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Dubai Financial Market Q2 Net Profit More Than Triples

The firm, which runs securities trading in Dubai, made a net profit of Dhs252.5 million.

UAE Regulators Signal More Active Stance On Arabtec

On Thursday, the Dubai bourse said it was suspending trade in Arabtec pending clarification on media reports about strategic partners’ stake in the firm.

Dubai International Airport “On Track” To Reopen Runway On July 21

Airlines temporarily operating into Al Maktoum Airport at DWC will return to Dubai’s main airport once it’s back to full capacity.

Dubai’s Consumer Prices Rise Sharply In First Half Of 2014

Housing, water, electricity, gas and fuels recorded price increases of 4.6 per cent during the first six months of the year.

Stock News: Dubai Pulls Back As Arabtec Suspended

Dubai’s index slipped 0.7 per cent as property stocks retreated.

Emirates Airline Could Buy 60-80 More A380s If Engines Upgraded

Emirates, the largest customer for the Airbus A380, had ordered 140 of the aircraft as of November.

Dubai Bourse Suspends Arabtec Shares

Trading in Arabtec’s shares were suspended following media reports of Aabar increasing its stake in the company.

Aabar In Talks to Buy Stake From Former Arabtec CEO

The Abu Dhabi state fund is looking to raise its stake in Arabtec to almost 30 per cent to become the major stakeholder, a source said.

Nakheel Inks Dhs46m Contracts For Palm West Beach, Deira Islands Mall

The developer signed a Dhs6 million contract for a beachside entertainment complex in Palm Jumeirah and confirmed that it has signed the contract for Deira Islands Mall.

Exclusive: MAF Properties Planning Mixed-Use Project In Dubai

The project is expected to be launched in the next 12 months, confirms CEO George Kostas.

Sobha Group Launches $4bn Mixed-Use Project In Dubai

The project will comprise of residences, two international schools, nurseries, three hotels, mosques, a clubhouse, a retail centre and restaurants.

Emirates Flies A380s To Kuwait

At just one hour 45 minutes, the new flight will be Emirates shortest A380 route globally.

Dubai’s DP World Signs $3bn Loan Deal – Sources

The new five-year facility is split between a $2.39 billion conventional loan and a $610 million sharia-compliant tranche.

Dubai’s Shuaa Capital Q2 Profit More Than Quadruples

Net profit in the three months to June 30 jumped to Dhs6.2 million ($1.7 million) from Dhs1.3 million a year earlier.

Emirates Signs $13bn Service Contract With GE

The order is for engines that will power the 150 777X jets that Emirates is buying from Boeing.

Dubai’s Food Retail Sales Surged 500% During FIFA World Cup

Shisha cafes benefitted the most as they drew late night crowds with suhour menus and live streaming of soccer games.

Dubai’s Drake & Scull Gets Shareholder Nod For Strategic Investor Plan

The company said that its shareholders had approved issuing a bond that would allow a strategic investor to buy into the company.

Dubai’s New Mega Projects Could Create Boom-Bust Cycle – Report

Policymaking complacency and the launch of larges scale projects such as Mall of the World could lead to property bubble, finds report by the Bank of America Merrill Lynch.

Dubai Beats Abu Dhabi To Become The UAE’s Most Expensive City – Mercer

Dubai jumped 23 spots to rank as the 67th most expensive city in the world for expatriates.

Phase One Of Dubai’s Jumeirah Corniche Project Completed

The initial phase extends over 2 km, from the Dubai Sailing Club up to a point close to the Dubai Municipality’s Center at Umm Suqeim.

Ambition, Investor Greed Fuel Rise And Fall Of Dubai’s Arabtec

The Dubai construction firm lost almost 50 per cent of its stock value after stakeholder Aabar cut its stake and former CEO Hasan Ismaik resigned.

Are Banks Prepared For Another Dubai Property Bubble?

Dubai’s property market is showing signs of overheating, but banks seem better insulated this time around, say experts.

Dubai Ranks Fifth Among Top Global Destinations For Travellers

The emirate is expected to receive around 12 million overnight international visitors in 2014, a new study says.

Emirates Takes Delivery Of 50th A380

Dubai carrier chalks up double-decker milestone with Kuwait and Mumbai next to join the A380 network

Dubai’s Gulf Navigation Cuts Capital, Eyes New Expansion

Dubai’s only listed crude oil shipper said it had written off accumulated losses worth Dhs1.1 billion.

Nakheel’s First Half Net Profit Up 54% To Dhs1.85bn

Strong revenue from property development along with improving performance in Nakheel’s retail, leasing and leisure businesses contributed to these results, the company said.

Emirates Firms Up Boeing 777X Order

Deal first announced as a commitment at the 2013 Dubai Airshow has now been finalised

Djibouti In Legal Dispute With DP World Over Port Concession

DP World owns one-third of Djibouti’s Doraleh Container Terminal.

Damac Offers Buyers Luxury BMW Cars As Part Of Ramadan Promotion

The offer is open to investors in Damac projects in the Burj Area, Dubai Marina, Jumeirah Village and AKOYA by DAMAC.

Emirates To Drop Kiev Flights

Dubai carrier decides to call time on Ukraine service which launched in January