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Somalia disbands UAE programme to pay and train hundreds of soldiers

Somali security staff seized $9.6m at Mogadishu airport on Sunday from a plane that had landed from the UAE

Dubai to reopen world famous QE2 liner as hotel next week

The ship has undergone a multi-million-dollar conversion

UAE announces private sector holiday for Isra’a Wal Miraj

The update was issued on Wednesday afternoon

Dubai’s The Beach unveils new cafe concept 40m in the air

The Flying Cup offers “360-degree views of some of Dubai’s most photographed locations”

UAE announces Isra’a Wal Miraj holiday date

A circular was issued on Wednesday

UAE condemns Somalia’s seizure of private jet carrying $10m

The country’s statement follows the resignation of the speaker of Somalia’s parliament on Monday a day after the jet was seized

Dubai court sentences two men to 500 years in prison for forex scam

Exential reportedly scammed around 7,000 UAE residents out of their life savings

UAE’s Council of Ministers approves gender equality law

The law is designed to guarantee equal pay for men and women

Dubai Police to grant bail without keeping suspects’ passports

Suspects and/or their guarantors would previously have to hand over documents

UAE says it is once again the world’s largest aid donor by national income

The UAE donated the largest amount to war-torn Yemen

UAE supermarkets to have 50% sale for Ramadan

Demand for commodities and food items typically soars during the holy month

Dubai ruler orders allocation of 10,000 land plots for Emiratis

Each community has mosques, schools, public parks and retail shops

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