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Dubai’s $20bn Debt Refinancing Deal Will Boost Property Market – Expert

The deal will reinforce confidence in Dubai’s property market, curbing apprehensions on market volatility, says expert.

Two Abu Dhabi Banks Vie For Barclays UAE Retail Ops – Sources

The lenders – Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank and Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank – are now the frontrunners to acquire the business.

Dubai Silicon Oasis Profit Rises 23.5% in 2013

The number of firms operating under DSOA grew to reach 929, the company said.

UAE’s Travel And Tourism Sector Added Over 490,000 Jobs In 2013 – WTTC

The sector contributed around Dhs117.4 billion- 8.4 per cent- to the UAE’s GDP in 2013.

Xbox One To Launch In UAE, Saudi In September

Microsoft announced that its new gaming console will be made available in 26 additional countries.

Dubai’s Arabtec Triples Net Profit, Resumes Dividend Payments

The contractor, in which Abu Dhabi state fund Aabar is a key stakeholder, said it made a net profit of Dhs122 million in Q4.

UAE’s BinHendi Hospitality Expands Partnership With PepsiCo

PepsiCo SSFL will supply its premium salty snack in all BinHendi food and beverage outlets across the UAE.

Emirates Steel Cuts Banks, Pricing As Loan Oversubscribed

The loan, which refinances an existing $1.1 billion facility, attracted commitments from lenders worth more than $5 billion.

GCC’s Uber Wealthy On An Investment Spree – Survey

Around 90 per cent of the GCC’s high net worth individuals are more focused on wealth generation than preservation.

Marjan Island Resort And Spa Opens In Ras Al Khaimah

The 302-room resort, a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts, combines Arabian and Andalusian themes

Emaar Reveals Details About 2,000-Seat Opera House In Dubai

Located in the upcoming Opera District, the multi-format venue will host operas, concerts, art exhibitions, film and sports events.

Flydubai To Start Daily Moscow Flights

Low-cost carrier’s move sees capacity stack up between Dubai and Moscow

Mohamed Alabbar to acquire stake in YNAP from Richemont

Emaar Plans Dubai, London Listing For Retail Unit

Dubai’s largest listed property developer has said it would list 25 per cent of its shopping malls and retail unit.

UAE To Assist In Search For Missing Malaysia Airlines Flight

Two search and rescue aircraft from the UAE’s Armed Forces will join the search for MH370, which vanished on March 8 with 239 people on board.

Jumeirah Group Signs Deal To Manage Luxury Apartments In China

Situated in an upscale hotel district in Guangzhou, the project is scheduled to open in 2015.

Etisalat’s Egyptian Unit Considers Stock Market Listing

The company said previous preparations for an IPO had been put on hold because of the political climate.

Emaar Launches BLVD Crescent, New Project In Downtown Dubai

The development features two towers and includes 300 residential units.

Coutts Exec Dugan Resigns To Join NBAD As CIO -Sources

Prior to joining Coutts, Dugan was CIO of Dubai’s Emirates NBD.

Dubai Emaar’s Retail Spin-Off Plan Won’t Affect Rating – S&P

Emaar’s strong reputation with investors for delivering projects, plus the fact it has collected healthy deposits on the off-plan developments, meant it was very cash-rich.

Dubai World Trade Centre Awards Dhs375m Deal To Al Futtaim Carillion

Under the contract, Al Futtaim Carillion will carry out the first phase delivery of the Dubai Trade Centre District project.

Majid Al Futtaim To Invest Dhs750m In VOX Cinemas Expansion

VOX plans to open five new cinemas in addition to its existing project pipeline.

UAE Sets Up New Medical Institute To Boost Healthcare Sector

The cabinet endorsed the establishment of the UAE National Institute for Medical Specialisations to improve training facilities in the country.

Dubai’s DME Signs Pact With Japan’s TOCOM To Develop Energy Contracts

The collaboration will help the bourses offer energy products such as liquefied natural gas and electricity.

Deyaar’s Newly Launched Atria Project Sold Out ‘Within Hours’

The project registered Dhs500 million in sales during the opening hours of the launch.

UAE, Abu Dhabi Extend $20bn Of Dubai Debt

The debt is being rolled over for five years at a one per cent annual interest rate, WAM said in an official statement.

Majority Of UAE Firms To Hire 10 Staff Over Next Three Months

Receptionists, accountants and human resource professionals are the most sought after groups among the employers in the UAE.

Damac Announces Sale Of Trump Estates In AKOYA Project

The project includes over 100 luxury villas, conceptualised by Donald Trump and his daughter Ivanka Trump.

Dubai’s Emaar Expects Listing Of Retail Unit Within Months -Chairman

Emaar is in the final stages of discussions with banks on the best way to conduct the listing, according to its chairman Mohammed Alabbar.

Abu Dhabi Executive Council Appoints First Female Member

Amal Al Qubaisi was also the first woman to be elected to the UAE’s Federal National Council in 2006.

Sotheby’s To Auction $1.5m Damien Hirst Artwork In Doha

The artwork, Tranquility, is also part of the auction house’s public exhibition in Dubai.