Yeganeh Salehi, Tehran correspondent for the UAE English language newspaper, The National, was freed last week and is said to be in good health.
Erich Pfister joins the bank from Credit Suisse, where he was head market area United Kingdom and international.
The group will acquire almost 10 per cent stake in British trading firm East India Company along with a 40 per cent share in its fine foods subsidiary.
State news agency WAM said on Sunday that Biden had telephoned Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nehayan, who is also the deputy supreme commander of the UAE armed forces, over the comments.
Joe Biden said that the Middle East had provided money and weapons to Al Nusra and Al Qaeda.
Although this year’s Cityscape saw bigger displays and numerous new project launches, experts say the market is leveling off.
Packages still available for hotel stays across the country on local deals website Triperna.com.
Emaar sold a 15.4 per cent stake in Emaar Malls Group (EMG) in an initial public offer last month, raising $1.6 billion.
Software developed by Dubai police will enable a connection between the wearer of the glass and a database of wanted people.
A study by Google found that 80 per cent of smartphone users in the UAE watch online videos on their devices.
Emirates suspended flights to Guinea in August, but has continued flying to other affected destinations.
DFM chairman Essa Kazim said that the bourse expects to receive one more listing before the year-end.
Emaar’s shares, which were sold at Dhs2.90 in the heavily oversubscribed IPO, rose to Dhs3.49 on the market.
The group’s chief executive said that he was not currently looking to set up an affiliate in Dubai, but it could be a possibility in the future.
The introduction of debt listing and trading is expected to expand the exchange’s activities and make it easier for local companies to sell debt instruments.
The Portuguese financial group’s problems have been escalating since accounting irregularities were identified at one of its holdings earlier this year.
The bond represents the cheapest five-year funding raised by Emirates NBD in the last six years.
While ‘Bendgate’ may not have an impact, concerns that the phone does not have a “premium” feel may hamper UAE sales, says expert.
The study noted that 33 per cent of the UAE residents expect to step up their luxury spending over the next few months.
The contract is for work in Al Furjan Phase 2 and covers the construction of 16km of roads at the community.
NBF Islamic will offer a series of retail banking products in the initial stage but the bank plans to diversify Islamic offerings.
The office adds to DCCI’s presence in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa.
Under the new deal, the repayment date of the biggest chunk of debt under Dubai World’s $25 billion restructuring would be extended.
The areas that command the least residential rental rates in Dubai, as compiled by propertyfinder.ae.
The new mixed-use development is located in the Saadiyat Cultural District.
New daily A380 service to Texas city dovetails with Qantas’ new superjumbo flight from Sydney
The statement follows the Investment Corporation of Dubai’s stake purchase in Dangote Cement in September for $300 million.
Wiko, which claims to be Europe’s fastest growing smartphone brand, has launched eight models in the UAE.
Air Berlin said that the authorities were trying to put a new spin on the provisions of an air transport deal between Germany and the UAE during the review of the airlines’ winter schedules.
Al Nowais Investments, an Abu Dhabi-based private firm is leading a consortium to build Egypt’s first coal-fired power plant in the Suez area.