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Emirates Skycargo Terminal At Dubai World Central Opening May 2014

Work is underway on 700,000sqm facility which will be supported by dedicated road feeder services to Dubai International.

Minor Hotel Group Buys 50% Stake In Per AQUUM

Partnership with Universal Enterprises Maldives will see more Per AQUUM hotels across Middle East, Asia, Indian Ocean and Africa.

Dubai School To Close After Hiking Fees

The Dubai American Scientific School had been rated as ‘unacceptable’ by the KHDA since the 2008-2009 educational year.

Dubai Banks Sign Dhs900m Loan For Burj Al Saram Towers

The new development will consist of commercial and residential towers as well as the Sheraton Dubai Tower Hotel.

Dubai Exchange Volumes Grow 101% In H1 2013

The sharp increase in first-half trading stems from a rise in currency volumes.

Sheikh Ahmed: Aviation Strategy Will Drive Growth

Dubai’s aviation sector is expected to account for 32 per cent of GDP by 2020, while the sector employs over five per cent of the workforce.

Emirates Starting Daily A380 Barcelona Services In February

The 517-seat A380 will be the first permanent superjumbo service to fly into Barcelona and replaces the Boeing B777-300ER.

Soft Opening For Sofitel Dubai The Palm Resort And Spa

Luxury brand’s second hotel in the city combines business and leisure.

Dubai Commands 30% Of ME Luxury Market Share

The affinity towards luxurious brands and intra-region tourism has helped boost the luxury goods market in the emirate.

Mashreq’s Retail Banking Profit To Double

The Dubai lender’s retail arm made a net profit of Dhs240 million last year.

The Galleries’ Business Lounge Targets Jebel Ali Corporates

The 700sqm facility accommodates up to 80 people and features boardrooms, conference and meeting rooms and internet stations.

Underwater Hotels – Unique Concept, But Are They Profitable?

Tea Ros, managing director at Strategic Hotel Consulting, examines the challenges developers face in underwater construction.

Emirates To Start Sixth Daily Bangkok Service And Entering Ukraine

The airline will be effectively offering shuttle services throughout the day to Bangkok this winter.

Top 10 Iftars In Dubai

A list of the top iftars around Dubai this Ramadan and what they charge along with their major attractions.

Dubai’s Nakheel Reports 57% Profit Rise In First Half Of 2013

The debt-ridden developer made a net profit of Dhs1.2 billion during the first half of the year on higher revenues.

Dubai’s New Address System To Ease Travel

The new 10-digit codes will eliminate the need for complicated and lengthy street addresses.

Emirates Starting A380 Mauritius Flights In December

The double-decker will cater to growing leisure demand and serve multiple destinations across Emirates’ global network.

Dubai Could Raise $1bn From Telecom Sales

Dubai has alledgely put its 26 per cent stake in Axiom Telecom and 35 per cent stake in Tunisie Telecom on the block.

Dubai Metro Extends Timings During Ramadan

Public transport facilities including the metro and buses will operate on revised timings during the holy month.

Mortgage Lender Tamweel To Delist From Dubai Bourse

The move is in preparation for its complete acquisition by Dubai Islamic Bank

Dubai Property Prices Up 17% In Q2 2013

Apartment sale prices rose significantly in the second quarter of the year compared to Q1 2013, finds new report.

QE2 To Become Luxury Hotel In Asia

Dubai World’s investment arm Istithmar bought the vessel from Cunard for $100 million back in 2007.

Dubai’s Al Sufouh Tram Project Gearing Up For Nov 2014 Start

The Roads and Transport Authority plans to sign MoUs for the tram project within the next few months.

GCC Hospitality Market Records Strong Q1 Performance

Events and established tourist attractions sustain robust performance in the hospitality sector for some Middle East cities.

Dubai Plans New ‘Mini World Park’, Central Library

Dubai’s ruler Sheikh Mohammed has approved a host of new projects to be undertaken by the Dubai Municipality.

India’s BSE Launches Futures Trading On Dubai Bourse

Under an agreement with Indian bourse BSE derivatives exchange DGCX started trading futures for the S&P BSE SENSEX.

Dubai Court Upholds Prison Sentence For Britons On Drug Trial

An appeals court has upheld the four-year sentence handed down to Grant Cameron, Karl Williams and Suneet Jeerh in April on drug charges.

Damac Launches Serviced Villas With Paramount

The new project will be situated alongside the Trump golf course within the new Akoya development.

Malaysia Airlines Restarting Dubai Flights

Carrier identifies demand for August resumption, but Emirates provides stiff competition.

Dubai’s MAF Plans Dhs3bn Expansion To Malls, Hotels

Majid Al Futtaim plans to launch two new hotels and upgrade Mall of the Emirates and Deira City Centre and build a new cinema complex.