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Dubai Airports Cargo Volume Jumps 18% In 2014

Combined cargo volumes at Dubai International Airport and Al Maktoum International rose to 3.13 million tonnes last year from 2.65 million tonnes in 2013.

Orders Over A$175m For 7-Year Emirates NBD Kangaroo Bond

The Dubai-based bank is marketing the Australian dollar- denominated seven-year notes to yield about 225 basis points above the swap rate, a document from leads showed.

Diamond Prices Firm As Dubai Banks Fill Funding Gap – Gem Diamonds

Diamond prices weakened late last year, partly due to the closure of Antwerp Diamond Bank in October squeezing liquidity for manufacturers.

Dubai’s Damac Properties Proposes 10% Bonus Share Issue

Damac reported a fourth-quarter net profit of $249.8 million, up 11 per cent from the year-ago period.

Dubai Drops 10 Spots On JLL’s List Of World’s Most Dynamic Cities

The emirate fell from the third spot last year to the 13th position on this year’s annual City Momentum Index, released by JLL.

Dubai Developer Muraba Completes Phase 1 Of Palm Jumeirah Project

The developer says on track to begin unit handover to buyers from April 2016.

Stock News: Gulf Markets Rise After Oil Rally; Dubai’s Damac Jumps

Brent crude jumped 2.2 per cent to $57.80 per barrel on Friday, posting its largest two-week gain in 17 years.

GGICO Launches New Residential Tower In Dubai Sports City

The project mainly comprises of one-bedroom units ranging from 825 square feet to 1,150 square feet.

CEO Predictions 2015: Marwan Abedin, CEO, Dubai Healthcare City

The UAE’s healthcare sector needs to address the shortage of local talent, writes Abedin.

Dubai Developer Meraas Launches New Retail Project Boxpark

The development features 44 retail, restaurant, cafe, and entertainment brands, Meraas said.

Underwater Villas, Priced At Dhs5m, Go On Sale At Dubai’s World Islands

The villas, located in the Heart of Europe project, are being developed by the Kleindienst Group.

Dubai’s Aramex Q4 Net Profit Up 17%, Beats Estimates

The company made a net profit of Dhs89.4 million ($24.3 million) in the last quarter of 2014.

Sobha Confirms Hartland Project Will Begin Handover By 2017

The private developer is looking to open offices in London, Singapore, Riyadh, Doha and Kuwait City by July 2015.

Jumeirah Signs First Venu Hotel For Meraas’ Bluewaters Island Project

The hotel will have close to 300 rooms and is slated for completion in 2017.

Dubai’s Shuaa Capital Says Didn’t Renew Moody’s Contract As Has No Debt

Moody’s on Tuesday withdrew Shuaa’s ratings, citing Moody’s “own business reasons” without elaborating.

Stock News: Dubai’s Rally Slows As Oil Slips

Brent crude fell 0.7 per cent in Asian trade after surging almost six per cent on Tuesday.

Sheikh Mohammed Approves Renovation Of Dubai’s Historical District

Work on the project is slated to be completed by 2018, officials said.

DP World 2014 Gross Container Volumes Up 8% Like-For-Like

Gross volumes totalled 60 million 20-foot equivalent units (TEU) in 2014, driven by new developments in Britain and Brazil.

Dubai’s Arabtec Says Wins Contracts Worth $102m

Both contracts are for construction of residential villas in Dubai to be delivered in 2016, the company said.

CEO Predictions 2015: Hamad Buamim, President & CEO, Dubai Chamber Of Commerce

An important area for 2015 will be new technology and the development of Dubai’s smart economy, writes Buamim.

Dubai Financial Market Q4 Net Profit Rises 31%

DFM’s full-year profit rose 167 per cent to Dhs759.3 million.

Dubai’s DAMAC Sees Property Price Pause In 2015, Gains After

Prices are expected to fall thanks to increased property sales taxes, stricter mortgage rules and a lack of affordability.

Dubai Developer Damac Q4 Profit Rises 11%

Damac’s 2014 full-year profit was $937 million, up from $641.5 million in 2013, the company said.

Five Minutes With…Nathalie Haddad, Founder & MD, Right Bite

The healthy fast food retailer is looking to expand across the region, says Haddad.

Stock News: Dubai Surges On Stronger Oil, Dividends, Saudi Payout

The Dubai benchmark jumped 4.5 per cent to close at 3,840 points, its biggest daily gain in six weeks.

Dubai’s Al Khaleej Says Has Enough Raw Sugar For This Year

The sugar refinery has 1.5 million tonnes of raw sugar, either stockpiled at the refinery or on its way to the refinery.

Dubai Police Says Efforts On To Ensure Tight Security For Expo 2020

The mega event is expected to welcome 25 million visitors, with the majority of them coming from overseas.

Dubai Investments Says Approves 60% Purchase Of Al Mal Capital

Dubai Investments previously said that it was close to two acquisitions, worth a combined value of Dhs400 million ($109 million).

DWC To Build Dhs120m Aerospace Supply Chain Facility

The facility will cater to the small and medium companies in the global maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) sector.

CEO Predictions 2015: Shayne Nelson, Group CEO, Emirates NBD

The outlook for UAE banks in the near to medium term remains favourable, writes Nelson.