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MBC chairman allowed to travel to Dubai after Saudi detention

Waleed al-Ibrahim was detained in November as part of Saudi’s anti-graft purge

Abu Dhabi appoints new board, chairman for its bourse

Khalid Abdullah Al Muhairi has been appointed as the chairman of Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange

UAE bans fruit, vegetables from India’s Kerala over Nipah scare

The virus is believed to spread to humans by fruit bats

Samsung launches affordable Galaxy J4, J6 smartphones in UAE

The devices are priced at Dhs649 (J4) and Dhs999 (J6)

Exchange houses hold talks with UAE Central Bank over new rules

UAE first quarter remittances surge 17.3%

The increase followed the introduction of value added tax on January 1

Work progressing on Dubai’s upcoming new tallest tower

The $1bn Dubai Creek Tower is anticipated to be completed by 2020

Uber in talks to resume Abu Dhabi services as Careem reduces fares

Uber suspended its services in the UAE capital in 2016

UAE non-oil economic growth slows slightly in Q1

Non-oil economic activity grew by 3.1 per cent year-on-year in the first quarter

New MERS virus case reported in the UAE

The infection was detected in a 78-year old man residing in Al Garbia in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi plans increase to municipality tax

The 3 per cent tax was first announced in 2016

Canada announces visa waiver for UAE citizens

The waiver comes into effect from June 5

Dubai gov real estate platform aims to cut out agents

The Real Estate Self Transaction portal will allow landlords to sell and manage their properties online

UAE fuel prices up 5.5% in June

The country decides its monthly fuel prices based on international rates

Guyana eases visa restrictions for UAE passport holders

The UAE passport has visa-free access to a growing number of countries

Video: Dubai’s DIFC reveals new Dhs180m Exchange building

Located at the DIFC Gate Village, the development was completed in March

Dubai postpones new waste disposal fees

The delay has offered some relief to disposal companies, which were trying to pass on the fees to consumers

Abu Dhabi’s Gulf Capital eyes deals in Saudi

The company is looking to invest in consumer-led sectors and renewable energy

Emirates Post to offer services in Dubai’s JLT

DMCC said services would be available to the more than 15,000 businesses and 100,000 residents in the JLT community

Abu Dhabi introduces new app to report crimes

Both English and Arabic versions of the app are available and it can be used by citizens, residents and tourists

UAE’s first nuclear reactor start-up delayed

It is expected to start operations between the end of 2019 and early 2020

UAE climbs to seventh on global competitiveness ranking

The emirates ranked ahead of Norway, Sweden and Canada

UAE warns VAT payment deadline approaching

Businesses have until earlier next week to make their filings and pay the tax for the period ending April 30

UAE council members seek expansion of Emiratisation programme

Members want a policy asking 2,000 companies to prioritise the hiring of Emiratis over foreigners to be expanded

Dubai Zen Tower fire started at a ground floor business

The May 13 blaze damaged much of the building

UAE says cyberattacks down 48% in first four months of 2018

Most of the attacks during the first four months of the year were against government and private sector websites

US Congress reviewing arms sales to Saudi, UAE

Last year, the Trump administration approved the sale of about $7bn of the precision-guided weapons to Saudi Arabia

Dubai Police honours Starbucks employee who handed in $118,000 of cash

The money was inside a bag left behind by a tourist

UAE launches science lab platform

The platform aims to reduce research costs and boost the country’s scientific standing

UAE Cabinet approves 10-year visas, will allow 100% foreign ownership by year-end

Both changes are expected to boost the country’s economic competitiveness

UAE tightens oversight of Emiratis in the private sector

Among the changes are new terms and conditions for terminating Emirati employees