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The upcoming AIM Startup summit in Dubai will help connect startups in the UAE to global investors

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Gulf countries reject US recognition of Golan Heights as Israeli

GCC nations said the territory was occupied Arab land, with Saudi Arabia and the UAE adding that the move is an impediment to peace

Saudi’s Al Tayyar aims to double online booking sales by end-2020

The kingdom’s largest travel company seeks to capitalise on a rapidly growing tourism market, and invest heavily in technology

Bahrain to use Huawei in 5G rollout despite US warnings

The US has warned countries against using Chinese technology, saying Huawei could be used by Beijing to spy on the West

Saudi Arabia extends domestic debt curve with new sukuk issue

The kingdom sold $1.62bn in local currency debt, with maturities of 10 and 15 years

Saudi Aramco building global gas business to cut carbon footprint

CEO Amin Nasser said the oil giant is building “an energy bridge” between Saudi Arabia and China

How Earth Hour UAE is redefining our relationship with the planet

Helena Carless, communications director at Emirates Nature-WWF, explains some of the main benefits of Earth Hour

UAE’s Shuaa Capital, ADFG mandate banks on merger plan – ADFG

Shuaa Capital said on Sunday that it had started discussions on a possible merger with ADFG

Saudi beats Russia to top spot among China crude oil suppliers in February, according to customs

Supplies from Saudi Arabia to China reached 5.95 million tonnes, or about 1.552 million bpd, data from Chinese customs showed

Saudi’s MiSK Foundation partners with Qiddiya for youth initiative

The internship programme will give young Saudis the opportunity to work at the Qiddiya project, which is expected to be the world’s largest entertainment city by 2030

Kenyan monk Peter Tabichi wins $1m Global Teacher Prize in Dubai

Tabichi was presented with the award in the presence of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed at a ceremony hosted by actor Hugh Jackman

Abu Dhabi’s Al Hilal Bank cuts 160 jobs ahead of three-way merger – sources

The merger with Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank and Union National Bank is expected to created the UAE’s third largest lender

Abu Dhabi aims to lure start-ups with investment in new technology hub

Dhs1bn ($272m) has been allocated to support technology start-ups in the emirate

Oman oil minister ‘excited’ to be part of Sri Lanka oil refinery project

Oman’s involvement in the planned $3.85bn oil refinery has been unclear, with Sri Lanka saying the Sultanate is interested in taking a 30 per cent stake, while Oman has not confirmed its intentions

SHUAA Capital in merger talks with ADFG

The talks with Abu Dhabi Financial Group are aimed at creating a larger financial listed group

UAE participates in UN Commission on Status of Women

The delegation was led by Hessa Tahlak, Assistant Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Community Development

OPEC+ cuts that steadied market now bring risk of $100 crude

Saudi Arabia pushes for at least $70 oil, say sources

The move defies US President Donald Trump’s demands for OPEC to help reduce prices

Abu Dhabi’s SENAAT sees revenues rise to Dhs16.3bn

The value of the holding company’s industrial assets portfolio rose to Dhs27.3bn

Burj Khalifa lights up with an image of Jacinda Ardern

Sheikh Mohammed also tweeted his praise for the New Zealand Prime Minister’s response to the shooting

Saudi-led coalition attacks drone storage caves in Yemen’s capital – SPA

The raids in Sanaa are part of an operation to destroy the Houthis’ drone capabilities

Video: Dubai’s next big tourist attraction, Al Marmoom

The massive desert conservation project covers 10 per cent of Dubai’s total area

Young Emirati entrepreneur Noora Al Alawi: ‘To fail is healthy’

Al Alawi’s homegrown Dubai-based brand Nuna Atelier is getting the attention of international brands

The next chapter for the UAE’s Borders bookstore

Vivek Bahirwani, director of Borders, discusses why reading is going from strength the strength in the region

UAE banks suspend credit and debit card accounts for some users

The Central Bank ruled that all banks must have updated Emirates ID records for their customers by February 28

Dubai’s stock market drops after four straight days of gains

Developer Emaar Properties fell 1.7 per cent while its unit Emaar Malls shed 2.3 per cent

Emirates NBD lists $1bn bond on Nasdaq Dubai

The Dubai lender is the largest issuer of conventional bonds on Nasdaq Dubai

Court orders Saudia to pay over SAR61,000 to passenger for 21-hour flight delay

The verdict said the compensation was for the “psychological and financial harm” the passenger had sustained

UAE refutes Qatari claims about safety concerns at nuclear power plant

The UAE’s Barakah nuclear power plant is due to begin operations in 2020

Sheikh Mohammed offers his private jet to deliver aid to cyclone-hit Mozambique

Cyclone Idai, which hit Mozambique last week, has claimed hundreds of lives

UAE football team appoints new coach

Bert van Marwijk has been appointed to the role seven weeks after Italian Zaccheroni departed