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Pictures: BlackBerry Launches New Smartphone ‘Passport’ In Dubai

The square-shaped smartphone targets business professionals and will retail for Dhs2,699 in the UAE.

Dubai’s DMCC Awards Tender For Upcoming Burj 2020 District

Turner won the project management tender for the district, which will house the world’s tallest commercial tower, Burj 2020.

Dubai’s Skyscrapers Rank Among World’s Top 20 Most Expensive

The average prime capital value for a skyscraper in Dubai stands at $620 per sq ft, according to a new index.

Dubai’s Gulf Extrusions To Double Output

The firm, part of the Al Ghurair Group and one of the largest aluminium product makers in the Gulf, will lift annual output to 100,000 tonnes in the next three to four years.

Stock News: Dubai Pulls Back, Qatar Starts To Recover

Wednesday is the last day when retail investors, who dominate Dubai’s market, can subscribe for shares in Emaar’s malls unit.

Dubai’s Emaar Malls Listing Likely To Price At Top Of Range

The Dhs2.90 a share price would give the unit a value of Dhs37.7 billion, one of the sources said.

BlackBerry Set To Launch New Smartphone, Passport

The Passport boasts a big square screen and a unique touch-sensitive tactile keyboard.

Dubai Properties Launches New Luxury Hotel In Culture Village

The new luxury hotel, which is scheduled to open by 2018, will be operated by Anantara Spa and Resorts, the developer said.

Dubai Aluminium Plans $600m Smelter Upgrade

The Dubai entity currently produces 1.1 million tonnes of aluminium per year, with the planned upgrade set to enhance output by 100,000 tonnes when completed.

Pictures: Mega Launches And Displays From Cityscape Dubai

New project launches were announced by Dubai-based developers Nakheel, Damac, Deyaar and Meraas.

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Unit Of Dubai’s Emirates Group Wins Contracts Worth Dhs140m

Transguard said that it has won contracts with major firms such as TAV and Australian firm James L Williams.

Stock News: Emaar Lifts Dubai As Malls Unit IPO Pricing Nears

Emaar plans to sell 15 per cent of its subsidiary Emaar Malls Group (EMG) in an initial public offer launched this month.

Almost 57% Of UAE Residents To Invest In Dubai’s Property Sector

UAE residents more inclined to invest in property rather than gold, finds new survey.

Dubai Housing Costs Soar To Manhattan Peaks – Dubizzle

Several residents are being forced to move to the cheaper outskirts of Dubai or are also considering returning home abroad.

Dubai Has Too Many Property Brokers – RERA CEO

Dubai’s Real Estate Regulatory Authority will be introducing four new measures next year to regulate the sector.

Dubai Urged To Build More Affordable Houses For Expats

The government needs to introduce incentives- similar to those initiated in the hospitality sector- to boost the number of affordable homes in Dubai, an expert says.

Nakheel CEO Says Emaar Unit IPO Success To Encourage Listing Plans

“Should we decide to list shares, the market will receive it well,” said Sanjay Manchanda.

Dubai’s Deyaar Reveals Dhs3.5bn Midtown Project

The 5.5 million sq ft mixed-use development will include a total of 27 buildings.

Dubai’s Amlak Finance Postpones Shareholder Meeting

The meeting was called to inform shareholders of the details of a $2.7 billion restructuring plan.

Phase One Of Dubai’s Mall of the World Project Slated For Completion By 2020

The first phase, anticipated to include retail and hospitality elements, will be completed in three years.

Damac Launches New Paramout Hotel In Dubai

The hotel, which will consist of 1,250 luxury rooms and suites, is scheduled to open by 2018 and will be located in the downtown area

Dubai’s Limitless Holds “Positive” Talks On Debt Restructuring – CEO

The discussions were centred on re-negotiating the terms of the debt, the chief executive said without giving any further details.

Dubai Unlikely To Introduce Fees On Off Plan Sales – Expert

The government might not introduce any fees on off-plan property sales if the property market self corrects, an expert says.

Dubai’s Meraas Launches New Mixed-Use Project in Jumeirah

Spread across 9.5 million square feet, La Mer will feature commercial, leisure, residential and hospitality components.

LIVE: Updates From Cityscape 2014

All the latest news from the region’s biggest property event taking place in Dubai.

Damac, Trump Plan New Golf Course In Dubai Within AKOYA Oxygen

The 18-hole championship-standard course, ‘Trump World Golf Club Dubai’, will include a club house, restaurants and pro shop.

Exclusive Interview: Emirates NBD CEO Shayne Nelson On Dubai’s Boom

Shayne Nelson says he is confident that the lender’s legacy problems are now finally over.

Dubai, The World’s Hospital?

The UAE’s amended visa policy is a step forward in Dubai’s goal of attracting 500,000 medical tourists per year by 2020.

UAE’s Ithmar Capital Picks Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank For $436m Dubai IPO

The proceeds will be used to invest in healthcare and education assets, according to sources.

Jet Airways Launches Fifth Daily Service Between Dubai And Mumbai

The airline will deploy a Boeing 737-800 aircraft to operate the new service, which will begin from October 14.