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IMF Cuts UAE’s 2015 Growth Forecast

The Gulf country is expected to see a growth of 3.5 per cent for 2015 and 2016, according to IMF’s latest update.

Abu Dhabi’s Al Hilal Bank Says CEO Berro Resigns

Sarie Ahmed Arar, currently the executive vice president of wholesale banking, will assume the role of acting CEO.

Nakheel Wins Court Case Against Owner Of Britain Island On The World

Safi Qurashi has been ordered to pay Dhs11 million to the property developer for a case relating to the Dubai Waterfront project.

Revealed: Extravagant Offers At Dubai Shopping Festival 2015

The annual shopping festival, running from January 1- February 1, is celebrating its 20th edition this year.

Dubai’s DEWA Will Not Raise Electricity Rates In 2015, 2016 – CEO

The decrease in oil prices has not had an impact on electricity generation in Dubai, said Saeed Al Tayer.

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.

UAE Urges More GCC Cooperation To Solve Air Traffic Congestion

Air traffic in the GCC is expected to grow by six per cent over the next few years, a top industry official said.

UAE Appoints Hamad Obaid Al Mansouri As TRA’s Director General

Al Mansouri was previously director general of the UAE mGovernment and the deputy director general of the TRA.

Dubai’s Emaar Malls Q4 Net Profit Rises 5%

Emaar Properties owns 84.6 per cent of EMG, having floated 15.4 per cent of its subsidiary last September.

Dubai Raises Renewable Energy Targets On Cheaper Solar – DEWA CEO

Renewable energy targets have been revised to 2.3 per cent by 2017 and 15 per cent by 2030.

Dubai’s Nakheel Says Not Seen Drop In Property Prices

Although the developer recorded a slowdown in sales during the second half of 2014, prices have stayed the same, says chairman.

Dubai’s Limitless Gets 85% Creditor Assent For Debt Extension – Chairman

The firm is seeking a three-month extension to a debt repayment due at the end of 2014.

Dubai’s Nakheel 2014 Net Profit Jumps 43.2% Despite Revenue Slump

The company made a net profit of Dhs3.68 billion ($1 billion) in 2014, up from Dhs2.57 billion in 2013, its chairman said.

Reef Real Estate Launches New Residential Tower In Jumeirah Village Circle

Reef Towers will comprise of 378 units and seven retail units, the developer said.

Etihad Says Remains Committed To Darwin Airline Tie-Up

Etihad is in the process of buying a 33.3 per cent stake in Darwin, which has already rebranded itself Etihad Regional.

Dubai’s TECOM Investments Signs For Loan Facility Of Up To $1.1bn

The loan is expected to help fund the company’s general corporate needs and growth plans, the company said in a statement.

Etihad And Alitalia Unveil Network Details

Sicily set to be the fifth Italian destination connected to Abu Dhabi

Aabar Investments Inks Deal With Manchester City Women’s Football Club

As part of the deal, Aabar will sponsor the team’s pre-season training camp and receive a certain portion of match-day advertising.

Samsung Launches Galaxy A5, A3 In UAE, Targets Young Buyers

Samsung’s slimmest smartphones to date, the A5 and A3 are priced at Dhs1499 and Dhs1099 respectively.

Dubai’s Property Market Will Be Driven By Homeowners – Emaar’s Alabbar

The emirate’s real estate market is also seeing a growing demand for affordable luxury homes, he said.

UAE, France Ink Deal To Fund Renewable Energy Projects

The countries are looking to announce their first project this year and are currently reviewing project proposals in the Middle East, a joint statement said.

UAE Central Bank: Business Credit Demand To Rise This Quarter

Around two-thirds of respondents expect demand for business credit to accelerate in the current quarter, with growth in Dubai likely to be strongest.

UAE Energy Minister: Lesson Of Oil Price Drop Is Diversification

Oil prices have dropped almost 60 per cent since June 2014, when they stood at $115 per barrel.

Around 46% Of UAE Residents Say Living Costs Outpace Salaries

The rising cost of living is among the factors impacting UAE residents’ plan to save for their retirement.

Dubai Refiner ENOC Says Seeking $1.5bn Long-Term Loan

The company said that the loan was for general corporate purposes.

Abu Dhabi Developer TDIC Confirms CFO Departure

TDIC’s deputy finance head Matt Matharu is currently serving as acting CFO, a spokesman said.

Air Arabia To Begin Services To China

The budget carrier will fly to Urumqi thrice a week on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays, from February 1 this year.

UAE’s Al Hamra Real Estate Says Increases Loan To $340m

The loan will be used for capital expenditure and general business purposes, Al Hamra said in a statement.

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Abu Dhabi’s Al Jaber Says Wins $545m Road-Building Contracts

Abu Dhabi General Services Co awarded the contracts to the company for improvements to two sections of the highway from Mafraq on the outskirts of Abu Dhabi.

UAE’s ADNOC Seeks 288,000 T Gasoline For March-April Delivery

The specified amount is slightly higher than the usual volumes that the company buys, a Singapore-based trader said.