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UAE Nears Debt Listing Rules To Boost Sales: Islamic Finance

The Securities and Commodities Authority has circulated draft rules that treat sukuk and non-Shariah compliant debt separately.

Mall Of Qatar To Boast “Completely Different” Offering To Dubai

Mall of Qatar’s general manager says the complex will set the standard for malls internationally.

Expert Calls For Tougher IP Laws In The UAE

Tougher penalties and strict law enforcement are needed to stamp out intellectual property fraud in the UAE.

Dubai Index Rises To 5-Year High; Qatar Gains

The DFM General Index climbed 1.3 per cent to 3,199.88, the highest since October 2008.

ADCB, Emaar Among UAE’s Favourite Stocks

MubasherTrade report forecasts low-to-mid-single digit economic growth rates in the Middle East in 2014.

Damac Launches Tenora Serviced Apartments In Dubai World Central

The 10-storey, 270-unit tower aims to serve professionals working to build the Expo 2020 venue.

Abu Dhabi’s TDIC To Raise $500m Loan To Pay Debt

The five-year facility was obtained from a group of seven banks, said bankers.

Expo 2020 Win Will Boost Dubai’s Property Market In 2014 – Developer

Mahdi Amjad, CEO of real estate company Omniyat says impact of the win was felt “from the first minute the results were announced.”

Etisalat Asks Banks To Wait For Loan Fees

The telecoms firm agreed an $8 billion loan in April to finance its acquisition of a 53 per cent stake in Maroc Telecom.

UAE, Oman Plan To Take On The Caribbean And Become Cruise Destination

Oman, Dubai and Abu Dhabi are each investing in building additional cruise terminals.

PS4 In The UAE – What You Need To Know

The most powerful gaming console ever goes on sale in the UAE at midnight on Thursday 12 December.

Abu Dhabi Broker ADS To Enter UK In 2014

The firm is also planning to launch an asset management and wealth management business next year.

Dubai Has Strong Potential To Be Global Media Hub

Dubai has the required production infrastructure and services to become a global media hub, says study.

UAE Has 37 Billionaires With A Combined Wealth Of $45bn

The country ranks second in the Middle East in terms of both its ultra-high net worth population and overall wealth.

UAE’s TAQA To Cut Abu Dhabi Staff By 16%

The energy company hopes that the staff-cuts will result in a saving of over $20 million in 2014.

Dubai’s Nakheel Makes Dhs218m Sukuk Profit Payment

The developer said it has instructed Deutsche Bank, the registrar and paying agent for the sukuk, to pay the amount to trade creditors.

UK Introduces Electronic Visa Waiver For Emiratis

The document is issued immediately via a secure website and can be obtained online from anywhere in the world.

Dubai’s Model Ambitions

Will Dubai’s massive fashion industry investment propel it to the big league?

Grand Cinemas Appoints New CEO Ahead Of Expansion

The Middle East’s largest cinema group has aggressive plans to expand into Qatar and Bahrain in the coming year.

Dubai World Central, Emaar Launch Mega Project Ahead Of Expo 2020

The lifestyle development, located within DWC, will include a golf course, hotels, retail outlets and a business hub.

10 Christmas Gift Ideas In The UAE

If you are still frantically searching for that elusive “perfect” Christmas gift, Gulf Business offers tips for unique and festive gift options.

Most Overused Word On LinkedIn UAE Is ‘Responsible’

The second and third most popular buzzwords in the UAE were ‘effective’ and ‘strategic’.

Etihad Mulls investment In Alitalia

The Abu Dhabi carrier is expected to decide on whether to buy a stake in the troubled Italian airline “just before Christmas”, a source said.

Marriott Targets Four-Fold Dubai Growth On Expo 2020 Win

Global operator plans to have 10,000 rooms in the city by 2020

UAE Telcos Drop BlackBerry’s BBM Channels

Both du and Etisalat have said they will no longer offer the new social media service.

Expo 2020 Helps JAFZA Sukuk Outpace Gulf

Dubai will spend $8.1 billion on roads, an airport, hotels and an extension to its rail network in preparation for the 2020 world fair.

Dubai Investors Launch New Early-Stage Venture Capital Firm

The firm will focus on investing in high impact Middle East tech start-ups, say founders Paul Kenny and Arya Bolurfrushan.

Viceroy Dubai Palm Jumeirah Begins Construction

The $1 billion project will offer 479 rooms and suites and 222 Viceroy Residences with sea views.

Abu Dhabi Paces Up Plans For Permanent Cruise Terminal

Abu Dhabi has grand plans to develop its permanent cruise terminal facility to cash in on the emirate’s growing cruise tourism market.

UAE Retailer Pure Gold Plans Dhs500m Expansion By 2020

The group hopes that the investment will create employment opportunities for around 1800 to 2000 people.