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UAE’s rail project back on track with financing sealed

Tenders for construction work of phase two will be launched by end of this month

Dubai Aerospace authorised to buy back $300m in bonds

DAE said it had already bought back $295m of principal amount of its public bonds

Singapore bank DBS to ‘almost double’ Dubai private banking staff by 2023

The Singapore bank is joining Citibank and other global lenders expanding wealth management operations in the region

What to expect at the Dubai Rugby Sevens

The event takes place from November 29 to December 1

With gold ceilings and ‘storytellers’, Dubai’s Emerald Palace hotel gets set to open

The $700m luxury hotel has 391 rooms and suites as well as eight F&B options

British national Hedges arrives in London from UAE after receiving pardon

The UAE pardoned Matthew Hedges on Monday after he was handed a life sentence for spying

Dubai’s ruler to release 625 prisoners ahead of UAE National Day

Those released will be of different nationalities

Dubai’s Emaar signs deal to sell five hotel assets to Abu Dhabi National Hotels

The portfolio of five hotels includes Address Dubai Mall, Address Boulevard, Address Dubai Marina, Vida Downtown and Manzil Downtown

UAE set to launch 100 new initiatives as part of national strategy

The initiatives will cover topics such as food security, artificial intelligence, culture and heritage, quality of life and advanced science

Dubai’s ruler launches ‘Jumeirah project’ to transform area into cultural hub

It will see the implementation of 30 artistic projects in 30 locations along Jumeirah Road

Rainfall expected in parts of UAE, temperatures to stay low

Dubai police records 147 traffic accidents in four hours due to rain

The emirate witnessed heavy rains with reduced visibility on Monday morning

UAE’s Al Hilal Bank executes ‘world’s first’ sukuk transaction using blockchain

The size of the deal was $1m, sold by Al Hilal to a private investor

British student Hedges, jailed on spying charges, pardoned by UAE President

The 31-year-old was sentenced to life imprisonment by a UAE court last week

UAE’s ADNOC awards 10% stake in mega Ghasha gas project to Germany’s Wintershall

The agreement marks the first time a German oil and gas company has been awarded a stake in an Abu Dhabi concession area

Dubai-based Gloria Hotel to rebrand to Two Seasons

The rebrand will become effective from January 2019

UAE President pardons 785 prisoners ahead of National Day

The prisoners – sentenced for various crimes – will also have their debts and fines paid-off

Dubai classifieds site Property Finder raises $120m investment

The money will be invested in product and technology and used for expansion

Heavy rains, storms to continue across the UAE

Some schools also closed on Monday due to the heavy rains

Japan unveils Expo 2020 Dubai pavilion design

Visitors can experience Japanese traditions, culture, and art at the pavilion throughout the six-month long event

Tesla opens pop-up showroom in Dubai’s Mall of the Emirates

The showroom will provide information about the company’s new Model 3

Dubai-based OSN CEO Martin Stewart departs, new chief appointed

OSN board member Patrick Tillieux takes over the role with immediate effect

Abu Dhabi police issue guidelines for National Day car decorations

Motorists have been prohibited from installing flagpoles on their vehicles and covering their licence plates

Sheikh Mohammed covers expenses of Russian tourist who lost her mother in Dubai

The woman ended up with a bill of $228,700 for the treatment for her mother, who suffered a cardiac arrest

Dubai’s RTA awards construction contract for 77km of roads at Al Khawaneej 2

The Roads and Transport Authority is currently constructing internal roads in several residential areas of Dubai

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UAE Cabinet approves long-term visas for certain expats, lists conditions

Long term visas will be granted to investors, entrepreneurs, specialists in the medical, scientific, research and technical fields and outstanding students

Six reasons why you should set up a Dubai mainland company

It’s easier to grow your company and remain flexible if you set up your company in the Dubai mainland

UAE’s Finablr hires banks for IPO, listing in London

The payments and foreign exchange company plans to sell at least 30 per cent of its shares to the public

One of the world’s fastest hypercars, Milan Red, launched in the UAE

The car is reported to cost around $2m

What to expect at the Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix

The 10th edition of the F1 Grand Prix will include racing, music and lots of entertainment

Top 10 Dubai staycation options for the long weekend

A four-day long weekend is coming up in the UAE