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Etihad Starting Daily Sao Paulo Flights In August

The airline has been quick to increase capacity on the newly launched route.

Etihad Cargo Unveils Latest B747-8 Freighter

The freighter is being deployed on a new round-the-world routing in conjunction with Atlas Air.

Royal Jet’s New-Look Business Jet Takes Off

The $9m upgrade sees greater emphasis on technology and entertainment

Lenovo Launches Smartphones In UAE, Saudi

The PC maker has introduced six new models to the market, with prices ranging from Dhs499 to Dhs1,999.

Burj Khalifa’s Online Profile Reaches New Heights

The towering Dubai landmark has become the first skyscraper globally to be mapped out by Google Streetview.

Dubai Holding Hires Citi To Advise Axiom Sale

Many of Dubai Holding’s units have had to hold talks with banks to extend liabilities and restructure debt.

Kempinski Gears Up For ME Expansion

But work on its long-awaited Palm Jumeirah hotel in Dubai remains ongoing and it is unlikely to open until late 2015.

Dubai’s Arabtec Extends $650m Share Offer Period

The closing date for subscriptions has been extended to July 4 from June 23.

Kuwait Sheikh Sues UBS For $21.4m In Dubai Court

Sheikh Meshal Jarah al-Sabah says the bank recruited him to scupper Vivendi’s bid to acquire Zain’s operations in Africa.

Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths

Exclusive Interview: Paul Griffiths, CEO, Dubai Airports

Paul Griffiths explains why Dubai International will soon be the world’s largest airport and why high oil prices are not a bad thing.

The Lowdown: Dubai’s Biggest Mega Projects

Gulf Business brings you the mammoth developments that are set to change Dubai’s landscape.

UAE Start-Ups Have ‘Strong Fundamentals For Success’

Although there are only a limited number of start-ups in the country, the ones that exist are rapidly gaining momentum, says expert.

Abu Dhabi’s Merged Property Firms To Begin Trading On June 30

Aldar Properties and Sorouh Real Estate will trade as a merged entity with a capital of Dhs7.86 billion.

Gulftainer Acquires 51% Stake In Gulf Stevedoring

The acquisition allowed Gulftainer to assume full management of three Saudi terminals, located in Jeddah and Jubail.

Al Nasr Sign Holman From Premier League’s Aston Villa

The Australian midfielder is believed to have agreed terms with the UAE club and will undergo a medical.

First Gulf Bank Buys Dubai Credit Card Firm For $164m

The Abu Dhabi-based lender has acquired Dubai First from the debt laden Dubai Group.

Iran Seizes Two UAE Fishing Boats In Gulf

Twelve UAE nationals were arrested after the boats allegedly crossed into Iran’s territorial waters.

Local, Global Trends Boost Gulf Banks As Foreign Rivals Retrench

Gulf economies have ridden out the global financial crisis of the past five years more smoothly than many economists expected.

UAE To Try 30 Emiratis, Egyptians For Illegal Brotherhood Cell

Ties between Egypt and the UAE have been strained since the revolution that toppled veteran Egyptian ruler Hosni Mubarak.

UAE Regulator – Bourse Merger Would Have “Many Advantages”

The UAE has revived a proposal to merge its two main bourses in a state-backed deal that could boost trading.

Flydubai To Launch Business Class In October

Premium cabin will serve passengers seeking more on-board frills and entertainment

New BlackBerry Q5 To Make Global Debut In UAE

The new BlackBerry smartphone, priced Dhs1,499 will be unveiled in the UAE on June 20.

DP World Extends Maturity On $1bn Loan For Additional Year

The loan maturity has been extended to the second quarter of 2018 from the second quarter of 2017.

Special Report: Emirates Airlines Flying High

Emirates Airlines is on an unstoppable flight path, connecting Dubai to the world and generating mega-profits in the process.

Dubai Aims To Become Global Fashion Hub By 2020

The emirate, which recently announced a new design district, has now signed an agreement to create ‘Dubai Fashion 2020.’

BAE Hopeful For UAE Eurofighter Decision This Year

Dassault’s Rafale jets and the BAE Systems-backed Eurofighter have been locked in competition for the deal to replace at least 60 of the UAE’s Mirage fleet.

Pictures: Fire In Dubai Media City Building

Shatha Tower has evacuated its premises after a fire started in the basement of the building.

Loss-Making Abu Dhabi Tourism Company Sells Saadiyat Project

A joint venture between Mubadala and US-based Prudential Financial bought the residential project for an undisclosed sum.

UAE Revives Plans To Merge Stock Exchanges

The entire valuation and the structuring of the deal has already been completed, say sources.

Emirates’ A380s “Make A Lot Of Money” – Airbus CEO

Fabrice Brégier told reporters he was “very pleased” with the company’s relationship with Middle East airlines.