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UAE president orders $435.5m of payments to gov employees, civilians

Existing and retired staff will receive up to $13,612 each

UAE sees non-oil sector conditions improve in April

Job creation increased from a 17-month low in March

Abu Dhabi’s economic growth surges 9.5% in 2017

Abu Dhabi Statistics Centre said the growth reflected the success of the oil-rich emirate’s diversification plans

Dubai fire service aims for 30-second response to emergencies

The current response time is six-to-eight minutes

Dubai Police site allows public to report illegal video calls, online bullying

The UAE has some of the strictest cyber crime laws in the world

UAE rolls back tax on gold, diamonds, precious metals

The country’s gold and jewellery market has endured a sales slump following the introduction of value added tax

UAE Space Agency to launch two satellites in 2018

A further two launches are planned by 2020

Dubai’s La Mer water park to open this month

The park will features five main rides, a pool lounge, children’s zone and lazy river

Dubai announces major reforms to speed up court cases

The emirate’s first instance, appeal and supreme courts are to hear cases concurrently

UAE fuel prices increase in May

The emirates’ fuel prices are linked to international oil rates

Abu Dhabi sovereign fund eyes renewables as returns improve in 2017

Abu Dhabi Investment Authority manages an estimated $828bn in assets

New tunnel to ease traffic congestion in old Dubai

The transport authority said the opening would “greatly improve the traffic flow”

Abu Dhabi state fund Mubadala’s 2017 operating profit rises 11.5%

Mubadala’s assets have risen after merging with Abu Dhabi Investment Council in March

Top 20 salaries in the UAE 2018

An insight into earnings in the UAE from the 2018 Gulf Business Salary Survey

Revealed: The UAE’s top 25 best employers this year

Great Place to Work forms its list through employee feedback and an audit of HR and management practices

Dubai seeks larger share of global yacht market

The emirate wants to become the Middle East’s yachting hub

Abu Dhabi prosecutor summons gov official over employment of baby

The UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority posted a video announcing the child was its new ‘happiness executive’

Dubai wants Indians to be given UAE visa on arrival

The emirate has benefitted from policy changes granting Chinese and Russian holders visa on arrival entry

UAE allows residents to participate in sports competitions under its flag

The legislation is designed to engage residents in community activities

Dubai to makes its own public holiday announcements

The emirate has decided to announce its own holiday dates

Abu Dhabi Police arrests 20 members of drug gang

The men were caught with 20kg of narcotics

Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala sells terminals stake to Abu Dhabi Ports

The deal could pave the way for a listing of

UAE passport holders granted visa on arrival entry to Tonga

The UAE wants its passport to be among the five best for international travel by 2021

Dubai launches tourist passes for key attractions

The passes will allow tourists to visit multiple attractions at a fixed rate

UAE to fund $50.4m project to rebuild Mosul’s Grand al-Nuri Mosque

Mosul needs at least $2bn of reconstruction aid

UAE inflation continues easing in March after tax boost

Some companies have been discounting to maintain marketshare after initially hiking prices

Dubai theme parks operator pens airport deal to boost visitors

The three theme park attraction missed its 2017 visitor target by 4.4 million people

Fire breaks out at tower in Dubai’s JLT

There were no immediate reports of injuries

New bridges to ease traffic flow near Dubai International Airport

The openings form part of major improvement works near the airport

Dubai economy slows in 2017

Government departments have been asked to propose reforms this year to boost the economy