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UAE Skype users complain of service disruption

Some users have alleged that the crackdown coincides with a campaign to encourage adoption of paid VoIP apps

VAT will help wean UAE off oil, says official

DED chairman says VAT will ensure a robust, sustainable and diversified economy

UAE and Rwanda sign visa waiver agreement

The MoU applies to UAE Nationals carrying diplomatic, private, VIP and regular passports

Abu Dhabi’s IPIC says Malaysian fund 1MDB has paid settlement amount in full

The Malaysian state fund was required to pay about $600m by they end of the year

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum visits Dubai Frame

The attraction is due to be open to the public in January 2018.

Dubai joins global movement to protect world’s oceans

The Our Big Blue Expedition initiative will launch at a New Year’s Eve event in the US

FEWA announces Dhs315m water projects in Ajman

Most projects are already 30 per cent finished, and expected to be completed in 2018

UAE announces visa-waiver deal with Chile

The move comes after an MoU was signed in November

Dubai’s Port Rashid carries out 607k transactions in first nine months

Electronic clearance accounted for 72 per cent of all transactions

UAE named world’s largest aid donor for 2016

The country gave $4.24bn in official development aid in 2016

China to grant visa-free entry to UAE citizens

The UAE granted Chinese passport holders visa-on-arrival entry in 2016

Dubai Frame to open next week

The 150-metre-high landmark was originally due to open in 2015

Pictures: Miral to develop Abu Dhabi beachfront attraction

The ‘A’l Bahar’ project will serve as a dedicated fitness and leisure space

Abu Dhabi’s Aldar acquires office tower for $179m

CEO Talal Al Dhiyebi said the company would continue to “assess the market for opportunities”

InterContinental Hotels Group opens Fujairah resort

The property features 190 rooms and suites

Dubai’s Careem to roll out cheaper ride service next year

The lower cost option will be priced similarly to traditional taxis

Dubai ruler launches scientific research centre

The centre aims to boost the UAE’s international standing in scientific research

UAE leads Middle East for gender equality in the workplace – survey

Offices in the emirates are the most gender-mixed in the region, according to Bayt.com

UAE start-up Trukker raises $1.4m

Trukker operates an on-demand truck aggregator network

UAE government encouraged to replace end-of-service gratuity with savings fund

Employees currently receive a payment for each year of service

Further rain expected in the UAE as conditions gradually improve

Flooding forced hundreds of people to leave their homes on Sunday

Abu Dhabi Food Festival’s secret dinner event cancelled due to bad weather

The event was scheduled for December 21 at a secret location

UAE crisis authority says hundreds evacuated after heavy rains

Flooding and landslides hit different areas of the country on Sunday

Dubai Safari closes doors due to bad weather

The park soft-opened last week

Dubai Financial Market launches short-selling service

The DFM will review a list of approved securities for short selling every six months

Dubai’s RTA to open Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street bridge in January

The bridge is part of wider works on the Sheikh Rashid-Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Streets Intersection

Dubai’s Emaar promises record-breaking Burj Khalifa light show for New Year

Emaar has refused to confirm or deny that the usual New Year’s fireworks display will be taking place

UAE confirms private sector holiday to mark the New Year

New Year’s Day is generally confirmed as a public holiday each year

Bank of China to provide financing in Abu Dhabi industrial zone

China is the UAE’s second largest trading partner and the biggest exporter to the country

UAE, Saudi working on digital currency

The two central banks have in the past expressed scepticism about digital currencies