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Ladies’ Watches Given Greater Focus

Luxury brands at SIHH are realigning their positions in the Middle East.

Audi Plans To Double Middle East Sales by 2020

German luxury car maker hopes to sell 20,000 vehicles per year by 2020.

Richard Mille Unveils 2013 Watches

The Swiss watchmaker unveils its timepieces for the new year at the SIHH in Geneva.

Turkey’s E-Commerce Firms Set For Shakeout

According to a Deloitte report on e-commerce in Turkey, 17 merger and acquisition deals were closed last year.

QE2 To Be Converted Into Asia-Based Floating Hotel

The Dubai-based cruise liner will be renovated into a 500-room luxury hotel.

Currency Crisis Won’t Stop Qatar’s Soc Gen Buy

The Gulf bank is buying a 77 per cent stake in National Societe Generale Bank.

Palm Jumeirah Dubai’s Preferred Place To Live

Emirates Hills comes joint top with the Palm in poll by local property portal.

Bahrain’s Investcorp sells CCC Information Services

Investcorp sold the insurance industry software provider to US-headquartered Leonard Green & Partners.

Rolls-Royce ME Reports Record Year

Sales in the Middle East were up 26 per cent as Saudi and Abu Dhabi performed strongly, says global CEO.

Eastern Mangroves Opens Dhs55,000-a-night Suite

Luxury two-floor facility targets government ministers, VIPs and celebrities.

Drive To Success – Interview With Rolls Royce’s Briscoe

Geoff Briscoe, regional director for Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, gives the insider view on the region’s luxury auto market.

Accor Targets KSA Mid-Market Growth

Accor’s latest contract targets underserved sector

Dubai’s Property Market Ranked World’s Strongest

The emirate’s residential property index jumped 13.46 per cent in 2012.

Fashion TV Announces New ‘Studio F’ Venture In Dubai

The French broadcasting station’s new venue will act as a fashion studio, a restaurant and a VIP night lounge.

Maldives: Paradise Perfected

With its azure waters, pristine beaches and gracious hospitality, it’s hard not to fall in love with Maldives, writes Aarti Nagraj.

Nakheel Awards $136m In Contracts For Villa Project

Arabtec and SS Lootah have been awarded the contracts for the Dubai developer’s Jumeirah Park development.

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