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Gunmen kill head of Dubai-owned P&O Ports’ operation in Somalia’s Puntland

Militant group al Shabaab claimed responsibility for the attack

Video: Dubai Expo 2020 site takes shape, construction to be done by October

More than 60 million working hours have now been completed at the site

Dubai’s Global Village closed on Sunday due to bad weather

The UAE has been hit by rains and strong winds

Dubai’s DP World chairman says 2019 will be challenging

The US-China trade dispute has created uncertainty in the market

Off-plan residential property sales in Dubai fell by 30% in 2018

Most off- plan inventories are now focused on the affordable and low to mid-market options, finds report

Airbus A380 under threat as Emirates weighs rejigged order

Emirates announced the lifeline order for up to 36 superjumbos worth as much as $16bn at list prices a year ago

Pics, video: Dubai Holding unveils new mega project Downtown Jumeira

The centrepiece of the development will be a 500 metres tall tower called Burj Jumeira

New five-star hotel set to open in Dubai Media City in March

Grand Plaza Mövenpick Media City features 235 rooms and suites

Dubai contractor Arabtec wins Dhs169m Expo 2020 contract

The latest contract marks Arabtec’s third award from Dubai Expo 2020

Dubai’s Laguna waterpark to close for three weeks in Feb

The park, which opened last year, is closing for annual maintenance

Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC inaugurates first service stations in Dubai

The three new stations were opened in December as part of ADNOC Distribution’s expansion drive, along with the company’s first two stations in Saudi Arabia

Dubai Investments Park postpones Islamic bonds sale

DIP said more attractive funding alternatives were available

Only one Indian school in Dubai rated ‘outstanding’ by regulator KHDA

In total, 21 Indian-curriculum schools were rated good or higher

Dubai contractor Drake & Scull appoints new group CEO

The company, which has accumulated losses of over Dhs1bn, is currently in the midst of a restructuring

Dubai Chamber membership passes 231,000

An international push saw nearly 14,500 new companies join the chamber in 2018

Dubai waives Dhs1,000 fee to boost tourism industry

The PRO card, which cost Dhs1,000 and was subject to an annual renewal fee, was needed for requests for permits and approvals

Dubai airport retains spot as world’s busiest for international travellers in 2018

The airport welcomed 89.1 million passengers last year

Dubai’s DMCC CEO resigns, new COO appointed

DMCC’s executive chairman Ahmed Bin Sulayem will now also take on the role of the CEO

In pictures: Sheikh Mohammed visits mega Italian cruise ship

The MSC Splendida is docked at Port Rashid in Dubai

Dubai Taxi Corporation launches new ‘royal limo’ with fridge, massage seats

The RTA chairman also reviews the implementation of AI in Dubai taxis

Dubai municipality denies rumours of bacon fat in chocolate

Rumours on social media claimed that the Break Supa chocolate bar had pork grease

Dubai property prices may have hit bottom – Damac chairman

Prices have steadily fallen since a mid-2014 peak

Saudi billionaire Prince Alwaleed’s firm supports Uber-Careem merger

Kingdom Holding holds a stake in Dubai-based car hailing app Careem

Dubai’s DP World acquires additional stake in Australia unit

The deal values DP World Australia at an enterprise value of approximately $997m

Five new link bridges to Dubai Mall will open next month, says Emaar

The retail link bridges connect the mall with Doha Road/Financial Centre Road

Sheikh Mohammed reviews new projects in Hatta

Hatta is in the midst of a 10-year redevelopment plan to become a tourism hub

Dubai property developers put bond plans on hold

Emaar Properties and Nakheel have reportedly halted plans to issue US dollar-denominated bonds

Dubai’s ruler briefed on municipality projects worth Dhs6.5bn

Projects include the world’s largest single waste-to-energy plant and a deep tunnel storm water system

Emirates cuts baggage allowance for some passengers

Passengers booking Special or Saver tickets on economy will have their baggage allowance cut by 5kg

Dubai F&B firm Restaurant Secrets to lease five properties from Emaar

RSI will now operate a brand new concept called The Loft at Dubai Opera