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Sheikh Mohammed Says Employment For Emiratis Is Top Priority

Dubai’s ruler Sheikh Mohammed addressed a range of topics during the inauguration of the government summit in Dubai.

Emirates Boss Warns Of More Boeing Woe

Tim Clark says it “could get worse before it gets better” when asked about the Dreamliner issues.

Dubai’s ICD Begins Talks On Refinancing

Dubai’s flagship investment vehicle is scheduled to repay a $2 billion loan.

Dubai’s Ruler Says UAE Will Achieve Ambitious Goals

HH Sheikh Mohammed spoke about the Arab Spring, leadership and life.

Emirates’ Skywards Launching Platinum Tier

Platinum members will receive exclusive benefits usually reserved for First Class passengers.

Emaar’s Stock Surges To Four-Year High

Investors seem to have shrugged off Emaar’s 28 per cent drop in fourth-quarter profit.

Dubai Utility DEWA Posts 6% Profit Rise

The government-owned monopoly made a net profit of Dhs4.65 billion ($1.27 billion) in 2012.

Dubai’s Shuaa Capital Q4 Loss Narrows

The Dubai investment bank has laid off a third of its staff since 2011 and slashed operating costs.

Emirates Expects New 777 Model In Nine Months

Tim Clark, Emirates’ president, has said Dreamliner problems will not affect progress of the new 777X.

Location, New Rules May Aid Dubai’s Islamic Business Push

The emirate has set its sights on becoming a global centre for Islamic business activity.

Dubai’s Deyaar Reports 2.3% Rise In 2012 Net Profit

The property developer made a net profit of Dhs38.6 million last year.

Emirates Signs Five-Year Partnership With F1

Emirates boss Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al-Maktoum said the deal was worth “above $10 million”.

Dubai’s ENOC Signs Contract With Qatar For Condensates

Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC) aims to reduce imports of extra light oil from Iran.

Dubai Islamic Bank’s Q4 Profit Up 33.9%, Beats Estimates

The lender said it recorded healthy growth across its asset and deposit bases last year.

Dubai’s Aramex Q4 Profit Up 15%, Eyes More Acquisitions

The logistics firm is eyeing acquisitions and joint ventures in Africa, Central Asia, and Asia.

Dubai Hopes New Standards Will Make It Global Sukuk Centre

The emirate’s detailed new standards are expected to provide assurances for sukuk holders and traders.

Dubai’s Ruler Approves Dhs3.3bn Nakheel Projects

Sheikh Mohammed has ordered work to start on the Dhs2.5 billion Nakheel Mall project in Palm Jumeirah and Dhs800 million Pointe project.

Restaurant Review: Can Can Brasserie

Can-Can is perfectly anonymous but also perfectly convenient, particularly if you’re paying the bill.

Dubai’s Emaar Q4 Misses Forecasts As Profits Down 28%

Although revenues rose 20 per cent during the quarter, the developer’s profit was hit by rising costs.

Emirates NBD Sees Q4 Net Profit More Than Triple To $170m

The lender’s profits rose on lower impairments and increased non interest income.

Exclusive Video: Omega Dubai Desert Classic Preview

Golf Digest Middle East editor Robbie Greenfield with interviews and analysis on the historic tournament.

BlackBerry Launches New BB10

Simultaneous launches took place around the world including in Dubai.

Dubai Property Prices Record 30% Growth In 2012

The most significant price rise was seen in villas located in premier locations, finds new report.

Tamweel Repays $300m Five-Year Sukuk

Tamweel has been the focus of a full takeover offer by its majority shareholder Dubai Islamic Bank.

High-Profile Islamic Finance Firm Dar Al Istithmar Closes

Most of its staff moved to Khalij Islamic, another investment firm with offices in London and Dubai, says sources.

Foreign “Smart Money” Lifts Dubai Stock Exchange To 34-Month High

The Dubai index is buoyed by foreign investors buying into the emirate’s economic recovery.

DP World Sees 2012 Profit In-Line With Forecasts

The port operator posted a 2.4 per cent rise in gross volume from 54.7 million in the previous year.

Emirates Targets Japan Exports Growth

New services to Haneda Airport will provide Japanese exporters and passengers more flexibility when connecting to the airline’s global network.

Dubai Ranks Third Largest Passenger Airport

Airport beats forecasts by one million and has London’s Heathrow “firmly within its sights”.

UAE To Highlight Expo 2020 Bid At WEF In Davos

The Higher Committee will use the World Economic Forum to promote Dubai’s bid.