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Update: Russian rocket, not meteor passes through UAE night sky

The passing of the meteor was a “natural and regular phenomenon”, say officials

Dubai Aerospace plans sukuk issue by mid-2018

The Dubai government-controlled company is one of the world’s largest aircraft lessors

Dubai property prices drop slightly in Q3, more supply expected

Sales prices were down by around 1 per cent in Q3, finds CBRE report

Emirates ‘disappointed’ by UK court ruling over missed flight compensation

Court rules that non-EU airlines should pay compensation in the event of missed connections

Saudi begins naming rights tender for Riyadh metro stations

Funds raised will be used to sustain and develop services and reduce operational costs

Dubai puts $20.2bn Jumeirah Central project on hold – report

The mega project replaced the previously announced Mall of the World at a site opposite Dubai’s Mall of the Emirates

Video: Emirates launches $15m advert featuring track from Queen

The campaign highlights some of Emirates’ key destinations

Dubai’s Aramex announces CFO resignation

Bashar Obeid has informed the board of his plans to exercise his early retirement option

New speed limits on two major Dubai roads take effect

The speed limits on Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road and Emirates Road have been cut from 120km/h to 110km/h

Dubai school fire sees 2,000 evacuated

Firefighters arrived at the scene after five minutes

Dubai’s RTA tests on-demand bus app

A trial run of the project will begin by the end of this month

Dubai’s Nakheel awards Dhs165m deal for six marinas at Deira Islands

When ready, the marinas will accommodate a total of 614 boats

Dubai’s RTA to introduce loyalty programme for Nol cards

Card users will receive coupon vouchers for cafes, restaurants and entertainment centres

Pics: Meraas’ new Dubai beachfront project La Mer to open this month

Located at Jumeira 1, the development will feature retail and entertainment facilities

Airbnb booming as Dubai hotel rates continue to fall

Dubai hotels have seen double digit rate declines in recent years

Video: Dubai Police test hover bike

Officials believe the bike could be used to reach road accidents and other incidents more quickly

Emirates to stop flying to Auckland via Australia, seeks new NZ routes

Emirates’ partner Qantas will increase the frequency of its services between Australia and New Zealand

Dubai’s Al Ghurair Properties to build Dhs5bn worth of projects

The developments will include 58 buildings with 8,000 residential units

Residential rents in Dubai continue to drop in Q3

Tenants have been able to negotiate rental declines of 5 to 7 per cent

DMCC retain’s world’s top free zone crown

Annual fDi Magazine ranking puts DMCC top of list of 60 global free zone

Dubai’s non-oil growth slows in September

The Emirates NBD Dubai Economy Tracker Index still recorded overall growth for the month

Dubai makes birth control pill prescription only

The birth control pill was previously available over the counter

Uber to offer electric vehicle service in Dubai

UberOne will be available from this week

Dubai property database will allow tenants to rent without cheques

Post-dated cheques are used for the majority of property rental transactions in the UAE

Dubai’s Emirates sees improved performance in H1

The carrier will report its results for the first six months of the fiscal year in November

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Dubai’s ENBD REIT acquires Oracle building for $76m

The acquisition is expected to deliver a gross yield of 7.4 per cent

Dubai’s RTA unveils booking service for drone taxi

The new app also enables the booking of nearly all of Dubai’s public transport options

Dubai’s Emaar unveils revamped Burj Khalifa observation deck

The developer has given the attraction a face lift

Uber discusses offering cheaper transport options with Dubai’s RTA

Uber launched affordable service uberX on a trial basis in Dubai in April

Viceroy files legal claims against Dubai’s Five Holdings for Palm hotel takeover

The claims follow the hotel company’s denial of allegations made in a lawsuit against it last month