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iPhone 5S Expected To Launch In UAE By Year-End

Apple’s next generation iPhone is estimated to have a November or December launch in the UAE, say retailers.

Lack Of Governance Affects Islamic Finance Growth In ME

Experts said that the Islamic finance industry is estimated to grow rapidly and more than double in the next four years.

Dubai’s Al Futtaim Offers $86m For Kenyan Car Retailer

Gulf Arab companies are boosting their investments in Africa lured by the continent’s untapped resources.

UAE Ranked Happiest Arab Country, 14th Overall

A study finds the United Arab Emirates is a happier country than the United States and the United Kingdom.

UAE Start-up Careem Receives $1.7m Funding

The transportation technology company received the investment in a round led by STC Ventures.

Abu Dhabi Employees In Fix Over Losing Dubai Life

The Abu Dhabi government has ruled that public sector employees in the capital have to live within the city.

United Arab Bank Signs Three-Year FC Barcelona Deal

The bank will serve as the club’s official partner in the UAE and plans create a range of Barca-themed products for local fans.

Dubai Eye Unveils New Business Breakfast Presenter

Sarah Cocker will join Malcolm Taylor in hosting the award-winning breakfast show.

UAE Builds $2m Mosque In Dundee, Scotland

The mosque, funded by the Al Maktoum foundation, is the first of its kind in Dundee.

Du-Google Partnership Aims To Bolster UAE SMEs

Research shows that out of the 200,000 SMEs in the UAE, only 10 per cent have an online presence.

Dubai’s DAE Ends Merger Talks With BBA

The companies were holding talks to merge certain parts of their businesses.

Dubai To Open World’s Tallest Hotel Tower Next Year

The 432-metre tall Marina 101 Hotel & Residence tower is set to open in Dubai Marina in the fourth quarter of 2014.

GPHG To Make Middle East Debut In Dubai

The Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève will showcase 70 of the finest watches in DIFC this October.

No Summer Leave For Emirates’ A380s

Emirates’ superjumbos may hold the key to the conundrum posed by Dubai Airports’ 80-day runway programme next summer.

Damac Awards Dhs1bn Contract For Paramount Project

The 33-month construction contract has been awarded to Turkish firm TAV Construction.

Arab Triathlon Champion Roy Nasr Killed Cycling In Dubai

Lebanese national Nasr died on impact when a car struck him during his training.

India-UAE’s Growing Trade Ties

With trade reaching $75 billion, the UAE and India have strong ties built up over generations of trading and commerce.

UAE Has The World’s “Vainest” Skyscrapers

The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat measured unusable space at the top of the UAE’s tallest buildings.

Emaar Becomes Official Partner Of Lotus F1 Team

The Dubai developer’s branding will feature on the car as it travels through almost 20 countries per season.

UAE to Spend $25bn On Rail Projects

The amount covers investments in Etihad Rail and light rail metro projects in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Dubai’s Arabtec CEO Boosts Personal Stake Above 8%

Hasan Abdullah Ismaik’s stake in the construction company is worth about $159 million based on Wednesday’s closing share price.

Abu Dhabi’s ADPC Awards Dhs2.5m Delma Port Contract

Construction firm Parsons will develop 300 metres of concrete wharf and new floating pontoons that will accommodate more than 280 boats.

GCC Education System Needs “Drastic Reforms”

A study finds that Gulf students want better trained teachers and up-to-date teaching methods.

Emirates Starts Stockholm Services

Emirates will be looking to funnel Swedes onto its Asian, Indian and African network.

Where Should UAE NRIs Invest In India?

As the Indian rupee continues its free-fall, Gulf Business tracks the best investment options in India for NRIs.

Dubai Duty Free Names Banks To Arrange $750m Expansion Loan

The facility will be arranged by Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, Emirates NBD and Standard Chartered.

Dubai Shopping Festival 2014 To Start January 2

The biggest shopping extravaganza in the Middle East attracted 4.66 million visitors last year.

Air Seychelles’ First Half Revenues Climb Upwards

Airline benefits from equity partner Etihad, international expansion and improved cargo performance

India Approves Deal To Increase Airline Seats To UAE

The agreement allows the nations to add 50,000 additional seats per week for the next three years.

No Bubble In Dubai’s Property Market – Stan Chart

The emirate’s real estate market is being driven by fundamentals rather than speculation, said the bank.