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

Iran denies oil discount rumours

Iran has no plans to freeze oil exports, official says

A meeting of the OPEC exporters’ group, including Iran, is scheduled for June 2

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

EgyptAir crash: Submarine to be sent to look for remains

The crash of the Airbus 320 jet on Thursday killed all 66 people on board

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

Emaar awards construction contract for project in Jeddah Gate

ACC has won the deal to build the three-tower Emaar Residences project, which includes 283 units

Saudi Aramco, SABIC deny plans to merge petrochems

Media reports had hinted at the possibility of the two companies merging their petrochemicals businesses

Dubai Holding denies acquisition of French club Olympic Marseille

Speculation in the French press had centred on the government-owned holding company

UAE Twenty20 league vows to pay overdue wages

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

Saudi’s first privately run terminal opens at King Khalid International

The terminal has the capacity to handle 12 million passengers annually

Apple plans to expand UAE presence – CEO

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

How to rebrand a successful business

Sajith Ansar offers 10 key points to consider when rebranding your business

ISIL calls for attacks in US, Europe during Ramadan

The message was revealed in a audio clip, purporting to be from Abu Muhammad al-Adnani

EgyptAir crash: Investigators say too soon to draw conclusions

Investigators are assessing material from air traffic control, aircraft and crew documents

EgyptAir crash: First images of debris released

The items found so far include parts of the aircraft marked EgyptAir

Flight data showed smoke alerts on EgyptAir jet before crash

CNN said it obtained the data through a screen grab from an Egyptian source

Food and beverage industry boosts UAE’s retail sector

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

Former Saudi haj minister appointed IDB’s new head

Bandar Hajjar’s candidacy was endorsed by the Saudi government and the outgoing IDB president Ahmad Mohamed Ali

EgyptAir MS804 crash: Human remains, belongings found at sea

The EgyptAir jet crashed into the Mediterranean sea with 66 people on board

Update: EgyptAir MS804 passenger belongings found

The plane, which had 66 people on board, crashed on Thursday

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

IMF backs Saudi’s new economic reform plan

Late last month, Saudi announced steps to reduce its dependence on oil exports over the next 15 years

Egypt, Lebanon

Saudi, Kuwaiti on board missing EgyptAir flight

The aircraft disappeared off the radar on early Thursday morning

Saudi’s Binladin gets bank loan to ease finance crunch

The amount will reportedly be used to cover redundancy costs for workers it is laying off, back salaries and severance costs

Update: French President confirms EgyptAir MS804 crash

The plane was carrying 56 passengers along with three security personnel and seven cabin crew

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