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Mall Of Egypt On Track To Open In Jan 2016 – MAF Properties CEO

Political unrest in Egypt is not affecting work on the mall, confirms George Kostas, CEO of UAE-based retailer Majid Al Futtaim Properties.

IHG Opening Two More Abu Dhabi Hotels

New InterContinental Abu Dhabi Grand Marina will feature a Michelin-star signature restaurant with rooftop bar and second Holiday Inn capitalises on demand for mid-scale hotels

Gama Aviation Opens Private Aviation Terminal In Sharjah

The terminal is the first phase of a $15 million investment which will include new hangar and maintenance facilities.

Nakheel Launches New Deira Islands Mall, Awards Dhs40m Design Contract

The 620,000 square metre retail destination will form part of the Dubai developer’s new 15.3sq km Deira Islands project.

UAE’s Al Hamra Real Estate Gets $230m Financing

The firm said the facility would be used to refinance existing debt and to finance planned new real estate projects.

Abraaj To Consider Options For Pakistan K-Electric Stake

Abraaj bought a controlling stake in KES Power, the majority shareholder in K-Electric, in 2009.

UAE Tea Industry To See Growth During Ramadan

Factors driving the demand for tea include its increased health benefits, its role in fitness and nutrition and the fasting period.

Arabtec – A Case Study For Effective Change

The recent fiasco surrounding Dubai builder Arabtec calls for urgent corporate change, writes management expert Debbie Nicol.

Infrastructure Spending In The Middle East Set To Rise – Survey

The survey by PwC found that 75 per cent expect an increase in funding for infrastructure and capital projects over the next 12 months.

Arabtec’s Shaky Foundations Dent UAE’s Credibility

Dubai-based Arabtec has not provided any serious explanation for what is happening, says Reuters columnist Una Galani.

Experts Call For Better Regulation Of GCC Stocks Post Arabtec Saga

Arabtec debacle on the stock market reveals the crack among bourse regulations in the Gulf

Global Cruise Giants Eye Gulf Markets

Apart from being an attractive cruise destination, the Gulf is also rapidly becoming a source market for cruise tourism, experts say.

UAE-Based Danube Properties Sells Out Debut Project On First Day

Located in Dubai, the Dhs500 million residential project, Dreamz By Danube, includes 171 townhouses.

Exclusive: Tonino Lamborghini Plots GCC Hotel And Retail Expansion

The luxury Italian brand’s plans include flagship stores and more than one regional hotel.

Egypt-Saudi Company To Invest $245m In Housing Units

Egyptian state news agency MENA said Saudi would inject $124 million dollars into the Saudi Egyptian Construction Company (SECON).

BlackBerry’s Affordable Z3 Smartphone To Launch In UAE In July

The phone, BlackBerry’s new android app-compatible model, will be priced at Dhs899.

Nakheel Chairman: No Immediate Plans To Restart Palm Jebel Ali

The developer will announce new “big” projects later this year, confirmed Ali Rashid Lootah.

Emirates Global Aluminium Project Clears Guinea Hurdle

The adoption of the amendments clears the path for the project, which was initially delayed due to lack of funds following the financial crisis.

Dhs14,750 Antares Smartphone Launches in UAE

The luxury device from Tonini Lamborghini will be available across 10 Dubai stores from tomorrow.

Nakheel To Repay $1.5bn Debt By August, Four Years Ahead of Schedule

The repayments will be funded from Nakheel’s own resources rather than support from the Dubai government.

GEMS Education Appoints New Group CEO

The appointment comes as the group looks to build six more schools in the region.

UAE’s Camel Chocolate Brand Al Nassma Partners With Global Duty Free Retailer

The company’s camel milk chocolates will be sold across all major duty free outlets through its listing with Gebr. Heinemann.

New $5bn Islamic Aircraft Leasing Fund Launched; Will Target GCC

ALIF Fund will be managed by the International Airfinance Corporation with Airbus and IDB as investors and partners.

Former Arabtec CEO Says Has Three Offers For His Stake

Hasan Ismaik, who resigned as head of the firm last week, said that he has offers from government entities and an international construction firm.

UAE Developer Al Thuriah Launches Two Residential Towers In Sharjah

The towers will be located in the Sahara complex between the borders of Sharjah and Dubai.

Etihad Rail To Begin First Phase Operations In “Near Future” – Official

The first phase of the $40 billion Etihad Rail project includes a 266-kilometre long rail network that runs from Shah to Ruwais.

Emaar Launches Commercial Development ‘Emaar Square’ In Jeddah

The development will include three office buildings overlooking Crescent Plaza, which houses luxury retail outlets and F&B options.

Portugal Records 140% Rise In UAE Tourist Numbers

The increase in tourism numbers was spurred by the launch of a daily Emirates flight route to Lisbon back in July 2012.

Dollar/Saudi Riyal Forwards Jump On Iraq Conflict

One-year dollar/Saudi riyal forwards jumped as high as 50.50 points, their highest level since the Arab Spring uprisings hit the Middle East in March 2011.

Exclusive Interview: Masafi CEO Reginald Randall

Randall faced waves of uncertainty when UAE water exports were banned. The Masafi CEO reveals how he got the ship firmly under control with a new plant in Turkey.