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UAE Approves $400m Loan To Serbia, Eyes Airline Deal

Etihad airline may become a strategic partner of Belgrade’s loss-making JAT Airways.

UAE Man 11th Victim Of New Virus, Says WHO

Seventeen cases have been announced since the WHO issued an alert for the “novel Coronavirus” in September last year.

Dubai’s Deira City Centre Announces Dhs22m Redevelopment

New developments planned at the mall include easier Metro access and improved food court facilities.

Emirates-Qantas Deal Proves Dubai Airline Is “Big Power Broker”

The deal has just received conditional approval from Australia’s regulatory body.

Australian Regulator Gives Qantas-Emirates Alliance Conditional Approval

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission said the airlines had to maintain at least their pre-alliance capacity on routes between Australia and New Zealand

Abercrombie & Fitch Joins Hollister In Dubai

The American fashion label will launch its first Middle East store in the emirate in 2014.

10 Facts About Dubai World Cup 2013

The world’s richest horse race will take place in Dubai on Saturday, March 30.

Former Deyaar CEO Shahin Sentenced To 15 Years In Dubai Prison

Zack Shahin has been convicted of embezzling Dhs30 million along with the three other men.

UAE’s Mulk Holdings To Build $10m Aluminium Plant In India

The facility is part of the company’s expansion strategy and is expected to generate over 2,000 jobs in India.

Dubai’s Atlantis Operator Kerzner Signs $145m Loan Refinancing

Kerzner sold its stake in Dubai’s Atlantis resort to state-owned Istithmar World for $250 million.

UK’s Taylor Woodrow JV Wins Dhs84m Abu Dhabi Airport Contract

A joint venture between Taylor Woodrow and Abu Dhabi contractor Fibrex will work on the airport’s expansion.

Dubai Airport Passenger Numbers Up 11.4% In February

The emirate’s airport handled 5.1 million passengers in February.

Dedicated Filipino Radio Station Launches In UAE

Arabian Radio Network announce the new 24-hour channel in response to growing demand from Filipino nationals.

Dubai Platform Hosts First Islamic Commodity Trade

The Dhs50 million facility was signed by Noor Islamic Bank and Commercial Bank of Dubai.

Dubai’s Trade With Iran Drops 31% In 2012

Two-way trade between Dubai and Iran was roughly Dhs25 billion last year.

Dubai’s Emirates NBD May Price Tier 2 Bond Monday

The dollar-denominated deal aims to boost the bank’s supplementary capital.

Sheikh Mohammed Urges New UAE Cabinet To Work As “One Team”

People of the UAE “deserve the best,” Sheikh Mohammed said at the first meeting of the country’s new cabinet.

Dubai’s Al-Braik Plans $200m Silicon Smelter In Abu Dhabi

The $200 million investment will build two furnaces with combined output capacity of 33,000 tonnes per annum.

Arabtec Signs Dhs500m Contract In Cairo

The Dubai-based construction company is building a twin-tower project in South Cairo.

UAE’s Dana Sukuk Restructuring Vote Postponed To April 23

This is the second time that the meeting has been rescheduled.

Abu Dhabi Airports Company Appoints Tony Douglas As New CEO

Douglas was formerly CEO of Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC) and replaces James Bennet.

Interview: Brandy Scott and Malcolm Taylor, Dubai Eye Business Breakfast

Radio broadcasters Malcolm Taylor and Brandy Scott discuss their views on traffic, world record attempts and how the financial downturn benefited their show.

Apartment Prices In Dubai Marina, JLT Rise 8-10%

Property rates in prime locations have increased substantially in the last six months, says new report.

Arabtec To Raise $650m Via Rights Issue By End-June

The Dubai-based contractor said that the fundraising was part of a five-year expansion plan.

UAE Set To Award Bab Gas Project To Shell

ADNOC has recommended that Shell win the multi-billion dollar project, sources have said.

Leeds United Owner Says Seeks Investors, Not Buyer

The statement conflicts with comments made by its Bahrain-based parent Gulf Finance House.

Emirates Signs 5-Year Sponsorship Deal With Barcelona Open

As part of the deal, the airline will have promotional rights to branding and digital elements of the tennis tournament.

YouTube Users In MENA Can Now Monetise Original Content

The video-sharing website has started its partner programme in Saudi Arabia, UAE and Egypt.

Dubai’s DEWA Says No More Sukuk Issues Before 2015

DEWA’s $1 billion Islamic bond issued in February drew very strong demand.

Dubai’s DMCC Launches Islamic Commodity Trade Platform

The platform allows trading of warehouse receipts, which represent ownership of commodities stored at warehouses.