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Dubai’s Alabbar in $138.5m JV deal with luxury e-retailer Yoox Net-A-Porter

The new company will initially operate in the GCC

UAE’s ADNOC says it will almost triple petrochemical output by 2025

The company plans to integrate its petrochemical and refining business

UAE citizens can now travel visa-free to the Bahamas

The two countries have signed a reciprocal visa waiver agreement

Tecom launches new incubator for start-ups in Dubai Design District

The new facility is slated to open in January 2017

Etisalat to offer free wifi in the UAE during National Day

Residents will be able to access the service in malls, cafes, beaches and parks

Revealed: Top 10 companies in the UAE in 2016

The biggest listed companies in the UAE as ranked by market capitalisation

Dubai’s RTA completes Dhs1.9bn Mohammed bin Zayed Road expansion

The last phase of the project – the Al Houdh Interchange – opened on Saturday

UAE officials issue warning about extreme weather conditions

Certain parts of the UAE are expected to see cloudy and rainy conditions

UAE’s Yahsat to launch four new satellites by 2020 – CEO

The company’s fleet is expected to reach seven by the end of the decade

Sheikh Mohammed among mourners at Dubai Police chief’s funeral

Al Mazeina passed away on Thursday night from a heart attack

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Amazon in talks to buy Souq.com for about $1bn – report

Amazon is mulling a bid to acquire the entire site, according to a report

Dubai airport passenger traffic crosses 69 million between Jan-Oct

The airport posted a 2.7 per cent growth on traffic in October

Dubai passes new ruling on protection of government employees

The new regulation outlines the compensation for occupational injuries and diseases

Two new international schools to open in Dubai

Brighton College (UK) and Dwight School (the US) will have a combined enrollment capacity of 4,000 students

Dubai firm forms JV to develop $1.6bn steel plant in Algeria

Emarat Dzayer has teamed up with state-owned Groupe Imetal to set up the plant

UAE newspaper 7Days closes down

The company blamed the “challenging” media environment

UAE’s Air Arabia confirms options for five A320s

The additions will be put into service in the second quarter of 2017

JetSmarter launches shared Dubai-London private jet service

The scheduled service is expected to offer a cheaper form of private jet travel

World’s new tallest tower in Dubai undergoes geotechnical investigation

A range of geotechnical testing has been done on the upcoming Tower at Dubai Creek Harbour

New 62km Abu Dhabi-Dubai highway to be ready by year-end

The Dhs2.1bn project is now 98 per cent complete

Dubai public prosecutor drops charges in alleged Briton rape case

The alleged rape was reported in late October

Bank of Singapore to open branch in Dubai’s DIFC

The licence will allow the bank to conduct private banking

Work to start on long-delayed InterContinental hotel at RAK’s Mina Al Arab resort

The project was originally due to be completed in 2010

Dubai’s Damac glad it stuck with Trump, says he doesn’t ‘discriminate’

Damac chairman asserts that the US President-elect continues to have a strong brand

More than 2.5m UAE consumers hit by cyber crime in the last year

Despite the increasing number of attacks, consumers indicated they were willing to continue risky online behaviour

Dubai’s Nakheel opens 11km Boardwalk at Palm Jumeirah

The promenade will feature fitness facilities and retail outlets including food trucks

Nokia, UAE Aviation Authority to collaborate on drone management system

The deal follows a number of airspace closures at Dubai International Airport in recent months

Six injured in 25 car pile-up on Al Ain-Abu Dhabi Road

Police said the incident may have happened due to speeding in low visibility

UAE may refer US to trade entity WTO over steel pipes dumping charges

The US International Trade Commission earlier said it was taking measures against UAE in relation to steel pipes

Last minute holiday deals from the UAE for National Day weekend

Five countries you could visit during the UAE National Day break