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Nakheel Launches Tender For New Mall At Jumeirah Village Triangle

The tender covers infrastructure services relocation, shoring works and excavation at Al Khail Avenue.

Five Minutes With… Abdulkarim Hannawi, CEO, Abela & Co

Abela is looking to expand its F&B chains Sandella’s Flatbread Café and Bean There across the UAE and Qatar.

Interview: Johnson&Johnson’s Pharma Ambitions

Battling Ebola, solving the GCC’s diabetes epidemic, and finding a cure for cancer are just some of the ambitions of Johnson & Johnson’s worldwide pharma chairman Joaquin Duato.

The War For Talent: The Ugly Side Of UAE’s Healthcare Boom

With a number of hospitals and clinics starting up in the GCC, the war for medical talent has begun.

Emirates NBD Bond May Signal More Euro Issues From Gulf

Market conditions may have shifted so far in favour of euro issuance that Gulf borrowers may leave their comfort zone and start to follow a shift towards the euro.

Thales Eyes Local Mega Rail Deals In Gulf

The firm is bidding for the second phase of Etihad Rail project, a senior official said.

Emaar Foundation, Awqaf Launch Dhs25m Residential Project

Rental returns from the eight-storey tower in Al Warqa will be allocated to the Al Noor centre in Dubai.

Qatar’s CBQ Shareholders Approve Up To $1bn In Capital Instruments

The annual general meeting of the lender gave approval for the move in accordance with Basel capital requirements.

Bring Your Smile On International Happiness Day

Jeanette Teh shares her tips to encourage happiness in the work place in the buildup to the International Day of Happiness.

Stock News: Gulf Markets Drop As U.S. Oil Hits 6-Year Low

Dubai’s index fell 3.6 per cent by Wednesday’s close to a 10-week low of 3,408 points.

Lower Oil Prices Boosting Middle Eastern Real Estate Investment

There has been a direct correlation between the drop in oil price and applicants registering to buy residential property, according to Christie’s real estate arm.

Five Minutes With… Christopher Evans, Director, Collinson Group

Competition for consumers’ loyalty is fierce in the region, says Evans.

Kuwait Renews $1bn Jet Fuel, Gasoil Supply Deals With BP

The contracts that cover 2015 will see Kuwaiti jet fuel flow through the BP system to Dubai and several European Airports, KPC said.

UAE Chauffeur Car App Careem Acquires Moroccon Start-Up Taxiii

The new service, called Careem Morocco, will begin services on March 26 in Rabat and Casablanca.

Egypt, Arabtec To Sign Agreement On $40bn Housing Project Within 10 Days

The two parties differed over the percentage of completed units that Arabtec should deliver to Egypt in lieu of payment for land used in the project.

Passenger Rail Not An Immediate Priority For The UAE – Minister

The country is currently focussing on operating rail services for the cargo sector, a senior official has said.

Open Skies Pact To Survive Gulf Subsidies Dispute- Boeing Exec

Boeing’s Middle East president Jeff Johnson said that the US stands for free trade.

Exclusive: Palm Jebel Ali Will Not Be Cancelled – Nakheel Chairman

The project will be built in the long-term, depending on market conditions, says Ali Rashid Lootah.

GE To Invest $100m In Saudi Arabia

The conglomerate plans to boost its existing manufacturing facilities and improve R&D in the kingdom.

Landmark’s iCARE Clinics To Invest Dhs150m In UAE Expansion

The group aims to operate a total of 20 clinics in the country within the next three years.

Exclusive: Nakheel Head Justifies Fee Hike For Property Extension

The developer has not breached its contract, states Ali Rashid Lootah, chairman of Nakheel.

Bahrain’s GFH Proposes Capital Cut, No Dividend For 2014

The firm plans to reduce the number of shares by 40 per cent instead of cutting their nominal value.

Goaded By Governments, Gulf Firms Prepare For Egypt Push

The international investment summit in Egypt is expected to see domestic and foreign investments worth up to $12 billion.

Emirates Picks Banks To Arrange Possible U.K.-Guaranteed Sukuk

The Islamic bond will be of benchmark size, which is traditionally understood to mean upwards of $500 million.

UAE Suspended Over Horse Welfare Issues

Under the ban UAE riders will not be allowed to compete for their country in any international events.

Abu Dhabi Halts Sale Of Commercial Drones

The move aims to reduce the improper use of drones in the country until adequate regulations are in place.

Thales Wins Tech Contract For Qatar’s Lusail City Tramway Project

The new tramway will consist of four lines, covering 32 km, and serving 37 stations.

Emirates Airline Expects Drop In Annual Fuel Costs

The proportion of fuel costs to the company’s total costs is slated to fall to 35-37 per cent, from 42 per cent in the previous 12 months.

UAE Launches New API System To Pre-Screen Passengers

Those deemed high-risk will be prevented from boarding the flight to the UAE or apprehended at the airport.

UAE To Launch New Smart Gates, Trolleys To Reduce Airport Wait Time

New initiatives are expected to be launched before the end of this year across the country’s airports.