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LIVE: Updates From Gitex 2013

Gulf Business brings you all the news from the region’s biggest ICT event.

Gulf’s Social Media Usage Transforming Brand Engagement

High levels of internet penetration and social media usage are transforming customer strategies and brand engagement in the Middle East.

Biker Chic: Interview With Harley Davidson GM

Steve Beattie, general manager of Harley Davidson UAE, talks about expansion plans for the brand and the MENA HOG rally.

How To Create A Successful Digital Strategy

Keep your company’s business and marketing objectives at the core, writes Ali Sherriffs, digital director at UM Dubai.

EXCLUSIVE: Etihad CEO “We Choose Not To Launch New Aircraft”

The cautious move has paid dividends this year as Etihad escaped 787 and A380 problems.

Gitex 2013 – What To Expect

The 33rd edition of the region’s largest ICT event is set to be the biggest one yet with a focus on big data, cloud computing and mobile devices.

EXCLUSIVE: Al Habtoor Group Could File IPO In 2016 – Chairman

Khalaf Al Habtoor said he would list the firm once Al Habtoor City is completed in ’30 months’.

BMW Middle East Reports Record Q3 Growth

Bahrain and Kuwait have led the region this year in terms of sales while the 5 Series has been the group’s bestselling model.

The UAE’s Retail Battle

Abu Dhabi is significantly ramping up its retail offering and may even steal market share away from Dubai.

BlackBerry “Still A Leading Smartphone Player In UAE”

BlackBerry is committed to investing in the UAE, writes Nick Horton, managing director for Middle East and North Africa, BlackBerry.

80% Of UAE SMEs Planning On Hiring

SMEs in the construction, IT and project management sectors are in the biggest need of new hires.

How Business Powers Polo – And Vice Versa

In an exclusive on-the-field interview, Ron Wahid, CEO of RJI Capital, reveals how polo and business go hand-in-hand in the English countryside.

India To Become MENA’s Top Trading Destination By 2030

India will account for 14 per cent and 18.5 per cent of exports from the UAE and Saudi Arabia respectively by 2030.

UAE Announces Bid to Host 2019 World Energy Congress

The event, which takes place once in three years, attracts over 5,000 industry leaders.

UAE Economy Back On Track

It’s been a landmark year for the UAE as the economy rebounds, but debt worries and nationalisation concerns still loom.

Tough Lessons: How Not To Manage Social Media

Recent incidents have proven that companies damage their reputations if they stumble on social media platforms.

Call To Naturalise Expats Stirs Anxiety Among UAE Locals

Prominent UAE commentator Sultan Sooud al-Qassemi suggested in an op-ed that citizenship could be opened to long-time foreign residents.

Citi, Qatar Bank Hold Up Al Jaber’s $4.5bn Debt Talks

Abu Dhabi conglomerate Al Jaber Group set up a five-bank creditor committee in 2011 to negotiate a $4.5 billion restructuring

Exclusive: Emaar’s Mohamed Alabbar Dismisses Property Bubble Fears

Emaar boss says the market is better regulated and current growth is sustainable.

Nakheel Announces Trio Of Waterfront Projects

A mixed-use development in Deira, a Boardwalk and a new beach at Palm Jumeirah will add to Nakheel’s portfolio.

First Picture: The Lagoons Masterplan

The mega-development will be spread over an area of six million square metres.

Meydan Releases 444 Serviced Apartments In Entisar Tower

New design details for 100-plus storey skyscraper revealed by real estate group at Cityscape Global.

LIVE: Updates From Cityscape 2013 – Day One

Gulf Business brings you all the news from the region’s biggest property event.

What Does $250 Million Buy? One Of Al Habtoor’s Uber-Luxe Penthouses

Eleven penthouses, including two VIP penthouses on levels 72 to 74, will offer the height of luxury living at the newly announced Al Habtoor City.

First Look Pictures: Al Habtoor City

The $3 billion development will offer more than 3,000 hotel and residential units on one plot, set to be completed by 2017.

Nakheel Posts 58% Nine Month Profit Hike

Nakheel made a net profit of Dhs1.77 billion in the nine months to September 30, versus Dhs1.12 billion in the corresponding period of 2012.

Logistics Tariffs Stifling E-Commerce In The Middle East

Aramex warns high tariffs are holding back online retail business in the region.

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GCC Markets Grow Due To Economic Diversification

The UAE is expected to grow strongly owing to the recovery of sectors like financial services and construction.

Rents Rise 20% In Abu Dhabi As Relocation Takes Effect

Average sales prices have also gone up, but there’s no bubble in sight, says Asteco report.

Abu Dhabi vs. DIFC: Battle Of The Freezones?

Will Abu Dhabi’s new financial zone look to rival its Dubai neighbour? Or will collaboration between the two be a wiser move for the region?