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UAE Announces National Day Holiday Dates For Public And Private Sector

All public sector departments will remain closed from December 2 to December 7 as per directives by the UAE president.

Abu Dhabi’s Waha Capital Q3 Net Jumps On Investment Income

Waha made a net profit of Dhs301.2 million ($82 million) in the three months to Sept. 30, up from Dhs107.1 million in the year-ago period, it said in a statement.

UAE’s Amanat Holdings Says IPO Oversubscribed

The company said in an emailed statement that it collected more than Dhs13.6 billion in its 16-day IPO.

Abu Dhabi Fund Holding Off On Virgin Galactic Decision -Source

The backing of deep-pocketed Aabar Investments may be crucial to Virgin Galactic as it struggles to recover from the accident.

Ajman Launches Tourism Roadmap As Visitors Surge 46% In H1

The four-phased project will chart opportunities for tourism development in Ajman over the next five years.

Emirates To Launch Fourth New York Service

Third A380 service provides more choice for passengers connecting later in Dubai, and flying onwards in America

NASDAQ Dubai To Promote Egyptian Firms’ Dual Listings

The deal between NASDAQ Dubai and Misr for Central Clearing, Depository and Registry (MCDR) establishes technical ties that will facilitate dual listings.

Etihad Recruits 40 Alitalia Pilots Post Acquisition

A total of 38 pilots are expected to commence work at Etihad Airways by the end of this year with the remaining two joining in the first two months of 2015, the airline said.

Amsterdam’s OCI To Spin Off Construction Business, List In Egypt, UAE

The new company is expected to be named Orascom Construction.

Almost 65% Of Dubai Residents Forced To Relocate Due To Rent Increases

The majority of UAE residents (84 per cent) surveyed said that their rents increased at some point in 2014, according to price comparison website MoveSouq.com.

Etisalat Says Has Confidence In Saudi Affiliate Mobily

Mobily announced it had cut profits for 2013 and the first half of 2014 by a combined SAR1.43 billion because of accounting errors.

Abu Dhabi’s Yas Mall To Open To Public On November 19

The opening is timed to coincide with the 2014 Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Abraaj Buys Into Southeast Asia’s Wine Scene

The deal is Abraaj’s fourth investment into Southeast Asia’s food and beverage industry.

Drydocks, Q Group Sign Deal For Great Britain Island On Dubai’s The World

Drydocks World will offer offshore marine and operational management solutions for the upcoming island.

Dubai To Control Healthcare Cost Increases In Private Sector Hospitals

New regulations will cap the price increase for health services offered by the private sector at 4.22 per cent, the Dubai Health Authority said.

Revealed: Five Most Expensive Car Accessories In The GCC

From diamond–encrusted rims to luxurious audio systems, the flashiest add-ons, according to Carmudi.com.

UAE’s Etisalat Says Profit Cut By $44m Due To Mobily Earnings Debacle

Etisalat owns 27.5 per cent of Mobily, which on Monday cut its profits for 2013 and the first half of 2014 by a combined SAR1.43 billion ($381.2 million), citing accounting errors.

Abu Dhabi May Reform Power, Water Subsidies – IMF Official

Subsidies and transfers accounting for nearly 20 per cent of annual expenditure in Abu Dhabi, according to the IMF.

Mubadala GE Capital To Sell Benchmark Five-Year Bond On Wednesday

Barclays and Citigroup are the joint global co-ordinators for the bond sale.

Dubai Holding Unit Picks Five Banks To Raise Dhs4bn Loan -Sources

The loan will have a lifespan of between seven and eight years and will have an amortising structure, the sources said.

Emirates Mulls Offering Free Wi-Fi On Board All Flights

The airline said that almost half a million passengers have connected to its in-flight wi-fi since Emirates launched the service three years ago.

Spanish Firm Appointed To Operate Hollywood, Bollywood Theme Parks In Dubai

Madrid-based Parques Reunidos will operate the two theme parks coming up within the bigger Dubai Parks & Resorts Complex.

UAE Remains Top Pick For Middle Eastern Property Investors – Survey

The levelling-off in the market is however prompting investors to explore other asset classes, said the JLL survey.

Accor To Double ME Inventory, Invest €225 Million In Digital

French hospitality giant confident about region’s outlook and identifies eight key tech areas

Abu Dhabi’s Tallest Building Named After Dubai’s Ruler Sheikh Mohammed

The 382-metre high tower comprises 474 residential units and is the main feature of the World Trade Center Abu Dhabi project.

UAE’s Emirates Airline To End FIFA Sponsorship

Emirates was one of six main FIFA sponsors who collectively paid around $180 million last year.

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Posts 21% Q3 Net Profit Jump

The bank made a net profit of Dhs476.8 million ($129.8 million) in the three months to Sept. 30, up from Dhs395.5 million in the prior-year period.

Dubai’s DIFC Investments Issues Price Thoughts For 10-Year Sukuk

The firm is currently earmarking the U.S. dollar-denominated sukuk to price in the area of the very low 200s in terms of basis points over midswaps, a document showed.

Marka To Open UAE’s First Harper’s Bazaar Café

The first café will open in the UAE before November 2015, the company said in a statement.

Developers Missing Out On Dubai’s Affordable Housing Market- Study

Almost 50 per cent of the households in Dubai earn between Dhs9,000 to Dhs15,000 per month and can only afford rents ranging from Dhs32,500 to Dhs54,000 per annum, a new study says.