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Interview: How Dubai’s Entertainer Group Became A Global Brand

Donna Benton, founder of the Entertainer discount books, reveals the secret to building an international brand with a Dhs120,000 start up budget.

Arabtec Reports 114% H1 Profit Rise

The contractor revealed second quarter net profit of Dhs92.4 million, up from a loss of Dhs11.6 million on the same period in 2012.

UAE Manufacturing Sector Urged To Pursue Open Trade Policies

The UAE’s manufacturing sector has been urged to explore exporting to developing countries.

Emirates, Qantas Boost New Zealand Services

Qantas will operate a new Auckland-Perth service from early December through to February 1, 2014.

Christie’s To Auction $80,000 Breguet Watch In Dubai

The 18- karat gold wristwatch is one of the items on sale at Christie’s watch auction to be held in Dubai this October.

Dubai’s Gold And Currency Exchange Growth Up 55%

The surge in currency volumes trade was driven mainly by Indian Rupee futures and trading in other currencies such as the Euro and Yen.

New Dubai School After Recent Closures

Students from the financially-troubled St Andrews School will be some of the first students at the new academy.

Health Cards For UAE Expats To Cost Dhs500

Ministry-issued health cards allow UAE expats to avail government healthcare services at half the original cost.

Construction Begins On Dubai’s Mega Theme Park

On-site work and off-site ride manufacturing has started on the upcoming IMG Worlds of Adventure theme park.

UAE Air Traffic Grows 2.9% In July

Dubai recorded the highest share of air traffic with 29,074 movements, the report reveals.

Emirates Starting Sialkot Services

Emirates will aim to capitalise on the region’s varied export scene.

Emaar’s Housing And Land Sales Double

Emaar generated revenue of Dhs1.63 billion in the three months ending June 30 compared to Dhs815.6 million a year earlier.

Dubai’s MAF Signs JV With Gourmet Gulf, Enters F&B Market

Gourmet Gulf holds franchise rights for brands like California Pizza Kitchen, Morelli’s Gelato and YO! Sushi.

Noor Islamic Bank Reports Dhs100m H1 Net Profit

The Dubai-based bank also announced an increase in customer deposits of 22 per cent while its customer base rose by 14 per cent.

Emirates Investment Bank Sees Q2 Profit Rise 48%

The Dubai-based private investment bank reported net profit for the first half of the year was up 28 per cent on 2012.

Dubai’s RTA Completes 100km Of Master Bicycling Track Project

Dubai plans to construct 850kms of cycling tracks across Dubai in the next few years.

Dubai’s Rotating Tower Plan Given New Life

Dynamic Tower will be a rotating skyscraper measuring 80 stories high and rotating a full 360 degrees every 90 minutes.

Dubai’s Ruler Signs Dhs2.1bn Emirati Housing Grant

Sheikh Mohammed approved the scheme which will help 5,000 families before the end of the year.

Caution Required Amid Dubai Property Resurgence

Close monitoring is essential to prevent a second Dubai property bubble, writes Mohammed Faheem, senior research analyst at CBRE Middle East.

Business Confidence Riding High In Dubai

The majority of businessmen in Dubai expect a profitable third quarter this year, find two official surveys.

DAFZA Sees 44% Growth In H1 2013

Dubai Airport Freezone Authority saw 94 new international companies register in the first half of the year.

Dubai’s Shuaa Capital Swings To Small Profit In Q2

The bank made a net profit of Dhs1.3 million in the quarter, compared with a loss of Dhs15.9 million for the same period last year.

Google Offers Virtual Tour Of Emirates A380

Google has given access to all three classes and even the pilot’s cockpit of the world’s biggest jet through its Street View cameras.

Emirates Launches Luxury Private Jet Service

Emirates Executive launches at a time when business aviation is seeing a rise in regional demand.

Dubai Hotel Occupancy Falls As Peak Season Winds Down

As the peak season for hospitality winds down, average occupancy across UAE and Saudi hotels witness a slight decline.

Dubai Contractor Drake Q2 Profit Rises 63.1%

Drake reported a net profit of Dhs52.2 million for the quarter ended June 30, compared with a profit of Dhs32 million in the corresponding quarter in 2012.

Dubai Establishes Design and Fashion Council

The council will create a strategy to develop Dubai’s fashion industry and support existing events in the sector.

Dubai Developer Deyaar Q2 Net Profit Rises 47%

Deyaar, one of the worst hit during Dubai’s property market crash, posted a second quarter net profit of Dhs27.3 million.

Dubai Property Brokers Net Dhs785m In Commission In H1 2013

The value of commissions, earned by property intermediaries, companies and individuals helps in assessing the value of growth in the real estate sector.

Iranians May Have Abducted Briton In Dubai -UK Government Source

Abbas Yazdi, a British-Iranian citizen, was reported missing on June 25.