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Tourism adds Dhs 134bn to UAE economy in 2015

Minister of economy says sectors contribution will increase 5.4 per cent annually

Flydubai crash: Initial report confirms pilots were landing in manual mode

The report by Russian investigators also affirmed “difficult weather conditions”

The Body Shop to launch e-commerce site in Dubai

The British company’s regional growth outperformed its global average in 2015

Dubai’s Gerald Lawless appointed World Travel and Tourism Council chairman

​The former Jumeirah CEO has been the council’s vice chairman since 2012

UAE’s first KidzMondo theme park planned at new Abu Dhabi mall

Located at the World Trade Centre mall in Abu Dhabi, it will open in 2017

Dubai retail market hits $35bn, says report

Sales are expected to pass $52bn by 2020, according to the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Dubai reveals new system for visit and residency visas

​Applications for all visa processes can now be submitted in typing centres

GCC’s ultra wealthy eye Dubai for property investment

The UAE emerged as the most popular destination for regional investors

New Dubai projects unveiled: Vertical Industrial City, Dubai Stairs and Safari Golf

The Dubai Municipality has planned several new projects across the emirate

UAE non-oil private sector growth hits 2016 high

Business conditions have improved at the strongest rate in four months

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Sharjah joins Dubai in levying Dhs 35 airport fee

The charge will be levied on passengers exiting via the airport

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

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

Pictures: Kempinski Mall of the Emirates opens 20 luxury chalets

Available in one, two and three-bedrooms, rates range between Dhs 3,500-25,000 a night

Dubai ranks high among world’s top 10 busiest airports in 2015

The emirate moved up three spots to rank third globally

Dubai to deploy drones to catch people littering the city

The drones will be used to monitor beaches, campsites and desert areas

UAE jails two Lebanese, one Canadian for Hezbollah links

​The accused will be deported after serving a six-month jail term

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