594 million use public and shared transport in Dubai in 2019

The share of public transport and shared mobility in people’s journeys scaled from 6 per cent in 2006 to 18.1 per cent in 2019

Dubai’s Emirates cancels flight to London due to Storm Ciara

Dozens of airlines have cancelled flights to London due to weather disruptions

UAE banks start process of recovering money from defaulters in India – report

At least nine banks from the UAE have reportedly initiated legal action against defaulters in India to recover around $6.9bn

UAE’s Brooge plans to expand storage and refining capacity

Brooge has signed an agreement to lease out 450,000 square metres of land to Fujairah Oil Industrial Zone (FOIZ)

First Abu Dhabi Bank becomes latest UAE lender to cut jobs

The UAE-based bank dismissed hundreds of employees in recent weeks across several divisions

Kardashian friend to help Saudis seal Newcastle United deal

Carla DiBello, an entrepreneur friend of the reality television star, is advising PIF on the proposed acquisition of the soccer team

Coronavirus update: UAE confirms two new cases; total tallies seven

China reported a total of 37,198 coronavirus cases less than two months after the virus surfaced in Wuhan

Ivanka Trump to headline Dubai summit, meet Mideast leaders

Ivanka Trump will speak about opportunities for women in business at the Global Women’s Forum

Saudi’s Bateel dates is offering a healthier alternative to chocolate this Valentine’s Day

Contrary to popular perception, Saudi Arabia is the unlikely source of a luxurious, if unconventional, Valentine’s Day gift

The rise of the GCC’s hospitality sector

Executives at the Radisson Hotel Group explain why they remain bullish about growth prospects of the hospitality industry in the GCC region

What’s next for Oman’s economy?

As Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said takes charge in Oman, Georgia Tolley describes the challenges the GCC state faces and potential ways ahead

Saudi Arabia suspends travel to China on coronavirus fears

Any citizen found flouting the rule would be held accountable, while foreign residents would not be permitted to re-enter the country if they travelled to China

Saudi Aramco slashes oil prices in Asia as virus causes demand shock

The coronavirus managed to wipe out 20 per cent of oil consumption in China

Philippines may partially lift ban on workers to Kuwait

The Philippines issued a ban on sending workers to Kuwait in January after a Filipina maid was murdered in the Gulf state

Oman to not renew work visas for expats in certain professions

Oman’s Ministry confirmed that the visas of expats working as sales representatives or promoters and purchase representatives will not be renewed

UAE launches early warning system for coronavirus

The algorithms will identify a patient as high-risk and raise flags for the patient to be quarantined and treated immediately

UAE weather update: Poor visibility warning issued

The weather will remain partly cloudy on Thursday, with temperatures expected to increase slightly

Saudi healthcare firm is said to seek up to $700m in IPO

The book-building process for the IPO will start on February 10 with the shares being priced on February 20

Profit at Abu Dhabi's Mubadala climbs 12.4%

Mubadala to weigh buying Jadwa’s UAE healthcare assets

Jadwa owns a 42 per cent stake in Abu Dhabi-based United Eastern Medical Services LLC

Dubai waives certain government service fees to lower living costs

Some of the fees waived include those in the healthcare sector

Bahrain’s Investcorp posts 17% drop in half-yearly net profit

The Bahraini investment firm posted net income worth $48m for H1 FY20, slipping 17 per cent compared to $58m for H1 FY19

Dubai airport retains title as world’s number one for international passengers

The airport welcomed over 86.3 million passengers in 2019, down 3.1 per cent compared to 2018

Dubai’s ENOC to open 22 new service stations across the UAE in 2020

ENOC plans to expand its retail network from its existing 136 service stations to 193 across the UAE by end of 2021

Affordable housing accounts for 41% residential sales in Dubai in 2019

The emirate registered 15,516 deals of residential properties valued below Dhs1m in 2019

Sheikh Mohammed allocates Dhs500m to improve quality of life in Dubai

Under new directives, 12 integrated residential councils will be formed as meeting points for UAE citizens

Saudi says inbound visitors must reveal China travel history prior to arrival

All inbound travelers to the kingdom must disclose if they travelled to China during the 15 days prior to their arrival

Saudi fund sold almost all of Tesla holding in Q4 2019

The Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund held just 39,151 shares at the end of 2019

Dubai’s Al Jalila Children’s hospital launches genetic testing centre

The Genome centre will offer specialised genetic counselling to support patients, families, and other doctors

New Dhs200bn utility company under consideration in Abu Dhabi

The new entity will have total assets worth Dh200bn, with more than 85 per cent of its revenue coming from regulated and contracted businesses

UAE ministry issues new guidelines for schools on coronavirus

Any student, staff or associated family member who has flown in from China in the past 14 days, is to be exempted from school