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Waldorf Astoria Opens First Hotel In UAE

Hilton’s ultra-luxurious brand has opened a 346-room hotel in Ras Al Khaimah.

Etihad Says Jet Deal Deadline Extended Until Aug End

The Abu Dhabi carrier is awaiting Indian regulatory approval to acquire a $379 million stake in Jet Airways.

UAE’s Etihad To Acquire 49% Stake In Serbia’s JAT Airways

Under the deal signed with the Serbian government, Etihad will provide a $40 million loan facility to JAT.

DFG Sells 30.5% Stake In Malaysia’s Bank Islam

The sale transaction worth $550 million concluded on July 31.

UAE Cooling Firm Tabreed’s Q2 Net Profit Jumps 37%

The Dubai-listed firm posted a net profit of Dhs79.4 million in the second quarter of the year.

Iftars, Suhours Boost Dubai Hotel Revs During Ramadan

With hotels battling the double dampener of Ramadan and summer, firms are boosting their coffers through iftar and suhour offerings.

Eid Holidays Announced For UAE’s Private Sector

Private sector employees will either get a break from August 8-9 or August 9-10, depending on the sighting of the moon.

Dubai Receives 5.58 Million Tourists In H1 2013

Visitor numbers from Saudi Arabia rose by 31.6 per cent during the first half of the year, said DTCM.

Dubai’s New Design District Attracting International Designers

The emirate’s recently launched project is receiving strong interest from designers, design academies and boutique hotels, says developer.

UAE’s Abraaj Group Exits Investment In Ghana’s HFC Bank

The investment firm sold its stake in HFC to Republic Bank, an independent Caribbean bank, for an undisclosed sum.

MENA CEOs Confident About UAE and Saudi Growth

Despite a bullish outlook on sales growth by MENA CEOs, employment levels are expected to remain flat with businesses adopting a cautious approach.

Abu Dhabi Energy Firm TAQA Swings To Q2 Loss

TAQA’s results were weighed down by derivatives and hedging exposures and a slump in income from its oil and gas business.

DP World Says H1 Consolidated Volumes Down 5.7%

The port operator’s volumes dropped in Asia, Europe and the Middle East.

IMF Warns Dubai On Debt, Surging Property Prices

Dubai property prices have soared around 35 per cent from a year ago in June, according to estimates, triggering fears of another bubble.

Eid Holidays Announced For UAE’s Government Sector

Government offices will be shut from Wednesday, August 7.

Indians Invest Dhs8bn In Dubai’s Property Market In H1 2013

Foreign investments in Dubai’s real estate market increased 73 per cent from H1 2012 to reach Dhs32 billion.

Dubai Issues Decree To Repay Investors In Cancelled Property Projects

The emirate is setting up a special legal committee to settle disputes related to projects officially cancelled by RERA.

Jet Rotana To Operate Thrice Weekly Flights from Abu Dhabi To Dubai

Tickets for a roundtrip between the emirates are priced at Dhs150.

UAE Online Job Postings Fall 31% Annually – Monster

Healthcare job opportunities in the UAE were up by eight per cent from last year but chemicals industry jobs plunged 14 per cent.

Jet Wins Key Approval For Etihad Deal, With Conditions

India’s foreign investment regulator gave conditional approval to the $379 million deal.

Emaar Reports Flat Net Profit For First Half Of 2013

The Dubai developer made a net profit of Dhs1.23 billion, up marginally from Dhs1.22 billion in H1 2012.

Dubai June Airport Passenger Traffic Up 17.5%

Passenger traffic was aided by Emirates airline’s tie-up with Australia’s Qantas.

Dunia Finance Posts 91% Profit Increase For H1 2013

Dunia posts Dhs55.6 million profits; Dhs166.4 million revenues

Formula One Teams Schedule 2014 Tests In Middle East

Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Bahrain are under consideration to hold the tests.

Sharjah Rents Soar By 16%, As Dubai Residents Migrate

Apartments in areas like Al Nahda and Al Majaz recorded a rental hike, while villa price hikes varied depending on location.

The UAE’s Foreign Direct Investment Windfall

The UAE is banking on its geographic location and high growth potential to attract increasing foreign direct investment from across the world.

LG Launches Flagship Optimus G Pro In UAE

The Optimus G Pro, priced at Dhs1,999, comes with a 5.5-inch Full HD display and a 13MP rear camera.

Etihad And Serbia’s JAT To Sign Partnership Deal On August 1

The two airlines agreed to share route-booking codes in April but stopped short of an equity tie-up.

Dubai’s Unshakeable Confidence

The emirate’s will to succeed will always cancel out the naysayers, writes leadership expert Tommy Weir.

Interview: Mpetjane Kgaogelo Lekgoro, South African Ambassador To The UAE

Exclusive: Lekgoro tells Gulf Business about growing trade and business ties between South Africa and the UAE.