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Stock News: Markets In UAE, Qatar Edge Up

Dubai’s index rose 1.8 per cent to 4,653 points as most stocks gained.

Dubai’s RTA Completes 14km Long Jumeirah Corniche Project

The project features a walkway and jogging track running from the Dubai Marine Beach resort up to Burj Al Arab hotel.

Emaar Launches New Five-Star Serviced Apartment Complex In Turkey

Part of the Emaar Square integrated community, it marks the first full fledged hotel and residence project of The Address Hotels and Resorts brand in the international market.

Ebola Suspect At Dubai Airport Tests Negative, Leaves Country

The man, coming from Liberia, was transiting at Dubai and was suspected of having the virus after suffering from diarrhea.

Dubai Developer Deyaar Q3 Net Profit Nearly Doubles

eyaar, one of the companies worst hit by Dubai’s property market collapse in 2009-2010, made a quarterly profit of Dhs78.5 million.

Dubai Fund DIC Expects Doncasters, Almatis Sales In 18 Months

DIC has been selling down its portfolio of assets to service its debt, most recently selling German packaging company Mauser for $1.72 billion.

Dubai Islamic Bank May Boost Capital After Strong Loan Growth – CEO

The bank’s chief executive said there were a number of options available to boost its capital reserves but it would choose the cheapest way to boost the ratio at the time it chose to act.

Pictures: Dubai’s Upcoming Bollywood Theme Park

The Bollywood theme park, featuring five movie themed areas, is part of the upcoming Dubai Parks & Resorts project.

Dubai Islamic Bank Q3 Net Profit Rises 55.7%

The bank made Dhs676.8 million of net profit attributable to the owners of the bank in the three months to September 30.

Emirates NBD Q3 Net Profit Doubles, Beats Forecasts

ENBD’s earnings have been given a lift in recent quarters by a resurgence in the Dubai economy.

IKEA To Open Middle East’s Largest Distribution Centre In Dubai

The distribution centre is also IKEA Group’s first direct investment in the region and is scheduled for completion in September 2015.

Dubai’s Aramex Aiming For Two Acquisitions In 2015

Aramex founder Fadi Ghandour said plans are under way to acquire firms in the emerging markets of Africa, Asia and Turkey.

Dubai’s Mega Theme Park Complex To Include Sony Pictures Studio, Smurfs Zone

The new areas will be located in Motiongate Dubai, the Hollywood inspired theme park within the Dubai Parks & Resorts project.

Majid Al Futtaim Launches New Carrefour City Stores In Dubai

Carrefour City stores will cater to smaller neighbourhoods across Dubai and will offer convenient shopping options, Majid Al Futtaim said.

Stock News: Markets Rebound As Global Bourses Rally On Earnings, Sentiment

Worries about weak earnings report on growth and business had sent Middle East bourses tumbling, with Dubai’s index down 13.6 per cent last week

Christie’s Launches Dubai Real Estate Unit – Targets Property Starting at $3 Million

Christie’s will not be taking an equity stake in the new affiliate but will provide marketing and PR support.

Dubai’s Marka Partners With Chef Heinz Beck To Launch New Restaurant

The restaurant is among the first of five food and beverage outlets that Marka is planning to open by next year.

Dubai’s Rents Drop Over 2% Q-On-Q In Q3, Signalling Stabilisation- Asteco

While average rents dropped in Q3 compared to Q2, rental rates recorded double digit increases on a year-on-year basis.

Dubai Gold And Commodities Exchange Says CEO To Step Down

Gary Anderson is stepping down due to ill health and will be temporarily replaced with COO Gaurang Desai.

Dubai Judge Approves Liquidation Of Local Espirito Santo Unit

Portugal’s largest listed lender, Banco Espirito Santo, was rescued by the state in August.

Dubai Ranks Most Expensive On UK List Of Value For Money Holiday Destinations

Jumeirah in the emirate came bottom on a list ranked by the cost of a basket of travel essentials.

Stock News: Dubai Jumps After Global Markets Rebound; Arabtec Surges

Middle East bourses tumbled last week, with Dubai taking the biggest hit and losing 13.6 per cent.

Dubai’s Atlantis Resort Signs Increased $1.1bn Loan Deal

Atlantis refinanced an $880 million loan to take advantage of favourable market conditions, ICD confirmed.

Dubai Expo 2020 Team Provides Second Update To BIE

The BIE, which oversees World Expos, was provided an overview about the new Expo 2020 Bureau and the site’s positioning.

First Look: Four Seasons Resort Dubai At Jumeirah Beach

Resort blends leisure and business around an ‘understated’ luxury theme

Stock News: Saudi Index Tumbles 5%, Dubai Drops 4.7%

The Saudi index sank to 9,407 points, its lowest level since mid-April.

Dubai Duty Free Named World’s Largest Airport Retailer

Dubai’s airport retailer accounted for 5.19 per cent of global airport duty free business and almost three per cent of the wider duty free and global travel retail business.

Chinese Solar Firm To Set Up Dhs110m Facility In Dubai Silicon Oasis

Chang Zhou Almaden, which produces photovoltaic glass, will set up a 15,000 sqm manufacturing facility at the free zone.

UAE Says Isolates Passenger From Liberia For Ebola Checks

The passenger arrived in Dubai on a plane from Liberia, the ministry said.

Legoland Dubai To Feature 15,000 Lego Structures In Six Themed Areas

The new theme park, to be operated by Merlin, is coming up in Dubai Parks & Resorts.