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Eureeca obtains DIFC’s first equity crowdfunding licence

The company said it was the region’s first licensed equity crowdfunding platform

Sotheby’s set to launch its first UAE store in Dubai this year

Sotheby’s, which has offices in Doha, Istanbul, Egypt and Mumbai, has begun hiring staff for its office in Dubai

Dubai businessman Abdul Wahid Al Rostamani passes away

AW Rostamani Group said its offices and showrooms would remain closed today

Dubai testing drone detectors after several airport incursions

Operations at Dubai’s main airport were halted for an hour on October 29

Damac awards $150.8m Paramount residences contract to China Construction

The deal will cover 27 floors of luxury residences

Nearly half of Dubai outlets to stop selling shawarmas

Municipality inspections revealed many outlets were not abiding by new preparation rules

Jumeirah to shut down Dubai’s Tokyo@theTowers restaurant

The company said the new project was part of an innovation plan for Emirates Towers Boulevard

Emirates calls for action after “millions of dirhams” lost due to Dubai drone disruption

Airspace around Dubai International has been closed in three separate incidents since June

Dubai selects HSBC to advise on $3bn airport financing

The financing is designed the enable Dubai International and Al Maktoum International to serve up to 146 million passengers by 2025

Classical music festival the BBC Proms announces Dubai dates

The festival will mark the first visit of the BBC Symphony Orchestra and BBC Singers to the UAE

Dubai’s Nakheel adds rooftop pool club to upcoming Circle Mall

The mall is one of two Nakheel is developing in Jumeirah Village Circle and Triangle

Dubai’s Aramex Q3 net profit down 3%, Australia Post CEO becomes board member

CEO Hussein Hachem said the company was cautious in its outlook “due to global economic uncertainties”

Dubai’s Emirates to start world’s shortest A380 flight

Double-decker aircraft services to Doha from December 1 will mark a new brevity record

Commercial Bank of Dubai CEO to retire

Peter Baltussen joined the bank in 2006

Plans for $300m Dubai Cityland Mall revealed

The mall is claimed to be the first in the world inspired by nature

Habtoor Leighton awarded Dhs500m contract for DIFC’s Gate Avenue

The Gate Avenue development is DIFC’s largest current project

Dubai International passenger traffic up 10% in September

The world’s busiest international airport saw strong passenger growth in September

Flydubai launches loyalty programme

The new programme allows passengers to earn points on fares (excluding taxes and fees)

Accor signs deal for new Novotel in Downtown Dubai

Construction of the property will begin next year

Dubai’s Emirates signs ‘multi-million dollar’ inflight entertainment deal with Thales

The deal will cover Emirates’ first 50 Boeing 777X aircraft

Dubai’s Deyaar reports 22.5% increase in Q3 profit

The increase followed a significant rise in revenue

Dubai’s Mashreq Q3 net profit falls 24.8%

Profit was hit by the bank putting aside more cash to cover for bad loans

Pictures: Dubai’s Emirates completes $11m business lounge refurbishment

The refurbishment includes several world-first concepts

Dubai ruler receives $1.22m in UK farming subsidies

Greenpeace said Sheikh Mohammed was one of the biggest beneficiaries of UK farming subsidies

Dubai airport’s new process cuts arrival delays by 40%

The new procedure has also increased average air traffic movements at the airport

New $100m 3D printing investment fund set up in Dubai

Dubai Future Foundation has partnered with Autodesk to provide financing for entrepreneurs

Christie’s Dubai sells $26m worth of art and watches in 2016

The watches auction saw its strongest result since 2013

Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths

Dubai airport traffic outpacing forecast – CEO

Dubai International is now on course to handle 118 million passengers by 2023

Pictures: Dubai’s La Perle by Dragone aqua show prepares for launch

Staff are arriving to prepare to launch the region’s first resident show

Dubai’s RTA to enable retail transactions using metro cards

The scheme will be rolled out in Dubai from next year