Rainfall expected in parts of UAE, temperatures to stay low

Rainfall expected in parts of UAE, temperatures to stay low

Northern and eastern areas to be most affected

IIF forecasts slower UAE growth

IIF forecasts slower UAE growth

Organisation predicts slower growth than IMF projections

Reviewed: Giardino restaurant

Giardino offers a tantalising brunch option for foodies in Dubai

UAE and India consider currency swap

UAE and India consider currency swap

Deal was signed in Mumbai last week

Qatar bans Valentines Day displays at hotels - report

Qatar bans Valentines Day displays at hotels

Reports suggest special decorations including hearts were banned

Saudi troop deployment in Syria down to US coalition

Saudi troop deployment in Syria down to US coalition

The kingdom sent military aircraft to Turkey over the weekend

Dubai bans hoverboards in public places

Dubai bans hoverboards in public places

Violation could lead to confiscation of device, says Dubai Municipality

Dubai’s population forecast to rise to five million by 2030

Official calls for action to deal with impact on resources and services

US fast food chain Smashburger to launch in Dubai, Qatar

The company plans to open 26 outlets across the UAE and Qatar

Six dead in Saudi Ministry of Education shooting

Two other staff were injured, according to reports

UAE Central Bank eyes new regulation for lenders

New rules will reportedly limit risks to borrowers and lenders

Sheikh Mohammed to hold live conversation on social media

His 10 million followers are invited to ask questions via special hashtag

Qatar and Pakistan in long-term $16bn gas deal

Qatar to export up to 3.75 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas annually

Billions of dollars in investment expected as Crown Prince arrives in India

Trip could see investments in energy and aerospace

Dubai beats Madrid and Beijing on innovation index

London was deemed the world’s most innovative city

Saudi women must ‘think like men’ at work, says councilwoman

Rasha Hefzi also believes the Kingdom will have a female prime minister

Qatar eyes future bid for Summer Olympics

Official suggests Qatar will have the necessary infrastructure after 2022

Oman to borrow up to $10bn – report

Sultanate is eyeing foreign loans to plug its budget deficit

Dubai to launch 1,000 data gathering projects

Emirate plans to use data to develop and manage public services

Revealed: Top 5 most powerful Arabs in Qatar

Controversial airline CEO Akbar Al Baker tops our list of powerful Qataris

UAE reveals largest-ever structural changes in government

Changes include fewer ministries, bigger role for private sector

UAE will “extinguish fire in Yemen” – deputy PM

​Sheikh Saif says UAE made a “sound decision” to get involved in Yemen

Kuwait to pay $600m in bonuses despite 64% budget deficit – report

Reports suggest the number could double if oil sector bonuses are included

Revealed: Top 5 most powerful Arabs in the UAE

Sheikh Ahmed tops the list for the fifth consecutive year

Emaar to build new landmark tower at Dubai Creek

The tower is to be “as great as Burj Khalifa and the Eiffel Tower”

UAE-Australia trade not hit by low oil prices

Australia is tapping into healthcare and education to boost trade links

Saudi’s Prince Alwaleed taunts Trump: “Need a third bailout?”

The two businessmen have public spat on Twitter

Saudi releases identity of mosque suicide bomber, pledges further action

The attack in Al Ahsa on Friday left four people dead and 36 injured

CEO Predictions 2015: Hani Ashkar, Middle East Senior Partner, PwC

The need for economic diversification and social and hard infrastructure is not going away, writes Ashkar.

Dubai Design District launches 21 smart initiatives

The new initiatives are being introduced in collaboration with the RTA and DEWA