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Dubai Developer Damac Considers London Tower Investment

The project in central London comprises 450 residential units as well as Grade A offices and retail space.

CEO Of Bank of London and The Middle East To Resign In June

Humphrey Percy, who has served as CEO since August 2006, will also step down as a board member of the bank, BLME said.

UAE Court Sentences Six Iranians To Life In Jail Over British Businessman’s Kidnap

Abbas Yazdi, a businessman of Iranian descent who owns a general trading company in Dubai, disappeared in June 2013.

UK Businessman Takes Emirates To Court Over Lost Luggage

Abrar Khan claimed the airline refused to compensate him after losing his luggage en-route to Dubai.

Prince Charles To Tell Saudi King To Halt Blogger’s Flogging – Report

Charles embarked on a six-day tour of the Middle East this weekend.

NMC Health Planning To Dual-List In Abu Dhabi This Year

Three Abu Dhabi firms have listed in London since 2013: Al Noor Hospitals, Gulf Marine Services and NMC Health.

Abu Dhabi Bourse CEO Says Most London-Listed Local Firms Agree Dual-Listing

Three Abu Dhabi firms have listed in London since 2013: Al Noor Hospitals, Gulf Marine Services and NMC Health.

Ultra Electronics Says Oman Airport IT Contract Terminated

The contract was worth about 207 million pounds when won in 2011.

Lord Mayor Of London To Visit UAE To Boost Finance Ties

Alderman Alan Yarrow will visit Abu Dhabi and Dubai during his trip next week, part of wider 12-day GCC visit.

UK Minister Says Deplores Saudi Activist’s Flogging, Plans To Raise Matter

Saudi has come under pressure from Western countries over its punishment of activist and writer Raif Badawi.

Middle East’s Integrated Diagnostics Plans UK Listing

Up to 45 per cent of IDH could be listed, the company said.

Canary Wharf Owner Tells Investors To Reject $4bn Qatar Takeover

Songbird Estates said the 350 pence per share cash offer did not reflect the value of its property of growth potential.

Emirates Launches Second A380 On Manchester Route

The upgraded service will increase Emirates’ capacity from Manchester by 13 per cent, the airline said.

Former British Regulator Sants To Advise Abu Dhabi Financial Zone

Hector Sants will advise the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) on the creation of its regulatory framework and its strategy.

Songbird Says Too Early To Know Shareholder Intentions On $4bn Qatari Bid

Songbird Estates is the owner of London’s Canary Wharf financial district.

Qatari State Fund Katara Buys Lloyds’s 50% Stake In London Savoy Hotel

The five-star hotel is currently owned 50 per cent by Saudi billionaire Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal’s Kingdom Holding.

Abu Dhabi Firm Buys London’s New Scotland Yard Building For $578m

The 600,000 sqft site, located in prime central London, will be redeveloped into a multi-use development.

Madison Backs Qatari Bid For Canary Wharf Owner Songbird

The hostile move followed Songbird’s rejection of an initial $3.43 billion approach.

US Probing Standard Chartered Over Dubai Banking

Authorities are investigating possible violations connected to the lender banking for Iranian-controlled entities in Dubai.

Britain’s Cameron Appeals To Qatar Emir For More Investment

Britain’s prime minister asked Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to consider further funding to help Britain’s push to develop cities in the north of the country.

Qatar Emir To Face Questions On Militant Funding On UK State Visit

Sheikh Tamim’s first official visit to Britain since becoming emir in 2013 will include talks with Prime Minister David Cameron and a meeting with Queen Elizabeth.

Dubai Ranks Most Expensive On UK List Of Value For Money Holiday Destinations

Jumeirah in the emirate came bottom on a list ranked by the cost of a basket of travel essentials.

Where Are Arab Investors Buying Property In London?

Middle Eastern investors are causing a marked shift in London’s prime property market.

British Parliament To Hold Symbolic Vote On Palestine Status

The motion due for debate in Britain’s lower house of parliament will ask parliamentarians whether they believe the government should recognise the state of Palestine.

Drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline Investigating Corruption Allegations In UAE

The company is already investigating alleged bribery in other Middle East countries, including Lebanon, Jordan, Syria and Iraq.

Virgin Atlantic To Drop Little Red UK Flights

Airline blames slot constraints amid strong competition and poor loads

High Risk Ebola Could Reach France, UK By End-Oct

The deadly epidemic has killed more than 3,400 people since it began in West Africa in March.

Islamic State Video Shows Second British Hostage Beheaded

British aid worker Alan Henning was part of an convoy taking medical supplies to a hospital in Syria in December last year when he was kidnapped.

Masdar Buys 35% Stake In British Offshore Wind Farm Project

Masdar bought the stake in a $2.5 billion 402 MW offshore wind project from Norway’s Statoil.

Fate Of United Kingdom Hangs In Balance After Latest Scotland Polls

Scotland will hold a historic referendum on independence this Thursday to decide whether to remain as part of the UK.