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New UAE Telco Will Cost Incumbents Profits And Jobs ­– Analysts

As the latest network sharing agreement flops, is now the time to end the UAE telco duopoly?

Dubai’s F&B Sector Warned It’s In A Bubble

Markus Thesleff, owner of new restaurant Claw, is concerned the saturated industry is going to leave a lot of people with headaches.

More Flights To Operate Between UAE, China

Authorities have signed an air transport agreement to allow more flights on the UAE-China route as demand rises.

Anantara Partners With Dubai Firm, Launches First Hotel In Africa

Minor Hotel Group has tied up with Dubai-based Rani Investment to expand in Africa.

UAE’s Bank Of Sharjah Signs $200m Loan Refinancing

The proceeds will be used by the lender for general business purposes.

Top Dubai Banker Leaves Lazard To Start Boutique

Ali Asghar’s departure effectively means Lazard has no senior bankers in Dubai.

The Battle For Indian Forex In The UAE

Around 70 per cent of Indians in the UAE send money home. The war for their wages is hotting up.

Arabtec Denies Merger Talks With Kuwait, Saudi Firms

The Dubai contractor says there are no plans to merge with Kuwait’s Combined Group Contracting Co. and Saudi Arabia’s Saudi Oger.

Dubai Hospitals To Offer Android Tablets To Patients

Deployment of android tablets will help in building smart hospitals in Dubai, said a top DHA official.

Dubai’s Arabtec May Merge With Kuwait, Saudi Firms

The construction firm is reportedly in merger talks with Kuwait’s Combined Group Contracting Co and Saudi Arabia’s Saudi Oger.

Dubai’s Arabtec Hires Former Aldar Chief Executive

Arabtec underwent a major management shake up in February, replacing its founder and chief executive.

Dubai Utility DEWA Plans Coal-Fuelled Power Plant

The utility has issued a request for tenders for the 1200 MW plant.

Emirates To Cut Several Flights During Dubai Airport Revamp

Dubai International Airport will close runways for 80 days beginning from May 1, 2014 for a maintenance project.

Rolls-Royce Abu Dhabi Releases One-Of-A-Kind ‘Ruby’ Edition

The Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe ‘Ruby Limited Edition’ will go on sale exclusively at Abu Dhabi Motors

UAE Healthcare Firm NMC First-Half Net Profit Up 17%

Increased patient flows and higher occupancy levels at helped boost business.

It’s Official: Money Does Make You Happy

A survey finds it takes more money to be considered wealthy in the UAE than it does in the United States or the UK.

EXCLUSIVE: First Look At Flydubai’s New Business Class

Dominic Ellis is the first journalist to experience the new class of Dubai’s low-cost carrier, testing everything from the cabin to duty free.

Samsung Galaxy S3 Most Popular Smartphone In UAE

Nokia remains top mobile manufacturer in the UAE, beating Samsung and Apple.

Abu Dhabi Rents Fall Despite Employee Relocation

New high-end residential properties in Abu Dhabi see rising demand despite an over supply of residential units.

BlackBerry Launches Gold BB Q10 In UAE

The special edition smartphone, priced at Dhs3,799, will be available in white with a gold-coloured stainless steel frame.

Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Unit To Develop Oil Field In Thailand

Mubadala Petroleum and Kris Energy will develop the Nong Yao field with production capacity of up to 15,000 barrels of oil per day.

UAE Credit Card Cold Calls On Rise Again

As consumer lending perks up in the UAE, unsolicited calls from various banks pushing credit have reached pre-crisis levels.

32% Of UAE Firms ‘Definitely Hiring’ In Next 3 Months

The Bayt.com index survey found that 30 per cent of MENA companies are hiring in the next three months.

UAE Ranks Third Most Popular Hub For British Expats

Tumbling bonuses in the west and improved employment prospects in the UAE are attracting British expats to the country.

Yemen Says 18 Foreign Oil Firms Qualified To Bid For 20 Blocks

UAE-based Crescent Petroleum is one of the companies to bid for the onshore and offshore blocks.

Dubai’s Union Properties Shares Jump 11% On Trading

Emirates NBD, a majority stake-holder in UP, sold down its stake from around 48 per cent to around 31.4 per cent in the first half of this year.

Four Leadership Lessons From Dubai’s Ruling Family

Dubai’s ruling Al Maktoum family offers an excellent example of leadership, writes Nicolai Tillisch.

Universities In Dubai Academic City Add New Courses As Demand Grows

The majority of students in Dubai-based universities are from the UAE, according to official data.

Restaurant Review: Meat Co. Downtown Dubai

In a city full of steakhouses, The Meat Co. Downtown finds its niche.

Dubai Air Traffic To Almost Double By 2020

Dubai’s aircraft movements rose 7.4 per cent in the first half of this year as compared to same period last year.