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Dubai Approves Bridge To Link Mega Tourist Island Project

The Dh6 billion Bluewaters Island project will also be connected to the mainland via a monorail system and a footbridge.

Emaar Plans $2.5bn Listing Of Shopping Mall Unit

The proceeds “will be primarily distributed as dividend” to Emaar shareholders, the firm said.

Huge Housing Deal May Signal Gulf Investment Push Into Egypt

Dubai firm Arabtec has signed a $40 billion deal to build one million homes in Egypt.

GQ Bar Bosses: Promoting Gentlemen’s Culture In Dubai

The newly launched GQ Bar in Dubai is calling all gentlemen to experience a night they won’t forget, its owners tell Aarti Nagraj.

Building Bridges Between Japan And The UAE

Trade, energy and industry ties are dominating business and bilateral relations between the two countries, say experts.

RAK Properties Adds More Units To Flamingo Villa Community

Flamingo Villas, the flagship development of RAK Properties, was launched during Cityscape last year.

UAE’s ADCB To Buy Back Further Shares In 2014 – CEO

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank bought back seven per cent of its shares last year after it secured approval for a 10 per cent buyback.

Pictures: Waldorf Astoria Hotel In Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah

The 319-room hotel marks the Hilton luxury brand’s first entry into Dubai.

Abu Dhabi Airports Signs Fuel Services Deal With ADNOC

Both the companies will jointly invest in a new fuel farm and a hydrant system that will enhance the fuel storage capacity of the airport.

UAE To Host 16 IPL Matches – BCCI

The UAE will host the first phase of the popular cricket tournament from April 16 to April 30.

Dubai Lynx Awards 2014 Winners Announced

Memac Ogilvy Dubai claimed agency of the year, while Ogilvy & Mather bagged network of the year award.

Dubai Islamic Bank Eyes Kenya, Indonesia For Expansion

The emirate’s largest sharia-compliant lender says it is entering a growth phase domestically and internationally.

UAE Summons Iraq Ambassador Over Saudi “Terrorism” Charge

Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki has long had chilly ties with Sunni-led Gulf Arab states, which in turn view him as too close to Shi’ite Muslim Iran.

Sharjah Ruler Approves 7% Rise In Government Spending In 2014

Public sector wages and operating costs have driven up Sharjah’s government spending in 2014.

Official Opening For Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah

Second Waldorf Astoria to open in the UAE features varied F&B options and MICE facilities to appeal to business and leisure travellers

Around 181 Firms Join TECOM’s ICT Cluster In 2013

Dubai Internet City and Dubai Outsource Zone recorded strong growth in 2013, TECOM said.

UAE Will Have ‘Best New Built Nuclear Project Of The Century’ – Expert

The project looks likely to be on time and on budget and is being built as per the “highest standards”, says nuclear expert Lady Barbara Judge.

In-Room IPads For Address Hotels’ Guests

New tech move allows guests to access hotel services and make spa, golf and movie bookings

Abu Dhabi’s Inflation Rises 2.1% In 2014

Housing, water and electricity costs rose 1.5 per cent in the last two months and were the largest contributors to the overall increase in the consumer price index.

Middle East Investors Ready To Spend $20,000 On Art – Experts

Necessary market maturity and support infrastructure have increased the appeal of the Middle East’s art market, experts say.

Dubai Mall Displays 155 Million Year-Old Dinosaur

The specimen, a late Jurassic period dinosaur, is 24.4 metres long and 7.6 metres high and is expected to boost the mall’s footfall.

Dubai Should Offer Incentives To Become Viable Film Production Hub

International filmmakers will only be lured to the city if it offers attractive benefits and creates a strong production ecosystem, say experts.

JA Resorts And Hotels Buys Maldives Resort

Dubai operator steps up its Indian Oceans portfolio with purchase of 84-key resort

UAE’S Emirates REIT To Raise At Least $135m In Dubai IPO

The company plans to use the proceeds for possible future acquisitions and investment in existing assets.

Dubai Design District Records High Investor Interest

The district will help Dubai earn around Dhs300 billion in tourism revenues per year by 2020, the developer says.

UAE’s First REIT To Announce IPO On Nasdaq Dubai

Emirates REIT, which was formed in 2010, has eight properties valued at over Dhs1.1 billion.

UAE’s NBAD Picks Banks For Five-Year Aussie Bond-IFR

The lender has picked ANZ, Citigroup, HSBC and itself to arrange the Kangaroo bond.

Spurning Gulf Arab Pressure, Qatar Says Foreign Policy ‘Non-Negotiable’

A source close to Qatar’s government said last week the dispute had more to do with issues in the wider Middle East such as the crises in Egypt and Syria.

Abu Dhabi’s Aldar Properties To Build 2,300 National Housing Units

The projects have a total developmental value of Dhs5.7 billion and are being fully funded by the Abu Dhabi government.

Abu Dhabi Opens 17th Century-Style Hotel

The opulent hotel has four 71sqm Rose Suites on the 15th and 16th floor