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Passenger declared dead after Dubai-bound Emirates flight diverted

The cause of death was not disclosed

UAE motorists get 50% discount on traffic fines

The discount comes as part of the country’s National Day celebrations

Dubai’s DP World raises stake in Brazilian port to 100%

DP World purchased the stake from Odebrecht Transport

UAE denies Yemen’s Houthis have fired missile towards emirates

The Houthis claimed they had fired a cruise missile towards the Al Barakah nuclear power plant

UAE remains Arab world’s most prosperous country – survey

The UAE came 39th out of 149 countries worldwide in the index that measures economic quality, business environment, governance, and more

Ahmed bin Sulayem named chairman of Dubai Diamond Exchange

The DMCC chief will replace outgoing chairman Peter Meeus

RAK Ceramics plans expansion in India

UAE company plans to double production capacity in India to 20 million square metres, says CEO

Sheikh Abdullah inaugurates new UAE embassy in London

The UAE’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said the new embassy shows the UAE’s desire to boost ties with the UK

Memory of Emirati martyrs will live on, says Sheikh Khalifa

Commemoration Day takes place on Thursday, November 30, two days ahead of National Day on December 2

46 agreements signed as part of Dubai Future Accelerators

Start-ups signed MoUs with government entities in a bid to tackle operational challenges

DIFC decorated with images of UAE leaders

Brand Dubai unveiled the artwork soon after a giant commemorative mural at Hatta Dam

Robot receptionist starts work at Smart Dubai Office

The robot is the first of its type in the MENA region, and will not replace any team members

Expo 2020 awards more than Dhs11bn of contracts in 2017

Further procurement opportunities in 2018 will appeal to the design, logistics, and health and safety industries

New ‘waste fee’ coming to Dubai building owners

Dubai Municipality said it will end its waste collection service, and outsource it to the private sector

Sharjah launches 3.3km beach project

The project will include food trucks, art spaces, public squares, water sports, and more

Revealed: Top 10 companies in the UAE in 2017

The biggest listed companies in the UAE by market capitalisation

UAE calls for greater cooperation over human trafficking

Amiera Obaid AlHafeiti made the plea at the UN Security Council’s open debate

Dubai in ‘top five most attractive cities’, says tech boss

Schneider Electric CEO Jean-Pascal Tricoire praised the emirate’s ambitions to build ‘cities of tomorrow’

UAE’s Bank of Sharjah and Invest Bank in merger talks

JPMorgan is advising Bank of Sharjah on the potential deal

UAE private sector workers get long weekend for National Day

The celebration marks the final long weekend before the end of the year

Dubai’s Emaar Development falls on listing

It was the first major equity listing in Dubai since late 2014

Dubai’s Noor Bank to move away from unsecured small business lending

Other local banks have already taken steps to cut their exposure to the SME sector

$163m Banyan Tree residences coming to Dubai

Facilities will include a residents-only clubhouse and fitness centre

Pictures: Knowledge Summit 2017 kicks off

This year’s summit is taking place under the theme ‘knowledge and the fourth industrial revolution’

Qatar Insurance renews Abu Dhabi licence after saying it would close branch

The branch will continue to conduct normal activities, Qatar Insurance said in a bourse statement

UAE cleaning start-up Justmop.com closes series A funding round

Participants in the round included Turkish internet entrepreneur Nevzat Aydin’s Oak Capital

UAE’s ADNOC to venture into privatisation, oil trading

The state firm plans to sell at least 10 per cent of its fuel retail unit in an IPO

Dubai mega sale to begin this week

Discounts of up to 90 per cent are being offered on a range of brands

ADNOC listing could raise up to $2.8bn

Abu Dhabi is pushing its state companies to list on the bourse with the hope of luring foreign investors

Abu Dhabi licence plate sells for $2.75m

Abu Dhabi Police sold 60 number plates to mark its 60th anniversary