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Dubai Airport Passenger Traffic Up 15% In January

Traffic rose to 5.56 million passengers from 4.85 million a year ago with freight volume also up.

Dubai Fund ICD In Talks For Islamic Bond

Investment Corporation of Dubai, which controls some of Dubai’s top companies, expects to complete a deal this year.

Emaar Shares Hit 51-Month High Ahead Of Dividends

The Dubai developer’s shares jumped 4.6 per cent to hit Dhs5.15, its highest close since November 2008.

Kvitova Wins Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships

The Czech claimed her 10th tour victory with the win over Sara Errani on Saturday.

Hamptons MENA Reports 19% Growth In Dubai Property

The real estate firm recorded improved sales in established communities such as Downtown Dubai and Dubai Marina.

Dubai International Boat Show Welcomes Superyacht Builders

Dubai opens its boat show as survey reveals 60 per cent of world’s top 100 superyachts are in the Middle East.

Emaar Says India Roadshow Gets “Strong Response”

The developer is showcasing its Dubai-based properties to Indian investors.

Dubai’s Arabtec Wins $272m Fairmont Abu Dhabi Contract

The contract covers building the hotel as well as maintaining its development for one year.

Emirates Expands In The Philippines

Move provides Emirates with an avenue for growth beyond Manila and travellers with more flying options

Sony Launches Xperia Z Smartphone

A sharp camera and enhanced connectivity are among the model’s attributes

Emirates A380 Scare Was Just ‘Door Noise’

Airline says no upper deck doors opened mid-flight, nor was there any loss in cabin pressure

Dubai’s Nakheel In Talks To Extend $2.2bn Loan

Ali Rashid Lootah dismissed concerns over Nakheel’s ability to repay its debts, which include a Dhs3.8 billion sukuk.

Male Grooming Goes Back To 1847

Negin Fattahi-Dasmal, founder and CEO of The Grooming Company, explains the success behind the region’s first male-only grooming parlour.

Geopolitical Sanctions Weigh On Dubai Consumer Banking

The emirate is sensitive to the issue given its geographical positioning to countries targeted by sanctions.

Dubai’s New Island Project Will Boost Property Market

The emirate has announced plans to build a Dhs6 billion island project that will include the world’ largest ferris wheel.

Dubai Approves $1.6bn Island Plan

Bluewaters Island development will include the world’s largest ferris wheel.

Flydubai Announces First Net Profit Since Launch

HH Sheikh Ahmed reveals Dubai’s new Al Maktoum International airport is to be inaugurated in October this year.

Mashreq Sees 10-15% Profit Rise In 2013

Chief executive Abdulaziz Al Ghurairis optimistic about the bank’s performance this year.

Damac Launches Partnership With Fendi

The announcement marked a rare public appearance from the chairman of DAMAC, Hussain Sajwani.

Sheikh Mohammed Says Employment For Emiratis Is Top Priority

Dubai’s ruler Sheikh Mohammed addressed a range of topics during the inauguration of the government summit in Dubai.

Emirates Boss Warns Of More Boeing Woe

Tim Clark says it “could get worse before it gets better” when asked about the Dreamliner issues.

Dubai’s ICD Begins Talks On Refinancing

Dubai’s flagship investment vehicle is scheduled to repay a $2 billion loan.

Dubai’s Ruler Says UAE Will Achieve Ambitious Goals

HH Sheikh Mohammed spoke about the Arab Spring, leadership and life.

Emirates’ Skywards Launching Platinum Tier

Platinum members will receive exclusive benefits usually reserved for First Class passengers.

Emaar’s Stock Surges To Four-Year High

Investors seem to have shrugged off Emaar’s 28 per cent drop in fourth-quarter profit.

Dubai Utility DEWA Posts 6% Profit Rise

The government-owned monopoly made a net profit of Dhs4.65 billion ($1.27 billion) in 2012.

Dubai’s Shuaa Capital Q4 Loss Narrows

The Dubai investment bank has laid off a third of its staff since 2011 and slashed operating costs.

Emirates Expects New 777 Model In Nine Months

Tim Clark, Emirates’ president, has said Dreamliner problems will not affect progress of the new 777X.

Location, New Rules May Aid Dubai’s Islamic Business Push

The emirate has set its sights on becoming a global centre for Islamic business activity.

Dubai’s Deyaar Reports 2.3% Rise In 2012 Net Profit

The property developer made a net profit of Dhs38.6 million last year.