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​Amanat acquires stake in UAE education company

Amanat said the deal made it one of Madaares’ five largest shareholders

Kris Jenner launches business school in Dubai

Kardashian matriarch plans to set up school first in New York, then the UAE

Dubai Financial Market receives land for new HQ

The exchange is currently based in World Trade Centre

Three-lane bridge opens to clear Bur Dubai tailbacks

The 700-metre bridge near Wafi Mall can handle 3,300 vehicles per hour

All Dubai residents must have health insurance by June – DHA

Dubai is in the final stages of implementing its mandatory health insurance scheme

UAE’s retail sector grows despite digital challenges

The retail sector accounts for 23 per cent of foreign direct investments into the UAE

Dubai Financial Market receives land for new HQ

The exchange is currently based in World Trade Centre

UAE’s retail sector grows despite digital challenges

The retail sector accounts for 23 per cent of foreign direct investments into the UAE

New HTC 10 launched in Dubai, priced at Dhs 2,399

The smartphone will be available at retailers in early May

UAE announces public holiday for Isra’a Wal Miraj

All employees in the UAE will get a holiday on May 5

UAE job advertisements up in Q1 despite financial services decline

Increase in sales and marketing job postings offsets decline in other sectors

Dubai Duty Free to rollout concierge service, smart bags at airport lounges

Airport retailer aims to boost business with customers that prefer the comfort of lounges

Former Kuwaiti MP sentenced for UAE insult

Mubarak Al Duwailah was given a two year jail sentence for insults he made on TV in 2014

Dubai developer Emaar to demerge from Indian joint venture with MGF

Emaar said the move will help the company expand its operations in India

Dubai airport posts 6.9% rise in February passenger traffic

India remained the top destination country in February

Emirates orders two additional Airbus A380s for delivery in 2017

The airline currently operates the world’s largest fleet of the A380

Etisalat lays off over 800 expats in the last two years

​The company also hired over 650 people during the same time period

FNC member says UAE internet-calling restrictions an ’embarrassment’

Remarks followed the blocking of Snapchat’s calling functionality this week

Abu Dhabi introduces 3% tax on expat property rentals

The new fee is similar to Dubai’s 5 per cent housing tax

Dubai Opera event line-up revealed with opening show on August 31

Spanish musician Plácido Domingo will play on the opening night

Abu Dhabi growth “under pressure” as low oil prices hit spending – Moody's

Abu Dhabi plans to impose new fee on hotel guests

A new decree will levy a 4 per cent fee on hotel bills and a Dhs 15 room charge per night

Gulf Sotheby’s International Realty acquires ERE Homes

Firm says it remains in “acquisition mode” this year

American woman on trial for ‘insulting UAE’ at the airport

​The 25-year-old said that she has been in jail since February 23

New Dubai visa system: Approved typing centres to have ‘Amer’ logo

All visa-related transactions can be carried out at the typing centres

UAE residents failing to take responsibility for life insurance – HSBC report

Country has the highest proportion of people who ‘expect someone else to arrange’ life insurance

Bloom launches fourth phase of Abu Dhabi master project

Bloom Gardens will comprise 372 residential units when completed

Abu Dhabi’s Aldar launches Dhs 6bn golf and waterfront project

​Yas Acres will be home to 15,000 residents upon completion

Dubai among world’s top 5 highest paying cities for bank directors

​Emirate ranks above Paris and Milan for hefty pay packages

Abu Dhabi residential, office rental declines forecast as slump continues

Cluttons expects single digit declines for both markets by the end of the year

Hiring up as Dubai’s private sector firms report improved outlook

The launch of new projects and a recovery in spending has boosted business confidence