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Iran island dispute a “core national issue” – UAE foreign minister

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan said the occupation of Greater Tunb, Lesser Tunb and Abu Musa was against international law

UAE to become Marriott’s largest MENA market after Starwood deal

Marriott will become the “number one hospitality operator for Expo 2020,” according to MEA president Alex Kyriakidis

WHO praises UAE in fight against polio

The UAE has contributed more than $128m since 2013 in support of global efforts to eradicate polio

India wants to add UAE, Saudi oil for strategic reserve

India is exploring two to three other models for sourcing oil

Longer visas for Dubai property investors will boost market – experts

Issuing such visas will encourage a retirement market in Dubai

Long weekend expected in the UAE to mark Islamic New Year

Three-day weekend expected at the beginning of October

New index to be launched in Dubai to measure Arab reading habits

The index will be launched at the upcoming annual Knowledge Summit in Dubai

UAE to take in 15,000 Syrian refugees

The Emirates aims to share the burden of the Syrian refugee crisis

Abu Dhabi approves plans to develop Khor Al Maqta market

The project will feature Emirati-inspired architecture

Dubai-based media firm doubles its maternity leave

Omnicom Media Group MENA has increased its maternity leave entitlement to 90 days

UAE has the highest number of international schools globally

The number of international schools in the country has risen by over 15 per cent in the last year

Former RAKIA CEO held in Jeddah airport over alleged $1.5bn fraud

Khater Massaad was detained under an arrest warrant issued by the Ras Al Khaimah government

UAE says Algiers oil talks aimed at consultation, not decision-making

Members of OPEC will meet on the sidelines of the International Energy Forum next week

Dubai startup MoveSouq closes $3m funding round

The amount raised will be used by the startup to expand services

UAE-led network seeks global halal standards

The emirates is seeking to position itself at the centre of a market that could be the biggest industry in the world by 2030

Dubai ruler renames street after Saudi’s King Salman

One of the emirate’s most important roads will now bear the name of the Saudi ruler

Acer to launch world’s thinnest laptop Swift 7 in the UAE in November

The notebook will be priced at an estimated Dhs5,000

Pictures: Dubai’s Meraas opens new chocolate boutique

The new chocolate-themed boutique, cafe and restaurant is open in the City Walk retail complex

Prince Charles and Camilla to visit UAE this November

They will also visit Bahrain and Oman during the official trip

BECO Capital leads investment round for Dubai-based Wrappup

Wrappup is claimed to help prevent inefficient meetings by allowing users to flag important moments in a recording

Dubai’s Emirates to begin charging for seat selection

New fees apply for certain economy class fares

Louvre Abu Dhabi opening pushed back to 2017, new director appointed

The museum was originally scheduled to open in 2012 but has been repeatedly delayed

Fox calls for greater UK, UAE trade ties during visit

UK trade secretary said the UAE had been highlighted for “big-ticket” export opportunities post Brexit

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad to add three weekly flights to Sydney

The airline will operate a double-daily schedule to the Australian city from February 2017

Exchange houses hold talks with UAE Central Bank over new rules

UAE banks restructure $1.9bn of loans

Banks in the country agreed to help SMEs restructure their debt in March after a series of defaults

US soldier dies in Abu Dhabi

Travis R. Tamayo, 32 was killed in a non-combat-related incident

Abu Dhabi plans new regulations for apps such as Uber, Careem

Ride-hailing services will have to work only with luxury private hire companies to operate in the UAE capital

Abu Dhabi considers extending Sweihan solar project after record low bid

Bidding for the Sweihan solar project is said to have beaten a record set in Chile last month

ENOC announces $1bn expansion of Jebel Ali refinery

The expansion will increase the capacity of the refinery by 50 per cent

Gulf states urge Iran to negotiate in UAE island dispute

The dispute centres on the islands of Greater and Lesser Tunbs and Abu Moussa