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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

Revealed: Most popular and most affordable areas to rent studios in Dubai

Dubai’s private sector growth drops for the first time since 2010

Travel and tourism companies in the emirate saw the biggest decline, finds index

All UAE schools to be closed on Thursday as severe rains persist

Police has warned motorists to be cautious while driving on flooded roads

Revealed: ​Top 10 best places to work in UAE

Logistics firm DHL tops the list in 2016, followed by THE One and Omnicom Media Group.

Update: Abu Dhabi airport resumes flights, Emirates warns of delays due to bad weather

The UAE has been hit by severe rain and thunderstorms

Abu Dhabi schools closed as thunderstorms continue across the UAE

Rain and showers are expected throughout Wednesday

Whatsapp new privacy features

Man faces deportation from UAE for ‘insulting friend’ on WhatsApp – report

An Umm Al Quwain court found the accused guilty of abusing his friend on the messaging app

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed discusses regional issues with US vice president

The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and deputy supreme commander of the armed forces also discussed bilateral ties with Joe Biden.

UAE drafting space law

To date the UAE has invested Dhs 20bn in its space programme

Boston Marathon bombing survivor, Canadian boxer among Dubai Ferrari crash victims

The Ferrari crashed into a lamppost in Jumeirah Lake Towers on Sunday.

Sheikh Mohammed approves 100-day national plan for happiness

“Our ultimate goal as a government is for happiness as a way of life,” Sheikh Mohammed said.