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Dubai Safari changes management months after opening

Dubai Municipality has handed over management of the facility

UAE to approve law allowing 100% foreign ownership of companies by year-end

Previous attempts to introduce the legislation have been met with opposition from some Emiratis

Dubai entities to establish $735m e-commerce free zone

Dubai CommerCity will span 2.1 million square feet in the Umm Ramool area

UAE approves $3bn of social assistance following radio appeal

Ali Al Mazrouei captured headlines last week when he spoke to a radio programme about his difficulties supporting a family of nine children

Trump, Abu Dhabi crown prince agree importance of united GCC in call

The region has been split since last June when Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and the UAE accused Qatar of supporting terror groups

UAE rulers receive condolences after death of Sheikh Ahmed

The royal’s death was announced on Tuesday

UAE sees sharp rise in labour rights cases

Authorities say the increasing number of cases follows efforts to facilitate legal procedures for workers

UAE’s ADNOC to introduce self-service at fuel stations from April

Motorists in most GCC countries have grown used to being served by attendants

UAE has no plans for minimum wage

The statement follows recent scrutiny of labour conditions in the region

UAE’s Sharjah mourns death of royal family member

Sheikh Ahmed was the brother of Sharjah Crown Prince and Deputy ruler Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi

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UAE driving licences now accepted in 50 countries

UAE licences were previously only usable for driving and car hire in nine countries

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Abu Dhabi’s $828bn sovereign fund to establish financial zone presence

The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority is the world’s third largest sovereign fund

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UAE receives flood of work visa applications after good conduct suspension

The suspension followed complaints from companies of delays to visa applications

Dubai’s towers to be built from rubbish under new project

Dubai Municipality aims to move 100 per cent of waste away from landfills by 2030

UAE announces Covid protocols for Eid Al Adha

UAE to have dry night for national holiday

Authorities have yet to announce whether workers will receive a day off to mark the occasion

UAE unveils 2031 science strategy

The 2031 agenda aims to see the country use advanced sciences to address future challenges

UAE postpones good conduct requirement for workers

The new requirement was introduced on February 4

Careem in talks to raise new funds, according to sources

The ride hailing app is reportedly looking to raise $500m from investors

DXB Entertainments expects brighter 2018

The company reported a $305m loss for last year

Former Gulf News editor sentenced to 10 years for killing wife

The family of the deceased expressed disappointment at the verdict, and hope the sentence is changed on appeal

Abu Dhabi’s utility folded into new energy department, says spokesman

The new Energy Department will be responsible for strategic plans for the entire energy sector in Abu Dhabi

DP World wins 30-year Congo port concession

An initial $350m will be invested to construct a 600-metre quay and a 25-hectare yard extension at the Port of Banana

Crown Prince launches latest edition of Dubai Future Accelerators

The fourth edition of the initiative matches 12 Dubai government entities with innovative institutions from around the world

Dubai Police arrests international gang for stealing more than $3m

The gang stole about 100 million Thai Baht from bank accounts in Thailand and other Asian countries

Dubai saves 323MW in electricity consumption during Earth Hour

This year’s saving represents a 32 per cent increase compared to 2017

VAT: What are the regulatory challenges for businesses in UAE, Saudi?

Most local businesses do not have VAT capabilities already built into their IT systems

Dubai Holding appoints new CFO in management reshuffle

Sharjil Anwar, the group CFO at developer Nakheel, will take on the new role

Dubai ruler enacts new DIFC trust and foundation laws

The new laws are designed to help families with their wealth and succession planning

Dubai set to open two new road bridges to ease airport traffic congestion

The bridges are located at the intersection of Marrakech-Airport Roads

Dubai’s Azizi awards Dhs925m contract for Azizi Riviera project phase 3

Construction of the phase is expected to be completed in Q3, 2019