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Finnish firm wins contract to build the UAE’s first floating homes in Dubai

The completed structures will be transported by sea to Dubai in Q3 2017

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WhatsApp, Facebook most popular social media platforms in UAE

The least popular platforms were found to be Snapchat and LinkedIn

Etihad to deploy new Dreamliners on Levant, China routes

The airline will receive nine Boeing 787-9s this year

Dubai’s Mashreq Q4 net profit slides 20.7%

The lender made a net profit of Dhs441m in the three months to December 31

UAE, India sign major energy deal

The UAE is India’s fifth biggest oil supplier

Dubai real estate brokers earn 16% less commission in 2016 than 2013

The total value of commissions earned by brokers reached Dhs1.52bn

Abu Dhabi International Airport passenger traffic up 5.1% in 2016

Abu Dhabi carrier Etihad accounted for 76 per cent of the airport’s traffic

Dubai’s Emirates slashes US fares after opposition to new Newark service

The carrier was accused of violating its air services agreement after announcing a new service to Newark via Athens

Dubai Islamic Bank Q4 net profit rises 58.4%, targets 2017 loan growth

The bank made Dhs1.37bn ($373m) in the three months to December 31

Dubai developer Deyaar Q4 net profit falls 52%

Deyaar did not give a reason for the net profit fall

Dubai launches new ratings system to help SMEs get loans, contracts

Those SMEs interested in joining the system will have to pay Dhs5,000 and register online

UAE gets set to host 2019 Special Olympics World Games

Abu Dhabi will host the event from March 14-21, 2019

UAE mid-level managers paid an average of $95,120 per year – report

Saudi Arabia was found to have the second highest gross salaries in the MEA region

Dubai’s Nakheel signs deal for Avani hotel at Ibn Battuta Mall

A construction contract for the property will be signed next month

Dubai to roll-out new ‘Robo Docs’ across hospitals and health centres

A pilot phase of the tele-health initiative will be completed in March 2017

Etihad group CEO James Hogan and CFO to step down

Etihad said a global search for a new group CEO and CFO is already underway

Emirates’ flight to New York via Athens violates US agreement – US airlines

The Partnership for Open & Fair Skies said it would discuss the matter with the new Trump administration

Sheikh Mohammed begins three-day India visit

Sheikh Mohammed has been invited to be the chief guest for India’s Republic Day celebrations

Dubai airport welcomes 83.6m passengers in 2016, remains world’s busiest int’l

The airport is forecasting 89 million passengers this year

Dubai’s Emirates says ‘small number’ of staff affected by ‘restructuring’

Employees at the airline have been promoted and demoted

Germany’s Siemens partners with Abu Dhabi’s Strata, Etihad for 3D-printed aircraft parts

The pilot project will see cabin interior parts for Etihad aircraft designed, manufactured and certified in the UAE

Video streaming service Starz Play signs deal with Warner Bros

Starz Play users will have access to TV shows such as The Flash and Legends of Tomorrow

UAE ranks as world’s top halal travel destination- study

The Muslim market was valued at $151bn in 2015

Revealed: Most and least expensive schools in Dubai

School fees in Dubai can range from Dhs2,479 to Dhs120,145 per annum

Dubai’s Emirates to launch daily Newark flights via Athens

The launch of the service follows a request from the Greek government

Abu Dhabi royal backs Al Ain hyperloop project

The deal follows the announcement of a six-month feasibility study of the system in December

Exclusive: Bulgari Resort and Residences to feature Dubai’s most expensive hotel

Bulgari’s executive vice president Silvio Ursini said the room rates will be “by far the highest in the market”

Dubai’s Nakheel signs deal for 25 Alshaya outlets at Al Khail Avenue mall

The mall and an accompanying 256-room DoubleTree Hotel are scheduled for completion in 2018

Dubai’s Marka opens first Middle East Ca’puccino store

Marka vice chairman and CEO Khaled Al Mheiri said the store was the “first of many” planned

Revealed: Most-viewed LinkedIn profiles in the UAE

LinkedIn has over three million members in the UAE