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Pakistan says UAE’s financial assistance to shore up economy

Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed visited Islamabad on Sunday and confirmed a $3bn loan package

Abu Dhabi’s Aldar unveils Dhs2bn project with villa plots priced from Dhs690,000

The mid-market, mixed-use development, Alreeman, will offer residential and commercial land plots

Abu Dhabi’s Masdar to double renewables capacity in five years – CEO

The company has so far invested $8.5bn to build capacity of 4GW in renewables projects

Luxury residential waterfront project launched at Dubai Creek Harbour

The 44-storey Palace Residences tower is the first launch in the Dubai Creek Harbour development in 2019

Dubai residential prices could fall by up to 10% in 2019 – report

Dubai is heading towards the bottom of its property market downturn, says Savills regional chief

UAE’s largest bank FAB to repay customers for fee charged in error

Customers of First Abu Dhabi Bank were charged a Dhs175 fee in error

New multi-screen Vox Cinemas to open at Dubai’s Wafi mall

The 16-screen multiplex will open in the third quarter of this year

UAE start-up Yallacompare raises $8m in new funding round

The new funds will be used to grow the workforce by up to 50 per cent as the company expands to other regional markets

Deposits outvalue loans by $23bn at UAE-based banks

Figures from the UAE’s Central Bank covered the first 11 months of 2018

ADNOC named world’s 6th most influential energy company

The company was the third highest place oil company behind Exxon Mobil and China’s CNPC

Sheikh Mohammed

A virtual commercial zone, Silk Road in Dubai among new projects outlined by ruler

Nine initiatives are revealed by Sheikh Mohammed under his ‘Fifty Year Charter’ programme

UAE’s Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed visits Pakistan, meets PM Imran Khan

During the visit, the UAE is anticipated to sign a multi-billion dollar support package for Pakistan

Passenger traffic at Dubai airport reaches 81.4 million between Jan-Nov

The number of passengers using the airport fell 0.8 per cent to 6.9 million in November

UAE’s Gulftainer appoints new group COO

Fred Castonguay will help Gultainer expand its ports and logistics portfolio globally

Dubai bank Emirates NBD to make it easier for VAT-registered SMEs to get loans

The new programme will cover home loans, auto loans and business loan products

First year of VAT in the UAE: FTA reveals the key details of implementation

The UAE implemented 5 per cent VAT on the supply of most goods and services on January 1, 2018

UAE’s real GDP ‘to grow 3.7%’ in 2019

The IMF’s latest outlook figures predict growth in the UAE but decline in the US and China

Sheikh Mohammed issues eight principles of governance in Dubai

Dubai is a business capital that will continue to attract new talent and focus on economic diversification, says ruler

Hamad Buamim Dubai Chamber of Commerce

Power Letters 2019: Hamad Buamim, head of Dubai Chamber

The President and CEO of Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry talks about plans to cement Dubai’s reputation as global business hub.

Sir Tim Clark Emirates Airlines - Boeing

Power Letters 2019: Sir Tim Clark, Emirates president

The President of Emirates talks innovation, growth and how to cope with headwinds in the aviation business

Here’s how to stop sugar decaying your company’s profits in the UAE

Problems linked to high sugar consumption can lead to lower productivity and increased workforce absenteeism

No security incidents reported during New Year’s Eve in Dubai – police

More than two million people gathered across the emirate to usher in the New Year

Indian national wins Dhs15m in Abu Dhabi raffle

Dubai-based Sarath Purushothaman won the bumper prize at Big Ticket Abu Dhabi

Emirates to offer discounts in UAE to passengers from Jan 1 – March 31

The offers are available in over 500 locations across the UAE

Dubai issues 1,882 ‘instant’ business licences in 18 months

The instant licences are issued within five minutes

New director appointed for Dubai’s Area 2071

Area 2071 aims to bring together venture capital, research and development, innovators, entrepreneurs, start-ups and SMEs

UAE waives millions of dirhams in fines during amnesty

The five-month amnesty scheme ended on December 31

In pics: New 369-room five-star hotel opens in Dubai Marina

Located at the south edge of the Marina, Stella Di Mare features six F&B outlets

Dubai’s RTA offers discount on three-digit vehicle number plates

Among the three-digit plates on offer are T 738, J 945 and P 682

Over 2 million used public transport in Dubai on New Year’s Eve

Over 866,800 people used the Dubai Metro on NYE