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Bad weather causes delays, diversions at Dubai International

More than a dozen inbound flights were diverted due to poor weather conditions

Saudi-owned Arrogate wins Dubai World Cup

Dubai World Cup is the world’s second-richest horse race

Dubai’s Emirates warns of high passenger traffic this weekend

More than 89,000 passengers are expected through Dubai International’s Terminal 3

Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths

Dubai Airports CEO says US electronics ban to have little impact on passenger numbers

Paul Griffiths said a “very tiny proportion” of passengers might choose to switch airlines

UAE launches 2071 project to become world’s best country

The project’s objectives centre on education, economy, government development and community cohesion

Chinese, Russian arrivals push up Dubai tourism numbers in Jan, Feb

Dubai’s tourism department said numbers from both countries were up significantly

Dubai’s Meraas says record-breaking Bluewaters Island almost finished

The island includes the world’s tallest and largest observation wheel

Dubai’s DP World eyes Panama Canal opportunities

The ports operator held a meeting with Panama’s President to discuss potential projects in the country

Dubai Municipality cracks down on high-rise selfie stunts

Dubai’s skyline has proven particularly attractive for high-rise social media stunts

Dubai’s Nakheel awards $50m construction contract for Avani Ibn Battuta hotel

The Dhs240m hotel will feature an all-day restaurant, pool, gym and car park

Dubai passengers subject to US electronics ban until Oct – Emirates

The ban on large electronics will come into effect on Saturday, the airline said

VAT registration for UAE businesses to begin after June

The UAE’s finance ministry said firms with taxable supplies worth more than Dhs375,000 will be required to register

Emirates Global Aluminium plans IPO

A request for proposals on the IPO was sent to banks, and submissions were due last week

Dubai apartment rents up but Abu Dhabi’s down significantly in Feb

Bayut.com said the market was becoming more affordable to buyers and renters

UAE’s Emirates and Etihad yet to receive new US baggage instructions

Both airlines said they had not received new instructions from the US

MGM selected to operate Dubai hotel resort

The project will include regional debuts of MGM’s brands with a Dubai version of the famous Bellagio hotel

UAE climbs to 21st in 2017 world happiness ranking

The emirates had seen its ranking on the report decline in recent years

Dubai ruler forms World Happiness Council

The council will meet twice a year and publish the UN-backed Global Happiness Report

Dubai hotel launches $9,500 a night suite

The launch comes as hotels in the market continue to face price pressure due to new supply and mid market entrants

UAE’s Aster DM Healthcare seeks loan change following payment delays

A number of healthcare firms in the United Arab Emirates are looking at debt refinancing options

Al Habbai appointed new chairman of Dubai Holding

He replaces Mohammed Abdullah Al-Gergawi, who resigned as chairman of Dubai Holding last month to focus on his government role

Dubai’s RTA completes roadworks worth Dhs835m

New roads will open next month following the completion of projects at Al Mamzar and Al Nahda 1

Former Deyaar CEO jailed for 25 years, fined $25m

The man was fighting two appeals in Dubai’s Appeal Court and seeking acquittal in two graft cases

Emirates, Etihad say US-bound passengers boarding as normal after Trump ban blocked

The executive order banning travel to the United States by refugees and nationals of six Muslim-majority countries was temporarily halted on Wednesday

UAE to implement soft drink, tobacco tax this year

The selective tax has been agreed by Gulf countries, with Saudi Arabia eyeing implementation from April

UAE’s telecoms regulator says 1,054 cyber attacks foiled in 2016

The attacks sought to deface and block government websites among other goals

Work begins on Dubai’s record-breaking Meydan One Mall

The mega retail development is scheduled for completion in 2020

UAE President returns from private visit abroad

Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan left the country on March 1

Dubai Ruler makes Emirati filmed feeding live cat to dogs clean the zoo

A video of the incident drew widespread criticism when it was picked up by news outlets this week

Dubai non-oil trade dips for second year running in 2016

China remained the emirate’s top trade partner