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Deyaar Sells Out Units In First Tower At Newly-Launched Montrose Project

The recently launched Montrose project incudes two residential towers and one hotel tower.

Experts Urge Global Action As Ebola Death Toll Rises

The Ebola virus has claimed over 1,900 lives since the outbreak began in West Africa late last year. Is enough being done to stop its lethal spread?

Emaar Could Plan Other IPOs Following Malls Listing

Emaar could consider IPOs for its hospitality and international units in the future, writes Sachin Mohindra, SVP – Portfolio Manager at Invest AD Asset Management.

New Massive Lagoon Planned For $4bn Megaproject In Saudi

The lagoon, to be built by Crystal Lagoons, will be situated at the centre of a 240-hectare mixed project being developed by the Prince Sultan Cultural Centre.

UAE’s Cinema Ad Spend Rises 31% In H1 2014

The growing number of moviegoers in the UAE has driven the rise in cinema ad spending.

Exclusive: Emirates NBD Planning To Expand Saudi Operations – CEO

The bank, which currently has one branch in the Kingdom, is looking to grow operations across the country.

Top 10 Most Influential UAE Brands On LinkedIn

Etihad Airways tops the list of UAE brands found have the most engagement with professionals on LinkedIn.

ADIB Completes Sale Of Barclays’ UAE Retail Banking Business

Following the transition, ADIB will serve over 700,000 customers across a network of 85 branches, 660 ATMs, internet and mobile platforms.

Emirates Executive Says Airline Is Not Interested In Qantas Investment

An investment in Qantas does is not in line with the airline’s strategy, Emirates’ COO Thierry Antinori said.

Nakheel Opens Its First Community Retail Mall

Jumeirah Park Pavilion is a 10,6000 square metre retail facility and will cater to residents of the Jumeirah Park, Jumeirah Islands and Jumeirah Village communities.

Emirates Says Prepared To Order More A380s If Revamped

Emirates is the world’s largest operator of the A380 with 51 currently flying and has a further 89 of the planes on order.

Property Stocks Lift UAE Markets, Emaar Surges Again

Shares in Emaar, the biggest listed developer in Dubai, surged 6.7 per cent on strong volume and dominated trading in the emirate.

Abu Dhabi’s Aldar Sells Residential Tower To MAG F5 Holdings

The tower, located in Marina Square on Reem Island, comprises 202 units that are ready for handover.

Sharjah To Meet Investors Ahead Of Debut Sukuk Issue – Official

Sharjah has appointed HSBC, Kuwait Finance House, National Bank of Abu Dhabi, Sharjah Islamic Bank and Standard Chartered to arrange the roadshows.

Emaar To Launch Malls Unit IPO In September, List It In October

Emaar, Dubai’s largest real estate developer, will offer 30 per cent of the shares to individual investors and 70 per cent to qualified institutional investors.

Saudi Stocks Richly Valued But Still Attractive -Funds

Fund managers still see pockets of opportunity in Saudi due to the market’s liquidity and diversity.

Interview: CEO of Swiss Watchmaker Parmigiani Fleurier On ME Plans

Jean-Marc Jacot explains how the company’s Middle Eastern expansion will help raise its global profile.

Global Cities Race To Be Smart Hubs

As global migration towards cities grows, Dubai and other urban centres are looking to compete on a new frontier of smart technology.

Different Arab money

Reviving Bond Issues From GCC To Draw Big Demand Despite Geopolitics

Gulf bond issues, expected to start next month, are likely to include a sovereign sukuk from Sharjah and a sovereign U.S. dollar conventional bond from Bahrain.

Pictures: Qatar Airways’ New Airbus A350 XWB

The carrier is set to receive the first delivery of the new widebody aircraft in the fourth quarter of this year.

Nakheel To Build 12-Storey Residential Tower For Lease In Palm Jumeirah

The developer has awarded a contract worth around Dhs75 million to UAE-based Trojan General Contracting to build the complex.

Aldar Readies To Open Abu Dhabi’s Largest Geant Store In Yas Mall

Yas Mall, set to open in November, is slated to become the emirate’s first ‘super-regional’ mall.

Kuwait Replaces Head Of Market Regulator After Political Backlash

Nayef Al-Hajraf replaces Saleh Al-Falah, who had held the post since the Capital Market Authority began operating in early 2011.

MAF Says Phase Two Of Mall Of The Emirates’ Dhs1bn Expansion Begins

The new phase will include a redesigned VOX Cinemas complex and the launch of new fashion brands and F&B outlets.

UAE Clamps Down On Drivers Using Mobile Phones

Officials in the country have also said that applying make-up while driving will draw a fine of Dhs1,000.

UAE Banking Space Too Crowded, Mergers Needed – Emirates NBD CEO

Exclusive: Shayne Nelson, the CEO of Emirates NBD, says mid-sized banks in the country should consider in-market mergers.

Stock News: Banks Support Qatar, Most Markets Edge Up

Qatar’s benchmark rose 0.6 per cent, led by Islamic lender Masraf Al Rayan and Qatar National Bank

Nakheel Appoints Consultant For New Mall At Jumeirah Village Triangle

The two million square foot mall will feature a multi-screen cinema, supermarket, speciality shops and F&B options.

Special Report: The End of Iraq?

The country we all know as Iraq may never be the same again and that poses problematic questions for the stakeholders in its economy.

UAE Central Bank Says StanChart Can Face Legal Action

The bank had agreed to close some customers’ UAE accounts in an anti-money laundering settlement with US regulators announced on Tuesday