th time, exhibition director Tom Rhodes discusses how the internationally recognised event has grown

How I got here: Ali Zeeshan Khan, digital services manager, Informa ME

Ali Zeeshan Khan on his journey of growth at event management firm Informa

Etisalat launches new mobile brand targetting youngsters in the UAE

The service is only available to those aged between 19 and 29

Abu Dhabi Global Market receives 166 applications for fintech challenge

The organisation will select 10 finalists for its five-week start-up programme

Emirates could restore US capacity within six to nine months

The Dubai airline started cutting frequencies on five US routes from May

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UAE’s tax authority prepares for excise tax, VAT implementation

Excise tax takes effect next month, while VAT will be implemented in January 2018

UAE startup Now Money closes $1.46m bridge funding round

The round included $700,000 from Dubai-based venture capital firm Myrisoph Capital

Saudi secures return to football World Cup

The kingdom last qualified for the tournament in 2006

Oman counts on Chinese billions to build mega city at Duqm

Oman aims to transform Duqm, a fishing village south of Muscat, into an industrial centre

Saudi seeks Islamic tourism boost as it diversifies economy

Pilgrims comprise the bulk of Saudi Arabia’s 20 million annual foreign visitors

Emaar’s Address brand to manage new Maldives hotel

The property is scheduled to open in 2020

Virgin Mobile brand officially launches in the UAE

Virgin Mobile will offer all its services via an app