Expo 2020: Firms selected to design theme pavilions

Expo 2020: Firms selected to design theme pavilions

The firms will design the pavilions of opportunity, mobility and sustainability

Parking charges to rise across Dubai

New tariffs will affects 30,000 parking spaces across the emirate

Five minutes with… Harmony House founder Lucy Bruce

Five minutes with… Harmony House founder Lucy Bruce

2016 is going to be a tough year for non-profit organisations, admits Bruce

World’s first facility growing food, fuel in a desert ecosystem opens in Abu Dhabi

The bioenergy research facility is located in Masdar City

Mecca Chamber chairman warns two-day weekend could cost Saudi $26bn

“We are still a developing country and need more national production, not a weakening of either the private or public sector.”

Ex-Leeds United MD David Haigh to face trial in Dubai over tweet

Haigh is accused of slandering his former employer on Twitter.

Dubai reveals new public parking rates for commercial areas

Dubai reveals new public parking rates for commercial areas

Up to 30,000 spaces will be affected

Revealed: Top 10 Salaries In Saudi Arabia

Average salaries in Saudi Arabia rose seven per cent to reach $12,978.3 per month in the Gulf Business 2015 Salary Survey.

Video, pictures: Rains lash out across the UAE

Schools were shut and airport operations affected by bad weather on Wednesday

Revealed: Most popular and most affordable areas to rent studios in Dubai

Dubai’s private sector growth drops for the first time since 2010

Travel and tourism companies in the emirate saw the biggest decline, finds index

All UAE schools to be closed on Thursday as severe rains persist

Police has warned motorists to be cautious while driving on flooded roads

Tiger spotted roaming through Doha traffic is captured

The creature’s owner faces legal proceedings

Saudi mobile industry required to employ 100% Saudis in six months

New initiative aims to create jobs for nationals

Kuwait mulls new law to allow private sector to manage airport, ports

The Gulf state’s current law only allows for the transfer of ownership in state assets

Revealed: ​Top 10 best places to work in UAE

Logistics firm DHL tops the list in 2016, followed by THE One and Omnicom Media Group.

Update: Abu Dhabi airport resumes flights, Emirates warns of delays due to bad weather

The UAE has been hit by severe rain and thunderstorms

Abu Dhabi schools closed as thunderstorms continue across the UAE

Rain and showers are expected throughout Wednesday

US raises concerns following suspension of Saudi arms deal with Lebanese army

US spokesperson suggests supporting Lebanon’s Armed Forces is crucial to countering the influence of Hezbollah.

Revealed: Top 10 salaries in Qatar

Average salaries fell by over 2 per cent in Qatar, according to the Gulf Business 2016 Salary Survey

Whatsapp new privacy features

Man faces deportation from UAE for ‘insulting friend’ on WhatsApp – report

An Umm Al Quwain court found the accused guilty of abusing his friend on the messaging app

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed discusses regional issues with US vice president

The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and deputy supreme commander of the armed forces also discussed bilateral ties with Joe Biden.

UAE drafting space law

To date the UAE has invested Dhs 20bn in its space programme

Boston Marathon bombing survivor, Canadian boxer among Dubai Ferrari crash victims

The Ferrari crashed into a lamppost in Jumeirah Lake Towers on Sunday.

Sheikh Mohammed approves 100-day national plan for happiness

“Our ultimate goal as a government is for happiness as a way of life,” Sheikh Mohammed said.

UAE purchases 8 drones in deals worth Dhs 1.47bn

Drone deal was one of three announced at UMEX yesterday.

uae flag, UAE appoints Abu Dhabi Crown Prince’s son as chairman of State Security

UAE extends compulsory national service to 12 months

Emiratis were earlier required to serve for nine months.

UAE signs six defence deals worth over Dhs 767m

The deals were signed during the Unmanned System Exhibition in Abu Dhabi

Saudi prince awarded French Legion d’Honneur for fight against terror

President Francois Hollande presented country’s top award to crown prince Mohammed bin Nayef

US vice president arrives in the UAE

Expected to discuss issues including the UAE’s role in the fight against ISIL.