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Dubai Expo 2020: Quotes From The Top

As the Expo 2020 announcement looms closer, Gulf Business recounts memorable quotes about Dubai’s bid.

Dubai Expo 2020 Win Will Spur Property Market – CBRE

A negative Expo result for Dubai may cause a short-term dip in sentiment levels, added the CBRE report.

Dubai Airport Sees 55m Passengers In First 10 Months of 2013

Passenger traffic through Dubai International Airport rose 15.1 per cent year-on-year in October.

Dubai’s Arabtec To Increase Target Engineering Stake

The deal will be funded by the proceeds from Arabtec’s recent rights issue.

Iran Deal Stirs Wary Optimism In Dubai

Dozens of ships that line Dubai’s docks make the 12-hour journey across the Strait of Hormuz a few times each month.

London IPO Of Dubai’s DAMAC 75% Covered

The deal is scheduled to price on Tuesday so that trading can begin on Wednesday.

Dubai Holding Unit Mulls Sale Of German Packager Mauser

The deal is expected to be worth between 1 billion euros ($1.4 billion) and 1.5 billion, sources say.

Dubai’s Ruler Approves 2014 Budget

Government spending next year is estimated to rise by 11 per cent year-on-year, with salaries and wages accounting for 37 per cent of the total.

Halal Products Not Only For Muslims – Expert

Saleh Lootah argued for a single global Halal standard at the Global Islamic Economy Summit.

Rising Tsunami Of Demand For Islamic Finance – Expert

Leaders from the Islamic finance world converged in Dubai for the Global Islamic Economy Summit.

Dubai Retailer MAF Says Egypt Supermarket Deal Talk Fails

MAF was in advanced negotiations to buy Mansour Group’s Metro chain and discount grocery store.

Expo 2020: How Does The Bidding Process Work?

How does a nation and a city put itself forward to be in with a chance of hosting a world expo?

UAE Pay-TV Network OSN Secures Five-Year $200m Facility

The proceeds of the facility will be used to further grow and strengthen its core business, said OSN.

UAE Minister Of Economy: No Risk Of Dubai Expo Bubble

Speaking exclusively to Gulf Business, Sultan Al Mansoori has said winning the World Expo bid will not cause another bubble.

Abraaj Group’s Senior Partner Stefanel Leaves Firm

Matteo Stefanel was head of special situations group, managed accounts and real estate at Dubai-based Abraaj.

Etisalat Stalls $800m Pakistan Payment Over Property Dispute

An Etisalat consortium bought a 26 per cent stake in PTCL for $2.6 billion in 2005.

OSN Valued At $4.3bn Ahead Of Planned IPO

Private equity firms in the region are considering IPOs in overseas markets such as London as a potential exit route.

A Look At The Last Five World Expos

Should Dubai win the Expo 2020, what can it learn from previous world fairs?

Glitzy Dubai Eyes Profit In Setting Islamic Standards

Dubai aims to operate a globally accepted halal certification process that would be easier and cheaper.

Dubai Residents Priced Out As Living Costs Rise

Dubai expats’ housing allowance levels lag when compared to the sharp rise in rents and inflation.

Dubai Lynx 2014 Jury Presidents Revealed

The announcement included a new award for students and unveiled the theme for next year’s festival.

Dubai Schools, Airshow Closed As Weather Worsens

The UAE is predicted to see thunderstorms and strong winds on Thursday.

Boeing Set To Win Orders Duel At Dubai Airshow

Airbus was always playing catch up after the dramatic first day which saw four Gulf carriers place major Boeing orders

Dubai Expo 2020 Win May Create Economic Bubble – Survey

A majority of investment professionals in the UAE believe that a successful bid may lead to an economic bubble, finds CFA Society survey.

Nakheel Launches 500 Plots In Dubai-Based Al Furjan Project

The plots are priced between Dhs1.1 million to Dhs3.3 million, the developer announced.

Dubai’s Property Market Not “Overheating” – Cluttons

New government regulations in the emirate are starting to take effect, says new report.

Dubai Airshow: We Could Have Bought 10 More A380s, Says Emirates

The Dubai-based airline placed a record $23 billion order for 50 of the jumbo A380 jets at the Dubai Airshow

Dubai Airshow Day 3: Order Book Exceeds $200 Billion

The Dubai Airshow 2013 has set the record for the highest value of aviation deals signed at one event.

Iraqi Airways Strikes $387m Deal With Bombardier

Deal designed to fuel network growth and foster the country’s ongoing reconstruction.

Dubai Airshow Marks Shift In Power

The Dubai Airshow 2013 has marked a tipping point for the industry, as airline bosses are now in control.