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Emirates Launches Daily A380 Service To Switzerland

Zurich is the Dubai carrier’s 25th A380 destination.

Dubai Chamber To Open New Office In Iraqi Kurdistan In 2014

Iraq holds significant potential for Dubai businesses, says Hamad Buamim, president and CEO of Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Noor Islamic Bank Rebrands, Removes Islamic From Name

The bank will continue to offer shari’a compliant products, but hopes to widen its appeal to customers.

Flydubai Firms Up Boeing Airshow Order

The confirmed $8.8 billion order, placed at the Dubai Airshow, provides the foundations for the low-cost carrier’s next growth phase.

Dubai’s Gulf Navigation Wins Approval For Turnaround Measures

Shareholders agreed to a motion at a board meeting on January 5 that the business would not be dissolved.

Emaar To Redeem $237m Convertible Bond On Feb 6

Shares of Emaar climbed 103.7 per cent last year, helped by returning confidence in Dubai’s real estate sector.

Emaar Launches Lila Villas In Arabian Ranches

The Spanish-themed villas will form part of the Arabian Ranches extension plan.

Emirates Took A Risk Ordering A380s – Tim Clark

The Dubai carrier currently has 97 of Airbus’ superjumbos on its order book.

Jumeirah To Sign Saudi Hotel Deal In 2014

Discussions are ongoing in the Kingdom, says Jumeirah’s president and group CEO, Gerald Lawless.

Emirates President Tim Clark Knighted In UK Honours List

Clark was recognised for his “services to British prosperity and to the aviation industry”.

Dubai Duty Free Sales Touch Dhs6.65bn In 2013

Perfumes, liquor and gold were the best selling products in 2013.

Dubai’s Ruler Ranks 7 Among World Leaders Using Twitter

Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum has over 2.4 million followers on Twitter.

Nakheel Plans $1.1bn Of Early Debt Repayments In 2014

Nakheel was taken over by the government as part of a $16 billion rescue plan completed in 2011.

Month-Long Dubai Shopping Festival Begins

Themed ‘Shop At Your Best’ the festival this year features 150 events and activities.

Nakheel To Award Contract For Jumeirah Islands In Jan 2014

Construction of the project is expected to be completed within two years after awarding the contract.

Damac Offers Property Buyers Free Lamborghini Aventador This DSF

The Dubai-based developer has promised customers free luxury cars as part of its Dubai Shopping Festival promotion.

Dubai Media City To Monitor Visitors On New Year’s Eve

Visitors will be asked to present valid ID proof when entering the freezone.

Shuaa Capital CEO Macdonald To Leave Company

The company has not yet named a replacement for the CEO, but has announced other management changes.

Nakheel To Award Contract For The Pointe At Palm In Q1 2014

Dubai developer is currently evaluating construction bids for the retail and entertainment complex.

Burj Khalifa Apartment Prices Soar 25% In 2013

Apartment prices at Burj Khalifa currently stand at Dhs3, 750 per square feet – a 50 per cent increase from February 2009.

Dubai Airport Passenger Traffic Up 9.5% In November

Year-to-date passengers totalled 60.4 million people, an increase of 15.3 per cent.

Dubai’s Arabtec Says No Plans To Increase Stake In Depa

The contractor denied media speculation about increasing its stake in Depa.

Dubai’s Drake And Scull Secures $16m Contract In India

The contractor will perform MEP works for four towers in Mumbai’s New Cuffe Parade project.

Dubai’s Index Falls For The First Time In 5 Days

The DFM General Index fell as investors sought to take advantage of a four-day rally to pocket gains.

Al Habtoor Group Announces Major Board Reshuffle

The group has said that its hotels division board has been carefully planned with a mix of expertise to cope with growing business demands.

Emirates To Operate A380 On London Gatwick Route

The new service will be launched on March 30, 2014 and is expected to increase capacity by 36 per cent.

Exclusive Interview: Damac’s Boss On Rebuilding The Company

Ziad El Chaar, MD of Dubai-based property developer Damac, explains how the company has built itself back up in 2013, following structural damage in the real estate crash.

Encouraging Entrepreneurship

Start-ups are significant contributors to GDP and the job market but more need to be done to support them.

Why Are Some Of Dubai’s Office Buildings Empty?

Offices with multiple ownership structures have higher than average vacancy rates.

Nakheel Reports Land Sales Of Over Dhs162m

The developer reported the land sales in its Al Furjan and Jumeirah Village Triangle projects.