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Sheikh Mohammed’s New Book Highlights Leadership Strategies

Sheikh Mohammed’s latest book, Flashes of Thought, talks about time management, positive thinking and creativity.

Anantara Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa Opens Today

Luxury resort will be predominantly targeting well-heeled leisure guests although a ballroom and six meeting rooms are available

Wasl Properties Announces 90 Villas For Jumeirah

Construction of the project will use green initiatives and eco-friendly systems.

Dubai’s Dhs12bn Solar Park On Schedule

The project will be completed in phases and will have a production capacity of 1000 MW of electricity.

Dubai’s Mashreq Raises 2013 Profit Forecast

Mashreq chief executive Abdulaziz al-Ghurair had said in February that he was optimistic about the bank’s performance this year.

UAE’s Retail Market Attractive Despite High Rents

Average retail rental rates in Dubai and Abu Dhabi were $114 and $71 per square feet per annum respectively.

Dubai’s Non-Oil Foreign Trade Up By 16%

Dubai’s foreign trade growth during the first half has exceeded the expected growth rate for the entire year.

Gates Hospitality Bringing More London Flavours To Dubai

The Dubai-based company has taken the lease for the 15,000sq ft Reform Social & Grill Dubai in The Lakes from Emaar.

Conrad Dubai To Open September 2013

Hilton luxury brand’s first GCC property times launch for start of peak corporate season.

Dubai Holding Investment Unit Extends $1.2bn Loan

The loan is related to Dubai Holding Investment Group’s acquisition of a 9.9 per cent stake in U.S. hedge fund Och-Ziff Capital in 2007.

Dubai’s Mall Of The Emirates Plans Dhs1bn Redevelopment

The renovation project will include new shopping, dining and entertainment concepts.

Cebu Pacific Air Gears Up For Dubai Launch

Low-cost airline has taken delivery of its second A330 which will be deployed on the the carrier’s first long-haul flight to Dubai from October

Safety Risks From Emirates A380 Engine Blow Out “Relatively Low”

ATSB rules operator’s procedures were effective but expresses ongoing concerns over nozzle designs

Dubai’s Al Futtaim Offers $86m For Kenyan Car Retailer

Gulf Arab companies are boosting their investments in Africa lured by the continent’s untapped resources.

Dubai Eye Unveils New Business Breakfast Presenter

Sarah Cocker will join Malcolm Taylor in hosting the award-winning breakfast show.

Dubai’s DAE Ends Merger Talks With BBA

The companies were holding talks to merge certain parts of their businesses.

Dubai To Open World’s Tallest Hotel Tower Next Year

The 432-metre tall Marina 101 Hotel & Residence tower is set to open in Dubai Marina in the fourth quarter of 2014.

GPHG To Make Middle East Debut In Dubai

The Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève will showcase 70 of the finest watches in DIFC this October.

No Summer Leave For Emirates’ A380s

Emirates’ superjumbos may hold the key to the conundrum posed by Dubai Airports’ 80-day runway programme next summer.

Damac Awards Dhs1bn Contract For Paramount Project

The 33-month construction contract has been awarded to Turkish firm TAV Construction.

Arab Triathlon Champion Roy Nasr Killed Cycling In Dubai

Lebanese national Nasr died on impact when a car struck him during his training.

Emaar Becomes Official Partner Of Lotus F1 Team

The Dubai developer’s branding will feature on the car as it travels through almost 20 countries per season.

Dubai’s Arabtec CEO Boosts Personal Stake Above 8%

Hasan Abdullah Ismaik’s stake in the construction company is worth about $159 million based on Wednesday’s closing share price.

Emirates Starts Stockholm Services

Emirates will be looking to funnel Swedes onto its Asian, Indian and African network.

Dubai Duty Free Names Banks To Arrange $750m Expansion Loan

The facility will be arranged by Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, Emirates NBD and Standard Chartered.

Dubai Shopping Festival 2014 To Start January 2

The biggest shopping extravaganza in the Middle East attracted 4.66 million visitors last year.

No Bubble In Dubai’s Property Market – Stan Chart

The emirate’s real estate market is being driven by fundamentals rather than speculation, said the bank.

Dubai’s Stock Market Touches 8-Week Low On Syria Fears

The index fell 3.7 per cent to close at 2,397 points, its lowest finish since July 11.

McAfee Opens First Cyber Defence Centre In Dubai

The centre aims to reduce the response time in the event of a cyber crisis in the Middle East.

Brazil And Dubai: A Growing Beauty Connection

Latin beauty firms have found a goldmine export market in Dubai and the Middle East.