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Emaar's second-quarter revenue rose 18 per cent to Dh11.5 billion. The National

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Dana Gas denies it breached gas deal with authorities in Kurdistan region

Adnoc is one a key pillar in the UAE's energy sector and overall economy. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Adnoc calls for safe and free navigation in regional waters and emphasises safety

Adnoc L&S buys 11 new vessels for $1.3bn to boost oil and gas exports

A Yemeni naval ship patrols the Red Sea. The Houthi rebels have announced a 'blockade' on Saudi exports in the sea. AFP

Oil price volatile as Houthi attacks renew supply crunch fears

UAE extends corporate tax relief for small businesses until 2029

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Adnoc is one a key pillar in the UAE's energy sector and overall economy. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Adnoc calls for safe and free navigation in regional waters and emphasises safety

UAE energy company pledges to meet customer requirements despite Middle East tension

Dana Gas denies it breached gas deal with authorities in Kurdistan region

Oil price volatile as Houthi attacks renew supply crunch fears

UAE extends corporate tax relief for small businesses until 2029

Adnoc L&S buys 11 new vessels for $1.3bn to boost oil and gas exports

Emaar reports 9% increase in second-quarter profit on higher revenue

Airlines directed to check more than 450 planes for 'possible cracking'

The UAE Central Bank has issued a directive prohibiting all licensed financial institutions from using messaging apps like WhatsApp for customer-facing financial communications and data sharing. Nick Donaldson / Getty Images

'Should I trust a loan offer sent on WhatsApp by a bank in the UAE?'

A major bank has official systems to contact customers and does not use personal mobile numbers

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World Cup economics: The gap between promise and reality

Why so few UAE SMEs grow into major companies

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Adnoc is one a key pillar in the UAE's energy sector and overall economy. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Adnoc calls for safe and free navigation in regional waters and emphasises safety

Dana Gas denies it breached gas deal with authorities in Kurdistan region

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London's Gatwick Airport to handle 100,000 extra flights a year with new runway

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Airlines directed to check more than 450 planes for 'possible cracking'