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Careem resumes Abu Dhabi operations, Uber services still offline

Careem said it is operating on a skeleton basis while Uber says it still waiting for clarity from authorities

DEWA and Abu Dhabi’s Masdar to partner on further renewables projects

DEWA selected a Masdar-led consortium for the third phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park in June

First look: Dubai Opera opens to the public

Dubai Opera will offer a diverse year-round programme of concerts and events

New link opens between Dubai’s Ibn Battuta mall and metro station

The two-storey, 210-metre walkway will connect passengers directly from the station to the mall

Video: Fire breaks out at 28-storey building in Abu Dhabi

The blaze at the under-construction tower injured 13 people

UAE approves plan to ‘overhaul’ public education

The plan aims to revise the curriculum, introduce new subjects and enhance the evaluation system

Dubai’s ruler retires nine senior officials, orders management shake-up

The move comes a day after he conducted a surprise spot check of government offices

In pictures: New ‘indoor rainforest’ set to open in Dubai

The Green Planet at City Walk features 3,000 plants and animals

Short-term impact of Brexit hits Dubai property market

The UK exit vote has impacted both asking prices and investor interest in the emirate, according to propertyfinder.ae

Abu Dhabi’s Tadweer awards $327m of contracts

New deals signed covering waste collection, street sweeping and pest control across the emirate

Abu Dhabi’s Aldar awards $70m contract for Shams Meera development

Work to begin on mid-market project at Reem Island

Dubai Expo 2020 to allocate $1.36bn of contracts to SMEs

Opportunities for SME participation extend beyond the physical expo site and six-month duration of the event, according to Expo 2020

Dubai Properties launches new set of affordable townhouses in Serena

The Casa Dora community will be located within the developer’s Serena project in Dubailand

Abu Dhabi wealth fund ADIA appoints new global operations head

Garry Beaton joins the fund from Ashmore Group

Uber, Careem services down as drivers detained in Abu Dhabi

Some drivers had reportedly been detained over violations of regulations

Sheikh Mohammed makes surprise visit to Dubai government offices

A video of Sheikh Mohammed walking into an empty office has now gone viral

Over 50% of Redwood Park phase 2 at Dubai’s Jumeirah Golf Estates sold out

The developer launched the project for sale a month ago

UAE fuel prices to increase again in September

Minor price increases to come following the recent surge in the oil market

UAE energy minister: OPEC’s market share at a good level

Suhail al-Mazroui asserted that the market would “achieve stability soon”

Rasmala, Ajman Bank acquire 72 warehouses in Dubai Investments Park

Rasmala’s CEO has said the company will invest Dhs1bn in real estate over the next 12 months

Uber, Careem suspend Abu Dhabi services

The companies have not given any reason as to why their services were halted

Habtoor Leighton Group CEO released in Dubai without charge

Jose Antonio Lopez-Monis was detained by Dubai police on August 17

Woman dies in explosion at Dubai’s Al Khail Gate

A suspected gas cylinder explosion destroyed an apartment at the community on Wednesday

Landmark Group signs deal with Abu Dhabi’s Reem Mall for 23 stores

Landmark will occupy a total retail area close to 200,000 square feet within the mall

Dubai municipality inspecting 25,000 buildings under construction

Officials are undertaking the engineering supervision of the buildings

UAE professionals believe Dubai’s competitiveness not impacted by Brexit

Dubai’s status as a financial centre will not be impacted by Brexit, according to a CFA survey

Emirates NBD’s Islamic arm cuts over 100 jobs

Earlier this year, Emirates Islamic cut around 200 jobs

Azizi unveils Dhs750m apartment complex on Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah

Project follows the launch of Azizi’s Royal Bay Palm Jumeirah earlier this year

Explosion destroys apartment in Dubai’s Al Khail Gate

Two women were seriously injured and a baby also suffered minor injuries in the accident

Dubai’s Drake & Scull says it has not hired adviser to seek investment

An earlier report claimed the contractor had asked advisers for proposals to find strategic investors