The state-of-the-art development will boast a 1,100 berth marina, helipad, shops, restaurants, hotels and much more…

The changes are expected to be put into practice with immediate effect to reflect the rapid progress the UAE seeks to make.

The reforms are the latest move by the UAE to future proof the country for a post-coronavirus era.

Overhaul of the country's personal status laws mean sharia will be rarely used for non-citizens

New regulations cover divorce, inheritance and alcohol, as well as tougher punishments for men who harass women and a Good Samaritan law

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A total of 44 plots were sold for $48.08mln, 854 apartments and villas were sold for $405mln

Tourism chief expects big demand from British ex-pats for scheme to enable remote working professionals to live in Dubai while serving employers in the UK

The UAE emerged among the top five countries as an investment destination for investors from the Indian Subcontinent, Europe and the Middle East.

Once completed, the 53-storey tower will stand at 246 metres high and house 1,218 units.

Dubai’s total length of roads has crossed 18,000 lane-kilometres, with 119 pedestrian bridges, and 425km of cycling tracks

Topping the list was Singapore, followed by Turkmenistan, China, Iceland, another GCC country, Kuwait, Norway, Austria, Switzerland, Uzbekistan, then followed by the UAE.