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Al Baker Backs Boeing, Airbus

The outspoken head of Qatar Airways has expressed support for the planemakers as they struggle to resolve production flaws.

Hilton Eyeing MENA Growth

The hotel group has 15,000 rooms under development in the MENA region and is planning further expansion.

Drake & Scull Wins India Contract

The utilities unit of Drake & Scull International has won the Dhs100 million contract to set up a water system for a thermal power station in India.

ME Unrest To Affect Global Asset Prices

Regional unrest might affect China’s oil input, which in turn will have a drastic impact on global asset prices, said hedge funds guru Marc Faber.

Aabar raises Arabtec Stake

The move makes the Abu Dhabi-based sovereign wealth fund one of the largest shareholders in Arabtec.

Saudi Raises Crude Prices For Asia

Saudi Arabia has increased the price of its Arab Light crude oil for customers in Asia by $1.25 a barrel for April.

DFM Sees Rising Activity

The value and volume of shares traded on the Dubai Financial Market increased in February.

RBS Ends Tie-Up With Rasmala

Royal Bank of Scotland said it no longer requires equity research on Middle Eastern companies from Dubai’s Rasmala Investment Bank.

Reviving Ghosts Of The West

Gulf retail groups are resurrecting dying Western brands, but they face unchartered risks.

Shopping Festivals Bring In Tourists

Hotels in Dubai and Jeddah saw occupancy levels rising in January 2012, according to TRI Hospitality Consulting.

Drydocks To Offer $2.2bn Debt Plan

Dubai’s Drydocks will present its restructuring plan for its $2.2 billion loan facility next week.

Noor Islamic Has Ended Ties With Iran

Dubai-based Noor Islamic Bank clarified that it has ended all business relations with Iranian banks.

Lacoste Builds ME Brand Presence

The brand hopes to increase its regional visibility by continuing to sponsor events like the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championship.

Ten Steps For Your Personal Brand

Define yourself according to your own unique strengths, says Marissa Woods, the CEO of style consultancy Image Factor.

Investcorp Close To Selling US Mall

The mall is part of a mixed-use development project located in Bellevue, Washington, that Investcorp invested in five years ago.

‘Make’ – The New Business Hub

Gulf Business pops into Dubai’s newest office-creative space targeted at mobile entrepreneurs.

Nomura To Offer Tadawul Access

The Japanese bank has received approval to offer foreign investors access to Saudi Arabia’s bourse.

World’s Richest Nation: Qatar

The Gulf country with a GDP of $88,000 in 2010 qualifies as the world’s wealthiest nation, according to Forbes.

DFM Index Books 2011 Losses Of 17%

The Dubai Financial Market, the worst performing Gulf bourse last year, managed a small fourth quarter profit.

US Eyes UAE For Military Aircraft Sale

The UAE has reportedly expressed interest in buying the V-22 Osprey, a tilt-rotor aircraft from the US.

SME Utopia?

The UAE only needs to make small changes to become a paradise for small businesses, says Nigel Sillitoe, MD of Insight Discovery

Top 10 Global Trends

New business models based on innovation and the latest technologies will make the cut, according to Frost & Sullivan’s top trends.

Tackling Runaway Rent

Do landlords in the UAE have a legal recourse to retrieve fees from absconding tenants?

Expensive Pills To Swallow

Will the new reduced UAE medicine costs prove to be sufficient for a fair industry?

A Night Out At Armani

So Armani’s designer clothes are a hit, but what about his designer Italian food?

ILF Engineers Wins DEWA Contract

DEWA has awarded ILF Engineers a consultancy contract for two solar projects, including its $3.26 billion energy park.

Abu Dhabi Hotel Demand Is A ‘Concern’

The capital emirate’s initial plans are being redrawn with much longer completion dates announced.

Al Jaber CEO To Be Replaced: Sources

Abu Dhabi-based Al Jaber Group may hire a new CEO as part of a $1 billion restructuring plan, according to sources.

DP World Eyeing $1bn Loan: Sources

The company is reportedly in talks with banks for a loan to repay its $3 billion deal that matures in October.

Abraaj Eyeing Turkey’s Calik

Dubai-based Abraaj Capital is planning to bid for Calik Holding’s media assets, according to sources.