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Spider-Man's Marvel future in peril as Sony deal breaks down

Marvel's superhero films could lose their most famous character after Sony confirmed Tuesday that talks over its deal
UAE medical tourism sales top Dh12bn in 2018

Medical tourism sales in the UAE increased 5.5 percent year-over-year to reach AED12.1 billion in 2018, with growth
Emirates SkyCargo wins special recognition in Malaysia

Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, was presented with the award for ‘Best Customer Airline 2018’ by
Uber appoints new UK boss as London licence renewal nears

Uber appointed a new boss for Britain and Ireland on Monday just over a month before its licence expires in London, one
Etihad Airways most punctual airline in Middle East for first half of 2019

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, was the most punctual Middle Eastern carrier in the
Ecuador's participation in EXPO 2020 Dubai reviewed

Ecuadorian Foreign Minister José Valencia today received a UAE delegation led by Yacoub Yousef Al Hosani, Assistant
Works begin on Dh183m roundabout development in Al Ain

Al Ain City Municipality and Abu Dhabi General Services Company 'Musanada' have commenced construction works of the
Ajman Free Zone signs MoU with Dubai Insurance Company

The Ajman Free Zone has signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, and associated documents with Dubai Insurance
India strengthens energy tie-up with Gulf region

In a major effort to deepen India’s energy relationship with oil producers in the Gulf, the country’s biggest
Air Arabia posts record second quarter net profit of Dh210m, up 75%

Air Arabia today announced strong financial and operational results for the second quarter of this year ending June 30,
Dubai firms up position as region's top cruise destination with 51% rise in tourist footfall

Bolstering its position as a premier international cruise destination, Dubai concluded its 2018/2019 cruise season with
Marhaba unveils newly expanded airport lounge at Dubai International Airport

Following the recent opening of its new facility at Changi Airport, marhaba, one of the world’s fastest growing
Waterpipe tobacco, e-cigarettes will come under 'Marking Tobacco' as of November 1

Waterpipe tobacco - known in Arabic as ‘Mu’assel’ - and electrically heated cigarettes will also fall under ‘Marking
Emirates anticipates peak travel for Eid break

Emirates gears up for a busy travel period this weekend for the Eid holiday. The busiest time for departures in
5 insurance firms sign up on DIFC-based blockchain platform

Five major regional insurance companies have signed on to Addenda's integrated blockchin platform. Based at Dubai
Abu Dhabi's industrial zone cuts fees for over 75% of its services

Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi, KIZAD, an Abu Dhabi Ports subsidiary, has waived the charges for over 75 percent of
Delhi Airport to handle 100m passengers per annum in next three years

The major airport in the Indian capital will be equipped to handle 100 million passengers per annum (MPPA) in the next
Etihad Airways introduces its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner to Lagos

Etihad Airways Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner touched down in Lagos this morning after its inaugural flight from Abu Dhabi.
UAE will host an exceptional Expo 2020 Dubai: BIE

"The UAE is fully prepared to host an exceptional edition of the expo next year, and the BIE is well satisfied with
Abu Dhabi Financial Group, SHUAA Capital merger completed

Following final regulatory approvals on the transaction with Abu Dhabi Financial Group, ADFG, SHUAA Capital has
Airlines carried 4.4bn passengers on scheduled services in 2018: IATA

Airlines carried 4.4 billion passengers on scheduled services in 2018, an increase of 6.9 percent over 2017,
Djibouti government continues to challenge rule of law in Doraleh case: DP World

A decision to be taken later this week by the government of Djibouti to apply to the country’s high court to rule all
Italy's ENI, BP ink accord for Oman exploration

Italy's ENI and BP Oman on Wednesday signed an exploration and production sharing agreement, EPSA, with Oman's Ministry
Philippines approves plan to build new Manila airport

The Philippines on Wednesday approved a plan to build a new airport near Manila, in a bid to ease congestion with the
DMCA facilitates smoother ship traffic for Dubai's newest range of waterfront projects

The Dubai Maritime City Authority, DMCA, has revealed that it has started facilitating ship traffic for new waterfront