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Nakheel Awards Dhs375m Pointe Contract To Drake And Scull Unit

The Pointe, a new Dhs800 million mall on Palm Jumeirah, is scheduled for completion in 2016.

TRA Launches Official mGovernment Portal

The portal will make various government services available on mobile phones.

DP World Consolidated Volumes Slip 3.8% In 2013

DP World said terminals controlled by the company handled 26 million TEU compared to 27.1 million in 2012.

Where Next For Emiratisation?

The issue is receiving greater focus following Dubai’s successful Expo 2020 bid, writes Bruce Dauphin, English Language and Communication trainer at International House Dubai.

Deyaar’s Net Profit For 2013 Up 300%

The Dubai developer increased its gross profit for the year from Dhs199 million in 2012 to Dhs307.5 million.

Saudi’s Dar Al Arkan May Repay $450m Sukuk Early

The $450 million Islamic bond is due to mature in February 2015.

Hilton Garden Inn Arrives In UAE At The Double

The brace of hotels will meet the growing need for affordable accommodation in the run-up to Expo 2020

Does Apple Need A Flagship Store In The UAE?

With rivals such as Samsung promoting themselves heavily in the country, the US giant may have to step up its presence.

Emirates Starting Daily Abuja-Kano Flights

Emirates will soon serve three cities in oil-rich Nigeria

Saudi Airline Flynas Targets UK And South-East Asia

One-time short-haul carrier is embarking on international expansion

Online Video Key To Monetising News Content

Brightcove CMO suggests online video is the solution for media companies looking to monetise their online offering.

UAE Officials See Strong Growth, Play Down Inflation Threat

The IMF raised last week its 2014 UAE growth prediction to 4.5 per cent, but warned of a potential property bubble.

UAE Says Ruler In “Reassuring” Condition After Surgery

The Abu Dhabi Crown Prince said “we have passed through a difficult crisis.”

Marriott MEA To Open 13 New Hotels By 2017

New openings include Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi, Rwanda and Ghana.

Arabtec Plans To Hire 10,000 Across The Middle East

The Dubai-based construction company is targeting young recruits for the new roles.

Drake & Scull Wins Dhs110m Contract for Mall of the Emirates’ Project

The contractor will provide MEP works for the mall’s redevelopment project.

Bahraini Lenders Al Salam Bank And BMI Bank Complete Merger

The merger is being carried out through a share swap of 11 Al Salam Bank shares for every one BMI Bank share.

Tips To Create Your Leadership Legacy

A leader’s legacy should be what he leaves and not what he takes, writes leadership experts Debbie Nicol.

Yas Mall To Open On Formula One Weekend

The mall – measuring 2.5 million sq ft – will operate 400 stores and a 20-screen cinema.

National Bank of Abu Dhabi To Hire Over 100 UAE Nationals In 2014

The bank is on a hiring spree as it grows its commercial business and expands overseas.

Cathay Pacific To Drop Jeddah and Abu Dhabi

While flights to both cities are being axed, Bahrain is to be expanded and double-daily Dubai is unaffected

IMF Hikes UAE 2014 Growth Forecast, Warns Against Property Bubble

The UAE is expected to see inflation-adjusted GDP expand 3.9 per cent in 2014 and four per cent in 2013.

Bahrain Aims For New Business With Takaful, Sukuk Rules

The new rules cover the operations and solvency of takaful firms.

GCC Banks Rebound As Economy Recovers

There still remains regional disparity between banks’ performances but the majority of them are seeing solid asset growth and higher earnings.

The Alpha And The Omega

Raynald Aeschlimann, Omega’s vice president and international sales director, reveals how the company has uniquely positioned itself as a luxury watch brand through association.

How The Financial Sector Can Support Airline CAPEX Obligations

Mounir Kuzbari, EVP and board member, Novus Aviation Capital, explains how the GCC financial sector can better support the capital expenditure obligations of the region’s airlines.

Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse: Business Lunch Review

The Ruth’s Chris business lunch offers three courses at a competitive price, for those willing to stick to a set menu.

Nakheel Executive Appointed As Limitless CEO

Mohammed Rashed Bin Dhabeah will become the CEO of Limitless while retaining his position at Nakheel.

Ford Middle East Reports 12% Rise In 2013

Ford recently announced its fifth global business unit – Ford Middle East and Africa.

Aster DM Healthcare Group To Open 3 New Hospitals In The UAE

The group is planning to construct two new hospitals in Dubai and one in Sharjah, having a joint bed-capacity of 270.