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Video: Nissan GTR, Nissan Patrol latest to join Dubai Police fleet

The new vehicles will be used to ‘enhance the security of the emirate’

Thunderstorms, cloudy weather forecast in the UAE this week

Temperatures will continue rising across the country

UAE telecom regulator instructs Etisalat, du to cut GCC roaming rates by 42%

The new unified rates are expected to help mobile phone users save up to $1.13bn

Emirates Islamic to lay off 200 people – report

Banks across the country are trimming staff to reduce costs

Abu Dhabi’s Masdar City set for expansion

The sustainable urban development has significant growth plans up to 2021

Middle East boating industry defies regional economic slump

Loyal customers and a booming market have helped the industry stay buoyant

UAE energy minister: ‘No impact of low oil prices on economy’

Suhail Al Mazrouei asserted that diversification efforts have helped the country

Dubai ranks among world’s top five favourite cities for millionaires

The emirate welcomed 2,000 new millionaires last year, finds report

Emirates renews sponsorship deal with soccer league team New York Cosmos

The contract has been extended for three years

After the flydubai tragedy, should we be worried about safety in the air?

Despite all the fears, today’s air travel is safer than it has ever been

Social platforms have changed TV and radio, say media bosses

Not having a comprehensive social strategy can be damaging for a media company

Dubai street art initiative to include Middle East's largest mural

Dubai street art initiative to include Middle East’s largest mural

Dubai Walls will feature 15 permanent murals from the world’s top street artists

UAE, Saudi government bank deposits decline

Saudi Arabia’s money supply also fell for the first time in more than a decade.

UAE is biggest investor in European football shirt sponsorship

Shirt spending by UAE companies rises to Dhs 3.4bn

Apple to launch new iPhone SE in early April in UAE, priced from Dhs 1,649

The smaller 4-inch smartphone includes many features from the iPhone 6s

UAE start-up costs dropped $96,500 in four years, says tech boss

Director of DTEC says the cost of starting a business has fallen from $100,000 to $3,500 since 2012

Dubai hotel security officer stands trial for insulting Christianity

His colleagues are also accused of spreading a video clip about him on social media without his consent.

UAE officials warn of jail, fines for social media rumours - report

UAE officials warn of jail, fines for social media rumours – report

The warning comes after social media sites were awash with images and videos of the rain in the UAE last week

Expo 2020: Firms selected to design theme pavilions

Expo 2020: Firms selected to design theme pavilions

The firms will design the pavilions of opportunity, mobility and sustainability

UAE officials warn of jail, fines for social media rumours – report

The warning comes after social media sites were awash with images and videos of the rain in the UAE last week

Senior Dubai police official warns of ‘clash of civilizations’ if Trump wins

Senior Dubai police official warns of ‘clash of civilizations’ if Trump wins

If he wins the US election, Trump’s anti-Islamic rhetoric will see him face-off ISIL head Baghdadi

Dubai students returning from holiday killed in Sharjah crash

Dubai students returning from holiday killed in Sharjah crash

The accident occurred on Hatta Road on Friday at around midnight, sources say

Dubai plans to host international tech-based sporting tournament from 2017

Dubai plans to host international tech-based sporting tournament from 2017

The World Future Sports Games will feature events like driverless car racing and robotic soccer

Expo 2020: Firms selected to design theme pavilions

Expo 2020: Firms selected to design theme pavilions

The firms will design the pavilions of opportunity, mobility and sustainability

Parking charges to rise across Dubai

New tariffs will affects 30,000 parking spaces across the emirate

Five minutes with… Harmony House founder Lucy Bruce

Five minutes with… Harmony House founder Lucy Bruce

2016 is going to be a tough year for non-profit organisations, admits Bruce

World’s first facility growing food, fuel in a desert ecosystem opens in Abu Dhabi

The bioenergy research facility is located in Masdar City

Ex-Leeds United MD David Haigh to face trial in Dubai over tweet

Haigh is accused of slandering his former employer on Twitter.

Dubai reveals new public parking rates for commercial areas

Dubai reveals new public parking rates for commercial areas

Up to 30,000 spaces will be affected

Video, pictures: Rains lash out across the UAE

Schools were shut and airport operations affected by bad weather on Wednesday