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UAE government extends maternity leave

Female employees of the federal government will now be granted a three-month paid maternity leave

Abu Dhabi’s Image Nation, Chinese media firm create $300m film fund

The fund will invest in films and TV programmes from Hollywood, China and other countries

UAE low cost carrier Air Arabia posts 26% rise in Q3 net profit

Air Arabia had reported declining profits in four of the preceding five quarters

UAE’s GEMS Education seeking $500m loan – sources

The loan will be used partly to refinance existing US dollar-denominated debt

InterContinental Hotels pens deal for UAE’s largest Holiday Inn

The property aims to appeal to the UAE’s growing mid-market segment

Two Audi R8 supercars join Dubai Police fleet

Police will use the cars to raise road safety awareness among young drivers

Dubai theme park operator DXB Entertainments says costs higher than anticipated

DXB Entertainments opened its first theme park, Legoland Dubai, on October 31

Abu Dhabi’s Aldar awards Dhs30m contract for Mayan project

The luxury residential development is located on Yas Island

Dubai’s RTA considers autonomous vehicle deployments at metros, malls

The RTA launched its third trial of an autonomous vehicle system on Saturday

How to sell your UAE healthcare company

The steps involved in selling your healthcare company and why an experienced team is invaluable

Profit at Abu Dhabi's Mubadala climbs 12.4%

Abu Dhabi fund Mubadala may invest in Russian vegoil, rice firms

Russia’s agriculture and food production sector has been growing

UAE to introduce ‘happiness’ programme in private sector

The programme was recently implemented in the public sector

Long-term oil demand outstrips supply – UAE energy minister

Oil companies should invest in the market when prices remain low, says Suhail Al Mazrouei

Dubai’s DEWA confirms start of construction on 2,400MW coal plant

The Hassyan power station is being constructed by the ACWA Power and Harbin Electric consortium

Sheikh Mohammed officially unveils Dubai Canal

Canal and promendade expected to attract 30 million visitors

Dubai property market transactions drop in Q3 – report

Sales prices in both villa and apartment sectors fell by around 1 per cent

Dubai firms remain ‘cautious’ on hiring despite strong growth

Dubai’s private sector economy registered an improvement in business conditions in October

Sheikh Mohammed, Saudi king congratulate Trump

Donald Trump beat rival Hillary Clinton to win the US election

Dubai Canal to be inaugurated tonight

The 3.2km waterway stretches through key areas including Business Bay, Safa Park, Al Wasl Road, Jumeirah 2, Jumeirah Road

Dubai airline Emirates H1 net profit slumps 75%

The world’s largest carrier of international passengers reported a profit of Dhs786m

More consolidation in the UAE energy sector – minister

Lots of consolidation has been announced in the ADNOC group

UAE to have new framework for public-private partnerships

The documentation will be used instead of drafting a new PPP law

Dubai’s Emaar Properties Q3 profit up 36%

Chairman Mohamed Alabbar said the company had focussed on efficiency to drive profitability this year

Danube launches $109m Dubai residential tower

Handover of the firm’s first property is expected soon

London’s King’s College Hospital appoints Dubai CEO, plans liver transplant procedures

The 100-bed hospital, first announced last year, is due to open in Q4 2018

Commercial Bank of Dubai names Saudi Hollandi’s Linder as CEO

Van Linder will replace Peter Baltussen, whose retirement was confirmed by the bank last month

UAE’s ADNOC, Occidental to expand Al Hosn capacity by 50%

ADNOC holds a 60 per cent share in the Al Hosn joint venture

Hyperloop maker eyes 2020 Dubai launch

Hyperloop One’s CEO has said the company hopes to begin construction of its first system in 2018

UAE and UK royals launch year-long cultural programme

Prince Charles joined Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed at Al Jahili Fort to launch the UK-UAE Year of Cultural Collaboration

Sheikh Mohammed announces Dhs1.3bn Hatta tourism plan

The mountain city of Hatta will be transformed into a leading sports, environmental and cultural destination