Saudi steps up mobile shop inspections as deadline nears

Under new rules announced in March, companies in the industry must ensure half of their workforce is Saudi by Ramadan

Dubai’s Burj Al Arab opens new luxury Terrace

The beach leisure facility was built and shipped from Finland

Dubai developer Myra launches Dhs 150m project in JVC

Crystal Residence will feature 225 luxury apartments

Shuaa Capital plays down reports of job cuts

Reports earlier this week indicated the bank had laid off 15 per cent of its workforce

Abu Dhabi airport sees 4.8% rise in April passenger numbers

The UAE capital welcomed 1.96m passengers last month

Top 10 iftars and suhours in Dubai

Some of the best iftars and suhours to sample in the city this Ramadan

Dubai’s Mall of the World project progressing on schedule – official

The mega development is currently in the detailed design stage

Dubai among world’s top 10 most important shopping hubs

The emirate welcomed 38 new brands in 2015, a new report by CBRE found

Doha Bank CEO says liquidity ‘much bigger issue’ than 2008

Raghavan Seetharaman said it was a “challenging time” for lenders

Video: Dramatic footage of a boat on fire in Dubai’s Deira port

Police said they managed to extinguish the fire on board the wooden dhow

Water homes part of Dhs 1bn mega project launched in Dubai

The project, called Marasi Business Bay, will be developed by Dubai Properties

Saudi’s Shura Council to discuss allowing women to apply for passports

Currently women in the country need their guardian’s permission to apply for travel documents

Kuwait gives in to pay rise demands from oil union

Kuwaiti oil and gas workers went on strike for three days in April

In pictures: Dubai opens world’s first 3D printed office

Called the ‘Office of the Future’, the building is located in the Emirates Towers premises

Why you should set up your business in Dubai Design District

With world class facilities and smart initiatives, d3 promises to be a hub for creatives

Bollywood Parks Dubai reveals attractions, annual ticket price

The world’s first Bollywood-themed park will open in October 2016

UAE reveals private sector working hours for Ramadan

Working hours for private sector workers will be reduced by two hours

GE, Saudi’s SAIIC sign $3bn joint deal to support new Saudi vision

The joint venture agreement will help expand the kingdom’s local manufacturing sector

Qatar says will investigate worker abuse claims raised by Amnesty

Qatar identifies $19.7bn of investment opportunities in sport

The country is investing heavily in infrastructure in the buildup to its hosting of the 2022 World Cup

Deira Islands Mall to offer most retail space in Dubai – chairman

The upcoming shopping destination will offer over 4 million square feet of gross leasable area

In pictures: World’s largest plane lands in Abu Dhabi

The Antonov AN225 transported 160 tonnes of cargo from Kiev

Dubai’s Shuaa Capital cuts 15% of staff

Before the lay-offs, the bank had about 70 employees

Dubai Municipality awards Dhs 1.8bn contract for Arena project

The project features a massive conference hall that can seat up to 10,000 people

Abu Dhabi state companies lay off thousands as low oil prices bite

The emirate is preparing for a long period of austerity as low crude prices put pressure on its economy

Emaar awards construction contract for project in Jeddah Gate

ACC has won the deal to build the three-tower Emaar Residences project, which includes 283 units

UAE announces public sector working hours during Ramadan

Employees at various ministries and other federal authorities will work from 9am to 2pm

Saudi Aramco, SABIC deny plans to merge petrochems

Media reports had hinted at the possibility of the two companies merging their petrochemicals businesses

UAE Twenty20 league vows to pay overdue wages

The Masters Champions League staged its maiden season in Dubai and Sharjah this year

Saudi’s first privately run terminal opens at King Khalid International

The terminal has the capacity to handle 12 million passengers annually

Apple plans to expand UAE presence – CEO

Tim Cook made a surprise visit to Apple’s Dubai store on Saturday