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First Reactor Of UAE Nuclear Power Plant On Track For 2017 Start

The $20 billion Barakah project, funded by the Abu Dhabi government, is expected to provide 24 per cent of the UAE’s energy by 2020.

Qantas Flight From Dubai To Sydney Diverted To Perth After AC Fault

The aircraft descended from 39,000 to 10,000 feet in five minutes before landing safely in Perth.

Stock News: Gulf Markets Mixed, Oman Steadies

Dubai’s stock index edged down 0.5 per cent as most stocks declined in low-volume trading and heavyweight Emaar Properties fell 1.1 per cent.

Swiss Firm Comlux Orders Two Boeing BBJ Max 8s At MEBA In Dubai

Around 30 per cent of all BBJs in service are operated by Middle East customers.

UAE Extends Grace Period To Settle Labour Card Fines

All private firms in the UAE will now have an additional six months to settle their unpaid dues, which will be reduced to Dhs1,000 each for a card, a senior official said.

Woman Who Stabbed U.S. Teacher In UAE Was “Lone Terrorist” – Agency

WAM, quoting a security source, said that investigation of the woman showed that the “crimes she had committed are the result of a personal instigation and a lone terrorist act.”

US Defence Firm Lockheed Martin Opens New Innovation Centre In The UAE

The new innovation centre will help the industry to develop solutions that address challenges ranging from climate change to resource scarcity, and also help advance scientific discovery.

Dubai’s Shuaa Says Chairman Sheikh Maktoum To Step Down In Feb 2015

Sheikh Maktoum led the financial services firm for the last three years and helped turn it profitable again.

UAE’s Money Exchange Industry Faces Shake Out As Costs Rise

A total of $18 billion was remitted abroad from the UAE in 2013, mostly through the estimated 120 exchange firms.

Pictures: Sony’s Xperia Aquatech Store In Dubai

Gulf Business takes a tour of Sony’s submerged Xperia Aquatech store in Dubai, diving four metres underwater to see the ‘waterproof’ phones.

Dubai Urged To Focus On Sustainable Mobility Ahead Of Expo 2020

The city should provide innovative public transport options to residents and tourists, say experts.

Abu Dhabi-based Cristal Group Expands In Erbil And Saudi Arabia

The group is opening three new hotels in the Iraqi city of Erbil and a new hotel in Saudi Arabia, its chief executive said.

Dubai Confident Of Project Funding Despite Oil Plunge -Finance Chief

The government has enough headroom to fund its developmental projects through a healthy debt-equity mix, director-general of Dubai’s department of finance said.

Abu Dhabi Mall Murder Victim’s Ex-Husband Praises UAE’s Efforts

Paul Ryan says he is satisfied with the way the case was handled and is grateful for all the support offered.

UAE-Egypt Alliance Expands To Desert Wheat Venture

Within a couple of years, UAE companies plan to grow and sell several hundred thousand tonnes of wheat to the Cairo government.

Dubai Tram: Game Changer?

Will the Dubai Tram persuade more residents to switch to public transport and have a wider impact on the economy?

Will The Credit Bureau Ease UAE’s Personal Debt Troubles?

Credit reform is well underway in the UAE with the Al Etihad Credit Bureau becoming fully operational.

Video: Abu Dhabi Police Detain Suspect In Mall Murder

The suspect has been identified as a 38-year-old Emirati woman.

Nikki Beach Resort And Spa Dubai Targets Autumn 2015 Launch

Luxury lifestyle brand ends 10-year search and teams up with Meraas Holding

UAE Business Activity Growth In Nov Slows Sharply From Record High

The HSBC UAE Purchasing Managers’ Index fell to 58.3 points in November from 61.2 in October.

Abu Dhabi’s Waha Hedges 12m Aercap Shares, Sells Further 3m

Waha said it would use the $532 million of funding provided by the December deal for new investments.

Video: Abu Dhabi Police Reveals CCTV Footage Of Mall Murder Suspect

An American woman was fatally stabbed in the toilet of an Abu Dhabi mall on Monday.

Stock News: Most Gulf Markets Dip; Saudi Blue Chips Rebound

Saudi Arabia’s index rose 0.7 per cent while other Gulf markets declined.

Dubai Aluminium Picks Three Banks To Arrange $1.8bn Loan

The firm has chosen Citigroup, Emirates NBD and Societe Generale to arrange the loan, sources said.

UAE’s Al Habtoor Group To Buy President Abraham Lincoln Hotel In US

The hotel will reportedly be owned by Al Habtoor Group but operated by Hilton Group, according to its current owner Steve Horve.

UAE Start-up Careem Raises $10m Investment For Expansion

The company said that it will use the cash infusion to expand its business to new markets and to develop its technology and operations platform.

Dubai Developer Sobha Launches New International School In MBR City

The Hartland International School, the first educational venture by Sobha, is slated to open in September 2015.

Dubai Parks and Resorts Says To List On Dubai Bourse On Dec 10

The firm sold 40 per cent of its shares at Dhs1 per share to individual investors and institutions.

UAE’s RAK Petroleum Ups Stake In Cote d’Ivoire Oil Field

The company has invested up to $10.6 million to raise its stake in Block C1-27, an oilfield situated in Cote d’Ivory.

UAE Perceived As Least Corrupt In Middle East – Transparency Index

The country ranked 25 globally among the least corrupt countries on the 2014 index compiled by Transparency International.