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UAE tops MENA for wage equality, Arab region remains world’s least gender-equal

It will take the MENA economies “153 years to close the gender gap at the current rate of change”

UAE lenders unaffected by troubles at Sharjah’s Invest Bank

The loss-making Sharjah bank has been hit by exposure to the UAE’s troubled real estate and construction markets.

Dubai’s DP World seeks to quash India antitrust probe over Mumbai port-court filing

Last month, the Competition Commission of India said it suspected alleged antitrust violations by DP World and Denmark’s A.P. Moller-Maersk

Dubai’s Burj Khalifa ranked among world’s top 10 most popular destinations

World’s tallest tower has been ranked higher than Buckingham Palace in new Uber report

Ras Al Khaimah to attempt fireworks world record on NYE

The emirate intends to hold a 12-minute fireworks display at Al Marjan Island

Dubai’s Marka CEO resigns after less than two years in the role

Benoit Lamonerie was appointed to the role in late May last year

Dubai issues 1,748 new business licences in November

The DED has issued a total of 27,609 new licences between January and November this year

Dubai judge calls for ‘tolerance’ sections to handle minor crimes

Small offences like beating, cursing, written or verbal offence and breach of trust could be handled by the sections, he said

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UAE minister dismisses Qatar’s statements on GCC crisis

Anwar Gargash accuses Doha of interfering in the internal affairs of its neighbours

New SME district launched in Dubai’s Al Seef

The hub will focus on SMEs in sectors including design, fashion, F&B and information technology

UAE President orders reshuffle of central bank’s board

Central bank governor Mubarak Rashed Khamis Al Mansoori has been reappointed for the next four years

UAE nuclear power plant over 90% complete

Crucial testing now complete at Unit 3 of the power plant

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UAE President declares 2019 as ‘Year of Tolerance’

The ‘Year of Tolerance’ will be an extension of the ‘Year of Zayed’ in 2018

Top 10 things for thrillseekers to do in Dubai

While Dubai offers a variety of shopping experiences and good food, it also has some of the best thrills in the UAE

UAE hit by earthquake

The quake was recorded around 4:00pm

UAE emirate Ajman plans debut international bond

Ajman would be the fifth emirate to issue debt internationally

Dubai’s ENOC opens portable fuel station

ENOC plans to use the concept to serve communities with no nearby stations

Chinese firm becomes Dubai’s seventh taxi franchise

Dubai’s RTA is growing the city’s taxi fleet to meet demand ahead of Expo 2020

Dubai non-oil sector rebounds in November after hitting 31-month low

Emirates NBD’s Dubai index recorded its weakest score since March 2016 the previous month

Dubai’s Meydan One mega mall development on track for 2020 opening

The mall will feature the world’s largest dancing fountains, a 1km ski slope and a beach

Dubai Police opens smart station in Arabian Ranches

The new station will offer ‘walk-in’ services

Sharjah Chamber opens registration for Sharjah Shopping Promotions 2022

Dubai Shopping Festival lineup revealed

Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment has announced the leading deals and events

UAE banks told to carry out checks before issuing chequebooks, discourage use

The central bank has told lenders to encourage customers to use other payment methods

Abu Dhabi Global Market launches ‘world’s first’ fully digital courtroom

The new courtroom comes under plans to establish ADGM Courts as a leader in digital judicial services

China’s Cosco plans $200m Abu Dhabi container terminal expansion

The capacity at the Abu Dhabi terminal could be expanded by one million TEUs, an official told reporters

Abu Dhabi’s new benefits programme will deny payments to Emiratis who refuse to work

The government wants to ensure Emiratis contribute to society

Dubai’s Trustworthy.ae to invest Dhs365m in Abu Dhabi’s Khalifa Industrial Zone

Work on the inland container depot is scheduled to begin early next year

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Dubai expects new visa policies to boost tourism after growth halts

Dubai Tourism director general Helal Almarri said the emirate would focus on stability in the fourth quarter “despite wider macro-economic challenges”

Pictures: Abu Dhabi holds first marathon

The ADNOC Abu Dhabi marathon attracted 10,000 participants

UAE president says women to make up half of Federal National Council members

The policy is aimed to make the UAE among the top country’s in the world for female representation in parliament