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UAE’s Western Expats Spend Heavily On Luxury: Survey

UAE expats are “less prudent” than their counterparts in Singapore and Hong Kong with regards to financial planning.

US-Based Mooyah Fast Food Chain Launches In The UAE

The restaurant will be owned and operated by franchise partner Awgal investments and Menfex, the brand developer for Mooyah.

Dubai’s Union Properties To Seek Foreign Ownership Increase

Currently, non-UAE nationals can own up to 15 per cent of the developer

Depa Wins Dhs574m Fit-Out Contract In Abu Dhabi Project

Depa’s scope of work will include architectural woodwork, flooring work, decorative tasks and interior lighting.

New MBC Bollywood Channel To Launch In October

The channel will feature series and movies from India’s movie hub.

Hakkasan To Open Palm Jumeirah Resort

Abu Dhabi-owned nightlife and restaurant brand diversifying into hospitality with work on Dubai beachfront resort set to start next year.

Dubai Working On Rules To Avert Property Bubble

With Dubai’s apartment prices up around 20 per cent on last year, the International Monetary Fund has warned of the danger of another bubble.

Dubai Not In Refinancing Talks With Abu Dhabi

Dubai’s companies are ‘doing well and can take care of their own debt’ according to Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed al-Maktoum.

Gulf Business Awards Pictures: The Red Carpet Attendees

The who’s who of UAE business graced the glittering Gulf Business awards function.

Gulf Business Industry Awards 2013: Special Individual Winners

Revealed: The winners of the Lifetime Achievement Award, UAE Company of the Year, Gulf Business CEO of the Year, Innovator of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, Businesswoman of the Year and the Special CSR Award.

Gulf Business Industry Awards 2013: Companies Of The Year

REVEALED: The winning companies of the year from media, IT, energy, tourism, retail, education, real estate, aviation and banking.

Gulf Business Industry Awards 2013: CEOs Of The Year

The winning CEOs of the year from media, IT, energy, tourism, retail, education, real estate, aviation and banking.

Spain’s La Liga Opens Dubai Office

The top Spanish league looks to strengthen its ties with the region as it seeks more Middle East sponsors.

Silicon Valley Start Up Uber Eyes Dubai Luxury Market

Uber has said that their services will only complement the local taxis and not compete with them.

Emirates May Sell Bonds Next Year To Help Pay For New Aircraft

Emirates has to raise $22 billion over the next four years to finance its aircraft deliveries

UAE, Saudi Economies To Show Steady Growth In 2014

UAE and Saudi economies are set to grow four per cent and 4.5 per cent in 2014 respectively.

Dubai August Airport Passenger Traffic Up 23.8%

Dubai Airports said the strong growth in August was the fastest in three years

REVEALED: The Gulf Business Industry Awards Winners 2013

The Gulf Business Industry Awards 2013 winners were voted for by a panel of independent, cross-industry judges.

Dubai Gold Trade Hurt By New Indian Import Tariffs

The Indian government has hiked the duty on gold bullion imports three times this year to a record 10 per cent

R Hotels Group Reveals Dhs1.5bn Expansion Plan

R Hotels group owns, manages and operates three hotels under the Ramada brand.

New BlackBerry Z30 Launches In Dubai

The smartphone, priced at Dhs2,499, goes on sale at the Dubai Mall BlackBerry store from September 23.

Former DIFC Banker Fined $20,000 For Fraud

Nikhil Das, a private banker, was found guilty of carrying out fraudulent transactions worth $8.4 million.

UAE’s Abraaj Exits Investment In Filipino Hospital

Abraaj’s exit in Daniel O. Mercado Centre was executed through a buy-back arrangement with the Mercado family.

Dubai Appoints DFM CEO Essa Kazim As New Head Of DIFC

Kazim, whose appointment is effective next Jan. 1, will replace current DIFC governor Abdullah Mohammed Saleh.

Emirates’ New Cargo Terminal On Schedule For Completion

Operations of the new terminal, located in Dubai’s new Al Maktoum International Airport, will begin in April 2014.

Emaar Launches New Palma Villas In Dubai’s Arabian Ranches

The Spanish-styled villas are part of a massive extension plan of Emaar’s Arabian Ranches community.

Countdown Begins For 2013 Gulf Business Awards

The second annual awards, to be held tonight, will recognise business achievement across various sectors in the UAE.

Dubai Oil Services Firm NPS Eyes Up To $700m From Potential Sale

A formal sale process for the business was initiated earlier this year, sources said

Pictures: Warehouse In Flames In Dubai’s Al Quoz 3 Area

The fire in a garment warehouse in Dubai’s Al Quoz 3 area gutted the building.

Massive Fire In Dubai’s Al Quoz 3

Dubai civil defence officials are still investigating the cause.