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Video: Google Launches Street View Imagery Of Abu Dhabi’s Liwa Desert

The company placed its Trekker camera on top of a camel to capture the imagery.

Nakheel Awards Dhs35m Contract For Badrah Pavilion Community Centre

Badrah Pavilion is Nakheel’s sixth neighbourhood retail centre and will serve 800 homes at the developer’s Badrah and Veneto communities.

Omniyat Group, Drake & Scull Begin Work On Palm Jumeirah Project

The project is the highest residential development in Palm Jumeirah and is scheduled to be finished by 2017.

Nakheel Posts 47% Net Profit Rise For First Nine Months Of 2014

The developer reported a net profit of Dhs2.6 billion, aided by strong growth in its retail and leasing businesses.

Abraaj Group Buys Majority Stake In South Africa’s Libstar

Libstar operates across South Africa through manufacturing, supply and distribution and employs about 4,200 people.

Revealed: Top 10 Countries For Expatriates

The UAE is ranked 33 among 61 countries on the list, according to a new global survey of expatriates.

New Website For Luxury Property Launches In UAE

Luxury SQft will focus on the UAE’s affluent areas and will have only 100 real estate agents promoting their properties.

Nakheel Says Ibn Battuta Mall Welcomed 313,000 Visitors During Eid

Visitor figures at the mall in Dubai averaged 78,300 per day during the four-day break.

Emirates To Launch A380 On Milan Route

The A380 service will help boost capacity by around 38 per cent on the Dubai-Milan route, the airline said in a statement.

Private Banking Special 2014: State Of The Wealth

Private Banking in the region is set to grow further this year, as nationals switch from protecting their wealth to growing it.

Syria Raids Show Saudi, UAE Ambition To Extend Regional Authority

While neither country appears likely to move towards the habitual use of military power, the strikes in Syria demonstrated a growing comfort with the use of hard power alongside diplomacy.

Five Minutes With Adem Ceylan, VP Marketing & Sales, ME, Turkish Airlines

Adem Ceylan says the carrier has earmarked a budget of $180 million this year for commercials and promotions.

Revealed: Last Minute Eid Hotel Deals In The UAE

Packages still available for hotel stays across the country on local deals website Triperna.com.

Mohamed Alabbar to acquire stake in YNAP from Richemont

Emaar Eyes June Listing For Egyptian Unit Misr – Alabbar

The developer is also looking to list its hospitality unit following the $1.6 billion Emaar Malls Group listing last month.

Middle East and Africa M&A Values Plunge 62% Q-on-Q In Q3 2014

Mergermarket attributed the sharp decline in total values to the lack of inbound mergers and acquisitions.

Emaar Properties Mulls Listing Hotels Unit – Chairman

Emaar sold a 15.4 per cent stake in Emaar Malls Group (EMG) in an initial public offer last month, raising $1.6 billion.

Up to 40% Of UAE YouTube Users Come From Mobile

A study by Google found that 80 per cent of smartphone users in the UAE watch online videos on their devices.

Emirates President Says Asian Demand For Africa Flights Hit By Ebola

Emirates suspended flights to Guinea in August, but has continued flying to other affected destinations.

Saudi Cuts Official Crude Oil Prices In Battle For Market Share

The move comes amid calls from some within the OPEC for action to shore up prices, as international benchmark Brent crude oil has slumped to a two-year low.

Key Challenges That Financial Marketers Face

Senior executives in the financial sector fail to understand the importance of marketing, writes Paul Boulos, head of marketing at Commercial Bank of Dubai.

National Bank Of Fujairah Launches New Islamic Unit

NBF Islamic will offer a series of retail banking products in the initial stage but the bank plans to diversify Islamic offerings.

Mondelez Plans $90m Biscuit Plant In Bahrain

The new plant will create about 300 jobs, the company said.

DP World Chairman “Sure” Djibouti Operations Will Return To Normal

The Dubai-based port operator has been accused of bribery by the Djibouti government.

Emirates Starts A380 Dallas Flights

New daily A380 service to Texas city dovetails with Qantas’ new superjumbo flight from Sydney

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Some Win, Some Lose In Gulf’s Sukuk Mutual Fund Market

Funds dedicated to sukuk are a rare breed, with only 20 currently marketed in the Gulf.

Etihad Rail Set To Launch Next Phase Of UAE Railway Network

The second phase of the UAE railway project, which at 628 kilometres is the longest of the three planned stages, is expected to be funded by the UAE federal government.

Emirates Signs 10-Year Management Deal With Angola Flag Carrier

Dubai carrier appoints senior managers but will provide no equity.

UAE Urged To Have More Home-Grown F&B Operators

Up to 80 per cent of the UAE’s food sector is currently franchise-operated, according to Salem bin Dasmal, founder of Silver Spoon Investments.

Virgin Mobile Launches Services In Saudi Arabia

The two brands being launched by Virgin Mobile Middle East and Africa are Virgin Mobile, aimed at the youth market, and Friendi Mobile, targeting Saudi’s expatriate workers.

Gulf Countries To Invest Up To $5bn In Africa Annually – Study

Gulf states have provided $30 billion in funding over the last decade to develop African infrastructure, a study says.