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Abu Dhabi’s Aldar to hand over Ansam, Al Hadeel projects this year

The developments are slated to be handed over in December

UAE ranked world’s third strongest nation brand

The country also climbed four places in a list of the world’s most valuable nation brands

DMCC retain’s world’s top free zone crown

Annual fDi Magazine ranking puts DMCC top of list of 60 global free zone

Noon.com inks deal to sell Etisalat products

The recently-launched e-commerce site also penned an agreement with Dubai Economy at GITEX Technology Week

Dubai’s non-oil growth slows in September

The Emirates NBD Dubai Economy Tracker Index still recorded overall growth for the month

Adnoc boosts ties with Japan

MoU creates a framework for enhanced business development, technical cooperation and training

Dubai makes birth control pill prescription only

The birth control pill was previously available over the counter

Uber to offer electric vehicle service in Dubai

UberOne will be available from this week

Dubai property database will allow tenants to rent without cheques

Post-dated cheques are used for the majority of property rental transactions in the UAE

Dubai’s Emirates sees improved performance in H1

The carrier will report its results for the first six months of the fiscal year in November

UAE’s Etisalat to invest $817m in infrastructure this year, completes 5G trial

The telco plans to modernise and expand its network this year

Oracle Cloud

Dubai’s ENBD REIT acquires Oracle building for $76m

The acquisition is expected to deliver a gross yield of 7.4 per cent

Dubai’s RTA unveils booking service for drone taxi

The new app also enables the booking of nearly all of Dubai’s public transport options

Dubai’s Emaar unveils revamped Burj Khalifa observation deck

The developer has given the attraction a face lift

Uber discusses offering cheaper transport options with Dubai’s RTA

Uber launched affordable service uberX on a trial basis in Dubai in April

UAE banks seek to reduce cash usage with new app

Klip allows the cashless spending, transfer and storage of money

Viceroy files legal claims against Dubai’s Five Holdings for Palm hotel takeover

The claims follow the hotel company’s denial of allegations made in a lawsuit against it last month

Dubai Future Accelerators draws 46 participants for third round

The programme received 1,100 applications

UAE private sector sees strongest quarter in two years

Emirates NBD’s purchasing manager’s index showed improving business conditions in the third quarter

Abu Dhabi raises $10bn in dollar bond sale

The emirate was said to have been encouraged by Saudi’s $12.5bn sale last week

Dubai ruler uses personal 747 jet to aid Rohingya Muslims

Sheikh Mohammed also ordered the opening of an air bridge to support relief efforts

UAE State Security Court rejects six appeals

The rejections make the previous verdicts issued by the Abu Dhabi Federal Appeal Court final

UAE comparison site Souqalmal raises $10m in funding round

The round included investment from UK comparison site GoCompare

UAE Cabinet approves new tax collection fines and fees

Fines for failure to pay tax and fees for registration certificates have been outlined

Emaar’s property unit valued at $6.5bn ahead of Dubai IPO

The valuation is based on the assets Emaar plans to inject into the listed vehicle

UAE condemns Las Vegas attack

At least 59 people were killed and more than 200 were injured in the mass shooting

Survey reveals 76% of UAE residents plan to delay retirement

Residents were found to be avoiding retirement for financial and social reasons

Emirates, Flydubai announce first flights under new partnership

The carriers are also offering additional perks for Emirates passengers on flights codeshared with Flydubai

Dubai’s DP World to develop logistics plans for Mali, Senegal

DP world currently operates in the West African market through its Dakar port in Senegal

Dubai’s Mashreq to cut branches as it shifts towards digital banking

The downsizing will translate into a reduction of 15 to 20 per cent of the bank’s staff in retail services