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American woman on trial for ‘insulting UAE’ at the airport

​The 25-year-old said that she has been in jail since February 23

New Dubai visa system: Approved typing centres to have ‘Amer’ logo

All visa-related transactions can be carried out at the typing centres

UAE residents failing to take responsibility for life insurance – HSBC report

Country has the highest proportion of people who ‘expect someone else to arrange’ life insurance

Bloom launches fourth phase of Abu Dhabi master project

Bloom Gardens will comprise 372 residential units when completed

Abu Dhabi’s Aldar launches Dhs 6bn golf and waterfront project

​Yas Acres will be home to 15,000 residents upon completion

Dubai among world’s top 5 highest paying cities for bank directors

​Emirate ranks above Paris and Milan for hefty pay packages

Abu Dhabi residential, office rental declines forecast as slump continues

Cluttons expects single digit declines for both markets by the end of the year

Hiring up as Dubai’s private sector firms report improved outlook

The launch of new projects and a recovery in spending has boosted business confidence

Dubai Parks secures Dhs 1bn loan for Six Flags theme park

The proposed development is planned to open in Q4 2019

Dubai launches medical tourism portal

The portal provides health, travel, hospitality and visa services to medical tourists

UAE’s new youth minister submits 100-day plan

Local youth councils will soon be launched across the UAE

Snapchat voice and video calling blocked in UAE

The VoIP service is the latest to be blocked in the country

UAE’s record rainfall last month partly caused by cloud seeding

​Up to 77 seeding operations were reportedly conducted last year

Dubai’s Emaar has not cut property prices – Alabbar

​Emaar chairman says good supply still lagging demand in Dubai’s property market

Group CEO of Dubai’s Emaar Properties resigns

Abdulla Lahej had been with the company since 2000

Dubai’s new Creek tower to be taller than Burj Khalifa

The $1bn building is slated for completion by 2020

SKAI plans to replicate Dubai tower design in other global cities

The Viceroy Dubai Jumeirah Village will open next year

Sharjah eyes creation of offshore financial centre

An offshore zone could form part of the emirate’s diversification strategy

Tourism adds Dhs 134bn to UAE economy in 2015

Minister of economy says sectors contribution will increase 5.4 per cent annually

Flydubai crash: Initial report confirms pilots were landing in manual mode

The report by Russian investigators also affirmed “difficult weather conditions”

The Body Shop to launch e-commerce site in Dubai

The British company’s regional growth outperformed its global average in 2015

Dubai’s Gerald Lawless appointed World Travel and Tourism Council chairman

​The former Jumeirah CEO has been the council’s vice chairman since 2012

UAE’s first KidzMondo theme park planned at new Abu Dhabi mall

Located at the World Trade Centre mall in Abu Dhabi, it will open in 2017

Dubai retail market hits $35bn, says report

Sales are expected to pass $52bn by 2020, according to the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Dubai reveals new system for visit and residency visas

​Applications for all visa processes can now be submitted in typing centres

GCC’s ultra wealthy eye Dubai for property investment

The UAE emerged as the most popular destination for regional investors

New Dubai projects unveiled: Vertical Industrial City, Dubai Stairs and Safari Golf

The Dubai Municipality has planned several new projects across the emirate

UAE non-oil private sector growth hits 2016 high

Business conditions have improved at the strongest rate in four months

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Sharjah joins Dubai in levying Dhs 35 airport fee

The charge will be levied on passengers exiting via the airport

Video: Nissan GTR, Nissan Patrol latest to join Dubai Police fleet

The new vehicles will be used to ‘enhance the security of the emirate’