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Emirates Hires Banks For UK-Guaranteed Sukuk Of Up To $1bn

Sources said the deal could close by the end of the first quarter.

Fire Rips Through Dubai Marina’s Torch Tower

No fatalities were reported at the time of publishing.

Dubai’s Arqaam Capital Sounds Out Advisers Ahead Of Flotation

Arqaam has offices in five countries in the MEA and offers brokerage, asset management and corporate finance advisory services.

Dubai Parks And Resorts Appoints Seven-Member Management Team

The new senior managers are expected to help the Dhs10 billion project open as scheduled in 2016.

Dubai’s Ruler Launches New Projects Featuring Snow Fountain, Vertical Gardens

The new projects will be developed by the Wasl Asset Management Group across Dubai.

UAE Telco Du Q4 Net Profit Falls 10%

The firm made a net profit of Dhs512.7 million in the last quarter of 2014, down from Dhs570.3 million in the year-earlier period.

Dubai Project ‘Living Legends’ On Track For 2015 Opening

The much-delayed residential project located in Dubailand is set to deliver first 150 villas in Q2 2015.

Falling Oil Prices Will Not Affect UAE Banks’ Growth- ENBD CEO

Banks in the UAE are much stronger than they were during the financial crash of 2008, the chief executive of Dubai’s largest lender said.

Malaysia’s MSM Scraps Pact With Dubai’s Al Khaleej To Build Sugar Refinery

Due to the fact that the project is of “national interest”, MSM decided to build it without a partnership, it said.

Dubai’s Damac Awards Contracts Worth Dhs1.2bn In 2015

The developer said that it appointed five contractors to work on its master developments and hotel apartment projects.

Dubai’s Al Habtoor Turns Hollywood Producer, Eyes Egypt For Film Talent

The Dubai-based businessman confirmed that he is currently working on two Hollywood movies.

Dubai’s DEWA Posts 2014 Profit Rise, To Repay $1bn Bond In April

Dubai’s only utility also said it would distribute a cash dividend for the year of Dhs500 million to the government.

UK Businessman Takes Emirates To Court Over Lost Luggage

Abrar Khan claimed the airline refused to compensate him after losing his luggage en-route to Dubai.

Emirates Introducing A380 On Milan-New York Route

The service will begin from June 1, and raise superjumbo capacity between Dubai and Milan.

Dubai’s Emaar Properties Q4 Net Profit Rises 14%

Emaar made an annual profit of Dhs3.29 billion in 2014, up 28 per cent year-on-year.

Dubai’s Shuaa Capital Appoints New Chairman

The company appointed Abdul Rahman Jareb Rashed Al Hareb as the new chairman, replacing Sheikh Maktoum Hasher Al Maktoum.

Dubai’s National Petroleum Services Signs $200m Financing

NPS secured the refinancing deal from a group of banks and financial institutions.

Passenger Checking Process At Dubai Airport To Soon Last Less Than 20 Seconds

Dubai plans to launch an Advance Passenger Information System which will raise the security and cut screening time at airports.

Dubai World Has 100% Creditor Assent For $14.6bn Debt Deal -Court

The adjournment will allow time for all creditors to sign an agreement which formally pledges each will assent to the plan put forward by Dubai World.

Dubai’s Drake & Scull Q4 Profit Falls 70%

The contractor made a profit of Dhs13 million ($3.54 million) in the last quarter of 2014.

Dubai’s Meraas Eyes $234m Loan For Ferris Wheel Scheme – Sources

The loan is being arranged by Emirates NBD and will have a 10-year term and an amortising structure, sources said.

UAE Looks East, Eyes Larger Trade With China

The UAE looks to grab a larger share of trade with China, outwitting its Gulf peers.

Dubai Parks & Resorts Projects Revenues Worth Dhs2.4bn In First Year

The company said that its revenues will mainly originate through ticketing, hotels and retail segments in the project.

Emirates’ Sheikh Ahmed Challenges US Airlines To Reclaim Marketshare

The airline chief said that the US carriers underestimated the level of competition when they signed the open skies policy in 1999.

Dubai’s ENBD Raises A$450m Via Longest Kangaroo Bond From Middle East

ENBD raised A$400 million from its last kangaroo bond issue in April last year.

Danube Properties Begins Work On Dreamz And Glitz Projects

The company said that its Dreamz and Glitz projects are on track to be completed by 2016 and 2017 respectively.

Dubai Named The Most Sustainable City In The Region

Dubai was ranked 33rd globally in a newly launched sustainability index, closely followed by Abu Dhabi at 34.

Shuaa Capital Unit Eyes Saudi Leasing Market With New Licence

The licence will allow the firm to fund small businesses and help finance cross-border deals between Saudi and the UAE.

Emirates Group To Hire 11,000 Staff In 2015

The recruitment will increase the size of the group’s workforce by six per cent by March 2016.

Saudi Central Bank Predicts Stable Inflation In Q1

The annual Saudi inflation rate was 2.4 per cent in December, the lowest level since at least September 2012.