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UAE announces extended holiday for National Day

Workers are set to receive a four-day weekend

Revealed: Top 10 companies in the UAE in 2018

The biggest listed companies in the UAE by market capitalisation

UAE law allowing 100% foreign ownership now in force

The law establishes ‘positive’ and ‘negative’ lists of sectors open to more than 49 per cent foreign investment

Marriott CEO says Dubai hotel exits ‘logical’ but plots return

President and CEO Arne Sorenson says UAE opportunities still profound

Dubai’s Emirates adds flights to Canada

Emirates has been seeking additional flights to Canada for years

Azerbaijan grants UAE residents visa on arrival

The on-arrival tourist visa is valid for one month the date of arrival

UAE announces new visa rules for residents, jobseekers and tourists

The UAE Cabinet has also added an insurance scheme in place of bank guarantees when recruiting private sector workers

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad to suspend New York service

Etihad is also suspending flights to Edinburgh and Perth on the same date

UAE Cabinet approves 10-year visas, will allow 100% foreign ownership by year-end

Both changes are expected to boost the country’s economic competitiveness

The Gulf Business Salary Survey 2018

Following a series of major changes relating to taxation, legislation and economic performance over the last 12 months, Gulf Business explores how the regional pay packet has been impacted

UAE announces private sector holiday for Isra’a Wal Miraj

The update was issued on Wednesday afternoon

UAE announces Isra’a Wal Miraj holiday date

A circular was issued on Wednesday

UAE to approve law allowing 100% foreign ownership of companies by year-end

Previous attempts to introduce the legislation have been met with opposition from some Emiratis

Abu Dhabi, Dubai among world’s top 15 cities for wealthy households

Regionally, the UAE capital topped the list with 270,686 households earning more than $250,000 annually

Top 100 most powerful Arabs 2018

Amid a sea of change across the Gulf region, our 2018 ranking has received a major shakeup from the previous year

Revealed: Top 10 companies in the UAE in 2017

The biggest listed companies in the UAE by market capitalisation

Etisalat announces free wifi in the UAE during Eid Al Adha

The free offer will be available from August 30 until September 9

Revealed: Top 50 GCC banks

Gulf Business reveals the 50 biggest banks in the GCC as ranked by total assets

Revealed: The UAE’s top 10 salaries

The average monthly pay packet in the UAE rose 0.66 per cent in the last year from $11,276 to $11,350

Revealed: Top 100 most powerful Arabs 2017

Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Alsaud, founder and chairman of Saudi’s Kingdom Holding Company, topped the list

Revealed: Top 100 GCC Companies 2016

The biggest listed companies in the Gulf region

Etisalat to offer free wifi in the UAE during National Day

Residents will be able to access the service in malls, cafes, beaches and parks

UAE has ‘no plans’ to introduce income tax, says ministry

Projects in latest budget will not rely on new taxes or additional fees, finance ministry says

What to do if you lose your passport in the UAE

A step-by-step guide on the procedures to follow if you have lost your passport in the UAE

Revealed: Top 50 GCC banks in 2016

Gulf Business reveals the 50 biggest banks in the GCC as ranked by asset size

Top 10 nations where people spend most time on social media

The UAE ranks among the top 10 countries worldwide

UAE salaries to rise 4.6% in 2017, down from 4.9% in 2016

New report says employees in Saudi, Qatar and Kuwait can expect higher wage hikes next year

Forbes billionaires list: Top 10 richest people in the GCC

Saudi billionaire Prince Alwaleed once again tops regional rich list.

Rainfall expected in parts of UAE, temperatures to stay low

Rainfall expected in parts of UAE, temperatures to stay low

Northern and eastern areas to be most affected

uae flag, UAE appoints Abu Dhabi Crown Prince’s son as chairman of State Security

UAE appoints Abu Dhabi Crown Prince’s son as chairman of State Security

Sheikh Khalid bin Mohamed bin Zayed will hold a ministerial rank