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UAE drafting space law

To date the UAE has invested Dhs 20bn in its space programme

Sheikh Mohammed approves 100-day national plan for happiness

“Our ultimate goal as a government is for happiness as a way of life,” Sheikh Mohammed said.

UAE purchases 8 drones in deals worth Dhs 1.47bn

Drone deal was one of three announced at UMEX yesterday.

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UAE extends compulsory national service to 12 months

Emiratis were earlier required to serve for nine months.

UAE signs six defence deals worth over Dhs 767m

The deals were signed during the Unmanned System Exhibition in Abu Dhabi

Iranian billionaire Babak Zanjani sentenced to death

Decision can be appealed

Saudi prince awarded French Legion d’Honneur for fight against terror

President Francois Hollande presented country’s top award to crown prince Mohammed bin Nayef

US vice president arrives in the UAE

Expected to discuss issues including the UAE’s role in the fight against ISIL.

UAE-Saudi alliance applies to establish $3bn industrial city at Suez Canal

Project will include factories for car, food production.

Saudi says will change stance towards Lebanon if Beirut cuts Hezbollah influence

The kingdom cancelled $4bn in aid to Lebanese security forces last month.

Dubai offers glimpse into the future

From intrusive artificial intelligence to autonomous cars – are we prepared for the technological revolution?

Iran election could boost its economy, says Moody’s

Ratings agency welcomes election of moderate government

Abdul Latif Jameel to invest $2bn in Saudi, aims to create ‘thousands of jobs’

The company is building its new headquarters in Jeddah which will be able to accommodate 2,500 people.

UAE workers third most engaged, satisfied globally

New reports ranks the emirates ahead of countries including the US, UK and Canada.

GCC labels Lebanon’s Hezbollah a terrorist organisation

The move follows the banning of citizens from visiting the country last month.

Abu Dhabi targets 8% non-oil GDP growth, looks to become fintech hub

Emirate’s Global Market wants to become the GCC hub for financial technology.

Kuwait to deport 1,170 expatriates for flouting rules

The Gulf state is aggressively seeking to reduce expat resident numbers.

Kuwait withdraws $500m for Eurofighter Typhoon jets

Announcement follows a MoU in September

Forbes billionaires list: Top 10 richest people in the GCC

Saudi billionaire Prince Alwaleed once again tops regional rich list.

Prominent Saudi cleric shot during Philippines visit

Sheikh Ayed Al Qarni was shot and wounded after giving a speech to fellow Muslim preachers.

Oman’s new low cost carrier named Salam Air

Name was chosen following an online poll.

Sheikh Mohammed launches Dhs 30bn mega ‘Wholesale City’

The new development aims to tap into the global wholesale sector.

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UAE artwork unveiled at new Sharjah exhibition

Maraya Art Centre collections focuses on themes of cultural mix and migration.

Dubai ranked best destination for global business expansion

City beats Singapore and Hong Kong to the top spot.

Oman bus crash kills 18- police

The accident took place between the districts of Ibri and Fuhud.

Sheikh Mohammed approves UAE infrastructure projects worth Dhs 7bn

Projects include housing aid, new roads, schools and health centres.

Dubai Marina to host Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series final

Dubai Marina to host Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series final

The event will come to Dubai in October

Revealed: World’s 10 ‘best’ countries, Saudi in top 30

Revealed: World’s 10 ‘best’ countries, Saudi in top 30

New report ranks 60 nations worldwide

Top 10 cars in Dubai: How insured are they?

Top 10 cars in Dubai: How insured are they?

Up to 20 per cent of Dubai cars are under-insured, finds report

IIF forecasts slower UAE growth

IIF forecasts slower UAE growth

Organisation predicts slower growth than IMF projections