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Dubai-Based Businessmen Named In HM Queen’s Birthday Honours List

Mark Beer becomes an OBE and Joseph Tabet an MBE, in recognition of their work to promote UAE-UK ties

Max Burger In Dubai: Taking A Big Bite

Richard Bergfors, CEO of the Swedish chain Max Burger, which recently launched in Dubai, tells Aarti Nagraj why he is confident of success.

UAE Finances Strengthening But Risks Remain In Dubai – IMF

The possibility of another boom-and-bust cycle in Dubai is a risk for the UAE economy in the medium term, the IMF warned

Dubai’s Ruler Confident Of Hosting The “Best”- Ever World Expo

The UAE is ready to host an unforgettable World Expo 2020, says Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

Emirates Launching A380 Los Angeles Services

Demand for high-profile aircraft has been on the rise and deemed a “natural fit” for the city’s luxury Hollywood lifestyle.

UAE-based Caterpillar Dealer Unatrac Signs $700m Loan

The company will use the amount to fund operations and refinance existing debt.

The Dangers Of Unsafe Lifts In Dubai

Fraudulent lift companies are risking lives in the UAE and costing the industry millions of dirhams, say industry insiders.

Emirates Plans Indoor Aviation Theme Park In London

The 330 square metre facility will highlight operations and achievements of commercial air travel.

UAE’s Sharaf Retail To Hire 1,500 Staff In 18 Months

The company, which operates brands such as Sharaf DG and Forever 21, is rapidly expanding across the region.

Dubai World Unit Sells UK Asset To Brookfield

This is the first major sale of a foreign asset by Dubai World as it restructures its debt.

Dubai Sovereign Fund ICD Signs Upsized $2.55bn Loan

The new deal, which was arranged by a group of eight local and international banks, refinances an existing $2 billion facility.

Dubai Group’s Battered Assets A Pain For Creditors

Dubai Group and its lenders have been locked in a complex debt restructuring.

Dubai Loans Driven By Local Banks

Regional banks have been well capitalised since the 2009 crisis and now driving the economic recovery.

Dubai Unveils World’s Tallest Twisted Tower

The Dhs1 billion tower, located in Dubai Marina, is developed by Saudi’s Cayan Group.

Dubai’s Deyaar To Launch Two Property Projects This Year

One of the projects, a residential development in Business Bay, will be worth about Dhs500 million.

Dubai’s Arabtec-Led Consortium Wins $629m Jordan Project

The contract to build Saraya Aqaba was awarded to a consortium of Arabtec, Drake and Scull and Consolidated Contractors Co.

Emaar Plans JV With Dubai Holding For New Project

The new project, named Dubai Creek Harbor, will include a business district, shopping, sporting and entertainment facilities.

Dubai’s Ruler Announces New Fashion District

The ‘Dubai Design District’, located adjacent to the Business Bay area, will aim to become a full service commercial hub for the industry.

Property Firms Form Venture For Huge Dubai Project

Emaar Properties and Meraas Holding plan construction of an 11 million square metres project.

Emirates Launching A380 Zurich Services

Airline to introduce the double-decker aircraft from January amidst “robust demand” for business and leisure traffic

Arabtec Wins Dhs810m Contract In Dubai

The Dubai contractor expects a series of recent contract wins to boost its 2013 earnings.

Is Dubai’s Property Euphoria A Myth?

With several high profile property launches, how can Dubai avoid another real estate crash?

India says Emaar JV Violated Rules In $1.5bn Investments

Emaar MGF Land has been accused of using overseas funds to buy agricultural land, which is not allowed.

Flydubai Adds Hotel Bookings Online

Tie up with global travel wholesaler Tourico Holidays provides passengers with access to more than 36,000 hotels

Emirates Launches Tokyo Haneda Services

Airline now serves both Tokyo airports and new service operates as a codeshare with Japan Airlines

Dubai Retailer MAF Delays Hybrid Bond Sale Citing Weak Market

The Majid Al Futtaim group planned to partly finance the $683 million acquisition of Carrefour’s stake through a hybrid bond.

Construction Begins On Dubai’s Largest Mosque

Up to 25 per cent of the construction work on the Khalifa Al Tajer Mosque has been completed.

Dubai’s ENOC Cuts Diesel Price

Emirates National Oil Co (ENOC) has cut the retail price to Dhs3.50 a litre.

Dubai’s Property Sector Goes Back To The Future?

Has Dubai learned its lesson from the property slump that saw prices drop almost 60 per cent five years ago?

UBP Snaps Up Lloyds International Private Banking Arm

Lloyds also said on Wednesday that it would close its business in Dubai and intended to withdraw from South Africa.