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Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala GE Capital Says No Plans To Change Shareholdings

Mubadala GE Capital was set up in 2009 as a 50:50 venture to invest globally in GE Capital-originated commercial finance assets.

UAE-Australia Trade Grows 18% In 2014

Trade has been buoyed by increased ‘bellyhold’ aircraft capacity from Emirates, Qantas and Etihad Airways.

Private Equity House Abraaj Closes $990m Sub-Saharan Africa Fund

The new African fund will focus on well-managed, mid-market firms in sectors most likely to benefit from demand driven by the rapid expansion of the middle class.

Dubai Q1 Property Prices Drop Slightly Q-On-Q, Rents Stay Flat – JLL

Apartment and villa prices in Dubai fell marginally in the first quarter compared to Q4 2014, the report found.

Qatar Shipper Milaha Eyes Combining Tanker Business With UAE Firm

Milaha said that if the merger is successful, the move would provide better financial returns and strengthen its combined business market position.

Dubai’s Drake & Scull Wins $91m Hotel Engineering Contract

The hotel is part of a development that also includes two residential buildings, Drake said in a bourse statement.

Dubai Govt Launches Dhs600m SME Fund For Emirati Entrepreneurs

The fund will offer between Dhs50,000 and Dhs5 million to start-ups and existing businesses in Dubai.

Dubai’s Financial Court System Seeking Ties With China

Discussions had begun with court officials in Shanghai confirmed DIFC Courts’ Registrar Mark Beer.

From Film To Fashion, Dubai Bids To Be Creative Capital For Arab World

The emirate’s new 21 million sqft design district is set to include galleries, studios, workshops, boutique stores and museums, plus office and residential space.

Chalhoub Group, Marka And Jumeirah To Open In Dubai Design District

Many global designers including Rami Al Ali, Furne One Amato and Michael Cinco are also establishing their presence in the project.

Rules Needed On Yacht Gimmicks In Dubai Property Market – Alabbar

Mohamed Alabbar said there needed to be additional controls on local property companies when it came to attracting foreign investors.

UAE Bank NBAD Targets Africa, Asia For Wealth Management Growth

NBAD has been focusing on growing its fee-paying businesses such as wealth management as it aims to offset high levels of competition in traditional banking products.

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REVEALED: Clash Of The Big Three: GCC Airlines Vs US Carriers

Gulf Business compares what Emirates, Etihad and Qatar Airways offer versus their counterparts in the US.

Abu Dhabi’s Aldar Starts Construction On Ansam Project In Yas Island

The project is currently the only residential development on Yas Island that is available for sale to expatriates.

UAE Hits Out At Pakistan’s Neutral Stand In Yemen Crisis

UAE Minister Anwar Gargash has criticised Pakistan for not sending military assistance to the Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen’s Houthi militants.

Sheikh Mohammed Approves Plans For Dubai Metro’s Red Line Extension

The project will extend the Red Line to the Expo 2020 site and will add 15 kilometres in length and seven stations.

Serbia Gives Go-Ahead To UAE Development Plan For Belgrade

The project includes the construction of 5,700 apartments, 2,200 hotel rooms, offices for 12,700 people, a shopping mall and a 200-metre tower.

Emirates To Launch A380 Daily Service To Copenhagen

The airline will deploy its two-class configured A380 from December 1, 2015 on this route, significantly increasing capacity.

Mohamed Alabbar to acquire stake in YNAP from Richemont

Mohamed Alabbar: Other Board Roles Not Affecting Emaar

The Emaar chairman has refuted allegations that his role on the board of other property companies is causing a conflict of interest.

Dubai Refiner ENOC Marketing $1.5bn Long-Term Underwritten Loan – Sources

The syndication phase was launched on Wednesday and will allow additional lenders to join in the facility.

Dubai’s Nshama Awards Town Square Service Contract To Binladin Group

Saudi-based Binladin is the first company to win a contract for the mega 31 million sq ft Town Square development in Dubai.

UAE Says Sees Iranian Meddling In Yemen, Region

GCC states had little grounds for hoping they could build normal ties with Tehran, said the UAE’s foreign minister.

US Firm Apollo Plans To Expand Into Mideast Via Dubai Joint Venture

Apollo is the world’s third-largest alternative asset manager after Blackstone Group and Carlyle Group.

Emirates Launches Second A380 Daily Service To Zurich

The second A380 service will begin from October 1, 2015, adding 945 seats per week on the route.

GGICO Launches New Apartment Complex In Silicon Oasis

The first phase of the project will consist of 240 one bedroom apartments with prices starting at Dhs536,892.

Dubai’s ICD Acquires Stakes In Three Hotels

The fund’s latest acquisitions include the W Hotel in Washington D.C., a majority stake in New York’s Mandarin Oriental and minority stake in One&Only Cape Town.

Dubai Rent Growth Slows To 3% In Q1 2015

Apartment rates in Dubai saw a drop or gain between one and three per cent, while villa rates were largely unchanged.

Dubai’s Ruler Endorses Dhs14bn Nakheel Projects

The projects include a 12 million sq ft mixed used development in Deira Islands that will feature a massive mall with a glass dome.

No UAE Government Bond Law Before Year End -Official

A formal law could help develop the country’s bond market and cover any future budget deficits due to low oil prices.

Standard Chartered UAE CEO Becomes Latest Executive To Depart

Nathani will remain at the bank during his notice period and ensure a smooth transition to a successor, the lender said.