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Dubai’s Union Properties Says Board Did Not Approve Q3 Report

Union Properties did not explain the nature of the required amendments in the bourse statement.

Dubai Tram: Concept Video + Top 10 Facts Not To Miss

The Dubai tramway launches on November 11, and will cost a minimum of Dhs3 per trip.

Stock News: UAE Markets Rise, Qatar Flat

Dubai’s index added 1.1 per cent, buoyed by Emaar and Dubai Islamic Bank while Abu Dhabi’s index rose 0.7 per cent.

RTA Announces Dubai Tram Service Hours

The tram will operate from 6.30 am to 1.30 am from Saturday to Thursday and from 9.00am to 1.30 am on Fridays.

Japan Agrees To Extend UAE Crude Storage Deal

The agreement allows UAE easy access to Asian markets while giving Japan priority access to reserves if Japan is in short supply of crude.

Dubai’s Limitless To Pledge Revenues To Get $1.2bn Debt Deal – Sources

The state-owned property firm is on track to restructure the debt by the end of the year, when a payment worth a third of the total comes due.

EmiratesLNG Import Terminal Tender Result Due By Early 2015

The project is expected to have a capacity of nine million tonnes a year.

Dubai Insulated From Oil Price Slide Due To Economic Diversification – S&P

Dubai’s diversification into sectors such as trade, tourism, real estate will ensure that it enjoys favourable economic conditions.

Dubai Expo 2020 Team Visits Milan Ahead Of World Expo 2015

Expo 2015 Milan is themed around the issue of tackling global food and hunger challenges.

Shares In UAE’s UNB Down On MSCI Disappointment

Some analysts had predicted UNB might be added to the MSCI index, but it was not.

Stock News: Qatar, UAE Stocks Rise After MSCI Index Review

Shares in Dubai’s Emaar Properties and Dubai Islamic Bank, whose weightings also increased, rose 2.5 and 1.6 per cent respectively.

UAE Announces National Day Holiday Dates For Public And Private Sector

All public sector departments will remain closed from December 2 to December 7 as per directives by the UAE president.

Abu Dhabi’s Waha Capital Q3 Net Jumps On Investment Income

Waha made a net profit of Dhs301.2 million ($82 million) in the three months to Sept. 30, up from Dhs107.1 million in the year-ago period, it said in a statement.

UAE’s Amanat Holdings Says IPO Oversubscribed

The company said in an emailed statement that it collected more than Dhs13.6 billion in its 16-day IPO.

Abu Dhabi Fund Holding Off On Virgin Galactic Decision -Source

The backing of deep-pocketed Aabar Investments may be crucial to Virgin Galactic as it struggles to recover from the accident.

Ajman Launches Tourism Roadmap As Visitors Surge 46% In H1

The four-phased project will chart opportunities for tourism development in Ajman over the next five years.

Emirates To Launch Fourth New York Service

Third A380 service provides more choice for passengers connecting later in Dubai, and flying onwards in America

NASDAQ Dubai To Promote Egyptian Firms’ Dual Listings

The deal between NASDAQ Dubai and Misr for Central Clearing, Depository and Registry (MCDR) establishes technical ties that will facilitate dual listings.

Etihad Recruits 40 Alitalia Pilots Post Acquisition

A total of 38 pilots are expected to commence work at Etihad Airways by the end of this year with the remaining two joining in the first two months of 2015, the airline said.

Amsterdam’s OCI To Spin Off Construction Business, List In Egypt, UAE

The new company is expected to be named Orascom Construction.

Almost 65% Of Dubai Residents Forced To Relocate Due To Rent Increases

The majority of UAE residents (84 per cent) surveyed said that their rents increased at some point in 2014, according to price comparison website MoveSouq.com.

Etisalat Says Has Confidence In Saudi Affiliate Mobily

Mobily announced it had cut profits for 2013 and the first half of 2014 by a combined SAR1.43 billion because of accounting errors.

Abu Dhabi’s Yas Mall To Open To Public On November 19

The opening is timed to coincide with the 2014 Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Abraaj Buys Into Southeast Asia’s Wine Scene

The deal is Abraaj’s fourth investment into Southeast Asia’s food and beverage industry.

Drydocks, Q Group Sign Deal For Great Britain Island On Dubai’s The World

Drydocks World will offer offshore marine and operational management solutions for the upcoming island.

Dubai To Control Healthcare Cost Increases In Private Sector Hospitals

New regulations will cap the price increase for health services offered by the private sector at 4.22 per cent, the Dubai Health Authority said.

Revealed: Five Most Expensive Car Accessories In The GCC

From diamond–encrusted rims to luxurious audio systems, the flashiest add-ons, according to Carmudi.com.

UAE’s Etisalat Says Profit Cut By $44m Due To Mobily Earnings Debacle

Etisalat owns 27.5 per cent of Mobily, which on Monday cut its profits for 2013 and the first half of 2014 by a combined SAR1.43 billion ($381.2 million), citing accounting errors.

Abu Dhabi May Reform Power, Water Subsidies – IMF Official

Subsidies and transfers accounting for nearly 20 per cent of annual expenditure in Abu Dhabi, according to the IMF.

Mubadala GE Capital To Sell Benchmark Five-Year Bond On Wednesday

Barclays and Citigroup are the joint global co-ordinators for the bond sale.