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Dubai Expo 2020 Marks One Year Of Winning Bid, Provides Updates To BIE

The tender for construction works at the Expo Dubai 2020 site in Jebel Ali is expected to be awarded next year.

Dubai Lynx Reveals Jury President Line-Up For 2015

The competition will have two extra awards this year, namely the Grand Prix for Good and the University of the Year.

Jumeirah Golf Estates Launches New Residential Units Over Strong Demand

The developer did not specify the number of new units set to be launched or the estimated completion date.

Video: Behind The Scenes At $2.9bn Dubai Parks And Resorts

The $2.9 billion theme park complex is located in Jebel Ali and is slated to open in late 2016.

Dubai’s Amlak Finance Signs Financial, Debt Restructuring Deal

The Islamic mortgage lender has been negotiating with creditors to finalise the deal, which was approved by shareholders in September.

Dubai-Based Restaurant Chain Kcal Expands To Egypt

The fast food chain plans to open about 14 branches within Egypt following the launch of its first store.

Emirates, DTCM Launch $20m Campaign To Attract Visitors To Dubai

The ‘See you in Dubai’ campaign will focus on attracting tourists from markets in Europe, Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Middle East.

Dubai’s Jumbo Electronics Launches Online Shopping Portal

Jumbo.ae has been developed in collaboration with Build-a-Bazaar, a subsidiary of Indian e-commerce firm Infibeam.

Emaar Properties Gets Shareholder Nod For Dhs9bn Special Dividend

EMG listed 15.4 per cent on the Dubai Financial Market, raising $1.58 billion from the sale, which was well covered by investor bids.

Sony Mobile Reveals Details About Underwater Store In Dubai

Located at The World Islands, the store will be at a depth of four meters underwater.

Dubai’s RTA Reveals Hike In Taximeter Starting Rate From Dec 1

The new flag-down rate will increase from Dhs3 to Dhs5 during the peak hour timings of 7-10 am and 4-8 pm.

Pictures: Dubai’s Mega Theme Park Project Starts Taking Shape

Upto 35 per cent of overall infrastructure work on the Dubai Parks and Resorts complex is completed, confirm officials.

Emirates Adds Seven New Flights A Week To Maldives

The service, which is scheduled to begin on December 1, will boost cargo and passenger capacity by a third on the route.

Winter Months An Opportunity For Dubai Hotels To Boost In-House Spending – Study

Hotels can boost in-house guest spending by 37 per cent during pleasant weather conditions by personalising communication to guests, a new study says.

Stock News: UAE, Qatar Rise On Positive Backdrop, MSCI Adjustments

Qatar’s index rose 0.3 per cent while Abu Dhabi’s benchmark edged up 0.1 per cent.

Golf-Stenson Overcomes Nerves To Retain Dubai Title

Henrik Stenson’s win also put him second on Europe’s money list and he will earn a further $800,000 from a $5 million bonus pool shared among the European Tour’s top 15 players.

Dubai Asks Artists To Choose Display Locations For Open Air Gallery Plan

The new initiative is part of a programme that aims to transform the emirate into an open air gallery, with various art exhibits across different points of the city.

Emaar To Approve $2.45bn Special Cash Dividend For Shareholders

The company said it would pay the special cash dividend following the recent IPO of Emaar Malls Group.

Dubai-Based App Travall To Launch Video Reviews Of Hotels, F&B Outlets

The smart app aims to create a comprehensive Dubai video guide for travellers, relocating executives and residents.

KBW Investments, Owned By Prince Alwaleed’s Son, Buys 50% Of Arcadia

Engineering firm Arcadia will now seek to expand into Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE.

Dubai Parks And Resorts Says Institutional Tranche Of $689m IPO Covered

It aims to sell 2.53 billion shares, or 40 per cent of its outstanding shares, between Nov. 17 and Nov. 30.

The Property Correction In Dubai Is Coming

The mounting oversupply of property means a price correction could be coming, writes Peter Cooper, editor of Arabianmoney.net.

UAE Focus: Taking The Smart Route

The UAE has lofty ambitions to soon transform itself into a smart and mobile government. Are things proceeding on track?

Golf-Sublime McIlroy In Tie For Dubai Lead

McIlroy was playing for the first time since early October after taking a break to fight a still unresolved legal case with his former agents.

Dubai Festival City Said To Seek $1.1bn From Loan

The company owned by Dubai’s Al-Futtaim Group plans to raise a 10-year, amortising facility.

Egypt Says It Resolves Land Dispute With Dubai’s Al-Futtaim

A government source had previously said the negotiators were considering a payment of around 235 million Egyptian pounds ($33 million).

Emirates Targets 8-10% Profit Growth On New Aircraft, Routes

Emirates’ bottom line was hit by runway upgrades in the first six months of the 2014, resulting in modest growth of eight per cent.

Gulf Airlines Close Financing Deals For 16 Boeing, Airbus Aircraft

Emirates and Qatar Airways have signed financing facilities with banks to purchase new planes.

Dubai Ranked World’s Top City To Work In – INSEAD Alumni Survey

The emirate beat cities such as New York and London in the survey.

Developer SKAI Says 30% of Viceroy Dubai Palm Jumeirah Completed

The $1 billion luxury residential and hospitality project is on track to open its doors in 2016, says developer.