Dubai’s Umm Suqiem Happiest Place To Live

Dubai Marina and The Springs come second and third in propertyfinder poll.

New Group CEO For Al Ghurair

Abu Dhabi’s Constantin Salameh chosen for top corporate post.

Deutsche Bank Expects Euro Zone To Remain Intact

Lender’s Anshu Jain tells business leaders in Dubai chances of Greece leaving have lessened.

UAE’s Du Announces $80m Dubai Centre With Equinix

The telecom firm has formed a new alliance with the Californian company to bring faster internet speeds to the Gulf.

Dubai’s Ruler Trims Investment Corporation’s Board

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum reduces the number of board members from six to five.

Greek PM To Visit Qatar For Investment Talks

Antonis Samaras will meet with the Gulf state’s emir and prime minister to discuss investing in Greece.

Ignition Sparks On UAE’s Car Market

Vehicle sales in the UAE and wider region are reaching 2008’s record levels due to jobs, positive sentiment and a rising population.

JLT Fire Tenants Asked To Sign Waiver To Enter Building

Tenants said they must sign waiver to go inside building; victims offered hotel apartments for one month.

Qatar Telecom Agrees $500m Debut Islamic Finance Deal

The deal, mandated by Qatar Islamic Bank, runs for 18 months.

Emaar Launches New Villa Development In Dubai

The new Moroccan themed development will be an extension of Emaar’s Arabian Ranches development.

Emirates NBD Looks Beyond Gulf For Growth

Dubai’s largest bank is targeting international revenues of around 20 per cent of its total by 2017.

Experts – What Caused The JLT Fire In Dubai?

Experts warn developers not to use cheap building materials as they pose a serious fire safety risk.

JLT Fire Victims Facing Insurance And Landlord Costs

A survey shows 86 per cent of UAE residents do not have contents insurance.

JLT Fire: Photo Round Up

Best tweeted pictures of the fire that ravaged Dubai’s Tamweel Tower.

Four Kuwaitis Detained Over Twitter Comments

They will be detained for 10 days for questioning, an official has said.

JLT Fire: Municipality Has No Power

Dubai’s government building department will investigate the fire but only for ‘recording’ purposes.

Saudi Bookstore Jarir Plans 70% Expansion

The chain is planning to spend $40 million a year, targeting the Gulf’s population growth.

Dubai Media Office Gets New Head

Muna Ghanem Al Marri has been appointed as the new director of the Dubai Government’s media office.

Saudi’s Dar Al Arkan Looks To Buy Foreign Properties

The kingdom’s biggest real estate developer is planning to expand its assets abroad.

Abu Dhabi Eyes New Airport Terminal By 2017

Etihad Airways’ new home will add capacity for an extra 30 million passengers per year.

Major Building Fires In Dubai This Year

Several residential and commercial buildings in the city have witnessed fire accidents in 2012.

Abu Dhabi’s Invest AD Launches Mideast, Africa Bond Fund

The new fund has a seed capital of $25 million and will invest mainly in dollar-denominated debt.

Goldman Sachs Buys $40m Warrants In Drake & Scull

The global investment bank can exercise warrants after two years. The lender secured a loan facility for D&S last week.

Preview: Middle East Business Aviation Show

Dubai World Central is set to become the new hub for business aviation.

Kuwait’s Global To Delist Shares From Bourse

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

Bahrain’s Bapco Secures 2013 Deals At $3 Per Barrel

Gasoil contracts secured at a high premium for Q1 next year. Price is labelled ‘crazy’ by traders.

VIDEO: Dubai Fire At JLT’s Tamweel Tower – The Day After

The building’s owner issues statement of support for residents as blame circulates around building’s materials.

India’s Zuari Eyes $800m Fertiliser Plant In UAE

The plant in Ras Al Khaimah will produce one million tonnes of diammonium phosphate fertiliser a year when complete.

Emaar Properties’ Apartment Sale Revenues Up 210% In Q3

The Dubai-based property developer made Dhs567 million from the sale of condominiums in the third quarter.

Large Fire In Dubai’s Jumeirah Lakes Towers

No casualties reported as huge blaze engulfs Tamweel tower in the early hours of Sunday morning.