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DFSA fines United Investment Bank Limited $56,000

The financial freezone regulator said the bank was guilty of flouting anti-money laundering rules.

Dubai property rents drop, unlikely to rise sharply in the short-term – report

Average rents across the emirate are down 1.5 per cent compared to the same time last year, says Cluttons’ latest report.

Dubai house prices to fall further this year – Cluttons

Home values slipped 0.8 per cent in the first quarter, leaving average prices 0.5 per cent lower than a year earlier and 19.4 per cent below the 2008 peak, a new report says.

Emaar says IPO for hospitality unit remains on hold

The Dubai-based company has said that the IPO for EHG will be dependent on the right market conditions.

Dubai’s Emaar announces intention to float Egypt unit on Cairo bourse

Emaar said it would use some of share sale proceeds to fund new developments in Egypt and grow its land bank in the country.

Despite rumours, Apple remains mum about Dubai store’s launch in August

The tech giant will open its biggest store worldwide in Dubai this summer, say reports.

UAE salaries to grow by 6% in next 12 months- survey

The majority of HR directors in the UAE noted a return of salary inflation for existing and new employees, a new study says.

Dubai World Trade Centre converted to a freezone

The move aims to boost Dubai as a hub for regional and international exhibitions while also attracting local and international investments.

Dubai named world’s second most important shopping destination

About 55.7 per cent of retailers in Dubai are international brands while the city attracted 45 new global brands last year.

MAG 5 JV launches new affordable residential tower in DWC

The project, valued at Dhs700 million, will comprise of 1,000 residential units and will be ready for handover by 2018.

Dubai Islamic Bank picks arrangers for potential dollar sukuk

DIB has mandated First Gulf Bank, HSBC, Maybank, National Bank of Abu Dhabi, Standard Chartered Bank and itself to arrange the meetings in Asia and Europe.

ICBC Dubai branch narrows price guidance for benchmark 5-yr dollar bond

The deal, rated A1 by Moody’s, has so far attracted orders totalling more than $3.5 billion from investors, a document showed.

Emirates plays off Airbus’ A350 against Boeing’s Dreamliner

Emirates’ head Tim Clark has said the airline will opt for either B787-10s or A350-900s in the next stage of its fleet development.

Dubai Water Canal project 33% complete, new diversions announced

The Roads and Transport Authority has opened phase II of the main traffic diversion works on Al Wasl Road.

Majid Al Futtaim to invest Dhs1bn in VOX Cinemas until 2020

The funds are aimed at helping VOX attract a further 50 million customers over the next five years.

Dubai Properties says Arabella Townhouses sell out on launch day

The developer has now launched additional units for sale within the project, which is located in its Mudon community in Dubailand.

Nakheel signs deal with Landmark Group for 25 outlets in Al Khail Avenue

Construction on the Al Khail Avenue mall will begin this year, with expected opening in 2018.

Dubai’s Marka Buys Reem Al Bawadi Restaurant Chain For Dhs315m

The acquisition is being funded by a blend of the company’s own funds and bank facilities, Marka said.

Revealed: Top 10 Medical Tourism Destinations In The World

Canada was ranked as the world’s best medical tourism destination worldwide in 2014, according to a new index.

Dubai’s Drake & Scull Q1 Net Profit Falls 38%

DSI’s first-quarter revenue was Dhs1.11 billion, down from Dhs1.25 billion a year earlier.

Emirates Airline Could Use European Hubs To Expand In Americas

The move could further anger US carriers, which accuse Emirates of competing unfairly through state subsidies.

Dubai Builder Arabtec Swings To Net Loss In Q1

The builder reported a loss attributable to equity holders of Dhs279.82 million in the first quarter.

Alibaba’s Cloud Computing Unit To Establish Base In Dubai

Alibaba’s subsidiary Aliyun will set up a venture with Dubai-based Meraas.

Dubai’s DP World Launches $500m, Five Year Bond

The transaction has received orders of seven times its size, an earlier document showed.

Emirates Adds Third Daily Flight To Beirut

The additional service will increase Emirates’ total number of weekly flights serving Lebanon to 21.

New Dubai Expo 2020 Logo To Be Unveiled On October 20

The new logo design will be selected from 18,000 entries received during a public competition.

Dubai Properties Launches Arabella Townhouses In Mudon Project

Sales of the three and four bedroom townhouses will begin on May 16.

Dubai’s DP World Expected To Issue $500m Five-Year Bond

Barclays, Citigroup, Deutsche Bank, Emirates NBD Capital, HSBC, National Bank of Abu Dhabi and Societe Generale are arrangers for the bond issue.

Dubai Parks And Resorts Says 42% Of Project Infrastructure Completed

The theme park operator also said that it spent almost Dhs3 billion on the project in Q1 2015.

Dubai Metro Red Line Construction To Begin By Q1 2016

The contract for the project will be awarded on January 28, 2016, a senior RTA official said.