Abu Dhabi’s Aldar Properties posts 17.3% drop in Q1 profit

The developer plans to spend Dhs2.75bn in 2019 for residential and some commercial projects

UAE announces Covid protocols for Eid Al Adha

UAE astronomer predicts Eid Al Fitr start date

The month of Ramadan is expected to be 30 days long this year

Revealed: Dubai’s most expensive home sold so far in 2019

An off-plan five-bedroom apartment on the Palm has topped the list

Saudi-led coalition launches airstrikes in Yemen, says many Houthis killed and wounded

The coalition has accused the Houthis of not abiding by the Stockholm agreement

UAE’s Finablr extends IPO closing by a day to May 14

The company has been seeking to raise $200m from the sale of new stock ahead of a flotation on the London Stock Exchange

Saudi, Dubai stock markets drop after tanker attacks

Two Saudi oil tankers were among vessels targeted by a “sabotage attack” off the coast of the UAE

Kuwait assembly urged to debate expat remittance tax bill

The bill states that foreign workers would be taxed by up to 5 per cent on their money transfers abroad

Two Saudi oil tankers attacked near UAE waters

The attack did not lead to any casualties or an oil spill but caused significant damage to the structures of the two vessels

Norway-registered tanker damaged off Fujairah

The crew were unharmed but there was a hole in the hull area, officials said

Video: Dubai Police reveal details about largest-ever drug haul in the UAE

Officials seized 365kg of drugs worth Dhs278.5m

Japan’s JXTG says gets supplies from Saudi, others to replace Iranian oil

Iranian oil accounted for about 4 per cent to 5 per cent of Japan’s total oil supplies before the US sanctions kicked in

UAE’s Air Arabia to launch direct flights to Kyrgyzstan’s capital Bishkek

The new service will begin in July and operate four times a week

Dubai’s DHA investigating case of woman who died during routine hip surgery

The 42-year-old woman died after suffering complications during a hip replacement surgery at the Al Zahra Hospital

UAE says four vessels subjected to ‘sabotage’ near Fujairah port

Operations at Fujairah port ran smoothly on Sunday

UAE’s Utico submits binding offer to invest in Hyflux

Utico will provide working capital and any urgent interim funding to Hyflux as part of the offer

Fire breaks out near Dubai metro station

The fire spread from three vehicles to a warehouse

Fujairah denies reports of explosions at port

Media reports claimed that “several heavy explosions” took place in the Fujairah port on Sunday morning

Dubai office rents drop, with landlords offering ‘generous incentives’ – report

The majority of enquiry levels and transactions in Q1 were for small and medium sized office space

Emirates chief commercial officer Thierry Antinori resigns

The senior Emirates executive joined the airline in 2011

Pics: Sharjah Ruler opens emirate’s largest mosque

The mosque can accommodate up to 25,500 worshippers

Dubai’s RTA awards Dhs500m contract for Al Khawaneej roads project

The project aims to accommodate the current and projected growth in the traffic volumes

Saudi security forces kill 8 people in Al Qatif

The operation targeted a newly formed “terrorist cell”, officials said

Abraaj founder given more time to raise bail

Naqvi was arrested in the UK last month and has been awaiting possible extradition to the US where he faces charges of fraud

Etihad submits bid for India’s Jet, eyes minority stake

The struggling Indian airline is saddled with roughly $1.2bn in bank debt

How the Dubai 2020 legacy will change your business in the UAE

Dubai’s expo will have a big impact on the local economy, creating thousands of jobs and boosting the UAE’s GDP for over a decade

Why customer connection is key for F&B franchises in the GCC

For a lot of global franchise brands, the Middle East is still a relatively small market

Building the future of railways in the GCC

Well-developed railway infrastructures can help drive sustainability

UAE’s aviation authority says not yet known when Boeing 737 MAX ban will be lifted

The plane was grounded worldwide in mid-March after two fatal accidents

Dubai’s DHA takes action against clinic after nose surgery leaves 24-year old in coma

The surgeon and anaesthesiologist involved in the case have been ordered to stop practising

Indian expats in the UAE urged to report any delay in salary payment

The embassy also cautioned Indian job seekers not to fall for any scams and have valid entry permits