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Damac To Launch Mixed-Use Luxury Strip Vista Lux In Akoya

The project will house more than 2,000 hotel apartments and residences.

Nakheel To Build New Beachfront Resort In Deira Islands

The developer will partner with Spanish hotel operator RIU Hotels and Resorts to build an all-inclusive four-star resort in Dubai.

UAE Loan Demand Growth Moderating, Credit Standards Tightening -Central Bank

Lower oil prices had only a minor impact on UAE credit conditions, with no effect on demand for business loans or credit standards, a new survey shows.

Bahrain’s GFH Says To Buy Mall In Saudi Arabia For $48m

The investment will produce an average semi-annual cash return of 12 per cent, GFH said.

RBS Returns Qatar Banking licence, Country Head Departs

RBS, 79 per cent owned by the British government, is shrinking its corporate and institutional banking business in the Middle East.

The GCC’s Business Education Boom

Business education institutions are grabbing the GCC market with both hands, as the private sector searches for candidates with the right skillsets.

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GCC Banks Tighten Credit For Small Firms As Cheap Oil Prices Hit

Banks are demanding tougher terms such as more collateral, stricter documentation and shorter tenors.

UAE’s Topaz Says Secures $550m Loan To Refinance Debt, Expand

The loan consisted of three portions lasting between five and seven years.

Global Investment House Says Files To Relist In Kuwait

The timing for the listing would be dependent on approval from Kuwait’s Capital Markets Authority.

Nakheel’s New Dragon City Project To Begin Leasing Retail Space

The developer is offering 1.3 million sq ft of new shop and showroom space in its mixed use development.

Sharjah Aims To Attract 10m Tourists By 2021

The emirate’s tourism promotion agency said that it has outlined a clear plan to attract tourists and improve their experience.

Where There’s A Will, There’s A Way: The New DIFC Wills & Probate Registry

DIFC’s new Wills and Probate Registry gives non-muslims certainty in inheritance matters.

UAE Ranks In Top Three For Connectivity, ICT Usage – Report

Huawei’s 2015 Global Connectivity Index ranked the Emirates for its strong support for mobile adoption and widespread access to information and communication systems.

Nakheel’s Net Profit Rises 115% In Q1 2015

The company attributed the growth in profits to a strong performance by its development business.

UAE Bank NBAD’s First Quarter Net Profit Hampered By Costs

NBAD made a net profit of Dhs1.42 billion in the first quarter of 2015.

UAE Finance Execs Hiking Pay To Retain Top Talent – Survey

One third of companies in the country have increased counter offers to avoid losing key employees, finds Robert Half survey.

Air Arabia Jordan To Launch Services On May 18

Sharjah-based Air Arabia, which bought a 49 per cent stake in Petra Airlines in January, has rebranded the airline as Air Arabia Jordan.

Tougher Mortgage Rules Spark Plunge In Riyadh Property Sales -JLL

The number of house sales in Riyadh between the time the new lending limits were introduced and the end of last month fell 70 per cent from a year earlier.

Oman Plans Floating Storage For DME Crude Delivery

The storage will increase monthly trade volumes on the DME by two million barrels.

UAE Telco Du Q1 Net Profit Drops 0.6%, Misses Estimates

The firm made a net profit of Dhs487.1 million in the three months to March 31.

UAE’s Dubal Holding Looks Into Buying Stakes In Energy Projects

The firm is looking for equity interests related to coal, solar, gas, and other alternative sources of energy.

UAE Billionaire Calls For New Rules On Succession For Gulf Family Businesses

Abdulaziz al-Ghurair, CEO of Dubai-based lender Mashreq, is calling for the introduction of wills and trusts that are compliant with Islamic principles.

Gloria Hotel To Embark On Dhs80 Million Revamp

Major four-star hotel to phase in room upgrades that reflect latest design trends.

Topaz Closes In On Loan Worth Upwards Of $550m – Source

Emirates NBD, First Gulf Bank, Gulf International Bank, HSBC, Noor Bank and Standard Chartered will provide the loan, three sources told Reuters.

Revealed: Top 10 Cities With The Highest Skyscraper Rents

Dubai is ranked 16th spot on the index, with prime office rents remaining flat since H2 2014.

Saudi’s Itqan Capital To Add Brokerage, PE Fund To Services

The new business will be developed as a joint venture with Bahrain-based brokerage Mubasher Financial Service.

Serbia Seals Deal With UAE Developer For Controversial Belgrade Makeover

Developer Eagle Hills plans to spend $3 billion on building the mega mixed-used Belgrade Waterfront project.

UAE’s Tasweek Signs MoU With India’s MAMS Holdings

The deal is eventually expected to lead to a joint venture between the two companies.

How To Stand Out In A Job Interview

Aiman Kabli, founder and CEO of Dubai Job Connections, a web-based job placement platform, explains how to take on the highly competitive job market of Dubai.

Oil Prices: Where, Why And What Next?

Over time, the market can take care of its own excess supply, writes Jay Raney, partner, Assurance at Grant Thornton UAE.