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Video: Passenger drones to launch in Dubai by July, says RTA chief

The individual vehicles can carry up to 100kg and travel 40-50km

Tesla launches Model S, X in UAE, to open new Abu Dhabi store

The company plans to deliver vehicles to Dubai by the summer

UAE’s Sheikha Lubna weighs in on US travel ban

UAE’s Minister of Tolerance says more inclusiveness needed across the world

Revealed: Most popular and most affordable areas to rent studios in Dubai

Dubai rental declines, new supply, mean tenants in control in 2017 – Asteco

The real estate firm said new units would hit rental rates this year

Dubai’s Arabtec Q4 loss widens, seeks $408m rights issue

Shares of Arabtec plummeted almost 10 per cent at the open after the results were disclosed

Dubai tops GCC in global cities ranking

The cities were ranked on business activity, human capital, information exchange, cultural exchange, and political engagement

Sheikh Mohammed details attempt to build second Dubai in Libya

A specialised delegation was sent from Dubai to help establish a city after a request from former Libyan President Muammar Gaddafi

Dubai ruler says dismissed Municipality officials had stopped working

Sheikh Mohammed sent a message to officials by touring their empty offices last year

Dubai's Arabtec announces Dhs 2.3bn loss

Dubai’s troubled contractor Arabtec working with US investment bank Moelis

Moelis will reportedly studying options for the company’s capital structure

Abu Dhabi rents fell 10% in 2016 amid cost-cuts, job losses

Rents are anticipated to remain steady throughout the first quarter of 2017

All six GCC nations plan simultaneous VAT adoption in January 2018

The Gulf states are aiming to introduce a 5 per cent value-added tax

Etihad flight from Dublin to UAE diverted over security threat

The plane was diverted to the Al Minhad Air Base in Dubai

UAE expects higher OPEC, non-OPEC compliance to oil deal

OPEC has delivered more than 90 per cent of pledged oil output curbs in January

Ras Al Khaimah has no plans to issue dollar bond in 2017

Ras Al Khaimah issued its latest international bond in 2015

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Why cyber security is a big concern for M&A activity in the UAE

Here’s how cyber-attack threats on mergers and acquisitions deals can be mitigated

Dubai-based entity hopes to help designers with virtual fashion week

The initiave was launched by Dubai based modest fashion organisation, the Islamic Fashion and Design Council

Here’s how healthcare advancements can lead to cost savings in the UAE

The healthcare spend in the UAE is anticipated to hit Dhs71.5bn by 2020

Dubai’s RTA begins hyperloop feasibility study

Officials have not set a timeline to implement the new technology

Tiger Woods reviews Dubai golf course progress with developer Damac

The Trump World Golf Club Dubai is set to open in 2018

UAE’s Dana Gas freezes Egypt investments over debts

The amount owed by Egypt was $265m as of December 31, up from $221m at the end of 2015

Careem resumes services in Abu Dhabi under new regulations

Users will be able to book on-demand rides through the app using a new service called Careem Limo

Air Arabia swings to surprise Q4 net loss

Air Arabia’s 2016 net profit was Dhs490.4m

Dubai’s non-oil private sector sees strongest growth in nearly two years

Rising output and new orders led to an improvement in business conditions

Nakheel to award infrastructure contract for Jebel Ali Waterfront project

Madinat Al Arab, launched in 2005, was put on hold after the property crash

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad says passenger traffic up 6% in 2016

“2017 will be another challenging year,” said Etihad Aviation Group president and CEO James Hogan

Over 1,000 new car parking spots to be added in Dubai’s City Centre Mirdif mall

Majid Al Futtaim is undertaking a Dhs355m redevelopment of City Centre Mirdif’s carpark

Salaries in the Middle East to see slight increase in 2017

The strongest salary growth of 3 per cent is expected in the procurement and supply chain sector

Trial begins for man who bid Dhs31m for Abu Dhabi number plate 1

The man is accused of fraud after his cheque for Dhs31m bounced

First look: Second Marriott in Abu Dhabi opening next week

Marriott Hotel Al Forsan is targeting corporates and family vacationers

Iran, Oman reaffirm gas export project, change pipeline route to avoid UAE

The planned pipeline would connect Iran’s gas reserves with Omani consumers