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Dubai’s RTA To Open Creek And Al Jadaf Metro Stations

The entire Green Line will be operational with the opening of Al Jadaf and Creek stations, RTA said.

DAFZA Records 42% Revenue Jump In 2013

The 1,600-company freezone now accounts for 8 per cent of Dubai’s trade

Arabtec Denies Plans To Acquire Kuwait’s Kharafi National

Earlier on Wednesday, Arabtec issued another statement saying its board had not taken any decision on the acquisition of another company.

Dubai’s Arabtec Shares Suspended On Regulator Request

No reason was provided for the suspension of trading.

Horse Racing-Godolphin Hands Trainers Full Responsibility After Doping Scandal

The operational changes should also help safeguard horse welfare and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, officials said.

Nakheel To Auction Plots In Jumeirah Park

The plots, each measuring 8,820 square feet, will be auctioned off on February 26 in the Nakheel Sales office on Al Sufouh road.

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Islamic Development Bank Aims To Price Benchmark Sukuk On Thursday

The supranational lender set initial guidance at mid-to-high 20s over midswaps, the document said on Tuesday.

Samsung Galaxy 5 Releases In Dubai On April 11– Eros CEO

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S5, the latest generation smartphone in its flagship series, during the Mobile World Congress event in Barcelona on Monday.

Dubai Hotels Record 80% Occupancy In 2013

Dubai’s market rapidly absorbed an influx of new hotels in 2013 whilst maintaining a healthy occupancy rate throughout the year.

Dubai, Abu Dhabi Firms To Hike Housing Allowances In 2014

Around 22 per cent of Abu Dhabi employees and 33 per cent of Dubai employees will see a rise in housing allowances this year.

Horse Racing-Godolphin’s Racing Manager Quits For New Role

Simon Crisford will take on a new role as Sheikh Mohammed’s global racing advisor.

Drake And Scull’s Rail Division Wins Dhs35m Dubai Airport Contract

The firm will provide complete MEP works for the automated passenger mover system (APM), which will connect Concourse 4 of Dubai International Airport to Terminal 1.

Dubai Industrial City Launches Halal Cluster

Spread across nearly six million square feet, the cluster will provide a dedicated area for companies manufacturing halal products.

DEWA Commissions Dhs118m Substation At DAFZ

The substation, which has a capacity of 150 megavolt ampere (MVA), was built at the cost of Dhs86 million.

Dubai’s Arabtec In Talks To Buy Kuwaiti Firm -Sources

The deal, if completed, would be worth about Dhs2 billion ($545 million).

Emirates To Start Chicago Flights In August

The windy city will shortly will be served by all three Gulf carriers and becomes Emirates’ ninth US gateway

Dubai’s Union Properties To Lift Foreign Ownership Cap To 25%

Foreigners currently own 4.35 per cent of the company, according to bourse data.

Emaar Launches New Luxury Apartment Complex At Dubai Hills Estate

Mulberry at Park Heights comprises of 330 apartments in close proximity to an 18-hole championship golf course.

Nakheel Confirms Repayment Of Dhs2.35bn Bank Debt

The Dubai developer announced earlier this year that it would repay Dhs4 billion of its bank debt in 2014, ahead of maturity in September 2015.

Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel To Reopen In April After $50m Renovation

The hotel will offer 268 fully refurbished and brand new rooms and suites.

Almost 40% Of Dubai Firms Plan To Hire In Q1 2014

Dubai’s service and manufacturing firms are the most optimistic about hiring, according to a DED survey.

Venus Williams Claims Dubai Tennis Championship

This is the American’s first singles title since 2012.

Dubai Taxis To Accept Card Payments From February

An extra charge of Dhs2 will be levied on all credit and debit card payments while Nol card users will incur a Dhs1 charge.

Emirates Plane Causes Scare In Melbourne After Smoke Emerges From Tyres

Engineers found the smoke to be the result of a common occurrence caused by a warm tyre, the airline said.

Nakheel Says Retailers Book 40% Of New Mall On The Palm

The developer confirmed that 120 retailers have booked spaces at Nakheel Mall.

Mashreq, Visa Launch 2014 FIFA World Cup Branded Cards

The branded credit and debit cards will introduce a new rewards programme for users.

Dubai’s Inflation Rate Edges Up In January

Dubai’s inflation rate rose month-on-month by 0.49 per cent in January, driven by housing and utility costs.

UAE Firm Eyeing ‘Big’ IPO On Nasdaq Dubai In 2014

The new listing could revive the struggling platform, says senior lawyer.

Dubai Agrees Roll-Over Of $10bn Crisis Debt To UAE – Sources

The emirate borrowed the money five years ago and the debt is due to mature next month.

Dubai’s Arabtec Says Its Unit Wins $272m Kazakh Contract

The Abu Dhabi Plaza development in Kazakhstan is under construction by a joint venture of Arabtec and Consolidated Contractors Co.