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Five Emiratis killed in Kandahar bomb attack

The UAE’s ambassador to Afghanistan, Juma Mohammed Abdullah al-Kaabi, was also injured in the attack

UAE proposes anti-dumping law to help diversification drive

The move is hoped to protect industry in the country from foreign goods flooding the market

UAE says ambassador to Afghanistan injured in Kandahar bomb attack

The explosion killed at least seven people and wounded 18 others

UAE to invest Dhs600bn by 2050 in clean energy strategy

The UAE aims to increase the contribution of clean energy in the total energy mix to 50 per cent by 2050

UAE mulls background security checks on expat workers

The country also plans to increase the percentage of skilled foreign workers

Etihad to launch third daily flight to Riyadh

The new service will be operated with an Airbus A320 aircraft

DIFC, Accenture launch new fintech accelerator in Dubai

The new initiative, called FinTech Hive, will focus on providing mentorship to start-ups and entrepreneurs

Dubai reveals new public parking rates for commercial areas

December business conditions improve in Dubai but little job growth

Emirates NBD noted a jump in construction activity and sentiment during the month but relatively little job growth

Dubai’s JAFZA introduces more flexible regulation for free zone firms

The new rules reduce capital and other requirements for companies setting up in the zone

Dubai Business Events says 2016 was most successful year to date

The bureau said it won more than 100 bids and proposals for upcoming conferences, meetings and incentive trips

Majid Al Futtaim announces plans for $82m Masdar City mall

The new mall is designed to serve Masdar City’s growing population

Calorie information to be introduced at Dubai restaurants

Food labelling is being introduced to encourage healthy eating, according to reports

Dubai finalising loans for airport expansion and Expo 2020

The government is due to get commitments from banks over the next two weeks for a $3bn loan

Nakheel signs deal with Centara for Dhs500m Deira Islands resort

The resort is anticipated to have a soft opening in 2019 and a grand opening in 2020

Investment Corporation of Dubai expected to issue dollar bond this month

The company holds stakes in Emirates Airline and Emirates NBD

Dubai hits four-year high for new residential units

JLL said a further 31,000 units are scheduled for completion this year

Emirates flight from Muscat to Dubai cancelled after snake found on plane

The snake was found in the cargo hold by a staff member

Dubai property market likely to move ‘sideways’ in 2017 – Damac CFO

Damac expects to maintain its 25 per cent cash dividend policy for 2016

UAE introduces new limits on venture capital funds

The new rules include limits on risk exposure and annual report requirements

Dubai’s Network International appoints new CEO

Simon Haslam was previously the president and CEO of US-based Elavon

‘Negligent and reckless’ pilot caused Atlantis helicopter crash

GCAA investigation into the crash on the Palm says pilot was “directly responsible for the crash”

Airbus’ superjumbo A380 heading towards ‘certain death’ – analyst

The recent deferral by Emirates has added to the jumbo jet’s woes

Dubai’s Gulf Navigation forms joint venture with Polimar Turkish Holding

The expected revenue from the partnership will be around $27m

Construction of UAE nuclear power plant units 75% complete

The Barakah Nuclear Energy plant is scheduled for completion in 2020

Dubai Parks aims to be among the world’s top 5 most visited theme parks

The venue hopes to see 6.7 million ticketed visits in its first full year of operations

Currency movements hit 2016 sales at Dubai Duty Free

The company announced annual sales of Dhs6.673bn

UAE bank NBAD confirms resignation of four senior managers

No specific reason was given for the departures

UAE President leaves country on private visit

Sheikh Khalifa was previously out of the country from June to September

Damac launches luxury villas at Akoya projects

Kensington Boutique Villas, at Akoya Oxygen, are priced from Dhs1.35m onwards

Abu Dhabi in talks to invest in $100bn SoftBank fund

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund is a major backer of the fund