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RTA to build ‘unique’ four-sided footbridge at key junction in Dubai Marina

The bridge expected to be completed in December 2019

Anwar Gargash, Minister of State of Foreign Affairs

UAE blames Iran’s ‘aggressive policies’ for US sanctions

The US will reintroduce far-reaching sanctions on Iran’s oil sales and banking sectors on Monday

Dubai’s DEWA raises investment in mega solar park to reach Dhs16bn

The first stage of the project is due to be commissioned in late 2020

Abu Dhabi National Hotels in talks to buy Emaar’s hotel assets

Emaar is seeking to sell non-core assets, including its hotel portfolio

Abu Dhabi’s Al Maryah Central mall adds 40 brands, Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s pull out

The mall is scheduled to open in August next year

Residential property prices in Abu Dhabi down 8.3% in Q3

Rents were also down across the emirate in the third quarter, finds report

UAE telco du Q3 net profit falls 7.4%

Revenue rose 6.4 per cent to Dhs3.3bn

Revealed: World’s most and least powerful passports

The UAE passport ranks as the fourth most powerful worldwide

Dubai’s DP World JV wins bid to build warehousing zone in Mumbai port for $78m

The free trade warehousing zone is expected to be operational by 2020

Pictures: Dubai Miracle Garden reopens with new exhibits

It will showcase a flower display in 3D mapping on a floral screen – claimed to a world-first

UAE signs visa waiver agreement with Congo

The UAE passport is now the fourth most ‘powerful’ in the world

Etisalat launches eSIM services for iPhones in the UAE

The telco first introduced the eSIM technology in May this year for the Apple Watch

UAE passes law to combat money laundering, terror financing

The UAE has been tightening its financial regulation to try to close regulatory gaps

Dubai airport passenger traffic slips slightly in September

The number of passengers using the airport fell by 0.2 per cent to 7.2 million

UAE extends amnesty for visa violators

The period was due to end on Wednesday

UAE President issues foreign direct investment decree

The decision comes as the country looks to introduce 100 per cent foreign ownership in some sectors

Video: Hail, heavy rains in parts of the UAE

Parts of Dubai, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, UmmAl Quwain and Ajman experienced showers on Tuesday

Dubai’s Emirates launches new on-demand taxi app for Skywards members

Skywards members will earn miles for using the service, which will be available in 117 cities across the world

Abu Dhabi Edition hotel opening on Thursday

First Edition in the Gulf opens its doors with a trio of F&B concepts from Tom Aikens

Dubai bank Emirates NBD posts 16% rise in Q3 profit

Profit was buoyed by a rise in net interest income while impairments for bad loans also eased

UAE issues new guidelines for social media adverts

Advertising for alcohol, narcotics and tobacco in all its forms is prohibited

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British national charged with spying in UAE temporarily released, wife says

Hedges was released on Monday and will be subject to constant monitoring until the November hearing

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Abu Dhabi Global Market launches start-up support programme

The initiative follows the unveiling of a new commercial licence for start-ups last month

Emirates to launch trials of ‘world’s first biometric path’ at Dubai airport

The ‘biometric path’ will initially cover only first and business class travellers

UAE to decrease fuel prices in November

The country links fuel prices to international oil rates

Dubai’s Global Village to reopen for 23rd season

The launch comes following a fire at the site over the summer

UAE to introduce new Dhs100 currency note this week

The new note has been reprinted with added security features

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Former Dubai teacher sentenced to jail in the US for child sex offences

William Brinson Ball pleaded guilty to the charges in April

Video: UAE’s KhalifaSat successfully launches into space

The satellite is the first to be designed, tested, built and managed by Emirati engineers

UAE issues new law governing central bank, financial institutions

The new law raises the central bank’s capital to Dhs20bn