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E-Retail Should Complement Malls – Tejuri Boss

E-content in e-commerce platforms are driving overall sales, industry experts say.

Boeing-Qatar Airways: A Dreamy Relationship?

Following the grounding of the 787 Dreamliner this year, Boeing’s relationship with Qatar Airways’ Akbar Al Baker is back on track, but there is no room for further mistakes.

Emirates’ Half-Year Results – Why Is Profit Flat?

The carrier’s marginal growth was caused in part by a cracked wings issue suffered by the A380, says aviation analyst Saj Ahmad.

Leeds United Chairman Buys 5.7% Of Gulf Finance House

Salah Nooruddin will join GFH’s board of directors following the stake acquisition.

Renault Middle East Reports 34% Sales Rise

The French manufacturer saw a 38 per cent sales rise in Abu Dhabi and a 33 per cent increase in Dubai.

EmiratesLNG To Build Fujairah Import Terminal

The terminal will be able to supply the UAE with around 1.2 billion cubic feet (bcf) per day of gas.

The Global Pilot Shortage

As the international aviation industry expands, will there be enough trained pilots to fly the planes?

Etihad In Potential Airbus Jet Order

The carrier is also finalising a deal with Boeing, with one or both deals set to be announced at next week’s Dubai Airshow.

Fairmont The Palm Penthouses Target Second Homers

Repeat holidaymakers and executives can now buy a slice of Penthouse luxury living.

UAE’s Ajman Bank Rehires Amiri As CEO

Amiri, who quit just seven months ago, replaces Mohammad Zaqout who was fired in October.

UAE To Send $10m To Typhoon-Hit Philippines

Typhoon Haiyan has left an estimated 10,000 people dead and four million affected after it hit land on Friday.

Open Doors For India’s Airspace?

Is India set to loosen its protectionism over the national airline sector? It’s about time it did.

Exclusive Interview: Jon Williams, MD, Al-Futtaim Motors

Al-Futtaim Motors has been the regional partner of Toyota vehicles for almost 60 years with the Toyota Camry almost exclusively used by Dubai’s taxi fleets.

Etisalat In $400m Loan Tussle With Stan Chart, Citigroup

Standard Chartered has around $300 million exposure on the loan, while Citi has the rest.

Interview: Rise Of Homeopathy In Gulf

In an exclusive interview with Gulf Business, healthcare mogul Dr. Mukesh Batra reveals his grand plans to take the alternative medicine empire to every corner of the world.

High Times For Private Aviation

With a new business aviation hub in Dubai’s DWC and growing competition, the market for private jets looks set to reach new heights.

Gulf Draws Foreign Money As Arab Spring States Struggle

Gulf equity and debt markets have boomed, partly on the back of inflows of foreign money, while markets affected by the Arab Spring have struggled.

Expert Slams Crowdfunding As A ‘Fad’

Will crowdfunding work or is it just a fad that will wither away in time?

Surging Gulf Arab Car Sales Underline Consumer Boom

Dubai’s foreign trade in motor vehicles jumped 18 per cent to Dhs32 billion in the first half of 2013.

Cobone Rebrands Its Travel Arm As Triperna

Cobone is looking to tap into the Gulf’s booming online travel industry by offering greater features.

Accor Opens Fifth Novotel In UAE

The 466-room property will target ‘new Dubai’ businesses as well as value-seeking business travelers.

Egypt Impacts Marriott MEA RevPAR

Global operator wrestles with “difficult market” but remains committed to MEA expansion.

Drake & Scull’s Q3 Profit Misses Forecasts

The Dubai company reported a net profit of Dhs23.8 million for Q3, compared with a profit of Dhs3.9 million in the corresponding quarter in 2012.

New Qatar Spending Rules To Avoid State Debt Overload

Qatar’s planned spending over the next decade could destabilise the economy by inflating real estate prices and saddling companies with excessive debt.

Jaguar Land Rover: Gearing Up For 2014

Jaguar Land Rover’s sales director for MENA, Justin Weaving, spoke to Gulf Business in the lead up to this week’s Dubai Motor Show, from November 5 to 9 at Dubai World Trade Centre.

Emirates Starts Sialkot Services

Dubai carrier is eyeing a wide range of export opportunities.

Mövenpick Hotel Jumeirah Lakes Towers Opens

Swiss operator’s sixth Dubai property is an “unpretentious” addition to the New Dubai scene.

Abu Dhabi Property Prices Rise 5% In Q3

Abu Dhabi’s property prices have risen throughout the year as rents have stabilised due to continued demand.

Fairmont The Palm Opens Art Suite

Rotated on a quarterly basis, the suite will be home to works selected by Showcase Gallery.

Revealed: Top 5 Companies In The UAE 2013

The biggest businesses in the United Arab Emirates, valued by market capital.