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Hilton Signs Up Three More Garden Inns

Hilton Garden Inn Dubai Al Jadaf becomes the brand’s fourth Dubai project

Sharjah Utility Raises $500m Loan For Expansion

The new five-year facility was structured and arranged by Kuwait Finance House and GIB Capital.

Abu Dhabi To Slap Dhs2000 Fine On Illegal Use Of Balcony Satellite Dishes

The emirate has an existing law that prohibits more than four satellite dishes on rooftops or any on balconies, walls or garden fences.

UAE And Kuwait To Reopen Embassies In Yemen’s South, Backing Hadi

Yemen’s president Hadi, who was forced to resign by Houthis, fled to Aden where he has set up a new seat of power.

Cricket: Ashwin Has UAE In A Spin At Bouncy Perth

Ashwin came on early and bowled unchanged for his 10-over spell, picking up four for 25 to inspire India to a nine-wicket victory.

Dubai Launches Mega Campaign To Promote Expo 2020, Plans New Logo

About 21 art sculptures will be unveiled across Dubai on March 1 to spread awareness about the impact of Expo 2020.

UAE Military Buys Two Boeing C-17s As Part Of Record IDEX Spend

At Dhs18.33 billion, the total for deals signed with local and international companies by the Gulf Arab state was the highest at the event.

New York-Bound Emirates Flight Turns Back Due To Medical Emergency

The airline has confirmed that the A380 flight made a safe landing at the Dubai Airport.

40% Of UAE HR Directors To Hire, 9% To Freeze Hiring In H1 2015 – Survey

Employee retention is a major concern for HR professionals in the country, says study by Robert Half.

UAE Regulator Lets Airlines Resume Baghdad Flights After Shooting

Flights will be subject to increased safety and security requirements, the regulator said.

Nshama Launches Massive Residential Project Town Square In Dubai

Town Square will feature 3,000 townhouses and 18,000 apartments in addition to retail, hospitality and commercial units.

Abu Dhabi’s AMMROC Inks Dhs2.3bn Deal With UAE Armed Forces

The contract is expected to facilitate a performance-based logistics arrangement between the two stakeholders in the future.

Only In UAE: New ‘Selfie’ Credit Card Launched In The Country

Following scented and diamond-encrusted credit cards, a bank has now unveiled plans for a ‘selfie’ card.

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.

UAE’s Etisalat Q4 Profit Jumps 47%, Below Forecast

It made an annual net profit of Dhs8.9 billion, up from Dhs7.1 billion in 2013.

Emirates President Tim Clark Urges US Govt To Ignore Subsidy Claims

He was responding to allegations made by the three largest U.S. airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and United Airlines.

UAE’s First Gulf Bank Sees 9-11% Loan Growth In 2015

FGB, the third-largest lender in the UAE by assets, reported a 13 per cent rise in Q4 net profit in January.

Dubai’s DEWA To Open 100 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations In 2015

The authority inaugurated the first station within its main office on Wednesday.

Microsoft Launches Gold Editions Of Lumia 830, 930 In UAE

The 830 will be priced at Dhs1,349, while the 930 will cost Dhs1,799 and both will be available from this week.

Developer Damac Reveals Plans to Create A Rainforest In Dubai

The rainforest, to be created within a dome, will be located in Damac’s Akoya Oxygen project.

UAE Firm, Armed Forces In $235m Support Contract For Oshkosh Vehicles

EARTH will provide support for 750 mine resistant ambush protected (MRAP) vehicles which Oshkosh Corp sold to the Gulf Arab state in 2013.

US Firm Raytheon Agrees To Equip UAE Armoured Vehicles With Rockets

The firm did not give a contract value or say when delivery will begin.

Airbus To Deliver 30 Commercial Aircraft To UAE Airlines In 2015

The UAE currently comprises around 20 per cent of Airbus’ Middle East market, an official confirmed.

UAE Companies Are Biggest European Football Shirt Sponsors This Season

Firms in UAE and Qatar invested about 160 million euros this season, almost a quarter of the total spend worldwide.

Dubai Aerospace Explores StandardAero Sale – Sources

State-owned DAE purchased aviation services firm StandardAero from the Carlyle Group in 2007.

Abu Dhabi Ship Building To Deliver 3 UAE Warships By 2016, Eyes New Deals

The company is holding discussions with some of the GCC countries as well as other international ones.

UAE Still In Talks With BAE, Dassault On Planes, Signs Airbus Satellite Deal

The UAE has signed a Dhs3.745 billion ($1.02 billion) contract with Airbus and Thales

UAE’s RAKBANK Will Raise $300m Through 2019 Bond Tap

Order books for the bond tap have crossed $500 million, as per the document.

Ex-Apple CEO-Backed Obi Mobiles Says Has 4.3% UAE Marketshare

The brand launched in the UAE six months ago and its current portfolio includes eight smartphone models.

Etisalat-Owned Maroc Telecom’s 2014 Profit Up 5.6%

Increased revenues from its African subsidiaries helped the company post a strong profit.