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Kempinski Checks Out Of Bahrain Mall

Majid Al Futtaim plans to introduce a brace of brands in the two towers which connect with the shopping centre

Nakheel Announces Two New Shopping Malls In Jumeirah Village

A one million sq ft mall in Jumeirah Village Triangle will feature a 15-screen cinema, a hypermarket and entertainment options.

Exclusive: Founder Of Islamic Cartoon ‘THE 99’ Denies Knowledge Of Saudi Ban

Reports claimed that a Saudi religious body issued a fatwa banning the popular cartoon series.

Egypt’s Naeem Holding To Cross-List On Abu Dhabi Exchange

The company has given no details of the timing or size of the listing.

PineBridge Buys 50% Stake In Turkish Therapy And Rehab Chain

The stake in Romatem is PineBridge’s second investment in Turkey and its third deal in the Middle East.

Five Minutes With… Geoffrey Nejman, Co-founder M.Micallef

French perfumer M.Micallef is looking to expand across the region having launched in Dubai last year, says Nejman

Virgin’s Branson Confirms Gulf Funding For Cruise Ship Project

Branson was looking for potential Middle East investors for his $1.7 billion cruise ship project, according to media reports.

Millennium To Open 11 Hotels Across The Gulf In 18 Months

The hotel chain is focussing on Saudi Arabia and the UAE with four hotels apiece.

Servcorp Targets Gulf Expansion

The declaration by Servcorp’s CEO was followed by the first public announcement confirming 120 day ‘hassle free’ business licenses will be made available in Dubai.

Global Cruise Line Royal Caribbean To Reenter Gulf Market In 2015

The company will operate around 16 roundtrip cruises on a weekly basis from December 2015 to March 2016.

Saudi Market Recovers, Hits Five-Year High

The Saudi index, which includes several large petrochemical companies, eased throughout last week as oil prices retreated.

Five Minutes With… Andreas Borgmann and Mark Carroll, Founders, Kcal

With malnutrition prevalent, there is an undeniable need for healthy eating choices in the GCC, say Kcal’s founders.

Emirates To Drop Clark International In The Philippines

Dubai carrier makes unusual move and decides to drop new route

Japan Woos Gulf Tourists

A shift in policy is now seeing Japan take steps to embrace the Muslim traveller.

Saudi Arabia To Add 1.7m Tourism Jobs By 2020

The Kingdom’s tourism sector provided around 751,000 new jobs in 2013, including around 27 per cent of them for Saudis.

Qatar To Reschedule 15% Of Planned Projects -Sources

Qatar announced plans for a raft of projects worth $140 billion after it won the World Cup hosting rights.

Abu Dhabi’s Masdar Appoints Al Jaber As Chairman, Announces New CEO

Ahmad Belhoul, the CEO of Strategy at Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing, has been appointed as Masdar’s new CEO.

Nakheel Awards Three Construction Contracts Worth Dhs500m

The contracts cover projects in its Al Furjan and International City communities in Dubai.

Two Abu Dhabi Banks Vie For Barclays UAE Retail Ops – Sources

The lenders – Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank and Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank – are now the frontrunners to acquire the business.

Bahrain’s GFH Eyes Share Capital Reduction, Convertible Sukuk

The Islamic investment firm’s unit is in the process of selling a majority stake in English soccer club Leeds United.

UAE’s Travel And Tourism Sector Added Over 490,000 Jobs In 2013 – WTTC

The sector contributed around Dhs117.4 billion- 8.4 per cent- to the UAE’s GDP in 2013.

UAE’s BinHendi Hospitality Expands Partnership With PepsiCo

PepsiCo SSFL will supply its premium salty snack in all BinHendi food and beverage outlets across the UAE.

Jumeirah Group Signs Deal To Manage Luxury Apartments In China

Situated in an upscale hotel district in Guangzhou, the project is scheduled to open in 2015.

Coutts Exec Dugan Resigns To Join NBAD As CIO -Sources

Prior to joining Coutts, Dugan was CIO of Dubai’s Emirates NBD.

Qatar Sells May Al-Shaheen Crude At Lowest Premiums Since Oct 2011

Refineries across Asia typically shut for maintenance in the second quarter, reducing crude demand.

Majid Al Futtaim To Invest Dhs750m In VOX Cinemas Expansion

VOX plans to open five new cinemas in addition to its existing project pipeline.

UAE Sets Up New Medical Institute To Boost Healthcare Sector

The cabinet endorsed the establishment of the UAE National Institute for Medical Specialisations to improve training facilities in the country.

The Power Of Sensation In Business

Any strong sensation keeps people engaged and riveted, writes leadership expert Debbie Nicol.

Deyaar’s Newly Launched Atria Project Sold Out ‘Within Hours’

The project registered Dhs500 million in sales during the opening hours of the launch.

Majority Of UAE Firms To Hire 10 Staff Over Next Three Months

Receptionists, accountants and human resource professionals are the most sought after groups among the employers in the UAE.