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Dubai’s Rents Drop Over 2% Q-On-Q In Q3, Signalling Stabilisation- Asteco

While average rents dropped in Q3 compared to Q2, rental rates recorded double digit increases on a year-on-year basis.

Dubai Gold And Commodities Exchange Says CEO To Step Down

Gary Anderson is stepping down due to ill health and will be temporarily replaced with COO Gaurang Desai.

Dubai Judge Approves Liquidation Of Local Espirito Santo Unit

Portugal’s largest listed lender, Banco Espirito Santo, was rescued by the state in August.

Sharjah Launches New Real Estate Project Tilal City

The project will be spread across a total area of 25 million square feet and will be located along Emirates Road.

Dubai Ranks Most Expensive On UK List Of Value For Money Holiday Destinations

Jumeirah in the emirate came bottom on a list ranked by the cost of a basket of travel essentials.

Stock News: Dubai Jumps After Global Markets Rebound; Arabtec Surges

Middle East bourses tumbled last week, with Dubai taking the biggest hit and losing 13.6 per cent.

UAE’s Arabtec To Launch Phase 1 Of Mega Egypt Housing Project By Year-End

In March, Arabtec said it would build one million homes in Egypt in a $40 billion project backed by the Egyptian and UAE governments.

Dubai’s Atlantis Resort Signs Increased $1.1bn Loan Deal

Atlantis refinanced an $880 million loan to take advantage of favourable market conditions, ICD confirmed.

UAE Government’s Social Media Usage Improves Transparency

UAE government’s use of social media is revolutionising governance but experts say that challenges persist.

30 Seconds On The Business Of… Community Malls In The UAE

Gulf Business speaks to Neelesh Bhatnagar, director of Oasis Centre.

UAE’s Air Passenger Numbers To Grow 5.6% By 2034 – IATA

Globally, passenger numbers are expected to reach 7.3 billion by 2034, representing a 4.1 per cent average annual growth.

Dubai Expo 2020 Team Provides Second Update To BIE

The BIE, which oversees World Expos, was provided an overview about the new Expo 2020 Bureau and the site’s positioning.

First Look: Four Seasons Resort Dubai At Jumeirah Beach

Resort blends leisure and business around an ‘understated’ luxury theme

Stock News: Saudi Index Tumbles 5%, Dubai Drops 4.7%

The Saudi index sank to 9,407 points, its lowest level since mid-April.

Dubai Duty Free Named World’s Largest Airport Retailer

Dubai’s airport retailer accounted for 5.19 per cent of global airport duty free business and almost three per cent of the wider duty free and global travel retail business.

Chinese Solar Firm To Set Up Dhs110m Facility In Dubai Silicon Oasis

Chang Zhou Almaden, which produces photovoltaic glass, will set up a 15,000 sqm manufacturing facility at the free zone.

UAE Says Isolates Passenger From Liberia For Ebola Checks

The passenger arrived in Dubai on a plane from Liberia, the ministry said.

Legoland Dubai To Feature 15,000 Lego Structures In Six Themed Areas

The new theme park, to be operated by Merlin, is coming up in Dubai Parks & Resorts.

Dubai’s Marka To Launch Four New Retail Brands At Meraas’ City Walk

The group will bring European brands such as Sonia by Sonia Rykiel, Berenice and Essential Antwerp to Dubai.

UAE Lender First Gulf Bank Sells 45% Stake In Brokerage

FGB, majority-owned by Abu Dhabi’s ruling family, signed an agreement with Integrated Financial Group.

Blackstone, Gulf Investors Buy Stake In UAE’s GEMS Education

Under the transaction, GEMS will be split into two entities, with the investing group buying a stake in the part of the business focussed on MENA and Asia.

Samsung Launches Flagship Galaxy Note 4, Note Edge And Gear S In UAE

The Note 4, priced at Dhs2,799, will be available from October 16, while the Note Edge will be launched later as a limited edition product.

UAE’s Amanat To Invest In Six Firms Post IPO

The company is looking to invest in the GCC’s healthcare and education sector, with a focus on the UAE and Saudi markets.

Flydubai Hires Seven Banks For Debut Sukuk – Sources

In February, a Flydubai official said that the firm is looking to raise funds through a bond issue and was considering a sukuk option.

Dubai’s Damac Expands Hotels Deal With Paramount

The new hotels and serviced residences will be launched over the next five years across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Jeddah and Istanbul.

UAE’s Amanat Holdings Dubai Share Sale To Open Oct. 20

The offer period for the flotation, in which shares will be priced at Dhs1 each, will run until November 4, the company said in a statement.

Stock News: UAE Markets Rebound, Qatar Weakens

Dubai’s index added 1.2 per cent in a broad rally while Abu Dhabi edged up 0.2 per cent.

Al Noor Hospitals To Spend Up To $200m On Acquisitions In 2015

Al Noor has made three acquisitions in the UAE this year, including a cancer centre, and hopes to add further buys in the coming year, vice-chairman Kassem Alom said.

Swiss Airline Darwin Waters Down Etihad Deal To Get Green Light

Etihad has agreed to relinquish a role in the appointment of top executives at Darwin.

Swarovski, Tebyan Officially Launch Crystal-Themed Towers In Dubai

The project is expected to be completed by December 2016, the developer said in a statement.