Dubai retail market hits $35bn, says report

Sales are expected to pass $52bn by 2020, according to the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry

One year jail term for jumping red light in Oman

Drivers who fail to stop at red signals will also be in line for a $1,300 fine

Iran plans Saudi trip to discuss Hajj pilgrimage

Tehran claims 464 of its citizens were killed during the deadly hajj stampede last year

Dubai reveals new system for visit and residency visas

​Applications for all visa processes can now be submitted in typing centres

Majid Al Futtaim plans $13m expansion of City Centre Qurum in Oman

The revamp will see the introduction of Centrepoint within the mall

GCC’s ultra wealthy eye Dubai for property investment

The UAE emerged as the most popular destination for regional investors

Qatar Airways adds second daily flight to New York

The added service will be operated by an Airbus A350

New Dubai projects unveiled: Vertical Industrial City, Dubai Stairs and Safari Golf

The Dubai Municipality has planned several new projects across the emirate

Saudi Arabia becomes world’s third biggest military spender

The kingdom has leapfrogged Russia, according to new research

UAE non-oil private sector growth hits 2016 high

Business conditions have improved at the strongest rate in four months

Kuwait signs contract for 28 Eurofighter Typhoons

​Kuwait will be the third Gulf country after Saudi and Oman to operate the aircraft

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Sharjah joins Dubai in levying Dhs 35 airport fee

The charge will be levied on passengers exiting via the airport

Video: Nissan GTR, Nissan Patrol latest to join Dubai Police fleet

The new vehicles will be used to ‘enhance the security of the emirate’

Expats may no longer be allowed to hold HR jobs in Saudi Arabia

Authorities reportedly mulling a plan to restrict hiring- related roles to Saudis

Pictures: Kempinski Mall of the Emirates opens 20 luxury chalets

Available in one, two and three-bedrooms, rates range between Dhs 3,500-25,000 a night

Dubai ranks high among world’s top 10 busiest airports in 2015

The emirate moved up three spots to rank third globally

Qatari firm plans to convert US embassy in London to luxury hotel

Qatari Diar is also undertaking a $2bn rental venture in the UK capital

Dubai to deploy drones to catch people littering the city

The drones will be used to monitor beaches, campsites and desert areas

UAE jails two Lebanese, one Canadian for Hezbollah links

​The accused will be deported after serving a six-month jail term

Video: Nissan GTR, Nissan Patrol latest to join Dubai Police fleet

The new vehicles will be used to ‘enhance the security of the emirate’

Qatar Airways upgrades Geneva route to Dreamliner

The move will almost double capacity on the direct daily service

Thunderstorms, cloudy weather forecast in the UAE this week

Temperatures will continue rising across the country

UAE telecom regulator instructs Etisalat, du to cut GCC roaming rates by 42%

The new unified rates are expected to help mobile phone users save up to $1.13bn

Dubai start-up Mini Exchange launches Saudi website

The online marketplace has established a dedicated website for Saudi residents

Emirates Islamic to lay off 200 people – report

Banks across the country are trimming staff to reduce costs

Bill Gates helps launch Saudi philanthropy initiative

The billionaire was in Riyadh for the Saudi Philanthropic Fellowship Programme

Saudi women launch job search app

SnapJobs was founded by six women from Jeddah

Abu Dhabi’s Masdar City set for expansion

The sustainable urban development has significant growth plans up to 2021

Middle East boating industry defies regional economic slump

Loyal customers and a booming market have helped the industry stay buoyant

UAE energy minister: ‘No impact of low oil prices on economy’

Suhail Al Mazrouei asserted that diversification efforts have helped the country