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The UAE is ranked first in the Arab world and among top 25 countries around the world in 2017 for the efficiency of its judicial system. The National Agenda Index pointed out that the UAE achieved those ranks in the […]

Hyperloop Transportation Technologies agreement will be used towards development of Abu Dhabi-Al Ain link.   A strategic partnership agreement has been signed in the capital to accelerate the pace of development of a potential hyperloop link between Abu Dhabi and […]

The December 31 deadline to obtain mandatory health insurance cover has been postponed, Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has said. In a statement sent to Arabian Business, the DHA said insurance companies would be allowed to accept health insurance applications in […]

Residential rent increases in Abu Dhabi were again capped at 5 per cent a year on Tuesday, three years after the rent cap was scrapped. The announcement by the Department of Municipal Affairs and Transport took property brokers in the city by […]

Every passenger leaving from Doha’s Hamad International Airport will be charged QAR35. Qatar’s government will levy a new airport tax on passengers from Tuesday as the country seeks new revenue streams amid falling oil prices. Every passenger leaving Qatar from […]

The new fees come in addition to an increase to Oman’s airport tax introduced last year. Muscat International Airport will reportedly introduce new fees for passengers this month. The new fees come in addition to an increase to Oman’s airport […]

More than 85% of flights both leaving and arriving in Bahrain are on schedule. Dubai: If you have a flight passing through or leaving Bahrain airport, make sure you arrive at the boarding gates on time. The airport in Bahrain […]

The design of the logo reflects meanings of giving. Abu Dhabi: His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has approved the official logo of the ‘Year of Giving […]

The second phase of the park will eventually generate 200 megawatts Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has announced that the second phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park is nearing completion. Up to 80 per cent […]

Following earlier circulars about the implementation of phase two of the mandatory health insurance law in Dubai, please note that the final phase of the implementation of the Dubai Health Insurance Law No. 11 concerning all residents of Dubai will […]

Rent increases specified in tenancy contracts cannot exceed 5%, announces Department of Municipal Affairs and Transport . Abu Dhabi: The rental cap in the emirate of Abu Dhabi has been reinstated and landlords and property managers cannot increase rents by […]

Women members of parliament have an important role in brokering peace in the Middle East and beyond, a conference heard on Monday. About 50 women who preside over parliaments met in Abu Dhabi for the Global Summit of Women Speakers […]