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UAE’s Al Azi on UNESCO’s ‘in need of safeguarding’ list

The popular traditional performance art features the recitation of poems without music or rhythmic instruments

US move on Jerusalem could throw ‘life buoy to terrorists’ – Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan voiced the UAE’s concerns to a US think-tank

Dubai launches volunteering initiative

Text messages have been sent to residents to encourage them to participate

UAE says it expects to be taken off EU’s tax blacklist

The UAE government said it was surprised and disappointed at being listed

Abu Dhabi Police unveils ambulance cycle fleet

The emirate’s police force said the new vehicles were intended to improve emergency response times

UAE soldier killed in Saudi accident

UAE condemns Trump’s decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israeli capital

The UAE expressed “deep concern about the repercussions of this decision on the stability of the region”

World’s most expensive painting to be displayed at Louvre Abu Dhabi

The Christ by the Renaissance master smashed artwork auction records last month

Anantara signs deal to manage Sharjah hotel

Sharjah-based Basma Group and developer Arada will jointly own the hotel

UAE launches first astronaut programme

The programme is designed to select and train four Emirati astronauts

Flydubai to begin flights to Krakow, Catania in 2018

Sister airline Emirates will codeshare on both routes

Bulgari opens ‘landmark’ Dubai resort

The resort marks the fifth Bulgari property globally

Revealed: Goods and services subject to VAT in the UAE

The emirates is implementing a 5 per cent value added tax rate on January 1, 2018

UAE increases fees for vehicle registration, licencing

A new unified fee structure came into effect on December 1

Supermarket chain Spinneys to open 18 new UAE stores

The company said it is also conducting a feasibility study into an online grocery platform

Gulf rulers boycotting Qatar skip annual summit

Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Bahrain sent ministers or deputy prime ministers to the annual event

France’s Accor to open Raffles hotel on Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah

The hotel will be located within what is set to be the tallest structure on Dubai’s palm-shaped island.

UAE calls for cooperation pact with Saudi Arabia in divided Gulf

The committee would work on economic, political and military issues

UAE start-up Bayzat secures $5m in funding

Bayzat said it plans to use the funds to develop its human resources software

New Dubai-Sharjah road to ease congestion

Currently Emirates road and the other major roads connecting Dubai and Sharjah see major traffic jams during rush hour

UAE private sector growth accelerates but job market remains muted

Steep increases in private sector non-oil output and new business were seen in November, according to Emirates NBD

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