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UAE petrol prices to drop in February

Petrol prices will be cut by roughly 2.5 per cent compared to January

UAE declares holiday for private sector workers attending Pope’s mass

The Papal mass is taking place on Tuesday, February 5 at the Zayed City stadium in Abu Dhabi

Everything you need to know about Pope Francis’ visit to the UAE

The pope will visit the UAE from February 3 to 5 in his first-ever trip to the GCC

Dubai Investments Park postpones Islamic bonds sale

DIP said more attractive funding alternatives were available

Over 35% of UAE residents paying more for rent than a year ago – survey

Quarterly survey finds 61 per cent of the respondents are still in the same home they were in a year ago

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

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

India’s SBI set to own 15% of Jet Airways, Etihad 40% – reports

With debts of about $1.14bn, the cash-strapped carrier is seeking a debt-for-equity swap

Abu Dhabi banks ADCB, UNB and Al Hilal to merge creating UAE’s third largest lender

The new banking group, with assets of $114bn, will carry the ADCB identity

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

UAE accuses Qatar of banning its products, files WTO complaint

The UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Egypt have imposed a diplomatic, trade and transport boycott of Qatar since June 2017

UAE, Saudi reveal details about common digital currency Aber

The common digital currency is expected to reduce remittance costs between the two countries

Abu Dhabi TV cameraman killed in Yemen bombing

The blast took place at a market in Mocha on Monday evening

Video: Honor View 20 launches in the UAE, price revealed

Honor claims is it now the fourth biggest smartphone brand in the region

Uber eyes cheaper UAE rides as Emirati drivers get behind the wheel

The MENA region was Uber’s “fastest growing” worldwide in 2018, says regional general manager

ADCB’s chairman, CEO to fill top positions in new Abu Dhabi merged bank – sources

The three-way merger with Union National Bank and Al Hilal Bank could form a bank with around $113bn in assets

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

Pakistan to offer visa on arrival to UAE citizens

Pakistan recently unveiled reforms to its visa policy to improve tourism

UAE to establish payment linkage systems between GCC states

The law has also been amended to allow trade agencies that allows them to become public and private shareholding companies

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

Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC seals $5.8bn refining and trading deal with ENI, OMV

The “one of a kind” deal expands ADNOC’s access to European markets

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

Asian Cup holders Australia knocked out by hosts UAE

The UAE will now play in the semi finals against Qatar

The many benefits of contactless payments in the UAE

The shift in consumer behaviour is requiring merchants to adapt to changes that could affect their bottom line

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad files lawsuit in the UK against Air Berlin administrators

The lawsuit disputes a claim by Air Berlin’s administrators for damages of up to $2.26bn

UAE to implement new technology to reduce cheque fraud

Banks in the country plan to use QR codes to improve cheque security

Dubai municipality denies rumours of bacon fat in chocolate

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

Etihad records best punctuality results since 2010

The Abu Dhabi airline saw on-time performance results of between 80-85 per cent across its hub and network