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The company knew about it for four months, but is that really so long compared to other hacks?

Dubai Tourism CEO says he would welcome Indians being granted visa-on-arrival status to Dubai

The emirate is in the ‘final stages’ of regulating the platform, tourism official says

Travellers no longer need city guides, they discover new places via the platform

One of the surprising highlights of day one at ATM was an appearance by robot Sophia

CEO says that technology has made check-in and concierge ‘unnecessary’

Travel exhibition showcases latest trends in hospitality, aviation

Young people are spending more than ever before, but in a very selective way, experts say

Byhours, which recently launched in the Gulf, has partnered with the likes of Marriott

Consultancy says that major changes are coming, and companies must be prepared

The authority said it has seen record breaking numbers so far this year

The regional president of the $50b hotel group said he worries about geopolitics before going to bed

Move follows Marriott’s $13.6b acquisition of Starwood Hotels and Resorts

Paytomat has designed a point of sale system that adds a third option to cash or card

Many hotel companies also see Saudi Arabia as the next big opportunity

But are these the last days of Rome for the Dubai’s ultra-luxury hotels? Listen to podcast

As e-Commerce continues to boom, experts moot new regulations

Aside from the Kingdom, the luxury hotel operator says it doesn’t have huge appetite for more expansion in the region

On the 100th day of VAT, the FTA threatened legal action against firms not registered

Tendering process to select operator is in its final stages, FTA chief says

FTA, which expects 80,000 returns this month, says firms can either file on a monthly or a quarterly basis

Federal Tax Authority also accuses a number of companies of failing to register under new tax system

'Achieving that level of compliance reflects how advanced the UAE is', says official

UAE lauded for being the real leaders of Fourth Industrial Revolution through service excellence

Senior trade officials expressed hope for global trade at AIM on Monday

The hotel group was hit by unverified allegations on social media on Sunday

From board games to figurines, comic books to costumes, the industry is booming

Once common to see jewellery sets sell for $300,000 and above, consumers now hold back

Bakery is set to operate across a wide region, and in a number of sectors

Careem managing director ‘not worried’ about regulatory challenges

‘In multiple cities...we are extremely profitable’

The restaurant concept will open in a Deliveroo shared kitchen

Company focused on investing in growth-stage start-ups

New reports suggest that companies must harness new technology to win a share of dwindling customer spend

Freezone is trying to make it less cumbersome for companies to launch

Part one of our new series on cryptocurrencies looks at bitcoin’s value as an investment

The country’s malls are diverging, with only the very biggest, or best, surviving

Dow Jones slips to its lowest this year on fresh fears of a trade war

The luxury watch was bought by an anonymous telephone bidder

Washmen founder seeks fortune in dirty laundry

Motivating factors may be VAT and the increase in prices

The watch, made in 1972, is estimated to sell for as much as Dh580,000

The US Federal Reserve convenes this week to hike rates, amid a meeting of world leaders for the G20 summit

A legal expert has warned that the use of Airbnb may leave landlords exposed to criminal liability

The number of guests travelling to Dubai using the Airbnb platform has increased by over 50 per cent since 2016

This week saw the opening of Fashion Avenue, featuring 150 new luxury stores

With the introduction of new laws on social media influencers, we look at what it means

Over 30 companies have united to try and improve Dubai

Trade wars loom large this week, as the world awaits Europe and China’s response to the US tariffs

The UAE government has introduced a law intended to reassure investors

The company says it is also exploring its own restaurant concepts

S9+ takes crown for best smartphone camera from Google Pixel 2, DxOMark says

The company showcased its latest phone, entertaining the audience with its augmented reality emojis

Recent report by insurer says that quarter of firms have been hit by successful hacks in past year

Due to preparation, and the quality of the metals, the UAE’s industry is in good stead

Country is pressing into the region, with a large presence at boat show

The global ocean industry is expected to hit 3 trillion dollars by 2030

Have the world records served their purpose, and does Dubai need a new strategy?