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Tommy Weir: The Dubai School Of Motivation

The public declaration is a motivational approach unique to the UAE, which invokes honour, the backbone quality of the region, writes the author of ’10 Tips For Leadership In The Middle East’.

Flydubai Adds Three More Routes To East Africa

The budget airline announced that it will begin services to Bujumbura in Burundi, Entebbe in Uganda and Kigali in Rwanda.

Stock News: Arabtec, DP World May Buoy Dubai Markets

Arabtec shares jumped 13 per cent to Dhs4.79 over the past four trading days on speculation about a potential deal between Hasan Ismaik and Aabar.

Dubai’s DP World H1 Net Profit Rises 26%

The company, one of the more profitable assets of debt-laden Dubai World, posted a first-half net profit of $332 million.

Dubai’s Property Market Booming On Safe Haven Status – Senior Banker

Exclusive: The UAE has seen a flight to safety of wealth from conflict-ridden areas in the region, says Emirates NBD CEO Shayne Nelson.

Nakheel To Build 12-Storey Residential Tower For Lease In Palm Jumeirah

The developer has awarded a contract worth around Dhs75 million to UAE-based Trojan General Contracting to build the complex.

Former CEO Of Dubai’s Arabtec Says Wants Over Dhs5 Per Share

Hasan Ismaik, the former CEO of Arabtec, confirmed that he was in talks with Abu Dhabi state fund Aabar to sell part of his stake.

HOK-Arup Consortium Appointed To Design Dubai Expo 2020 Host Venue

The contractors, who designed the project from the Expo 2020 bid phase, are currently undertaking site readiness activities.

Dubai’s Damac Launches More Units For Sale At AKOYA Oxygen Project

The developer said that it preponed the second release of units at the AKOYA development owing to strong investor demand.

Stock News: Arabtec Lifts Dubai

Investors are hoping Abu Dhabi’s Aabar will soon buy a part of the 27.9 per cent stake held by Arabtec’s former CEO Hasan Ismaik.

Dubai’s TECOM Launches New Freehold Villa Community In Barsha

The development, called Villa Lantana, will feature 440 units including three, four and five bedroom homes.

MAF Says Phase Two Of Mall Of The Emirates’ Dhs1bn Expansion Begins

The new phase will include a redesigned VOX Cinemas complex and the launch of new fashion brands and F&B outlets.

Dubai’s Hotels Welcome Over 5.8m Tourists In The First Half Of 2014

The emirate recorded a 26 per cent rise in the number of visitors from China.

Nakheel Appoints Consultant For New Mall At Jumeirah Village Triangle

The two million square foot mall will feature a multi-screen cinema, supermarket, speciality shops and F&B options.

Stock News: Arabtec Speculation Lifts Dubai

Shares in Dubai builder Arabtec rose as speculation grew about the sale of the stake owned by former CEO Hasan Ismaik.

Dubai’s Damac Sells Out First Release Of AKOYA Oxygen Project On Day One

The new development, spread over 55 million sq ft in Dubailand, will feature residences surrounding a golf course.

Exclusive: MAF Properties CEO George Kostas On Dubai’s Retail High

In an exclusive interview, George Kostas elaborates on the future of the company.

Dubai Ranks Among World’s Top 10 Most Influential Cities – Forbes

The emirate ranked seventh on the list, beating Los Angeles, Beijing and Sydney.

How To Set Up A Business In Dubai

All the information you need to get up and running with your venture in one of easiest places in the world to do business in.

Nakheel Awards Dhs146m Construction Contract For Jumeirah Islands

Metac General Contracting has won the contract to build 84 townhouses and a new retail centre within the new development.

New Carrefour Opens In Burjuman Following Renovation

The store is the first to open for business in the mall’s renovated North Wing.

Kuwait’s Khorafis Win Dubai Judgement Vs Bank Sarasin

No figure for compensation was set but the family has been claiming over $26.5 million.

Nakheel Repays All Dhs7.9bn Bank Debt Four Years Early

The state-controlled developer will repay 31 banks Dhs5.54 billion on Thursday, it said.

Jeff Singer Resigns As CEO Of Dubai Financial Zone Authority

Singer was appointed CEO in July 2012, after four years as CEO of the Nasdaq Dubai bourse.

New Traffic Diversion On JBR Street Ahead Of Dubai Tram Launch

The one-km-long diversion, expected to last for a month, will be the final one ahead of the Dubai Tram launch in November.

Dubai Duty Free Reprices $1.75bn Loan For Second Time

The six-year loan, originally signed in July 2012, was split between dirham- and U.S. dollar-denominated tranches.

Damac Launches New Mega Project, AKOYA Oxygen, In Dubailand

The new development, spread over 55 million sq ft, will include residential property surrounding a championship golf course.

Dubai Creates New Fund Class To Lure Asset Managers

The qualified investor funds (QIFs) can be offered only to experienced professional investors and require less regulation.

Nakheel Awards Dhs59m Infrastructure Contract For Al Furjan

Dubai-based Ghantoot Road Contracting has won the contract to undertake infrastructure work in Al Furjan Phase 2.

Infertility Tops Treatment Procedures For Medical Tourists in Dubai

Other popular medical tourism procedures included cosmetic, dental, cardiac, and orthopaedic procedures, treatments or tests.