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Marks & Spencer, Mango Stores To Open In Al Ghurair Centre

The Dubai-based mall is undergoing a massive Dhs2 billion-expansion project.

Pudner To Leave Dubai’s ENBD, New CEO Will Reveal Priorities

Pudner is expected to stay as CEO until his contract expires at the end of this year.

Emirates NBD CEO Rick Pudner Resigns

Pudner has been at the helm of Dubai’s biggest bank since 2006 after 24 years at HSBC.

Etihad Travel Mall Opens In Dubai

New round-the-clock, comprehensive facility targets more Dubai passengers

Is Dubai Earthquake Proof?

What was it like being in the Burj Khalifa during the earthquake? Our structural design expert explains.

Emirates Sponsoring Roland Garros Tournament

Latest agreement is the third tennis sponsorship in Europe after the Italian Open and recently announced Barcelona Open

Earthquake Witness Accounts In Dubai, Abu Dhabi

People in the UAE recount their first reactions to the earthquake that hit Iran on Tuesday and sent shock tremors across the GCC.

Dubai Developer Nakheel Q1 Profit Up 36%

Revenue for the first quarter was Dhs2.2 billion, up 62 per cent from a year earlier.

Emirates Holidays To Be Franchised, Targets Digital Growth

In regulated markets the division will team up with partners that have licensing expertise and knowledge, while in the unregulated markets it will seek exclusive GSA partners

Arabtec Not Interested In Buying Drake Stake

Drake and Scull has seen its shares jump 17 per cent year-to-date on growing speculation that it was a takeover target.

Major Earthquake In Iran, Shocks Felt In Dubai

A major 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocked Iran on Tuesday.

Dubai Police Adds Ferrari FF To Its Fleet

After unveiling a Lamborghini Aventador patrol car last week, Dubai Police now plan to launch a Ferrari.

Austrian Airlines €90 Million Investment To Benefit Dubai Passengers

Business class passengers can sink into flatbed seats and enjoy touchscreen monitors

Emirates NBD Eyes 40% Retail Lending Boom

ENBD presently generates around 95 per cent of its revenue from its home market, although it is hoping to increase its international business to 15-20 per cent in five years.

Goldman Sachs Middle East Senior Banker Resigns

Khaled Eldabag, a Dubai-based managing director, had clients including Abu Dhabi investment fund Mubadala.

Dubai Most Profitable ME Route For Turkish Airlines

Its Dubai-Istanbul route has seen a 16 per cent growth in business class passenger revenue.

Emaar Launches Burj Vista In Downtown Dubai

This is the Dubai-based developer’s fifth property project launch so far this year.

Dubai Developers To Revive Housing Projects

Developers are reviving building plans after nearly three years of inactivity, encouraged by a gradual recovery in real estate.

Dubai Islamic Bank Q1 Net Up 17%

The bank made Dhs301.7 million ($82.2 million) in the three months to March 31.

Dubai Rents Up 10% In Q1 2013, Set To Rise Higher

Residential rents have shot up in areas such as Burj Downtown, Dubai Marina and Palm Jumeirah, says report.

Global Hotel Alliance Relocates Head Office To Dubai

Relocation provides 18-brand alliance with tax benefits and signals city’s growing commercial allure

Union Properties Shareholders’ Approve $109m Debt Extension

The Dubai-based property developer’s loan has been extended until August 20, 2017.

Arabtec Shareholders Approve Capital Raise

Arabtec replaced its chief executive last month in a management shake-up led by Aabar, its largest shareholder.

UK Property Developers Woo ME Buyers

New exhibition in Dubai to feature luxury London properties that are not yet marketed even in the UK.

Dubai Police Unveil Lamborghini Aventador Patrol Car

The $500,000 vehicle will ‘help to facilitate policing on highways’ as it’s capable of a top speed of 350 km/h.

Emirates Starting Stockholm Flights

Emirates targets growing bilateral trade links and outbound Swedish leisure traffic

Bill Clinton: Dubai In “Strong Position” To Win Expo 2020 Bid

The former US President says the emirate’s model of “shared prosperity” is an inspiration for the Middle East.

Mashreq Sues ING Over Losses Tied To ‘Roach Motel’ Debt

The Dubai-based lender is accusing Netherlands-based ING of losing 40 per cent of a $108 million investment.

Spring GITEX Shopper Offers Glimpse Of Main Event

The shorter GITEX technology event in March indicated 2013 will be dominated by tablet computers, mobiles and accessories.

Damac Announces Launch Of New Project, Lincoln Park, In Dubai

This is the developer’s fourth project launch so far this year.