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Dubai’s DFM Says Q3 Loss Narrows to Dhs1.7m

Dubai Financial Market said revenue increased 16 per cent during the quarter to Dhs36.8 million.

Union Properties Posts Q3 Profit Of Dhs50m

The Dubai-based developer reported profit of Dhs156 million for the nine months of the year.

Dubai Sees 12.8% Rise In September Passenger Traffic

The airport handled 4.78 million passengers in September 2012.

DP World’s Terminal Volumes Drop Slightly

The world’s third-largest port operator recorded a 0.7 per cent year-on-year fall in the third quarter.

Dubai’s Global Village Sees 600,000 Visitors

The entertainment venue, which opened on October 21, saw 260,000 visitors during the first two days of Eid.

Fashion Brand Brioni Opens Shop In Dubai

CEO Francesco Pesci speaks to Gulf Business about the brand’s expansion in the Middle East, its PPR takeover and James Bond.

Groupon And YaDig Launch Review Partnership

New alliance will see regional website’s reviews published on global giant’s website.

Emaar Reports 4.7% Drop In Q3 Profit

Dubai’s prominent developer reveals slight drop in Q3 revenue and profit, despite rise for January-September.

Dubai’s Aramex Q3 Net Profit Rises 11%

The Dubai-based logistics firm reported third-quarter net profit of Dhs53.1 million.

Dubai’s Tamweel Q3 Profit Falls 46.5%

The mortgage lender saw profits drop on higher provisions and funding costs.

Top 10 Eid Getaways

Gulf Business lists 10 holiday destinations you can reach within five hours by flight from Dubai.

Dubai’s MOE Ranks Among World’s Top 10 Lucrative Malls

Mall of the Emirates earns $1,423 per square foot every year, says new research.

DP World Sells Stake In Russian Firm For $230mn

Dubai Ports is selling its minority stake in Vostochnaya Stevedoring to Global Ports Investment.

Ritz-Carlton DIFC Hosts Major Arts Auction

Pieces by Renoir, Picasso and Dali to go under the hammer as the region’s art market strengthens.

Emirates NBD Sees 267% Increase In Q3 Net Profit

The Dubai-based lender saw third quarter net profit rising to Dhs640 million on lower provisioning.

Nakheel’s 9-Month Profit Nearly Doubles

The first three quarters of the year sees further recovery for Dubai’s debt-laden property developer.

Top 10 Trends At Gitex 2012

Gulf Business provides a round up of the Middle East’s biggest ICT event.

LIVE at Gitex 2012

Gulf Business reports live from MENA’s biggest ICT event.

Dubai Bourse Targets Oil Buyers, Region’s Banks

The Dubai Mercantile Exchange plans to shift its focus away from national oil companies, said its new CEO.

Dubai’s Limitless To Repay Lenders By 2016

The property firm reached a restructuring agreement with creditors on a $1.2 billion loan last week.

Gitex: Ford Showcases Seat To Read Heart Beat

The biometric seat being developed by the car maker will be able to monitor driver wellness and stress levels.

Gitex: STC Announces New Partnerships

The Saudi telecom giant has made several announcements on the opening day of technology week, including deals with Ericsson, Huawei and Wikipedia.

Dubai’s Limitless Restructures $1.2bn Loan

The property firm will now be owned by the Dubai government.

How To Get A Job In Dubai

A step-by-step guide to finding employment in the UAE hub from the CMO of the region’s leading online recruiter, Bayt.com.

Gitex 2012: Tomorrow’s World

The region’s largest ICT event takes place this month from 14-18 October at Dubai’s World Trade Centre.

Nakheel appoints Manchanda as CEO

Manchanda had been acting CEO of the Dubai-based developer since June 2011.

Gitex: 1,000 New Launches Expected This Year

Dubai’s biggest annual technology event hopes to welcome over 130,000 visitors.

Qantas CEO: No Alternative To Emirates Deal

Dubai and Australia’s flagship airlines are waiting on the results of a competition watchdog’s ruling ahead of their planned alliance.

Dubai Duty Free Eyes $1.6bn Sales By Year-End

The airport retailer saw sales increase 10 per cent year-on-year during the first nine months of 2012.

Dubai’s Ruler Approves Canal Expansion

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has given the green light on the $411 million Business Bay project.