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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

Abu Dhabi to combine sovereign funds creating $250bn behemoth

Together Mubadala and Abu Dhabi Investment Council will be the world’s 11th largest sovereign fund

Emirates deploys special ‘Year of Zayed’ aircraft to new Muscat terminal

Emirates was the first international airline to operate a flight to the new passenger terminal in Muscat

Revealed: Top 10 universities in the Arab region

Saudi Arabia’s King Abdulaziz University tops the ranking

Pay-per-minute car rental service launches in Sharjah

Udrive will initially provide 100 vehicles in the emirate

UAE seeks exemption from US tariffs on steel, aluminium

The UAE is the third-largest exporter of aluminium to the United States

Dubai, Abu Dhabi top regional cities for quality of living

The two cities also led the region for sanitation

Dubai property market will see upturn in 2017- KPMG

VAT to have ‘limited’ impact on Dubai’s property sector

Up to 85 per cent of the components in Dubai’s real estate sector are not subject to the 5 per cent VAT

UAE VP orders creation of financial restructuring commitee

The committee is designed to support the country’s bankruptcy law