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Emirates Plane Causes Scare In Melbourne After Smoke Emerges From Tyres

Engineers found the smoke to be the result of a common occurrence caused by a warm tyre, the airline said.

Three Adagio Aparthotels Gear Up For UAE Launch

Accor is tapping into region-wide demand for long-stay accommodation

London’s Lord Mayor Concerned Over Lack Of Women In Top Jobs In The GCC

Ambassador for the UK’s financial sector wants to see more women at senior management and board level.

Nakheel Says Retailers Book 40% Of New Mall On The Palm

The developer confirmed that 120 retailers have booked spaces at Nakheel Mall.

Mashreq, Visa Launch 2014 FIFA World Cup Branded Cards

The branded credit and debit cards will introduce a new rewards programme for users.

Dubai’s Inflation Rate Edges Up In January

Dubai’s inflation rate rose month-on-month by 0.49 per cent in January, driven by housing and utility costs.

UAE Firm Eyeing ‘Big’ IPO On Nasdaq Dubai In 2014

The new listing could revive the struggling platform, says senior lawyer.

Dubai Agrees Roll-Over Of $10bn Crisis Debt To UAE – Sources

The emirate borrowed the money five years ago and the debt is due to mature next month.

Abu Dhabi Rents Shoot Up In Q4 2013

One-bedroom units in the emirate recorded the highest rise in rates as rents rose by 11 per cent in the last quarter.

Dubai’s Arabtec Says Its Unit Wins $272m Kazakh Contract

The Abu Dhabi Plaza development in Kazakhstan is under construction by a joint venture of Arabtec and Consolidated Contractors Co.

Shell Sells Australian Downstream Oil Assets For $2.2bn

Abu Dhabi Investment Council and Dutch-owned oil trader Vitol have reportedly bought Shell’s downstream Australian assets.

Babyshop To Open 15 New UAE Outlets By 2016

The kids’ retail store, part of the Landmark Group, currently operates 40 stores in the UAE.

Emaar, Abdul Latif Jameel Create JV To Develop Projects In Saudi

The new entity, called Emaar Jameel, will focus on developing integrated real estate projects in the Kingdom.

Du Looks To Buoyant UAE Economy For Future Growth

The telecom operator currently claims 46.4 per cent of mobile subscribers in the UAE.

Dubai’s Property Market Sees Strong International Investor Interest

Along with domestic buyers, Dubai’s real estate market is recording a rise in institutional investors.

New Abu Dhabi Finance Centre Appoints DFSA COO As Advisor

Jan Bladen has been appointed executive adviser and programme lead at Abu Dhabi Global Market.

Nakheel Launches Luxury Residences At The Palm

Prices for the 504 units on sale at the Palm Tower Residences start from Dhs1.5 million.

UAE Telco Du Q4 Profit Falls 43%

Du’s full-year profit for 2013 was Dhs1.99 billion, up slightly from Dhs1.98 billion a year earlier.

Hotel Review: Ritz-Carlton, Dubai

The new Shorooq wing houses 148 rooms, while the new bar and pool offer a higher level of luxury and sophistication.

Dubai’s Mashreq Hikes Foreign Ownership Limit To 49%

Foreigners currently own two percent of the bank’s shares.

Air Arabia Q4 Net Profit Rises 12%

The Sharjah-based carrier made a net profit of Dhs94 million ($25.6 million) in the fourth quarter.

UAE’s Gulf Marine Services Plans London IPO

GMS plans to sell new shares worth $100 million, as well as an undisclosed number of shares currently held by private equity backers.

Dubai’s Emaar Q4 Net Profit Up 48%, Beats Estimates

The developer, which launched several new projects last year, said its total value of sales in Dubai for 2013 was Dhs12 billion.

Pictures: Mall Of The Emirates New Fashion District Launch

The Fashion District, unveiled on Monday, is the first phase of the mall’s Dhs1billion redevelopment programme.

Mall of The Emirates Unveils Fashion District, Eyes New Hotel

The Dubai-based mall is undergoing a massive Dhs1 billion redevelopment programme.

Dubai Introduces Cap For School Fees

Schools can raise their fees from five to seven per cent depending on their rating by the KHDA.

UAE Telco Du Agrees Terms On $720m Loan Financing

Du’s new loan will replace two existing debt facilities.

Nakheel Receives Six Construction Bids For New Mall On Palm Jumeirah

A construction contract for Nakheel Mall is expected to be awarded within three months.

UAE Has Highest Ratio Of International, Local Students Among Arab States

The UAE has around 34,122 inbound students against 7,719 outbound students, according to UNESCO Institute of Statistics.

Speed Limits: How Fast Can You Drive On Dubai’s Roads?

Speed limits on major Dubai roads remain largely unchanged, according to Dubai Police.