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How To Rule The World Like…Carlos Slim Helu

Carlos Slim Helu is a Mexican business tycoon and the world’s richest man.

Dubai-Based QE2 Liner Not To Be Scrapped

Former owner Cunard dismisses reports that the Queen Elizabeth II liner will be scrapped.

UAE Top Destination For Euro Expats

Survey shows ‘significant increase’ in investment from Europe.

RAK To Open Two Key Hotels In 2013, Eyes More Tourists

The 632-room resort Rixos Bab Al Bahr will be joined by the 349-room Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah.

Emaar Signs $500m Deal For Turkey Project

Emaar Square will house over 1,000 luxury homes, a 180-bedroom five-star hotel and the largest shopping mall in Turkey.

Al Habtoor Group Postpones $1.6bn IPO

The group’s chairman will “continue to focus on best practice and growing the company in a sustainable way.”

Dubai’s Habtoor Hotel Renovated In 2013

The five-star resort will see its 446 rooms and F&B outlets refurbished.

Dubai’s Damac Launches New Project

The developer has announced its first major project since 2008 with a 53-storey tower in Downtown Dubai.

BMW’s Gran Coupe Review

The 6-Series Gran Coupe opens up a new bracket for itself, encompassing the best from BMW’s back catalogue.

Virgin Delta Deal Will Strengthen Gulf Competition

Delta Air Lines is buying a 49 per cent stake in London-based Virgin Atlantic.

Jaguar Land Rover Signs Deal With Saudi

As part of the partnership, the car manufacturer will explore the viability of setting up an automotive facility in the Kingdom.

Swiss Operator VistaJet Eyes Middle East

The luxury jet operator recently placed an order for 56 new planes worth $7.8 billion with Bombardier.

Emirates Invests AED73 Million In Premium Shuttles

The move reflects the increasing number of flights Emirates has on remote stands that are not connected to terminal airbridges – as well as the large number of premium passengers on board its widebody aircraft.

Accor Refocuses Al Barsha Strategy

Accor’s renewed focus in this fiercely competitive district follows yesterday’s announcement that its upscale Pullman brand will be reflagged Sheraton Mall of the Emirates early next year

Dubai Hills Is First Project In Dubai’s MBR City

Emaar and Dubai Holding unveil the first development in the ‘city within the city’.

Saudi Businesses Fear Impact Of Foreign Workers Fees

The government has started imposing fees on companies that hire more foreign than local workers.

Kingdom Holding To Sell NY Plaza For $32.9m Profit

Sahara India Pariwar completed its purchase of a 75 per cent stake in the Plaza for $575 million.

Qatar Holding And CDD To Invest In French SMEs

The two have signed a MOU that will pool $389 million of investment capital.

The Time Is Now – Interview With CEO Of TAG Heuer

Neil Churchill talks to the global head of TAG Heuer watches, Jean-Christophe Babin, on timepieces, Iran and Lewis Hamilton.

Painting For Profit

Dispelling fears of a Eurozone crisis and liquidity crunch, art sold better last year than in any other time in history.

Aston Martin In Quick Mahindra Deal

The British maker of James Bond’s cars could be Indian-owned by the end of the week.

25% Of New UAE Hotel Projects On Hold

While 21 per cent of UAE hotel projects in the pipeline have been postponed, 54 per cent are confirmed, finds new study.

Red Bull Helps Infiniti Challenge Audi, BMW And Mercedes

The luxury car brand is targeting a slice of the German manufacturers’ pie.

Jumeirah Opens In Mumbai; Rumours Of Delhi Opening

Hospitality company Jumeirah has signed an agreement to operate in Mumbai, India; CEO tells Gulf Business that Delhi may be next.

5 Mins With… Peter Payet, Senior VP, Arabian Adventures

The boss of Dubai’s major excursions firm says the UAE’s cruise sector is one to watch.

What Is The Right Corporate Gift In The Middle East?

Presenting a luxury corporate gift to your business associates can often make or break the working relationship.

Spying for Dummies

A new breed of mannequin uses facial recognition software to gather customer data while you shop.

Dubai World’s Debt Repayments Concern Bankers

With $4.4 billion needed to meet its first obligation, there are worries as to where the money will come from.

Kuwait’s Global To Delist Shares From Bourse

The firm’s shares have not traded since last December when it accumulated huge losses.

Dubai Ruler Approves Dhs2.5bn Madinat Jumeirah Expansion

The project, slated for completion in 2015, includes a luxury five-star hotel, a villa complex and a commercial centre.