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Dubai launches world’s largest concentrated solar power project

The 1000MW project will include five individual facilities

Etisalat, du ordered to cap mobile data bundles

The UAE’s telecoms regulator said the move aims to protect consumers from ‘bill shocks’

Dubai bank Emirates NBD in Dhs 500m digital push

The lender will the invest the amount in its digital operations over the next three years

Majid Al Futtaim announces $8bn UAE expansion

The company plans to add malls, hotels, cinemas, restaurants, Carrefour hypermarkets and leisure destinations in the country in the coming years

Abu Dhabi’s Aldar says 75% of its Mayan project sold out

The first phase of the golf and waterfront development includes 512 units

Dubai Police plans use of robots and artificial intelligence by 2020

The emirate’s police force is exploring the use of robots to perform basic policing functions

Chinese stowaway found on Emirates flight

The 16-year-old was found in the cargo hold of flight EK303 from Shanghai to Dubai

Abu Dhabi, Al Mal and Arqaam among Shuaa stake bidders

The stake is being sold by Dubai Group to meet debt repayments

Etihad, partners to add $9.6bn to Abu Dhabi’s economy in 2016

The airline and its partners will support over 91,000 jobs this year, finds Oxford report

Dubai’s RTA reveals Ramadan timings for parking, Metro

The RTA’s recently revised fares and timings will be applicable in most areas

UAE court acquits American charged with insulting country

The 25-year-old woman was acquitted after she was shown to be “mentally ill”

Dubai Properties launches two-tower project

Bellevue Towers will offer 300 residential units along with retail outlets in the ground floor

Dubai looks to improve fintech credentials with bitcoin technology

Emirate plans to position itself at the forefront of blockchain technology with several new initiatives

Dubai Parks and Resorts raises Dhs 1.68bn for Six Flags park

The new theme park is scheduled to open in the fourth quarter of 2019

UAE can set ‘example’ for global free zones

World FZO International Conference focused on opportunities for free zones to lead global innovation

Abu Dhabi to charge hotel guests new fees from June 1

Guests will have to pay a municipal fee of 4 per cent of their bill and a Dhs 15 charge per night

Emirates flight from Sao Paulo diverted after medical emergency

The flight was forced to land in Lagos after a man needed medical help because of allegedly ingesting cocaine

Former CEO of Dubai’s Deyaar sentenced for theft and fraud

The American businessman was arrested in 2008 during an investigation into financial irregularities

Top 10 YouTube channels in the UAE

Music and beauty videos top the list of the top 10 channels with the most number of subscribers

UAE hikes June fuel prices

Petrol prices have been raised by over 4 per cent while diesel rates are up 10.6 per cent

Dubai’s RTA reveals new parking fares and zones

The free parking period between 1pm to 4pm has been abolished across the emirate

Construction progressing on Abu Dhabi’s new Midfield Terminal

The steel structure of the Midfield Terminal Building roof is now complete

RTA awards Dhs 703m contract for Dubai Water Canal project

The contract covers phases four and five of the project, set for completion by end-September

British national to serve three-year jail term for assaulting Emirati

The Briton allegedly hit the UAE national on the head with a fire extinguisher last year

Dubai’s Burj Al Arab opens new luxury Terrace

The beach leisure facility was built and shipped from Finland

Dubai developer Myra launches Dhs 150m project in JVC

Crystal Residence will feature 225 luxury apartments

Shuaa Capital plays down reports of job cuts

Reports earlier this week indicated the bank had laid off 15 per cent of its workforce

Abu Dhabi airport sees 4.8% rise in April passenger numbers

The UAE capital welcomed 1.96m passengers last month

Top 10 iftars and suhours in Dubai

Some of the best iftars and suhours to sample in the city this Ramadan

Dubai’s Mall of the World project progressing on schedule – official

The mega development is currently in the detailed design stage