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Dubai Aviation Corp To Meet Investors Ahead Of Potential Sukuk

The firm, also called flydubai, has picked seven banks as arrangers, a document from lead managers showed.

Dubai Tram Officially Launches, Passenger Services To Begin On November 12

The first phase of the Dubai tram, opening today, will stretch 10.6 kilometres and include 11 stations.

Dubai Meraas Unit Plans $689m IPO For Theme Park Project

The company will offer 2.53 billion shares at a price of Dhs1 each, in an offer that will run from November 17 to November 30.

Dubai’s Union Properties Q3 Net Profit Drops 26%

The developer made a net profit of Dhs127.93 million ($34.8 million) in the third quarter compared with Dhs171.89 million in the corresponding period of 2013.

Dubai’s Financial Free Zone To Double In Size In A Decade – Governor

The doubling in size would be in terms of floor space, the number of people working in the centre and the number of companies there, the DIFC governor said.

Starwood Partners With Emirates Skywards

Both operators’ premium travellers will now be able to enjoy mutual benefits, earning points and rewards.

Al Ghurair Centre To Spend An Additional Dhs60m On Mall Revamp

The latest renovation will add an 80,000 square feet Carrefour hypermarket, around 50 new retail brands and a number of street-based restaurants to the mall.

Dubai’s Union Properties Says Board Did Not Approve Q3 Report

Union Properties did not explain the nature of the required amendments in the bourse statement.

Dubai Tram: Concept Video + Top 10 Facts Not To Miss

The Dubai tramway launches on November 11, and will cost a minimum of Dhs3 per trip.

Stock News: UAE Markets Rise, Qatar Flat

Dubai’s index added 1.1 per cent, buoyed by Emaar and Dubai Islamic Bank while Abu Dhabi’s index rose 0.7 per cent.

RTA Announces Dubai Tram Service Hours

The tram will operate from 6.30 am to 1.30 am from Saturday to Thursday and from 9.00am to 1.30 am on Fridays.

Dubai’s Limitless To Pledge Revenues To Get $1.2bn Debt Deal – Sources

The state-owned property firm is on track to restructure the debt by the end of the year, when a payment worth a third of the total comes due.

Dubai Insulated From Oil Price Slide Due To Economic Diversification – S&P

Dubai’s diversification into sectors such as trade, tourism, real estate will ensure that it enjoys favourable economic conditions.

Dubai Expo 2020 Team Visits Milan Ahead Of World Expo 2015

Expo 2015 Milan is themed around the issue of tackling global food and hunger challenges.

UAE’s Amanat Holdings Says IPO Oversubscribed

The company said in an emailed statement that it collected more than Dhs13.6 billion in its 16-day IPO.

Emirates To Launch Fourth New York Service

Third A380 service provides more choice for passengers connecting later in Dubai, and flying onwards in America

NASDAQ Dubai To Promote Egyptian Firms’ Dual Listings

The deal between NASDAQ Dubai and Misr for Central Clearing, Depository and Registry (MCDR) establishes technical ties that will facilitate dual listings.

Almost 65% Of Dubai Residents Forced To Relocate Due To Rent Increases

The majority of UAE residents (84 per cent) surveyed said that their rents increased at some point in 2014, according to price comparison website MoveSouq.com.

Drydocks, Q Group Sign Deal For Great Britain Island On Dubai’s The World

Drydocks World will offer offshore marine and operational management solutions for the upcoming island.

Dubai To Control Healthcare Cost Increases In Private Sector Hospitals

New regulations will cap the price increase for health services offered by the private sector at 4.22 per cent, the Dubai Health Authority said.

Dubai Holding Unit Picks Five Banks To Raise Dhs4bn Loan -Sources

The loan will have a lifespan of between seven and eight years and will have an amortising structure, the sources said.

Emirates Mulls Offering Free Wi-Fi On Board All Flights

The airline said that almost half a million passengers have connected to its in-flight wi-fi since Emirates launched the service three years ago.

Spanish Firm Appointed To Operate Hollywood, Bollywood Theme Parks In Dubai

Madrid-based Parques Reunidos will operate the two theme parks coming up within the bigger Dubai Parks & Resorts Complex.

Accor To Double ME Inventory, Invest €225 Million In Digital

French hospitality giant confident about region’s outlook and identifies eight key tech areas

UAE’s Emirates Airline To End FIFA Sponsorship

Emirates was one of six main FIFA sponsors who collectively paid around $180 million last year.

Dubai’s DIFC Investments Issues Price Thoughts For 10-Year Sukuk

The firm is currently earmarking the U.S. dollar-denominated sukuk to price in the area of the very low 200s in terms of basis points over midswaps, a document showed.

Developers Missing Out On Dubai’s Affordable Housing Market- Study

Almost 50 per cent of the households in Dubai earn between Dhs9,000 to Dhs15,000 per month and can only afford rents ranging from Dhs32,500 to Dhs54,000 per annum, a new study says.

Daman Investments Plans Dubai Listing In Q1 2015

Daman will sell new shares equivalent to 55 per cent of the firm to the public.

Wolfgang Puck Opening At Al Maktoum International, Four Seasons Bahrain

In-demand chef plans to launch new Asian and Bar & Grill concepts next year

Dubai’s Private Healthcare Sector Will Need $1.5bn Investment By 2020- Study

A booming population, growing prevalence of lifestyle diseases and mandatory health insurance policies are fuelling the growth of private sector firms in the emirate’s healthcare industry.