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Rolls-Royce ME To Unveil World Exclusive ‘Chicane’ Edition

The luxury car maker will unveil the one-of-a-kind Phantom Coupe at the Dubai Motor Show this week.

IDB To Launch $10bn Islamic Bond Programme In Dubai

Dubai’s exchanges have so far listed $12.5 billion of sukuk and the total is expected to reach $16 billion by year-end.

Dubai Land Department Chief: “I Don’t Believe There’s A Bubble Forming”

Dubai’s housing market is rebounding strongly, with prices up over 20 per cent in the last 12 months.

Dubai Named Global Property Investment Hotspot

Dubai’s property investors have been seeing a net yield of six per cent in just Q3 2013.

Mashreq Posts 34% Profit Rise

The lender reported profit of Dhs1.3 billion for the first three quarters compared to Dhs970 million in the same period last year.

Property Mortgage Caps Encourage ‘Responsible Lending’

The government’s latest regulation highlights the importance of responsible financing and purges the overactive mortgage providers.

Dubai Expo 2020: The Rivals

In the run up to the announcement for the World Expo 2020 host city, Mary Sophia sizes up Dubai’s competition.

Dubai Airshow Gears Up For Take Off

Delegates can expect plenty of space, inside and out, when they visit the dedicated Dubai World Central site in November.

Dubai Holding Says Unit To Repay 750m Euro Bond

Dubai Holding was hit hard by Dubai’s property market crash and corporate debt troubles of 2008-2010.

GEMS Education Plans $500m Hybrid Sukuk Sale

GEMS plans to begin roadshows in the United Arab Emirates this Thursday with investor meetings scheduled in Asia and Europe next week.

UAE Hotels Record Strong Growth In August

Dubai’s overall average occupancy increased by approximately 7.8 per cent in August compared to the same period last year.

Dubai International Passenger Traffic Up 13.1% In September

Traffic for the first nine months of the year stands at 49.4 million, up from 42.6 million for the first three quarters in 2012.

United Ups Digital As Gulf Competition Rises

US carrier to focus more on attracting international business and improving digital connectivity.

Al Ain Football Club Signs Nike Partnership Deal

The American sports wear giant will become the official kit supplier to the UAE side.

Dubai’s Emirates NBD Eyes Turkey Buy Amid Foreign Expansion

The lender aims for 20 per cent of its revenues to come from overseas markets in five years

Dubai Holding Arm Plans To Sell Stake In Rivoli Group

Dubai International Capital is in negotiations to sell its 18 per cent stake in Rivoli Group to Saudi-based Al Rajhi Capital, say sources

Qatar Airways To Begin Flights To DWC, Sharjah

Starting from 1 March 2014, the carrier will fly twice daily flights into both destinations.

UAE Banks Federation Announces Inaugural Conference

The Middle East Banking Forum will be held on 26 November, and attract top tier representatives from regional and international lenders.

Emaar Launches $3bn Project In Iraqi Kurdistan

The “Erbil Downtown” project is due to be completed in three stages over a period of around five years

Dubai Hotels Surge Ahead As Doha Hotels Slow Down

As Dubai hotels continue to cash in on strong demand, room rates in Doha are falling due to stiff price competition.

Dubai World Central Faces Emirates Hub ‘Conundrum’

Dubai Airports’ strategic focus now shifts to second phase operations now the new airport is open to passengers

British Prime Minister Voices His Support For Dubai Expo 2020

David Cameron, Prime Minister of the UK, gives his reasons for why the emirate should host the expo.

Pictures: Dubai’s New Al Maktoum International Airport

Al Maktoum International Airport at Dubai World Central begins passenger services on October 27.

LIVE: Launch Of Passenger Flights At Dubai’s New Airport

Al Maktoum Airport at Dubai World Central welcomes inaugural passenger flight today.

Dubai’s Ruler Approves New Jumeirah Corniche Project

The project will include the development of the emirate’s longest corniche, stretching across 14 kilometres.

US Judge Narrows Masreq Claims Versus ING Over Investment Losses

Dubai-based Mashreq alleged ING Groep NV lost over $40 million of its money by investing it in “toxic” securities.

Dubai World Central Starts Passenger Flights

European low-cost carrier starts four new services this week, projecting Dubai into the realm of two-airport cities

Emaar Posts 50% Q3 Profit Jump

Emaar made Dhs581 million in the quarter ending September 30 compared with Dhs387 million in the corresponding period in 2012.

Dubai Taxi Corporation Launches Windows 8 Mobile App

The new app is designed to help users who suffer from hearing disabilities.

Dubai Business Confidence Soars On Expo Hopes

Dubai’s business confidence is at a record high as the announcement of the Expo 2020 host city nears.