Abu Dhabi duty free revenues touched Dhs437.6 million in the first half of 2013, up 17.4 per cent from the same period last year.
Second St. Regis in the UAE capital combines business with leisure.
A new chief executive will be announced shortly, Aldar said.
The activities of the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) will also cover the entire nation of the UAE, as per a new ruling.
The Abu Dhabi airline is also increasing flights to Australian destinations.
Etihad, whose annual net profit tripled in 2012, holds stakes in Virgin Australia, Air Berlin, Aer Lingus and Air Seychelles.
Aldar said quarterly earnings included a one-time gain of Dhs2.6 billion principally driven by the acquisition of Sorouh’s assets.
The Abu Dhabi healthcare company listed on the London Stock Exchange in June.
The investment in Marfa Port will be used to develop the port’s infrastructure and maritime leisure facilities.
The Abu Dhabi carrier is awaiting Indian regulatory approval to acquire a $379 million stake in Jet Airways.
Under the deal signed with the Serbian government, Etihad will provide a $40 million loan facility to JAT.
TAQA’s results were weighed down by derivatives and hedging exposures and a slump in income from its oil and gas business.
Tickets for a roundtrip between the emirates are priced at Dhs150.
India’s foreign investment regulator gave conditional approval to the $379 million deal.
Dunia posts Dhs55.6 million profits; Dhs166.4 million revenues
The two airlines agreed to share route-booking codes in April but stopped short of an equity tie-up.
Land Cruiser leads the sales in the SUV category while Prado and Rav4 also has recorded considerable growth in H1 2013.
The Indian capital markets watchdog has expressed reservations that the control of Jet stands the chance of passing into foreign hands post the deal.
The lender is rapidly diversifying its presence, both domestically and internationally.
The UAE’s largest lender made a net profit of Dhs2.6 billion in the first half of the year, on the back on increased revenues.
The residential sales market continued to grow due to UAE’s safe haven status while rents stabilised after a growth spurt in Q2 2013.
Despite government efforts, food prices are rising throughout the Holy month with coffee, tea and cocoa up by 5.4 per cent since Ramadan began.
The Manchester City owner sold all of his stake in the British bank after helping to rescue the lender during the financial crisis.
The Abu Dhabi carrier agreed in April to buy a 24 per cent stake in Jet Airways but political concerns and scrutiny by Indian market regulators have delayed the deal.
The UAE capital recorded the highest number of sales across the maker’s markets in the first half of 2013.
Etihad in April agreed to buy a 24 per cent stake in Jet for $379 million and it is also making a $150 million equity investment in Jet’s frequent flyer programme.
New codeshare strengthens partnership with Korean Air beyond the interline and special prorate agreements inked four years ago.
ADIA has investments of about $400-$500 million in India which includes a $50 million investment in Red Fort Capital, a real estate private equity fund.
New simulators to be housed in academy extension and fill training gap for long-range aircraft.
The purchase price was equivalent to a 5.6 per cent discount to Tuesday’s closing share price of Dhs5.15.