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Emirates Boss Warns Of More Boeing Woe

Tim Clark says it “could get worse before it gets better” when asked about the Dreamliner issues.

Emirates’ Skywards Launching Platinum Tier

Platinum members will receive exclusive benefits usually reserved for First Class passengers.

Emaar’s Stock Surges To Four-Year High

Investors seem to have shrugged off Emaar’s 28 per cent drop in fourth-quarter profit.

Credit Suisse’s Banking Head In Qatar Resigns

Rami Touma, a director at the bank, has been running Credit Suisse’s Qatar investment banking business since 2007.

Emirates President – 2012/13 Income To Rise 18-20%

The airline boss said the company’s income will rise substantially in the current financial year despite high fuel prices.

Emirates Expects New 777 Model In Nine Months

Tim Clark, Emirates’ president, has said Dreamliner problems will not affect progress of the new 777X.

UAE’s Camelicious Given EU Export Licence

EICMP will become the first Middle Eastern producer to export camel milk-based products to Europe.

Gulf’s Mixed Takaful Rules Hurting Margins

Lack of coordination among regulators is making life difficult for takaful operators, says insurance rating agency.

Prepare For Bear Market In Bonds – Coutts Middle East

The private bank’s chief investment officer warns of losing money in Islamic bonds this year.

Microsoft Tops Best Companies To Work For In UAE

Marriott and FedEx Express join the computer giant for the second year in a row in the top three.

Banyan Tree Seeks Investors For UAE Expansion

CEO targets new partnerships for Dubai and Abu Dhabi properties

Emirates Signs Five-Year Partnership With F1

Emirates boss Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al-Maktoum said the deal was worth “above $10 million”.

Bentley Reports Record Year For Middle East

The Continental GT and GTC W12 continued as the brand’s most popular models in the region.

Tough Diamond: Exclusive Interview With Tiffany & Co CEO, Mike Kowalski

The global boss of Tiffany & Co, Mike Kowalski, plans to put the sparkle back into lost earnings with a focus on emerging markets.

Lack Of Funds Slowing UAE’s SME Growth

Although the new SME law passed by the UAE will encourage the sector, more needs to be done, says expert.

Mashreq Reports 60% Jump In 2012 Net Profit

The bank’s profit rose on the back of increased fee and investment income.

Bonding Time In Islamic Finance

The Gulf is set for another bumper year of the sukuk.

District Cooling Firm Tabreed’s Q4 Profit Up 30%

The Dubai-listed firm posted a net profit of Dhs68.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2012.

Restaurant Review: Can Can Brasserie

Can-Can is perfectly anonymous but also perfectly convenient, particularly if you’re paying the bill.

BlackBerry 10: First Industry Reactions In The UAE

The new smartphone, launched globally on Wednesday, received positive reactions.

Abu Dhabi Stock Market Makes Biggest Monthly Gain In 5 Years

The market rose 9.5 per cent in January, mainly driven by a rise in bank shares.

India’s Jet Airways-Etihad Deal Imminent

A government source said Etihad was in talks to pick up a 24 per cent stake in Jet for $330 million.

Emirates NBD Sees Q4 Net Profit More Than Triple To $170m

The lender’s profits rose on lower impairments and increased non interest income.

BlackBerry’s BB Z10 To Launch On Feb 10 In UAE

The new touch screen smartphone will be priced at Dhs2,599 in retail stores.

BlackBerry Launches New BB10

Simultaneous launches took place around the world including in Dubai.

CEO Predictions 2013: Sunil John, CEO, Asda’a Burson-Marsteller

Exclusive: Increased need for openness and transparency is accelerating the role of PR companies in the region.

Tamweel Repays $300m Five-Year Sukuk

Tamweel has been the focus of a full takeover offer by its majority shareholder Dubai Islamic Bank.

High-Profile Islamic Finance Firm Dar Al Istithmar Closes

Most of its staff moved to Khalij Islamic, another investment firm with offices in London and Dubai, says sources.

Saudi’s Maaden Eyes $7bn Finance

The money will fund the Umm Wual phosphate project at Waad Al-Shimal City.

Mubadala In $2bn Refinancing Launch

Banks taking part will also be chosen for future work.