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UAE to introduce 100% tax on tobacco, energy drinks in Q4 – report

“The tax procedures law is in the final phase, and will soon be issued and published,” the country’s minister of finance was quoted as saying

UAE President orders the release of nearly 1,000 prisoners for Ramadan

Sheikh Khalifa will also pay off the liabilities of the prisoners

Dubai schools allowed to raise fees by 6.4%

Dubai to see 120 school openings over the next decade

Ten new openings are expected this year alone

Video: Seven people killed, 35 injured in Dubai bus crash

A bus, which was carrying 41 people, collided with a lorry

Abu Dhabi creates wills and probate registry for non-Muslims

The registry is designed to improve Abu Dhabi’s attractiveness for expats

Former RAKIA CEO sentenced to 15 years in jail in $17.2m embezzlement case

Khater Massaad and two executives from RAKIA Georgia have also been fined $17.2m

Dubai’s DIFC Courts appoints Emirati woman as new co-CEO and registrar

Amna Sultan Al Owais will continue to serve as a Small Claims Tribunal judge

Abu Dhabi economy showing signs of recovery- official

The emirate’s gross domestic product is expected to grow 3 per cent this year

UAE condemns Manchester attack, offers condolences

At least 22 people were killed and more than 50 injured in the terrorist attack on Monday evening

UAE working hours for Ramadan announced

Public sector staff will work shortened hours during the holy month

Microsoft appoints new general manager for the GCC

Sayed Hashish takes over from Samer Abu Ltaif

First phase of $106m expansion to RAK’s Manar Mall almost complete

The first phase is due to be completed before end of the second quarter

New Dhs335m traffic control centre opens in Dubai ahead of Expo 2020

The centre will use “smart technologies” to control and integrate the various transit means in Dubai

JadoPado founder resigns from role as chief technology officer at Noon.com

JadoPado was acquired by a tech fund led by Mohamed Alabbar earlier this month

Dubai’s ride sharing app Careem begins courier delivery services

The BOX option is available from 8am to 8pm with a base fare starting at Dhs6

New Abu Dhabi-China joint film fund to co-finance Hollywood thriller

The movie, earlier called Inner City, is being directed by Dan Gilroy and stars Denzel Washington

Abu Dhabi’s Aldar wins deal to develop Twofour54’s new freezone in Yas Island

The new development will feature offices, TV studios and retail and aims to attract 10,000 professionals

Revealed: Top 10 banks in the UAE

The country’s biggest listed banks, as ranked by total asset size

Dubai’s Emirates to introduce A380s on all Beijing and Shanghai services

The double deckers will be in a three-class configuration with up to 519 seats

UAE announces reduced school hours for Ramadan

Students will have reduced lesson times and activities during the holy month

Pictures: Dubai ruler launches Area 2071 start-up hub

The project is part of the UAE Centennial 2071 plan

Dubai Police Robocop to begin street patrols

The robot policeman features facial recognition software to identify and catch criminals

New BlackBerry smartphone KEYone launched in the UAE

Priced at Dhs1,999, the device has been launched by Hong Kong-based TCL Communication

UAE stores to offer Ramadan discounts worth Dhs300m on 10,000 items

The discounts will range from 50 to 75 per cent and be available at 600 outlets across the country

Dubai’s Arabtec wins $400m contract to build 2020 Tower

Arabtec is seeking to return to growth after reporting its first quarterly profit since 2014

Sharjah National Oil Corporation signs new utility gas supply deal

The first deliveries of the joint venture will begin in early 2019

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad to fly A380 on daily Paris route

The jumbo jet will be deployed on the route from July 1

Ten new schools set to open in Dubai

They include four British curriculum schools, two Indian, one IB, one American, one Canadian and one French school

Dubai taxi plate owners to receive $9m in bonuses

The decision is designed to help licence plate owners cope with the increasing cost of living

CEO of Alabbar-backed e-commerce site Noon quits ahead of its launch

Chief executive Fodhil Benturquia was among the staff to leave in recent weeks, sources said