Dubai’s Arabtec Says No Plans To Increase Stake In Depa

The contractor denied media speculation about increasing its stake in Depa.

Saudi Royal Faces Death Penalty For Murder

The name of the prince was not revealed.

UAE’s First Fully Built Satellite, Khalifa Sat, To Enter Orbit In 2017

Dubai’s ruler Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum launched the project.

Saudi Arabia To Give Lebanese Army $3bn In Aid

Some of the money is likely to be spent on weapons from France, said Lebanon’s President Michel Suleiman.

How Did Saudi Real Estate Perform in 2013?

Massive government spending is driving Saudi Arabian real estate growth, says Dr. Tobias Plate, senior partner at Roland Berger Strategy Consultants Middle East.

Top 10 New Year’s Eve Events In Dubai

From drumming to wild partying, Gulf Business brings you an array of events to choose from this NYE.

Prince Alwaleed’s Twitter Stake Value Jumps To $1.2bn

Alwaleed’s Kingdom Holding bought a $300 million stake in Twitter in December 2011.

Dubai’s Drake And Scull Secures $16m Contract In India

The contractor will perform MEP works for four towers in Mumbai’s New Cuffe Parade project.

Dubai’s Index Falls For The First Time In 5 Days

The DFM General Index fell as investors sought to take advantage of a four-day rally to pocket gains.

Abu Dhabi Exceeds 2.5 Million Hotel Guests Target For 2013

Around 2.5 million guests stayed in Abu Dhabi’s hotels in the first nine months of this year, up 17 per cent from last year.

Saudi Ma’aden Restarts Aluminium Plant Production Line

The $10.8-billion aluminium plant at Ras al-Khair shut one of its smelting lines in mid October.

Al Habtoor Group Announces Major Board Reshuffle

The group has said that its hotels division board has been carefully planned with a mix of expertise to cope with growing business demands.

Emirates To Operate A380 On London Gatwick Route

The new service will be launched on March 30, 2014 and is expected to increase capacity by 36 per cent.

Bahrain Court Acquits Princess On Trial For Torturing Doctors

The alleged torture took place in 2011 when Bahrain was hit by unrest.

Saudi Reports 4 New Cases Of MERS Virus, 1 Fatal

The new infections bring the worldwide total of confirmed cases to 170 with 72 deaths, the WHO said.

Qatar Signs Aid Deal Worth $1.25bn For Morocco

Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the UAE agreed in 2012 to provide aid worth a total $5 billion to Morocco in the period 2012-2017.

Exclusive Interview: Damac’s Boss On Rebuilding The Company

Ziad El Chaar, MD of Dubai-based property developer Damac, explains how the company has built itself back up in 2013, following structural damage in the real estate crash.

Assessing Qatari Real Estate In 2013

Preparations for the 2022 FIFA World Cup are driving the Qatari real estate market forward, says Dr Tobias Plate, Senior Partner at Roland Berger Strategy Consultants Middle East

Encouraging Entrepreneurship

Start-ups are significant contributors to GDP and the job market but more need to be done to support them.

Why Are Some Of Dubai’s Office Buildings Empty?

Offices with multiple ownership structures have higher than average vacancy rates.

Domestic Concerns Drive Oman’s New Foreign Policy

Oman was unusually assertive in opposing a Saudi plan for Gulf Arab states to close ranks against Iran.

Nakheel Reports Land Sales Of Over Dhs162m

The developer reported the land sales in its Al Furjan and Jumeirah Village Triangle projects.

Etisalat Targets SME Customers

Etisalat has been investing in various mobile packages to tap into the country’s lucrative SME customer base.

Dubai Health Insurance Law Will Make Market Competitive

But experts assure that the new law will not wipe out smaller insurance firms from the market.

Dubai’s Fireworks Record On NYE: All You Need To Know

Dubai’s record-breaking attempt will feature 400,000 fireworks and will extend over 100 kilometres across Palm Jumeirah’s shoreline.

Saudi Ma’aden Secures $4.2bn For Phosphate Project

The $7 billion project in city of Waad al-Shimal is a joint venture between Ma’aden, Saudi Basic Industries Corp and Mosaic.

McLaren MP4-12C Joins Dubai Police Fleet

The sportscar comes with a 2020 number plate in recognition of Dubai’s Expo 2020 win.

UAE Telecom Regulator Warns Etisalat, Du Against False Marketing

The TRA has cautioned the operators to avoid using misleading marketing campaigns ahead of the launch of the mobile number portability service.

How Did UAE Real Estate Fare In 2013?

Recovery of UAE’s key real estate markets remains uneven with robust growth in sales and rental prices in Dubai and slower improvements in Abu Dhabi, says Dr. Tobias Plate, senior partner at Roland Berger Strategy Consultants Middle East.

Dubai’s DIB Approves Foreign Ownership Increase To 25%

The lender said that the decision was taken to address the huge demand from large foreign institutional investors.