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Abu Dhabi Reports Progress In Louvre Museum Construction

A huge dome structure weighing 7,000 tonnes has been installed as part of the museum project.

Stock News: Qatar Edges Up On Q3 Results, UAE Bourses Mixed

Dubai’s benchmark edged down 0.4 per cent as shares in builder Arabtec Holding fell 2.6 per cent and Emaar Properties lost 0.6 per cent.

Etihad, Alitalia Unveil New Aircraft For Expo 2015

The airlines will fly two Airbus A330-200 aircraft with the Expo livery starting from October 21 between Rome and Abu Dhabi.

Abu Dhabi’s Waha Capital Gets Regulatory Nod For Share Buyback

Waha Capital has secured regulatory approval to buy back up to 10 per cent of its outstanding shares.

UAE Starts Process Of Building Arab Region’s First Mars Probe

The UAE Space Agency and the Emirates Institution for Advanced Science and Technology, EIAST, will develop the probe.

UAE Declares Islamic New Year Holiday For Private Sector

Islamic New Year is likely to fall on Friday, October 24 or Saturday, October 25.

Dubai’s Aramex Aiming For Two Acquisitions In 2015

Aramex founder Fadi Ghandour said plans are under way to acquire firms in the emerging markets of Africa, Asia and Turkey.

Cobone’s Recent Spin-Off, UAE Travel Site Triperna, Rebrands As Safarna

CEO Paul Kenny says the new name, which means ‘our travel’ in Arabic, better reflects the site’s offering and reach.

Dubai’s Mega Theme Park Complex To Include Sony Pictures Studio, Smurfs Zone

The new areas will be located in Motiongate Dubai, the Hollywood inspired theme park within the Dubai Parks & Resorts project.

Majid Al Futtaim Launches New Carrefour City Stores In Dubai

Carrefour City stores will cater to smaller neighbourhoods across Dubai and will offer convenient shopping options, Majid Al Futtaim said.

UAE’s First Gulf Bank Plans Bond Issue, To Establish China Office

The bank expects to post double-digit loan growth in the next 12 months, its CEO says.

UAE Launches Strategy To Become Most Innovative Country In Seven Years

The strategy will focus on bringing innovation into seven sectors namely renewable energy, transport, education, health, technology, water and space.

StanChart Readies To Close Thousands Of UAE Accounts

As part of a US settlement in August, the bank was given 90 days to end high-risk relationships with SMEs in the UAE.

Abu Dhabi’s Gulf Capital $750m Fund To Invest In 10-12 Firms

The company’s chief executive said that the fund is looking to invest in sectors such as power and water, oil and gas, healthcare and education.

Stock News: Markets Rebound As Global Bourses Rally On Earnings, Sentiment

Worries about weak earnings report on growth and business had sent Middle East bourses tumbling, with Dubai’s index down 13.6 per cent last week

Christie’s Launches Dubai Real Estate Unit – Targets Property Starting at $3 Million

Christie’s will not be taking an equity stake in the new affiliate but will provide marketing and PR support.

Dubai’s Marka Partners With Chef Heinz Beck To Launch New Restaurant

The restaurant is among the first of five food and beverage outlets that Marka is planning to open by next year.

Dubai’s Rents Drop Over 2% Q-On-Q In Q3, Signalling Stabilisation- Asteco

While average rents dropped in Q3 compared to Q2, rental rates recorded double digit increases on a year-on-year basis.

Dubai Gold And Commodities Exchange Says CEO To Step Down

Gary Anderson is stepping down due to ill health and will be temporarily replaced with COO Gaurang Desai.

Dubai Judge Approves Liquidation Of Local Espirito Santo Unit

Portugal’s largest listed lender, Banco Espirito Santo, was rescued by the state in August.

Sharjah Launches New Real Estate Project Tilal City

The project will be spread across a total area of 25 million square feet and will be located along Emirates Road.

Dubai Ranks Most Expensive On UK List Of Value For Money Holiday Destinations

Jumeirah in the emirate came bottom on a list ranked by the cost of a basket of travel essentials.

Stock News: Dubai Jumps After Global Markets Rebound; Arabtec Surges

Middle East bourses tumbled last week, with Dubai taking the biggest hit and losing 13.6 per cent.

UAE’s Arabtec To Launch Phase 1 Of Mega Egypt Housing Project By Year-End

In March, Arabtec said it would build one million homes in Egypt in a $40 billion project backed by the Egyptian and UAE governments.

Dubai’s Atlantis Resort Signs Increased $1.1bn Loan Deal

Atlantis refinanced an $880 million loan to take advantage of favourable market conditions, ICD confirmed.

UAE Government’s Social Media Usage Improves Transparency

UAE government’s use of social media is revolutionising governance but experts say that challenges persist.

30 Seconds On The Business Of… Community Malls In The UAE

Gulf Business speaks to Neelesh Bhatnagar, director of Oasis Centre.

UAE’s Air Passenger Numbers To Grow 5.6% By 2034 – IATA

Globally, passenger numbers are expected to reach 7.3 billion by 2034, representing a 4.1 per cent average annual growth.

Dubai Expo 2020 Team Provides Second Update To BIE

The BIE, which oversees World Expos, was provided an overview about the new Expo 2020 Bureau and the site’s positioning.

First Look: Four Seasons Resort Dubai At Jumeirah Beach

Resort blends leisure and business around an ‘understated’ luxury theme