Among world's top performers Dubai's hospitality sector, which is among world's top performers, recorded the highest occupancy in the Middle East North Africa (Mena) region in first quarter as the city's myriad tourist attractions, theme parks, festivals and conferences drew increased...

Offenders will be stopped, will have their vehicles impounded and will be prosecuted, warns senior officer Abu Dhabi Police has announced a crackdown on youths who participate in dangerous street racing in the emirate. Colonel Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, director of the Al Ain Traffic Department...

Abu Dhabi Executive Committee backs plan for new school model with annual fees ranging between $5,444-8,167 The Abu Dhabi Executive Committee has approved a proposal to establish new schools, in partnership with the private sector, with annual fees ranging between AED20,000-30,000...

Emirates SkyCargo and Alibaba's Cainiao will manage e-commerce shipments in the Middle East and other neighbouring regions through Dubai hub Alibaba’s logistics arm, Cainiao, has picked Emirates Skycargo to help transport its international shipments and grow the Chinese online retail...

The chef has since apologised for his tweet, which was directed at actress Priyanka Chopra Dubai’s JW Marriott Marquis Hotel has severed ties with chef Atul Kochhar after a series an offensive tweet to actress Priyanka Chopra caused a fierce backlash on social media. The chef, who has a...

A private buyer has acquired the office building in a deal worth a reported AED118m Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) UK, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, has arranged and structured the acquisition of Lateral House, Leeds, UK, for AED 118.2 million (£24 million) on behalf...

Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority launches air-conditioned sports lounge on the shores between Al Hamra Village and Al Marjan Island Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority has opened an air-conditioned sports lounge on the shores between Al Hamra Village and Al Marjan...

UAE master developer Nakheel said construction of its third expansion at Dragon City – a Dh169-million ($46 million) showroom and car-park complex – has reached the 80 per cent mark, with completion due in the fourth quarter of 2018. Managed by Nakheel Malls, the retail arm of the Dubai...

Dubai has slashed municipality fees on sales at restaurants and hotels from 10 per cent to 7 per cent in a move aimed at reducing the cost of doing business in Dubai and promoting the emirate as a favourite business destination worldwide, a media report said. This is in addition to enhancing...

Over 66% of respondents believe salaries are either increasing or staying the same. Professionals across the UAE expect to receive a raise in their salaries in 2018, a new survey by Bayt.com has revealed. Over 66 per cent of respondents in the UAE believe that salaries are either...