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Abu Dhabi airport sees 4.8% rise in April passenger numbers

The UAE capital welcomed 1.96m passengers last month

Top 10 iftars and suhours in Dubai

Some of the best iftars and suhours to sample in the city this Ramadan

Dubai’s Mall of the World project progressing on schedule – official

The mega development is currently in the detailed design stage

Dubai among world’s top 10 most important shopping hubs

The emirate welcomed 38 new brands in 2015, a new report by CBRE found

Video: Dramatic footage of a boat on fire in Dubai’s Deira port

Police said they managed to extinguish the fire on board the wooden dhow

Water homes part of Dhs 1bn mega project launched in Dubai

The project, called Marasi Business Bay, will be developed by Dubai Properties

In pictures: Dubai opens world’s first 3D printed office

Called the ‘Office of the Future’, the building is located in the Emirates Towers premises

Why you should set up your business in Dubai Design District

With world class facilities and smart initiatives, d3 promises to be a hub for creatives

Bollywood Parks Dubai reveals attractions, annual ticket price

The world’s first Bollywood-themed park will open in October 2016

UAE reveals private sector working hours for Ramadan

Working hours for private sector workers will be reduced by two hours

Deira Islands Mall to offer most retail space in Dubai – chairman

The upcoming shopping destination will offer over 4 million square feet of gross leasable area

In pictures: World’s largest plane lands in Abu Dhabi

The Antonov AN225 transported 160 tonnes of cargo from Kiev

Dubai’s Shuaa Capital cuts 15% of staff

Before the lay-offs, the bank had about 70 employees

Dubai Municipality awards Dhs 1.8bn contract for Arena project

The project features a massive conference hall that can seat up to 10,000 people

Abu Dhabi state companies lay off thousands as low oil prices bite

The emirate is preparing for a long period of austerity as low crude prices put pressure on its economy

UAE announces public sector working hours during Ramadan

Employees at various ministries and other federal authorities will work from 9am to 2pm

UAE Twenty20 league vows to pay overdue wages

The Masters Champions League staged its maiden season in Dubai and Sharjah this year

Apple plans to expand UAE presence – CEO

Tim Cook made a surprise visit to Apple’s Dubai store on Saturday

Food and beverage industry boosts UAE’s retail sector

F&B accounts for 20 per cent of the retail mix in Dubai

Why UAE companies must invest in training to reduce occupational hazards

Strong workplace safety procedures and training are a must for all companies, says Marks Adams

Behind the curtain of luxury retail

Gulf Business speaks to OBS Lifestyle chief executive officer Andy Moss

Dubai’s Limitless to make early debt repayment of Dhs 2.07bn

The amount will be paid to banks and trade creditors this month

Accenture opens new digital hub in Dubai

The centre will showcase technologies related to wearable technology, robotics and the internet of things

Dubai’s new parking tariffs to take effect from May 28

Fees have been hiked for 23 per cent of the parking slots across the city

Ibn Battuta Mall adds 60 new shops; metro link to open by May-end

Developer Nakheel says the mall’s multi-phase mega expansion will be complete by 2020

Dubai reveals new holiday home regulation

Dubai Tourism signs agreement with Airbnb

The new deal will reduce uncertainty surrounding the legality of the online rental website in Dubai

Video: World’s biggest plane lands in Dubai

The Antonov An-225 Mriya landed at the Al Maktoum Airport on Tuesday

Dubai government organisation calls for bankruptcy reform

A Dubai SME report has proposed several reforms to support businesses in the UAE

Dubai theme park IMG reveals new ‘spooky’ attraction

The upcoming theme park will host a haunted hotel

Eight workers on trial in Dubai for starting riot at Arabtec site

The riot in January allegedly caused damages of Dhs 400,000