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Jumeirah Eyes Indian Market

The luxury hotel chain group has specific discussions going on in Mumbai and Delhi, its chairman has said.

Dubai Retailers In Chinese Push

Luxury retailers in the emirate are hiring Cantonese and Mandarin speaking staff to cater to Chinese visitors.

Fast Talk For Infiniti

Nissan vice president Andy Palmer spills the beans on Infiniti’s race to beat Audi, BMW and Mercedes.

Reviewed: Grand Cherokee 2012

The new Jeep Grand Cherokee flexes both urban and off-road muscles, writes Alicia Buller

Belize Beckons Nature Lovers

The country offers a simple but charming holiday destination that has not been ruined by over-development.

Abu Dhabi Bank Opens UK Branch

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank’s UK branch, located in an upscale development, hopes to target wealthy Gulf clients in Britain.

Qatar’s Property Market Stabilises

As Cityscape Qatar begins, experts say that despite oversupply in the market, demand is catching up.

Blissed Out On Bali’s Beaches

An island of sharp contrasts, Bali offers cultural fascination and luxury rest and recuperation.

Dubai: The Shopper’s Paradise

As malls in Dubai announce massive expansion plans, experts express no concerns and say shoppers will come.

Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons Buys Al Manara

UAE’s luxury watch retailer Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons has acquired Abu Dhabi-based jewellery chain, Al Manara.

Starwood To Open 40 MENA Hotels By 2017

The international hotel operator is planning to add 13,000 new rooms to the region by 2017.

Dubai’s MOE To Open 20 New Stores In 2012

Dubai’s Mall of the Emirates will host Prada’s third biggest store worldwide and American pancake house IHOP.

Nissan Infiniti Sales To Grow 25% In 2012

Exclusive: The Japanese carmaker will sell 200,000 units this year, said global executive vice president.

RAK Plans $250m Tourism Push In 2012

The emirate is aggressively developing its hospitality sector and aims to attract 2.5 million visitors by 2015.

Marriott To Hire 12,000 Staff

Company plans 43 more hotels and 100 per cent more jobs in the next five years.

Vettel Wins Bahrain GP; Protesters Stay Away

High security kept trouble away from the track as Vettel stormed to victory.

Bahrain F1 Race Goes Ahead Despite Protests

The Gulf country is hosting the Formula One Grand Prix amidst increasing protests on the streets.

A Home For Everyone

Amid regional unrest, providing affordable housing for the Gulf’s growing masses has become a priority.

Qatar’s Xstrata Stake Worth $2.65bn

Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) currently holds a five per cent stake in global mining and metals company Xstrata.

Kuwait’s Bourse Suspends Trade In 19 Firms

The companies, which failed to report earnings on time, join 12 other firms suspended earlier this year.

Tracing The Money Trail

As private investors from the GCC divest large portions of their wealth offshore, Aarti Nagraj investigates where the money is headed.

Review: Cadillac SRX

The 2012 SRX is irrefutable evidence that General Motors is back with a vengeance.

Etisalat, Emirates, STC Top ME Brands

Apple tops the global top brands list, which also includes the three entries from the GCC.

The Road To Profit

Despite the threat of regional upheaval and global downturns, the UAE is still the darling of the luxury car industry.

Dubai Mulls Essex House Hotel Sale

Government-owned Dubai Group is currently reviewing the potential sale of the Manhattan-based property.

Reviving Ghosts Of The West

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

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.

Review: Rolls-Royce Ghost EWB

Nick Cooper could get used to ownership of Rolls-Royce’s Ghost EWB.

Review: Jaguar XK

Nick Cooper gets up close and personal with Jaguar’s latest XK.

World’s Tallest Tower In Dubai

Tameer Princess Tower is the highest residential building on earth at 414 metres.