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Dubai Holding appoints new CEO of Arab Media Group

Mohamed Sharaf has been appointed to oversee Global Village and Arabian Radio Network

UAE seeks more women in judiciary, diplomacy, business

The cabinet has approved a series of policies to support women

Ruler of UAE’s RAK announces 50% cut to fees for some firms

The measure is intended to support businesses hit by infrastructure works

Abu Dhabi prepares for opening of cultural site Al Hosn

A series of events and workshops are planned in the opening week

Abu Dhabi says complaints from labourers down 42% in 2018

The emirate has been conducting an awareness campaign to inform workers of their rights

NCM issues fog warnings across UAE

The announcement comes as residents return to work following the long National Day weekend

Pictures: Largest Nike store in the Middle East opens in Dubai Mall

The new shop, which comes through a partnership with UAE retailer Sun and Sand Sports, spans 3,290 square metres

Dubai to waive utility connection charges for commercial, industrial firms

Dubai has announced a series of fee cuts and waivers this year to boost the economy

Dubai property prices down 7.4% in Q3 as UAE job growth slows – central bank

Total employment grew just 0.6 per cent from a year ago in the third quarter

UAE further extends amnesty for illegal residents

The extension means the initial three-month amnesty period will now span five months

UAE passport ranked world’s most powerful

The country has signed a number of visa waiver deals this year

Video: UAE’s Air Arabia, Emirates, Etihad, Flydubai unite for National Day display

The country’s 47th National Day took place on Sunday

UAE expands recognition of licences in bid to lure investment funds

Firms can now see their funds recognised across free zones and onshore

How can mergers and acquisitions impact employees’ benefit plans in the UAE?

Ongoing communication between HR and employees is vital and must remain a focus

UAE says amnesty will not be extended further

The amnesty initiative ends on November 30 after being extended for a month

First hotel opens in Dubai South

Aloft Dubai South has 145 loft-inspired rooms

UAE’s Etisalat, du offer free wifi for National Day

The offer will be open to all UAE residents in major public places

Abu Dhabi to increase speed limits on certain routes to 140kmph

The move is hoped to increase safety on the roads

UAE issues special coins, bank note to commemorate Year of Zayed

A total of 5,000 silver commemorative coins weighing 60 grams will be issued

Up to 80% of UAE residents plan trips to take photos for social media

Survey finds 33 per cent plan and practice their poses for the photos beforehand

India defers mandatory pre-registration for NRIs working in 18 nations, including UAE

The regulation was slated to take effect from January 1, 2019

Founder of UAE’s Abraaj pitches last-ditch rescue bid to investors

Abraaj Holdings filed for provisional liquidation in the Cayman Islands in June

Best places to celebrate UAE National Day in the UAE

A series of major events have been planned across the country

Abu Dhabi to exempt all new economic licences from local fees for two years

Municipality fees for 98 services will also be cancelled or reduced

Free public parking in Dubai for National Day holidays

The RTA has also confirmed modified Metro and bus timings during the long weekend

Hyperloop One to premiere ride experience at US pavilion in Dubai Expo 2020

The pavilion, themed under the future of mobility, will showcase several American innovations

Revealed: List of all the major retail sales events in Dubai in 2019

A total of 18 events over 247 days will be held in Dubai next year

Dubai’s Al Habtoor says 2018 marks start of economic recovery, plans new projects

Healthcare and education are some of the ‘more promising sectors’ for investments in the UAE, he said

Dubai’s Careem enters payments space with prepaid credit transfer service

Transferred prepaid-credit can only be used to pay for Careem rides and cannot be redeemed for cash

UAE issues clarification for schools regarding Commemoration Day

Schools in the country will remain open on Thursday, November 29