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Abu Dhabi’s Aldar To Cut Debt By Over A Third Within Two Years

The reduction is down to Aldar using some of the money due from Abu Dhabi’s government to repay debt, its CFO said.

Dubai Health Authority Shuts Down Four Health Clinics Over Quality Issues

Facilities that have been shut down include a day-care surgery centre, a plastic surgery clinic, an aesthetics clinic and a dermatology clinic.

World Expo Organiser BIE Sends Delegation To Dubai

The delegation, which includes the secretary general of the BIE, is checking on the progress of Expo 2020 Dubai.

Abu Dhabi Businessman Gets Loan Of Up To $800m For Travelex Purchase

The facility, arranged by Goldman Sachs and Qatar National Bank for B. R. Shetty, will last for 18 months, according to one of the sources.

Stock News: Dubai, Other Gulf Markets Rebound On Stronger Oil

Brent crude climbed above $62 per barrel on Monday, after hitting 5-1/2-year lows of $60.28 earlier.

Abu Dhabi Bourse Approves Temporary Halts On Stocks That Fall 5%

The move comes after days of stock market falls across the Gulf region in response to slumping oil prices.

Majority Of UAE Residents Say Savings Are Inadequate For Future

Rising cost of living and inflation are the main factors impacting the ability of UAE residents to save, a new survey says.

UAE Says OPEC Won’t Change Output Even If Price Drops to $40

UAE minister of energy ruled out a cut in OPEC’s production or an emergency meeting soon to stabilise the falling oil prices.

Emaar To Distribute $2.45bn Special Cash Dividend On Dec. 23

The special cash dividend follows the successful IPO and listing of the Emaar Malls Group.

Concrete Work On Abu Dhabi’s Louvre Museum Almost Complete

The museum, anticipated to be ready by December 2015, will encompass 9,200 square metres of art galleries.

Etihad Doubles US Network With New Services to Dallas/Fort Worth

The Abu Dhabi-based airline is expanding its US network as it looks to tap into the growing business and trade links between the US and the UAE.

Stock News: Dubai Tumbles After Oil Hits Fresh Low

The Dubai benchmark tumbled 6.1 per cent to 3,374 points, erasing most of its remaining year-to-date gains.

Dubai’s Aramex Buys South Africa’s PostNet Franchise For $16.5m

PostNet provides courier, printing and copying services, plus stationery and mailboxes, and has 287 stores in South Africa.

Flydubai Targets European Traffic Flows

The low-cost carrier is launching new routes to Zagreb, Sarajevo and Sofia.

UAE’s First Gulf Bank Looks To Asia For Expansion

It is particularly looking to expand into North Asia and mainland China and also wants to increase its presence in India.

Is E-Commerce The Best Bet For Middle East Start-Ups?

Although opportunities are abound, many entrepreneurs underestimate the challenges of starting up online.

UAE Salaries Not Keeping Up With Inflation- Report

Remuneration trends in fields such as finance and accounting, financial services, information technology, legal, HR and administration has risen marginally, says new report.

Unit Of Abu Dhabi Fund Mubadala Plans Satellite Financing In 2015

Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat) will raise around $500 million through a mixture of debt and equity, a source said.

Dubai Steps In To Redress Its ‘Unhealthy’ Luxury-Hotel Imbalance

Wasl Asset Management plans to open four three-star hotels in the emirate next year.

Stock News: Dubai Posts Biggest Drop In Six Years As Oil Slides

The Dubai index sank 7.4 per cent to 3,595 points and hitting its lowest level since January.

Emirates Raps Airbus Over A380 Gaffe, Dangles Huge Order

Airbus’ finance director aired the possibility of cancelling the world’s largest airliner project due to poor sales.

South African Airways To Expand Etihad Alliance With More Routes

The two airlines will share services on 49 routes, more than double the previous number, state-owned SAA said in a statement today.

UAE Online Shoppers Seeking Global Deals- PayPal

About 60 per cent of online consumers in the UAE have made purchases from overseas stores in the last 12 months, a new survey says.

Emaar Launches Dubai Trolley, New Tram System In Downtown Dubai

The electric-powered hop-in-hop-off system, slated to begin operations in early 2015, will run for seven kilometers.

Dubai Shares Head For Lowest Since January As OPEC Cuts Forecast

Equity markets worldwide tumbled after the 12-member OPEC yesterday cut its forecast for demand next year to the lowest level in 12 years.

Dubai Businessman Al Habtoor Says Investors “Overreacting” To Oil Slump

Several industries such as manufacturing and aviation will benefit from lower oil prices, he said.

Dubai State Fund ICD To Up Dubai Aerospace Stake In Latest Asset Shuffle

ICD is already the majority shareholder of DAE, holding 55 per cent.

Nakheel Begins Leasing Units At Circle Mall In Jumeirah Village

The Circle Mall is currently in the design stage and will open by 2017.

Differences Persist Despite Unity Pledges At GCC’s “Happy Summit”

Differences still exist between the six GCC states over issues relating to Egypt, Libya and Iran.

Dubai Parks And Resorts Tumbles On Bourse Debut As Oil Prices Drop

The company building Dubai’s mega theme park complex saw its share prices fall nine per cent on Wednesday.