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Dubai Tram Officially Launches, Passenger Services To Begin On November 12

The first phase of the Dubai tram, opening today, will stretch 10.6 kilometres and include 11 stations.

Dubai Meraas Unit Plans $689m IPO For Theme Park Project

The company will offer 2.53 billion shares at a price of Dhs1 each, in an offer that will run from November 17 to November 30.

Dubai’s Union Properties Q3 Net Profit Drops 26%

The developer made a net profit of Dhs127.93 million ($34.8 million) in the third quarter compared with Dhs171.89 million in the corresponding period of 2013.

Abu Dhabi Onshore Oil Co To Invest $5-7bn To Raise Output -CEO

The state-owned crude oil producer currently produces 1.6 million barrels per day.

Dubai’s Financial Free Zone To Double In Size In A Decade – Governor

The doubling in size would be in terms of floor space, the number of people working in the centre and the number of companies there, the DIFC governor said.

UAE Banks Profit Up 25% In First Nine Months Of 2014

Economic growth and lower provisions for bad debts have fuelled the banks’ profits, the UAE Banks Federation said.

Don’t Panic Over Oil Price Drop, Situation Will Fix Itself – OPEC Head

Abdullah al-Badri said both producers and consumers would be happy with oil prices in a broad range around $100 per barrel.

Construction Begins On Abu Dhabi’s New Mega Mall, Al Maryah Central

The 2.3 million sqft mall, located in Al Maryah Island, is scheduled for opening in March 2018.

Starwood Partners With Emirates Skywards

Both operators’ premium travellers will now be able to enjoy mutual benefits, earning points and rewards.

UAE’s Waha Capital Continues Rally After Strong Q3

The firm’s third-quarter profit more than doubled, driven by higher income from its stake in AerCap Holdings.

Al Ghurair Centre To Spend An Additional Dhs60m On Mall Revamp

The latest renovation will add an 80,000 square feet Carrefour hypermarket, around 50 new retail brands and a number of street-based restaurants to the mall.

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.