Oman’s ruler returns after ‘successful’ medical check-up in Germany

​Sultan Qaboos travelled to Germany in mid-February

Oman’s ruler returns after ‘successful’ medical check-up in Germany

​Sultan Qaboos travelled to Germany in mid-February

Abu Dhabi introduces 3% tax on expat property rentals

The new fee is similar to Dubai’s 5 per cent housing tax

Saudi Arabia lifts export bans on cement, steel

The Saudi government imposed a ban on cement exports in 2008

Dubai Opera event line-up revealed with opening show on August 31

Spanish musician Plácido Domingo will play on the opening night

Saudi’s top cleric: Women will be ‘exposed to evil’ if driving ban lifted

Activists have been pushing to have women drive in the kingdom

Abu Dhabi growth “under pressure” as low oil prices hit spending – Moody's

Abu Dhabi plans to impose new fee on hotel guests

A new decree will levy a 4 per cent fee on hotel bills and a Dhs 15 room charge per night

Gulf Sotheby’s International Realty acquires ERE Homes

Firm says it remains in “acquisition mode” this year

Oil prices rise as Iran backs output cap; UAE expects positive impact

Kuwait oil and gas workers to strike over pay cuts

Workers expect cuts to jobs, salaries and benefits as low oil prices hit government coffers

American woman on trial for ‘insulting UAE’ at the airport

​The 25-year-old said that she has been in jail since February 23

New Dubai visa system: Approved typing centres to have ‘Amer’ logo

All visa-related transactions can be carried out at the typing centres

UAE residents failing to take responsibility for life insurance – HSBC report

Country has the highest proportion of people who ‘expect someone else to arrange’ life insurance

Bloom launches fourth phase of Abu Dhabi master project

Bloom Gardens will comprise 372 residential units when completed

Saudi’s green card system will cut foreign remittances – report

​The kingdom is expected to soon introduce a permanent residency programme

Abu Dhabi’s Aldar launches Dhs 6bn golf and waterfront project

​Yas Acres will be home to 15,000 residents upon completion

Dubai among world’s top 5 highest paying cities for bank directors

​Emirate ranks above Paris and Milan for hefty pay packages

Abu Dhabi residential, office rental declines forecast as slump continues

Cluttons expects single digit declines for both markets by the end of the year

Hiring up as Dubai’s private sector firms report improved outlook

The launch of new projects and a recovery in spending has boosted business confidence

Egypt agrees to hand over disputed islands to Saudi Arabia

The decision could see the territories used for a proposed bridge between the two countries

Dubai Parks secures Dhs 1bn loan for Six Flags theme park

The proposed development is planned to open in Q4 2019

Dubai launches medical tourism portal

The portal provides health, travel, hospitality and visa services to medical tourists

UAE’s new youth minister submits 100-day plan

Local youth councils will soon be launched across the UAE

Snapchat voice and video calling blocked in UAE

The VoIP service is the latest to be blocked in the country

UAE’s record rainfall last month partly caused by cloud seeding

​Up to 77 seeding operations were reportedly conducted last year

Dubai’s Emaar has not cut property prices – Alabbar

​Emaar chairman says good supply still lagging demand in Dubai’s property market

Group CEO of Dubai’s Emaar Properties resigns

Abdulla Lahej had been with the company since 2000

Dubai’s new Creek tower to be taller than Burj Khalifa

The $1bn building is slated for completion by 2020

QNB receives regulatory nod for Finansbank deal

QNB announced the deal in December

Saudi bans ‘anti-Islamic’ footballer haircuts

A video shows a player being given a last-minute haircut before a match

Saudi to fine restaurants serving soft drinks

New legislation comes as the country tries to tackle a diabetes epidemic