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Dubai Introduces Real Estate Contracts To Regulate Transactions

The new agreements will help avoid problems that arise from misinterpretation of the documents, a statement said.

UK Private Equity Firm CD&R Frontrunner For Dubai-Owned Mauser -Report

If it goes ahead, the sale of Mauser would be one of the largest asset disposals by the emirate since its debt crisis in 2009.

The Long Term View On Dubai’s Property Market

Dubai real estate prices could triple by 2020, writes Peter Cooper.

Dubai Considers Rule Change To Lure More Domiciled Funds

Only nine funds have been domiciled in the DIFC since its current funds regime was introduced in 2010.

Dubai-Based Digital Media Firm Bags $5m Investment

Paris-based Webedia has bought a majority stake in digital media firm Diwanee.

GrowthGate Capital Plans Dubai IPO For Logistics Firm

The share sale is expected to take place on Dubai Financial Market around the end of this year.

Top 10 Most Expensive Art Works Sold By Christie’s In Latest Dubai Auction

The 140 art works auctioned during the event in March raised over $10.6 million, up 65 per cent from last year, said Christie’s.

Dubai DP World Blames Tough Market As Annual Revenue Falls

The world’s fourth-largest port operator posted annual revenues of $3.07 billion for 2013, down 1.5 per cent on 2012.

Nakheel Awards Three Construction Contracts Worth Dhs500m

The contracts cover projects in its Al Furjan and International City communities in Dubai.

Most Dubai Firms Will Not Hike School Allowances In 2014 – Survey

Only a quarter of Dubai firms will increase schooling allowance for employees this year, says a Mercer study.

Dubai Mulls New Islamic Export-Import Bank To Boost Trade

The Dubai Department of Economic Development is currently conducting a feasibility study along with Noor Investment Group.

Dubai’s $20bn Debt Refinancing Deal Will Boost Property Market – Expert

The deal will reinforce confidence in Dubai’s property market, curbing apprehensions on market volatility, says expert.

Dubai Silicon Oasis Profit Rises 23.5% in 2013

The number of firms operating under DSOA grew to reach 929, the company said.

Dubai’s Arabtec Triples Net Profit, Resumes Dividend Payments

The contractor, in which Abu Dhabi state fund Aabar is a key stakeholder, said it made a net profit of Dhs122 million in Q4.

Emaar Reveals Details About 2,000-Seat Opera House In Dubai

Located in the upcoming Opera District, the multi-format venue will host operas, concerts, art exhibitions, film and sports events.

Flydubai To Start Daily Moscow Flights

Low-cost carrier’s move sees capacity stack up between Dubai and Moscow

Mohamed Alabbar to acquire stake in YNAP from Richemont

Emaar Plans Dubai, London Listing For Retail Unit

Dubai’s largest listed property developer has said it would list 25 per cent of its shopping malls and retail unit.

Jumeirah Group Signs Deal To Manage Luxury Apartments In China

Situated in an upscale hotel district in Guangzhou, the project is scheduled to open in 2015.

Emaar Launches BLVD Crescent, New Project In Downtown Dubai

The development features two towers and includes 300 residential units.

Dubai Emaar’s Retail Spin-Off Plan Won’t Affect Rating – S&P

Emaar’s strong reputation with investors for delivering projects, plus the fact it has collected healthy deposits on the off-plan developments, meant it was very cash-rich.

Dubai World Trade Centre Awards Dhs375m Deal To Al Futtaim Carillion

Under the contract, Al Futtaim Carillion will carry out the first phase delivery of the Dubai Trade Centre District project.

Majid Al Futtaim To Invest Dhs750m In VOX Cinemas Expansion

VOX plans to open five new cinemas in addition to its existing project pipeline.

Dubai’s DME Signs Pact With Japan’s TOCOM To Develop Energy Contracts

The collaboration will help the bourses offer energy products such as liquefied natural gas and electricity.

Deyaar’s Newly Launched Atria Project Sold Out ‘Within Hours’

The project registered Dhs500 million in sales during the opening hours of the launch.

UAE, Abu Dhabi Extend $20bn Of Dubai Debt

The debt is being rolled over for five years at a one per cent annual interest rate, WAM said in an official statement.

Damac Announces Sale Of Trump Estates In AKOYA Project

The project includes over 100 luxury villas, conceptualised by Donald Trump and his daughter Ivanka Trump.

Dubai’s Emaar Expects Listing Of Retail Unit Within Months -Chairman

Emaar is in the final stages of discussions with banks on the best way to conduct the listing, according to its chairman Mohammed Alabbar.

Sotheby’s To Auction $1.5m Damien Hirst Artwork In Doha

The artwork, Tranquility, is also part of the auction house’s public exhibition in Dubai.

Dubai Approves Bridge To Link Mega Tourist Island Project

The Dh6 billion Bluewaters Island project will also be connected to the mainland via a monorail system and a footbridge.

Emaar Plans $2.5bn Listing Of Shopping Mall Unit

The proceeds “will be primarily distributed as dividend” to Emaar shareholders, the firm said.