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Dubai World $14.6bn Debt Deal Creditor Vote Set For March 17

Dubai World said that it had received backing from a “substantial majority” of creditors on the new deal which would see part of its debt repaid early.

Dubai’s Property Deal Values Fall 7.6% To Dhs218bn In 2014

Real estate deal values have declined from 2013, according to the Dubai Land Department.

Dubai’s Shuaa Capital Secures Dhs500m Loan To Fund SMEs

The company will deploy the facility to further penetrate the SME growth finance market in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, it said.

Cayan Group Launches Projects Worth Dhs1.2bn In Dubai, Riyadh

The company has purchased plots in Dubai’s Umm Suqeim area and Riyadh’s King Fahed Road to develop its latest projects.

Nakheel Forms New JV Company To Lease And Sell Properties In Dubai

The new company, created through the joint venture, will operate under the Engel & Völkers brand, the developer said.

Dubai World Says $14.6bn Restructuring Deal Has Majority Creditor Support

The new restructuring plan involves repaying early an existing $2.92 billion maturity due in 2015.

Marka CEO Says Firm To Turn Profitable In Q4, Looks At New Buys

The chief executive said that Marka was also looking at four asset purchases in the food and beverage sector,

Dubai Makes Parent School Contracts Mandatory In Indian, Pakistani Schools

The parent-school contract will cover refund and admission policies, school fees, health, safety provision and transportation.

Dubai’s Damac Shares Surge On Home Market Listing

Damac traded at Dhs3.19, up 14 per cent from its London close last Friday.

Buying Property In Dubai May Be Cheaper Than Renting It – Report

Certain locations in the city including International City and The Greens offer cheaper monthly mortgages, finds research.

Dubai Investments Says Near Completing Two Buys Worth Dhs400m

One of the purchases will be of a financial entity, with the second acquisition coming in the real estate sector.

New Private Luxury Villas To Be Developed In Dubai’s World Islands

The series of private island villas will be located within the OQYANA World First development forming the continent of Australasia.

Dubai Aluminium Completes $1.8bn Loan To Fund General Business

The deal was underwritten by Citigroup, Emirates NBD and Societe Generale.

Property Firm Damac To List On Dubai Bourse On Monday

Damac received approval from the UAE Securities and Commodities Authority in December to list on the DFM.

Dubai’s Limitless Seeks More Time After Missed Debt Talks Deadline

Limitless has been in talks with creditors for nearly a year and in November floated a tentative proposal backed by future cashflows.

DIC Launches Sale Of German Aluminium Group Almatis – Sources

DIC has mandated Barclays to explore the options of the possible divestment, sources said.

Dubai Aluminium Signs $1.8bn Loan Deal – Sources

The transaction was signed at the very end of 2014, sources said.

Emirates Launches Second A380 On Manchester Route

The upgraded service will increase Emirates’ capacity from Manchester by 13 per cent, the airline said.

Emaar Opens New Boutique Hotel Manzil Downtown Dubai

The hotel will have 155 standard king rooms, 56 twin rooms and eight Burj View suites, decorated in an Arabian cultural style.

Dubai’s Drake And Scull Asks To Treat Gulf Investors As Nationals

If approved, Gulf investors will be allowed to own up to 100 per cent of Drake and Scull’s shares.

Arabtec Denies Reports Of Immediate Acquisitions

The company’s statement follows reports that it had assigned a consultant to advise on potential take over bids.

Dubai Islamic Bank Picks Arrangers For Potential Tier 1 Sukuk

The Islamic lender has mandated HSBC and Standard Chartered as the joint structuring banks.

Stock News: Gulf Markets Fall On Weak Oil

Dubai’s index dropped 3.4 per cent as all but a handful of stocks fell.

Dubai Duty Free Sales Touch $1.9bn In 2014

Perfume was the top selling product in Dubai Duty Free during 2014, followed by liquor and gold, the airport retailer said.

Nakheel To Lease Retail And Office Space At Palm Jumeirah’s Golden Mile

The units are expected to open in April 2015, the developer said in a statement.

Stock News: Markets Slide In Thin Trade As Oil Slips

Dubai’s index dropped 2.4 per cent with most stocks down.

Dubai Says To Lift Spending 9% And End Deficit In 2015 Budget

Spending this year is projected at about Dhs41 billion ($11.2 billion), up from Dhs37.88 billion in the original budget for 2014, according to state news agency WAM.

Dubai’s Emaar Eyes Strong Growth As It Revamps Organisational Structure

Under the new structure, the company will focus on carrying out professional project management, ensure timely delivery of all projects and improve its customer service.

Emaar Properties Names Amit Jain As Group COO

Jain was previously executive director of finance and group chief financial officer at Emaar, according to the company’s website.

Stock News: Gulf Markets Mixed In Thin Trade

Dubai’s stock index edged up 0.5 per cent in relatively thin trade while Abu Dhabi’s bourse was up 1.6 per cent.