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Dubai World Debt Deal Gets 70% Creditor Agreement So Far

The entity has been in talks to extend the maturity of the largest single repayment under a $25 billion debt restructuring agreement.

Flydubai To Receive 43rd Aircraft On 43rd National Day

This month sees the Dubai airline start three services in Eastern Europe

Stock News: Gulf Markets Choppy; Zain Saudi Plunges

Oil fell nearly $2 a barrel in Asian trade on Monday and both U.S. crude and Brent have fallen for five straight months.

Emirates Starts A380 San Francisco Flights

Houston will also join the airline’s superjumbo network this week

Dubai Sets Two World Records For National Day Including Tallest Chocolate Structure

Dubai now boasts the world’s largest football mosaic and world’s tallest structure in chocolate

Indian Carrier IndiGo Expands Dubai Operations

Indian low-cost airline spots budget travel opportunities to Bengaluru and Kozikhode

Stock News: Saudi Down To 11-Month Low, Dubai Falls To Five-Month Low After Oil Price Plunge

Brent crude prices have fallen about 10 per cent since regional equity markets last traded on Thursday.

Dubai’s Meraas Says Share Sale To Professional Investors Well Covered

Dubai Parks and Resorts, a unit of Meraas Holding, is selling 40 per cent of its shares.

Dubai World Sets Meetings To Put New Deal To All Creditors

Meetings will take place in London on Dec. 1 and Dubai on Dec. 8.

Why Dubai’s Property Firms Are Delving Into Hospitality

Real estate firms in Dubai are developing hotels and hotel apartments as they seek to tap into the rising number of tourists.

Emirates To Launch A380 On Three New Routes Next Week

San Francisco, Milan and Houston are the three destinations that will be served by the jumbo jet in the first week of December.

Dubai Expo 2020 Marks One Year Of Winning Bid, Provides Updates To BIE

The tender for construction works at the Expo Dubai 2020 site in Jebel Ali is expected to be awarded next year.

Dubai Lynx Reveals Jury President Line-Up For 2015

The competition will have two extra awards this year, namely the Grand Prix for Good and the University of the Year.

Jumeirah Golf Estates Launches New Residential Units Over Strong Demand

The developer did not specify the number of new units set to be launched or the estimated completion date.

Video: Behind The Scenes At $2.9bn Dubai Parks And Resorts

The $2.9 billion theme park complex is located in Jebel Ali and is slated to open in late 2016.

Dubai’s Amlak Finance Signs Financial, Debt Restructuring Deal

The Islamic mortgage lender has been negotiating with creditors to finalise the deal, which was approved by shareholders in September.

Dubai-Based Restaurant Chain Kcal Expands To Egypt

The fast food chain plans to open about 14 branches within Egypt following the launch of its first store.

Emirates, DTCM Launch $20m Campaign To Attract Visitors To Dubai

The ‘See you in Dubai’ campaign will focus on attracting tourists from markets in Europe, Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Middle East.

Dubai’s Jumbo Electronics Launches Online Shopping Portal

Jumbo.ae has been developed in collaboration with Build-a-Bazaar, a subsidiary of Indian e-commerce firm Infibeam.

Emaar Properties Gets Shareholder Nod For Dhs9bn Special Dividend

EMG listed 15.4 per cent on the Dubai Financial Market, raising $1.58 billion from the sale, which was well covered by investor bids.

Sony Mobile Reveals Details About Underwater Store In Dubai

Located at The World Islands, the store will be at a depth of four meters underwater.

Dubai’s RTA Reveals Hike In Taximeter Starting Rate From Dec 1

The new flag-down rate will increase from Dhs3 to Dhs5 during the peak hour timings of 7-10 am and 4-8 pm.

Pictures: Dubai’s Mega Theme Park Project Starts Taking Shape

Upto 35 per cent of overall infrastructure work on the Dubai Parks and Resorts complex is completed, confirm officials.

Emirates Adds Seven New Flights A Week To Maldives

The service, which is scheduled to begin on December 1, will boost cargo and passenger capacity by a third on the route.

Winter Months An Opportunity For Dubai Hotels To Boost In-House Spending – Study

Hotels can boost in-house guest spending by 37 per cent during pleasant weather conditions by personalising communication to guests, a new study says.

Stock News: UAE, Qatar Rise On Positive Backdrop, MSCI Adjustments

Qatar’s index rose 0.3 per cent while Abu Dhabi’s benchmark edged up 0.1 per cent.

Golf-Stenson Overcomes Nerves To Retain Dubai Title

Henrik Stenson’s win also put him second on Europe’s money list and he will earn a further $800,000 from a $5 million bonus pool shared among the European Tour’s top 15 players.

Dubai Asks Artists To Choose Display Locations For Open Air Gallery Plan

The new initiative is part of a programme that aims to transform the emirate into an open air gallery, with various art exhibits across different points of the city.

Emaar To Approve $2.45bn Special Cash Dividend For Shareholders

The company said it would pay the special cash dividend following the recent IPO of Emaar Malls Group.

Dubai-Based App Travall To Launch Video Reviews Of Hotels, F&B Outlets

The smart app aims to create a comprehensive Dubai video guide for travellers, relocating executives and residents.