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UAE cabinet adopts regulatory framework to issue long-term residence visas

Last year, the UAE announced that it would grant five or 10-year residency visas to investors, entrepreneurs, innovators and talented students

In pics: Inside Abu Dhabi’s presidential palace which is now open to public

Qasr Al Watan, a new monument located inside the palace, was inaugurated on Sunday

Flydubai says ‘confident’ about the airworthiness of its Boeing 737 fleet

China’s aviation regulator has ordered its airlines to ground all of the country’s Boeing MAX jets in operation

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UAE economy to grow 3.5% in 2019 led by non-oil sector

The UAE’s central bank said economic activity in the non-oil sector would improve further in 2019

Dubai’s DIFC sees over 1, 220 new jobs, 430 new company registrations in 2018

The total number of active registered companies operating in the centre has reached 2,137

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad to deploy Dreamliners to Rome, Frankfurt

The airline’s new two-class Boeing 787-10 will be introduced on its daily morning service to Rome from June

UAE energy minister says will continue supply cuts until market is re-balanced

OPEC and major non-OPEC producers such as Russia have pledged to reduce their oil production

Dubai’s RTA says construction of Route 2020 metro project is 70% complete

All rail works of Route 2020 are scheduled for completion by May 2019

Sheikh Hamdan reveals plan to create freezones in Dubai universities

The plan will allow students to carry out business and creative activities during their education

Dubai Lynx – sessions to watch

As the region’s creative industry prepares for the annual Dubai Lynx festival, we take a look at some of the highlights at this year’s event

UAE telco Etisalat launches package for transit passengers

Last year, the UAE government announced that will grant free transit visas for 48 hours to passengers

UAE sports chief Romaithi: Asian Football Confederation lacks independence

Mohammed Khalfan al-Romaithi has announced his candidacy for the role of AFC president

UAE warns of misty conditions, rough seas

Similar weather conditions are expected during the weekend

Dubai’s DFSA bars expat from working in DIFC for fraud

The financial relationship manager was accused of producing inaccurate information and making unauthorised investments

Dana Gas, Crescent sign 20-year gas sales deal with Iraq’s KRG

The deal will boost the project’s gas output by 63 per cent in two years

Zomato UAE to be shut down, Talabat to take over

Zomato sells UAE operations, more consolidation expected in the market

Zomato’s UAE delivery business will be operated by Talabat, a subsidiary of German firm Delivery Hero Group

UAE reveals Dhs5.8bn of water, energy projects in the northern emirates

Sheikh Mohammed approves the construction of a federal water network linking the Northern Emirates to Abu Dhabi and Dubai

Dubai developer Nakheel’s Q4 profit falls 69%

The developer reported annual profit of Dhs4.38bn for 2018, down from Dhs5.67bn in 2017

Everything you need to know when renting your first house in Dubai

New tenants should be aware about the documents required to rent a property in Dubai

Saudi telecoms firm STC, Huawei complete indoor 5G test

Regional telecoms companies have been regularly conducting 5G trials

In pics: Sheikh Mohammed meets with the first UAE astronauts

One of the two astronauts will travel to the International Space Station (ISS) on September 25, 2019

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Dubai reveals five new initiatives to support and cut costs for SMEs

The initiatives also seek to boost public-private partnerships in the emirate

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UAE public and private sector to have same number of national holidays

New decree aims at achieving a “balance between the two sectors”, the government said

Revealed: Top 5 most powerful Arabs in the UAE

The highest ranking entries originating from the UAE in Gulf Business’ annual Arab power list

Sheikh Mohammed approves Dhs1bn infrastructure projects in Fujairah

Plans to build schools, healthcare facilities and internal roads along the UAE’s east coast have also been approved

14,000 social media accounts shut down in Dubai for selling counterfeit goods

The accounts, closed in 2018, had a combined 77.9 million followers

Dubai ‘makes progress’ in fight against illegal diesel trade

A group comprising ENOC and six government entities have found 62 per cent of companies to be in violation of diesel guidelines

UAE logistics players to benefit from Iran’s re-entry into global markets

UAE ranked third in global logistics report

The 2019 Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index placed the UAE third for the fifth consecutive year

UAE Presidential Palace to open to the public

Qasr Al Watan – or Palace of the Nation – will be open to visitors from Monday, March 11

DP World asks court to halt antitrust probe at Mumbai port

Last year the Competition Commission of India said it suspected antitrust violations by DP World and Denmark’s A.P. Moller-Maersk at terminals they operate