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Etihad In ‘Advanced’ Equity Talks With JatAirways

Etihad has wasted no time in taking its commercial relationship to the next level, after starting daily flights between Abu Dhabi and Belgrade on Saturday

Abu Dhabi’s Masdar Launches Wind Farm In Seychelles

The 6MW Port Victoria Wind Farm is expected to power 2,100 homes in the island country.

Abu Dhabi’s Aldar Awards $1.1bn Contract To Arabtec

Construction of the Kazakhstan project is expected to be completed by 2017.

Abu Dhabi’s Waha Capital Buys 97% Stake In UAE Healthcare Firm

privately owned Anglo Arabian Healthcare for an undisclosed amount.

Revealed: Top 10 Gyms In Dubai

The top gyms in Dubai, how much they charge and what they offer.

Dubai-Based Businessmen Named In HM Queen’s Birthday Honours List

Mark Beer becomes an OBE and Joseph Tabet an MBE, in recognition of their work to promote UAE-UK ties

Etihad Starts Belgrade Services

The route is operated as a codeshare with Serbian national carrier, JatAirways.

Max Burger In Dubai: Taking A Big Bite

Richard Bergfors, CEO of the Swedish chain Max Burger, which recently launched in Dubai, tells Aarti Nagraj why he is confident of success.

UAE Finances Strengthening But Risks Remain In Dubai – IMF

The possibility of another boom-and-bust cycle in Dubai is a risk for the UAE economy in the medium term, the IMF warned

Open Books For Bonds – GCC Companies Must Bare All

The mandatory practice is unfamiliar to many local businesses but must be complied with in order to tap the growing markets.

Dubai’s Ruler Confident Of Hosting The “Best”- Ever World Expo

The UAE is ready to host an unforgettable World Expo 2020, says Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

Emirates Launching A380 Los Angeles Services

Demand for high-profile aircraft has been on the rise and deemed a “natural fit” for the city’s luxury Hollywood lifestyle.

UAE-based Caterpillar Dealer Unatrac Signs $700m Loan

The company will use the amount to fund operations and refinance existing debt.

The Dangers Of Unsafe Lifts In Dubai

Fraudulent lift companies are risking lives in the UAE and costing the industry millions of dirhams, say industry insiders.

Emirates Plans Indoor Aviation Theme Park In London

The 330 square metre facility will highlight operations and achievements of commercial air travel.

What Does The MSCI Upgrade Mean For UAE, Qatar?

The two nations have been upgraded from frontier markets to emerging markets by index compiler MSCI.

Qatar’s Stock Market Surges On MSCI Upgrade

The Gulf state’s bourse jumps to its highest level since September 2008.

UAE Picks Excelerate Energy To Build LNG Terminal

The facility at Fujairah is expected to have an annual import capacity of nine million tons of LNG.

MSCI Raises UAE To Emerging Market Status

Qatar is also raised up from the frontier market while the classification body continues to monitor Egypt’s markets.

UAE Car Sales To Top Pre-Crisis Peak

Sales are on target for 380,000 vehicles this year, up 23 per cent on 2012 and 40,000 more than in 2008.

Exclusive Interview: Etihad Airways CEO, James Hogan

Etihad Airways is avoiding legacy alliances to build its own one-on-one partnerships and is reaping the results, says Hogan.

Al Ahli Football Coach Flores Quits

The former player led Al Ahli to lift the Etisalat Cup and President’s Cup in his two-year reign.

UAE’s Sharaf Retail To Hire 1,500 Staff In 18 Months

The company, which operates brands such as Sharaf DG and Forever 21, is rapidly expanding across the region.

Dubai World Unit Sells UK Asset To Brookfield

This is the first major sale of a foreign asset by Dubai World as it restructures its debt.

Dubai Sovereign Fund ICD Signs Upsized $2.55bn Loan

The new deal, which was arranged by a group of eight local and international banks, refinances an existing $2 billion facility.

Dubai Group’s Battered Assets A Pain For Creditors

Dubai Group and its lenders have been locked in a complex debt restructuring.

Dubai Loans Driven By Local Banks

Regional banks have been well capitalised since the 2009 crisis and now driving the economic recovery.

UAE Ready For MSCI Upgrade – Expert

The UAE and Qatar are hoping to receive an upgrade to emerging market status during a review of the MSCI indexes on Wednesday.

Dubai Unveils World’s Tallest Twisted Tower

The Dhs1 billion tower, located in Dubai Marina, is developed by Saudi’s Cayan Group.

UAE Banks Ask Central Bank To Allow Loan Transfers For Nationals

The UAE regulator issued a circular last month, directing banks to halt loan transfers for three months.