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Dubai Lender ENBD Raises Debut New Zealand Dollar Bond

The bond represents the cheapest five-year funding raised by Emirates NBD in the last six years.

UAE Consumers Not Concerned With iPhone 6 Plus Bending Issues

While ‘Bendgate’ may not have an impact, concerns that the phone does not have a “premium” feel may hamper UAE sales, says expert.

UAE Residents Prefer Luxury Experiences Over Goods-Study

The study noted that 33 per cent of the UAE residents expect to step up their luxury spending over the next few months.

Nakheel Awards Dhs120m Infrastructure Contract For Al Furjan To Dubai Firm

The contract is for work in Al Furjan Phase 2 and covers the construction of 16km of roads at the community.

National Bank Of Fujairah Launches New Islamic Unit

NBF Islamic will offer a series of retail banking products in the initial stage but the bank plans to diversify Islamic offerings.

Dubai Chamber Of Commerce Opens Ghana Office

The office adds to DCCI’s presence in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa.

Dubai World Agrees Restructuring With Largest Creditors

Under the new deal, the repayment date of the biggest chunk of debt under Dubai World’s $25 billion restructuring would be extended.

Revealed: Top Five Affordable Areas To Rent In Dubai

The areas that command the least residential rental rates in Dubai, as compiled by propertyfinder.ae.

Abu Dhabi’s TDIC Sells Out Phase 1 Of New Beachfront Project, Mamsha Al Saadiyat

The new mixed-use development is located in the Saadiyat Cultural District.

Emirates Starts A380 Dallas Flights

New daily A380 service to Texas city dovetails with Qantas’ new superjumbo flight from Sydney

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Dubai’s ICD Exploring Investment Opps With Africa’s Dangote

The statement follows the Investment Corporation of Dubai’s stake purchase in Dangote Cement in September for $300 million.

French Affordable Smartphone Player Wiko Launches In UAE

Wiko, which claims to be Europe’s fastest growing smartphone brand, has launched eight models in the UAE.

Germany Examines Etihad, Air Berlin Codeshare Plans

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.

UAE Firm Signs Deal To Build Egypt’s First Coal-Fired Power Plant

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.

Dana Gas Signs Deal To Recover $280m Owed By Egypt

The company has had problems recovering payments in Egypt because of political turmoil and said in August that it was working with the Egyptian government to agree a new deal.

UAE’s TRA Warns Against Fake iPhone 6 Units

The regulators warnings come after a number of fake iPhone 6 handsets were confiscated from various locations across the UAE.

Etihad Rail Set To Launch Next Phase Of UAE Railway Network

The second phase of the UAE railway project, which at 628 kilometres is the longest of the three planned stages, is expected to be funded by the UAE federal government.

Emirates Signs 10-Year Management Deal With Angola Flag Carrier

Dubai carrier appoints senior managers but will provide no equity.

Mohammed Bin Rashid Foundation JV Launches Lifestyle Project In Dubai

As per the deal, MBRF will extend part of its land bank to newly launched developer Nshama to build an integrated community project at a central Dubai location.

State-Owned Dubai Development Seeks Merger, Acquisition Options

Listed on the DFM in 2007, the Dubai-based company was formed in 1975 to support the city’s residential development.

UAE’s Amanat Holdings To Open Dhs1.4bn Dubai Share Sale On Oct 20

Amanat will use the funds raised from the offering to establish companies in the healthcare and education sectors.

UAE Urged To Have More Home-Grown F&B Operators

Up to 80 per cent of the UAE’s food sector is currently franchise-operated, according to Salem bin Dasmal, founder of Silver Spoon Investments.

Le Méridien Al Aqah Renovations Near Completion

Emirates Group’s east coast resort to unveil new rooms and improved connectivity

Dubai’s Emaar Properties’ Malls Unit IPO Priced At Top Of Range

Shares in the Emaar Malls Group IPO were priced at Dhs2.90 per share, giving an overall sale value of Dhs5.8 billion.

Pictures: Nakheel’s Upcoming Dhs150m Palm Jumeirah Boardwalk

The developer has awarded a contract for the project to Overseas AST Company.

Dubai’s DMCC Launches Health Insurance For Member Firms

The free zone said that its health insurance solution has been tailored to suit its members so that smaller firms can experience the benefits that are usually available to large corporates.

Dubai Tops List Of Billionaire Cities In The Middle East

The city has 34 billionaires with a combined wealth of $79 billion, says new report by Wealth-X and UBS.

UAE’s TRA Records Surge In National Domain Registrations

The rise in registrations on the UAE’s national domain also indicates an increase in the amount of Arabic content online, the telecoms regulator said.

Real Madrid And AC Milan To Play In Dubai On December 30

Football fans set to flock to Sevens Stadium to see two giants compete in Dubai Football Challenge

Dubai’s Emirates NBD To Price NZ Dollar Bond On Monday

The bank has set initial price thoughts for the $77.6 million issue of five years duration at 165 basis points over New Zealand midswaps, the document showed.