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Dubai Islamic Bank Q1 Net Profit Doubles

The bank made Dhs636.6 million ($173.3 million) in the opening three months of the year, it said in a statement.

Expo 2020 A “Once In A Life Time Opportunity” To Lure Emiratis To The Private Sector – Report

The mega event could shift the balance of employment away from the public sector, a new report says.

UAE Telco Du Q1 Net Profit Rises 4.8%

The firm made a net profit of Dhs490.3 million ($133.49 million) in the three months to March 31.

Dubai Lender Mashreq Posts 35% Rise In Net Profit

The lender made a net profit of Dhs575 million ($156.6 million) in the opening three months of 2014, it said in a statement on Wednesday.

Abu Dhabi’s Louvre Displays Treasures At The Paris One

Backers hope the pieces, once returned to Abu Dhabi, will help create a cultural hub in the Gulf Arab state.

Dubai Developer Deyaar’s Q1 Net Profit Soars

Deyaar made a quarterly consolidated net profit of Dhs52.1 million ($14.2 million) compared to Dhs19.4 million in the same period in 2013.

Giordano To Open 40 New Stores By 2015

The fashion retailer is planning to expand across locations in the Middle East, Eastern Europe and Central and Southern Asia.

Dubai’s Arabtec To List Shares Of Building Unit In Abu Dhabi

Arabtec is trying to evolve from a local contractor into a multinational development company as its finances are boosted by a recovery in Dubai’s property market.

National Bank Of Abu Dhabi Confirms Burdett As CFO

Burdett joins from Australia and New Zealand Banking Group, where he was finance head of its international and institutional banking business.

Arabtec Scraps Cash Portion Of 2013 Dividend For More Stock

The company had earlier proposed a cash dividend of Dhs0.1 ($0.03) per share plus bonus shares worth 30 per cent of its share capital.

Dubai’s Arabtec To Carry Out Multiple Acquisitions By 2018 – CEO

The contractor has won a series of deals in the region recently, including the development of Abu Dhabi’s main airport and the building of a Louvre Museum.

Abu Dhabi Hotel Revenues Rise 11% In Q1 2014

Guest numbers in the emirate’s hotels and hotel apartments soared 32 per cent in Q1 2014, authorities say.

DWC Traffic Growth Expected As Dubai International Slots Fill

The newly launched airport is expected to see a surge in traffic as Dubai International closes for a runway upgrade.

Abu Dhabi’s TAQA To Price $750m 10-Yr Bond Tues

The transaction was formally launched to price at 115 basis points over midswaps, a document from the lead banks said.

Emirates To Start Daily Brussels Flights

Dubai carrier targets premium business traffic to and from the EU capital

Dubai’s MAF Tightens Pricing Ahead Of $500m Bond Sale

High demand for the offering has helped MAF reduce the prospective cost of its borrowing.

$1bn New York University Abu Dhabi Construction Completed

The project was designed by award-winning architects Rafael Vinolycovers and developed by state-owned investment company Mubadala.

Two Senior Bankers Leaving UAE Lender NBAD – Sources

NBAD, 70 per cent owned by the Abu Dhabi government, has been realigning its business under new chief executive Alex Thursby, who took charge last summer.

Etihad Inks Partnership Deal With Philippine Airlines

The agreement includes codesharing, frequent flyer reciprocity, airport lounge access, air pass agreements and cargo cooperation between two airlines.

UAE’s Agthia Reports 32% Net Profit Rise in Q1 2014

The company’s first quarter growth was mainly driven by higher net sales and an overall improvement in margins.

UAE Grants China Right To Develop Abu Dhabi Oil Fields

The UAE concession system allows oil producers to acquire equity in hydrocarbon resources from the country, with ADNOC usually holding a 60 per cent stake in each joint venture.

RAK Ceramics Says Major Shareholder To Sell 30.6% Stake

Sheikh Saud bin Saqr al-Qasimi, a member of the ruling family of Ras Al Khaimah, has agreed to sell 250 million shares in the company, a bourse statement said.

MSCI To Cut Weights Of Some Qatar, UAE Stocks

The document said the weightings of eight stocks would be reduced “as they may pose accessibility issues to international institutional investors”.

UAE Lender NBAD Warns Over Falling Margins As It Posts Flat Profit

NBAD’s chief executive said fierce competition combined with global interest rate pressure was starting to drive down the profitability of lending.

Emaar May List Malls Unit On Dubai Financial Market -Sources

Company officials previously said there might be a dual listing on Nasdaq Dubai, the smaller of the emirate’s two exchanges, and London.

Etihad Airways Urges Speedy Restructuring Of Air Berlin

The German airline had said last month it was in talks over certain options that prompted speculation that Etihad could gain more control over the carrier.

Dubai International Passenger Traffic Up 7.5% In March

The airport’s passenger traffic was boosted by the expanding networks of Emirates and flydubai, authorities said.

Emaar Launches ‘Skip The Line’ Scheme For Long Term Investors

The scheme allows long term investors and end users to purchase properties without pre-registration even on the launch day.

UAE Lender NBAD Q1 Net Profit Flat, Beats Estimates

The bank posted net profit of Dhs1.41 billion ($383.9 million) in the first three months of 2014.

Dubai Expo 2020 Site Works To Be Completed By 2019- Committee

Dubai’s Expo 2020 Preparatory Committee will submit the mandatory registration dossier for the event in 2015, it was confirmed.