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Dubai expects economic boost from UAE golden visa extension
Dubai said the economic growth rate could increase by up to 1% because of plans by the United Arab Emirates to extend…
Abu Dhabi’s Etihad to start direct flights to Israel next year
Abu Dhabi's Etihad Airways said on Monday it would start daily flights to Tel Aviv in March after the United Arab Emirates…
UAE widens ‘golden’ visa to allow 10-year residency to some
The United Arab Emirates will extend its "golden" visa system - which grants 10-year residency in the Gulf state - to certain…
Pandemic sends Emirates to half-year loss for first time over 30 years
State-owned Emirates said on Thursday that Dubai would help it through the coronavirus crisis after losses of $3.4 billion tipped the airline's…
UAE cancels lenient penalties for ‘honour killings’
The United Arab Emirates said on Saturday it was cancelling lenient penalties for so-called “honour killings” and amending inheritance laws for residents…
UAE State-owned flydubai to start Tel Aviv flights this month
United Arab Emirates airline flydubai on Wednesday said it would start direct fights to Israel this month with twice daily services between…
Emirates airline asks some pilots to take 12 months unpaid leave
Dubai's Emirates airline is asking some pilots to take a year of unpaid leave as it seeks to cut costs due to…
Foul play not suspected in dos Santos’ husband death in Dubai
Police in Dubai say they don’t suspect foul play in the death of Sindika Dokolo, the husband of the embattled Angolan billionaire…
Etihad lays off more flight staff
Abu Dhabi's Etihad Airways is removing four staff roles on its flights - including some on the catering side as well as…
Photo of new born baby ‘trying to remove’ doctor’s mask becomes symbol of hope
A picture of a new born baby tugging at a doctor’s surgical mask is being interpreted as a symbol of hope as…
Israel and UAE foreign ministers to meet in Germany
The foreign ministers of Israel and the United Arab Emirates will meet in Germany on Tuesday to discuss further steps in normalizing…
Photo story: The Museum of the Future in Dubai
A handout photo made available on 03 October 2020 by the Government of Dubai Media Office shows Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al…