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Tommy Weir: The Dubai School Of Motivation

The public declaration is a motivational approach unique to the UAE, which invokes honour, the backbone quality of the region, writes the author of ’10 Tips For Leadership In The Middle East’.

Flydubai Adds Three More Routes To East Africa

The budget airline announced that it will begin services to Bujumbura in Burundi, Entebbe in Uganda and Kigali in Rwanda.

Stock News: Arabtec, DP World May Buoy Dubai Markets

Arabtec shares jumped 13 per cent to Dhs4.79 over the past four trading days on speculation about a potential deal between Hasan Ismaik and Aabar.

Dubai’s DP World H1 Net Profit Rises 26%

The company, one of the more profitable assets of debt-laden Dubai World, posted a first-half net profit of $332 million.

Dubai’s Property Market Booming On Safe Haven Status – Senior Banker

Exclusive: The UAE has seen a flight to safety of wealth from conflict-ridden areas in the region, says Emirates NBD CEO Shayne Nelson.

Ras Al Khaimah Nets $118m In Tourism Revenues In H1

Occupancy levels across Ras Al Khaimah’s hotels reached 64.11 per cent while the average daily rate amounted to $69.85, generating revenues worth $14.9 million.

Nakheel To Build 12-Storey Residential Tower For Lease In Palm Jumeirah

The developer has awarded a contract worth around Dhs75 million to UAE-based Trojan General Contracting to build the complex.

Former CEO Of Dubai’s Arabtec Says Wants Over Dhs5 Per Share

Hasan Ismaik, the former CEO of Arabtec, confirmed that he was in talks with Abu Dhabi state fund Aabar to sell part of his stake.

HOK-Arup Consortium Appointed To Design Dubai Expo 2020 Host Venue

The contractors, who designed the project from the Expo 2020 bid phase, are currently undertaking site readiness activities.

Dubai’s Damac Launches More Units For Sale At AKOYA Oxygen Project

The developer said that it preponed the second release of units at the AKOYA development owing to strong investor demand.

Stock News: Arabtec Lifts Dubai

Investors are hoping Abu Dhabi’s Aabar will soon buy a part of the 27.9 per cent stake held by Arabtec’s former CEO Hasan Ismaik.

Aldar Readies To Open Abu Dhabi’s Largest Geant Store In Yas Mall

Yas Mall, set to open in November, is slated to become the emirate’s first ‘super-regional’ mall.

Standard Chartered Looking To Sell Part Of UAE Business

As part of a US settlement last week, the bank agreed to end high-risk relationships with SMEs in the UAE.

Abu Dhabi’s Watania Says Regulator Approves 60.53% Stake Sale

MB UAE Investments will acquire 51 per cent and Al Madina Insurance Co will get 9.53 per cent of Islamic insurer National Takaful Co (Watania).

Dubai’s TECOM Launches New Freehold Villa Community In Barsha

The development, called Villa Lantana, will feature 440 units including three, four and five bedroom homes.

MAF Says Phase Two Of Mall Of The Emirates’ Dhs1bn Expansion Begins

The new phase will include a redesigned VOX Cinemas complex and the launch of new fashion brands and F&B outlets.

UAE Clamps Down On Drivers Using Mobile Phones

Officials in the country have also said that applying make-up while driving will draw a fine of Dhs1,000.

Abu Dhabi Woos Chinese Travellers

The emirate is holding a Chinese Visitor Summit to boost tourist numbers and guest nights.

UAE Banking Space Too Crowded, Mergers Needed – Emirates NBD CEO

Exclusive: Shayne Nelson, the CEO of Emirates NBD, says mid-sized banks in the country should consider in-market mergers.

Stock News: Banks Support Qatar, Most Markets Edge Up

Qatar’s benchmark rose 0.6 per cent, led by Islamic lender Masraf Al Rayan and Qatar National Bank

Etihad Welcomes Review By Swiss Authorities On Darwin Deal

Etihad CEO James Hogan says he supports the need for “absolute clarity” regarding its 33.3 per cent stake in Swiss carrier Darwin.

Dubai’s Hotels Welcome Over 5.8m Tourists In The First Half Of 2014

The emirate recorded a 26 per cent rise in the number of visitors from China.

Nakheel Appoints Consultant For New Mall At Jumeirah Village Triangle

The two million square foot mall will feature a multi-screen cinema, supermarket, speciality shops and F&B options.

Stock News: Arabtec Speculation Lifts Dubai

Shares in Dubai builder Arabtec rose as speculation grew about the sale of the stake owned by former CEO Hasan Ismaik.

Dubai’s Damac Sells Out First Release Of AKOYA Oxygen Project On Day One

The new development, spread over 55 million sq ft in Dubailand, will feature residences surrounding a golf course.

Exclusive: MAF Properties CEO George Kostas On Dubai’s Retail High

In an exclusive interview, George Kostas elaborates on the future of the company.

Dubai Ranks Among World’s Top 10 Most Influential Cities – Forbes

The emirate ranked seventh on the list, beating Los Angeles, Beijing and Sydney.

Etihad Plan To Buy Darwin Stake Fails To Meet Swiss Rules

Switzerland’s Federal Office of Civil Aviation said that Darwin, rebranded as Etihad Regional, has until Sept. 30 to make changes to the agreement.

How To Set Up A Business In Dubai

All the information you need to get up and running with your venture in one of easiest places in the world to do business in.

UAE President Sheikh Khalifa Approves New Anti-Terror Law

The new anti-terrorism law includes harsher punishments for violators.