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Damac To Announce New Brand Partnership Soon

The Dubai-based developer has already tied up with high-end brands such as Fendi, Paramount and Versace.

Alabbar: ‘Greed Is Natural, Flippers Can’t Be Stopped’

Dubai’s Emaar chairman says trade is part of human DNA but risks can be minimised.

Meydan, Sobha To Develop New Downtown Complex

The complex is to be a cornerstone of the huge Mohammed bin Rashid City, announced last year by Dubai’s ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum.

Boutique 7 Hotel & Suites Opening In TECOM

New small-scale property targets travellers seeking privacy and personalised services.

Mashreq Reports 57% Q1 Profit Jump

The lender made a net profit of Dhs425.3 million ($115.8 million) in Q1, an increase on the Dhs270.8 million from 2012.

Falconcity Of Wonders Appoints Pyramid Designer

The appointment was announced at the Annual Investment Meeting in Dubai. The FCW project is expected to cost Dhs20 billion.

Emaar Properties Q1 Net Profit Slips 8%

The Dubai-based developer’s profit was hit by increasing sales and administration expenses.

IMG Group Announce Dinosaur Concept In Dubai Theme Park

The upcoming theme park has already signed partnerships with Cartoon Network and Marvel.

Damac Launches Akoya, Massive Golf Community Project In Dubai

The development is Dubai-based Damac’s biggest project by size and scale so far.

Dubai Passenger Traffic Grows 20.6% In March

World’s second busiest international hub reports strong volumes from Western and Eastern Europe.

Dubai Retailer MAF Close To Finalising Egypt Supermarket Deal

Majid Al Futtaim is eyeing the acquisition of Mansour Group’s Metro chain and discount grocery store Kheir Zaman.

Dubai’s ENOC To Introduce Self-Service At 10 Fuel Stations In July

The move aims to improve operational efficiency and will not lead to staff redundancies, confirms fuel retailer.

Dubai Court Jails Britons For Four Years On Drug Charges

Grant Cameron, Karl Williams and Suneet Jeerh were arrested in July 2012 during a holiday in the UAE.

Dubai’s Greens Locality Sees 40% Rent Rise In Q1

The recent escalation of leasing and sales prices in the emirate is concerning, says report.

Qatar Resumes Gains, Dubai Boosts To New High

In Dubai, heavy buying of mid-cap stocks pushed the index up 1.6 per cent to its highest close since November 2009.

ENOC To Complete $142m Oil Terminal By End-2013

The oil storage terminal, with a storage capacity of over 141,000 cubic metres, will have a direct pipeline connection with the Dubai airport.

Dubai Property Deals Hit Dhs44bn In Q1 2013

The value of real estate transactions in the emirate rose 63 per cent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2013.

ENBD’s Departing CEO: Foreign Expansion Won’t Slow

Rick Pudner was speaking at the bank’s Q1 results days after the lender announced he would step down this year.

Restaurant Review: Table 9

Michelin-starred chefs Nick Alves and Scott Price have shied away from the rigid confines of three-course dining and experimented with a flexible course system.

DP World Q1 Consolidated Volumes Down 6.4%

DP World handled 6.2 million TEU in the quarter, compared to 6.6 million in the year-earlier period.

Emirates NBD Q1 Profit Jumps 31%

The Dubai bank made a net profit of Dhs837 million in the three months to March 31 compared to Dhs641 million last year.

Dubai To Temporarily Close Godolphin Stable

Sheikh Mohammed said that no horse will run from the Newmarket stable until he is sure the yard is clean.

Arabtec To Buy EFECO Unit For $45m

Emirates Falcon Electromechanical Co specializes in the electro-mechanical building services sector.

Godolphin’s Al Zarooni Hearing Set For Thursday

Eleven Godolphin horses based at Newmarket in southern England tested positive for steroids, including Certify and Opinion Poll.

Mashreq Capital Plans $100m Islamic Equity Fund

The investment unit of the Dubai lender plans to raise between $75 million and $100 million for the fund.

Dubai Investments To Complete $191m Asset Sale This Year -CEO

The company’s first-quarter profit was likely to be about Dhs190 million, said CEO Khalid bin Kalban.

Barclays’ Senior MENA Banker Resigns

Dubai-based Michael Helou headed up Barclays Capital in the region, the lender’s investment banking arm.

Al Habtoor Unveils Water-based Theatre Plans

But Group CEO confirms there will be no new Metropolitan Hotel on the three-hotel site

UAE-Based Flydubai Latest Carrier Flying To South Sudan

The low-cost carrier will link Juba with Dubai four times a week.

Dubai Knowledge Village, Academic City See 24% Growth

The business parks now encompass 564 companies with an influx of HR and recruitment names in 2013.