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Sony To Open World’s First Underwater Xperia Aquatech Store In Dubai

The Japanese electronics giant said that the world’s first Xperia Aquatech store in Dubai is nearing completion and will open on December 3.

Stock News: Markets In UAE, Qatar Edge Up

Dubai’s index rose 1.8 per cent to 4,653 points as most stocks gained.

Aldar Says Gate and Arc Towers Projects Fully Leased Out

The Gate and Arc Towers development located in Shams Abu Dhabi are made up of 3533 units, of which Aldar retained over 1300 units as part of their recurring-income portfolio.

UAE Slams Human Rights Watch Report On Domestic Worker Abuse

The report drew “sweeping conclusions based on a small, unrepresentative sample,” says official.

Dubai’s RTA Completes 14km Long Jumeirah Corniche Project

The project features a walkway and jogging track running from the Dubai Marine Beach resort up to Burj Al Arab hotel.

Emaar Launches New Five-Star Serviced Apartment Complex In Turkey

Part of the Emaar Square integrated community, it marks the first full fledged hotel and residence project of The Address Hotels and Resorts brand in the international market.

Abu Dhabi State Fund Asks For More In $22bn Malaysia Banking Deal

Sources say that Aabar Investments is unhappy with the merger talks of Malaysia’s RHB Capital Bhd with IMB Group Holdings and Malaysia Building Society Bhd (MBSB).

TVM Capital Plans $200m Investment In UAE Healthcare Portfolio

The private healthcare-focused firm has made four investments in the United Arab Emirates since 2009 through its $120 million fund.

Only 11% of IT Decision Makers In UAE, Saudi Say Tablets Have Increased Productivity

UAE and KSA responses to the International Tablet Survey suggest a stark contrast in the perceived value of tablets compared to other nations.

UAE’s Tabreed’s Q3 Profit Rises 28%

The firm made a net profit of Dhs95.86 million ($26.1 million) in the three months ending Sept. 30, up from Dhs75.11 million in the year-earlier period, it said in a statement.

Etihad To Begin Daily Flights To Dallas By April

The service, which will initially operate thrice a week, will be upgraded to a daily service in 2015 owing to strong demand, the company said.

Abu Dhabi’s Royal Jet Appoints New CEO

Patrick Gordon will replace Shane O’Hare, who served as the CEO of the private charter company since 2007.

Abu Dhabi’s Manazel Real Estate Prices New Al Reef Villas At Dhs1.7m

Manazel Real Estate has launched 860 two and three-bedroom villas in the new Al Reef development.

Sharjah Opens A380-Compliant Second Runway

New Dhs500 million runway enables airport to target more premium travellers flying on widebody aircraft

Ebola Suspect At Dubai Airport Tests Negative, Leaves Country

The man, coming from Liberia, was transiting at Dubai and was suspected of having the virus after suffering from diarrhea.

Dubai Developer Deyaar Q3 Net Profit Nearly Doubles

eyaar, one of the companies worst hit by Dubai’s property market collapse in 2009-2010, made a quarterly profit of Dhs78.5 million.

Dubai Fund DIC Expects Doncasters, Almatis Sales In 18 Months

DIC has been selling down its portfolio of assets to service its debt, most recently selling German packaging company Mauser for $1.72 billion.

Pictures: Sneak Peek Into Abu Dhabi’s Upcoming Yas Mall

Yas Mall, developed by Aldar, is set to open in November and will feature over 370 retail and F&B brands.

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UAE’s Waha Capital Sees Asset Growth With $500m Investment – CEO

Waha, which has a stake in New York-listed AerCap Holdings, had assets totalling Dhs6.5 billion ($1.8 billion) in June this year.

Dubai Islamic Bank May Boost Capital After Strong Loan Growth – CEO

The bank’s chief executive said there were a number of options available to boost its capital reserves but it would choose the cheapest way to boost the ratio at the time it chose to act.

Pictures: Dubai’s Upcoming Bollywood Theme Park

The Bollywood theme park, featuring five movie themed areas, is part of the upcoming Dubai Parks & Resorts project.

UAE Ranked 15th Top Expat Destination Globally, 10 Spots Below Bahrain, In New HSBC Survey

Switzerland, Singapore and China were ranked as the top three expat destinations worldwide.

Dubai Islamic Bank Q3 Net Profit Rises 55.7%

The bank made Dhs676.8 million of net profit attributable to the owners of the bank in the three months to September 30.

Abu Dhabi’s Aldar To Launch New Projects In Next 3-4 Months

The company’s new projects will mostly target mid-income buyers and tenants, CFO Greg Fewer said.

Stock News: UAE, Qatar Markets Rise On Earnings

Emirates NBD and Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank posted strong third quarter results.

Abu Dhabi Education Council Orders School Closure By 2015 After Girl’s Death

Al Worood Academy Private School will be shut down for grave negligence after a four-year pupil died after being left in a school bus.

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank Posts 16.4% Q3 Net Profit Gain

The lender made a net profit attributable to equity holders of Dhs1.02 billion.

Emirates NBD Q3 Net Profit Doubles, Beats Forecasts

ENBD’s earnings have been given a lift in recent quarters by a resurgence in the Dubai economy.

EU Targets Ministers, UAE Firm In Latest Syria Sanctions

The moves were part of a gradual tightening of EU sanctions against the government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

IKEA To Open Middle East’s Largest Distribution Centre In Dubai

The distribution centre is also IKEA Group’s first direct investment in the region and is scheduled for completion in September 2015.