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Etihad Sees 22% Rise in Passenger Traffic In First Half Of 2014

The Abu Dhabi airline carried 6.7 million passengers during the first six months of the year.

Dubai’s Emaar Properties Faces Market Oversupply Risks – Moody’s

Emaar has launched many new residential projects this year and is also expanding its flagship Dubai Mall.

Flydubai Partners With Microsoft To Launch App For Passenger Check-In

Through the use of the app, check-in time will be reduced to two minutes per passenger, the airline said.

India, UAE Discuss Strategic Oil Storage Lease – Sources

ADNOC is reportedly planning to take up to two million tonnes capacity in India.

Sony Launches Dual SIM Xperia C3, Priced Dhs1,199 In The UAE

Billed as being the ‘world’s best selfie smartphone,’ the C3 will be released in the UAE at the end of August.

Al Jaber Signs MoU With Etihad Rail

As per the deal, by 2019, Al Jaber will be able to utilise rail transport for its logistics operations.

Dubai’s Limitless Receives Approval For Vietnam Project

The certificate allows Limitless to legally move forward with the Halong Star project in Vietnam.

DMCC Sees 30% Growth in Member Companies In First Half Of 2014

The free zone registered 1,027 companies in the first six months of 2014.

Etihad Seals Codeshare With Brazilian Airline Gol

Deal provides Abu Dhabi carrier with access to Gol’s domestic network as well 14 destinations across Latin America

Stock News: Saudi Arabia Positive, Dubai May Consolidate

The main index in Saudi Arabia rose 0.4 per cent on Monday and closed at 9,790 points.

Dubai’s Rents Rise Significantly In Q2, 2014 – Asteco

Jumeirah Beach Residence saw the highest increase in rent prices at 10 per cent quarter-on-quarter, according to a report by Asteco.

Agthia To Distribute Monster Energy Drinks In The UAE

Agthia also distributes Al Ain Water, Ice Crystal Water, Capri Sun kid’s juice drink and natural spring bottled water Alpin in the country.

Dubai’s DMCC Considers New Agricultural Contracts, Delays Spot Gold

The delay in launching the spot contract was due to not being able to link all the participants, DMCC chief said.

Dubai’s ENOC Receives Nod For 40 Fuel Stations In Saudi Arabia

ENOC is one of the three companies that won the qualification certification to open more outlets in Saudi Arabia.

UAE Regulator Says To Tighten Stock Market Supervision After Arabtec

The SCA said it would also set up a technical committee with the central bank and the exchanges to prevent any manipulation of stock prices.

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Says UAE President Healthy, Dismisses Rumours

Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed dismissed news on social media sites about UAE President Sheikh Khalifa’s health as being “mere rumours”.

Drake & Scull’s German Unit Secures Dhs103m Contract In India

Drake & Scull subsidiary Passavant Energy & Environment will construct and operate two wastewater treatment plants in the North Indian state of Punjab.

Etihad Partners With Google To Register On Flight Search Tool

Google’s Flight Search tool allows users to check out flight schedules and live ticket prices.

Dubai’s CBD Arranges Dhs200m For Movenpick Hotel Acquisition

The financing was arranged for BMJBR Properties Limited, a company owned by the private equity arm of Bank Muscat, the lender said in a statement.

Dubai’s Finances Stronger But Still Vulnerable, IMF Says

Dubai’s government debt is expected under a baseline scenario to fall gradually to 41.6 per cent of gross domestic product in 2019 from 60.2 per cent in 2013, the IMF said.

Etihad Starts Flights To Armenia

The new Abu Dhabi – Yerevan route will offer a total of 1,088 seats per week.

UAE Visitors Spent $1.145m In First Two Weeks Of FIFA World Cup- Visa

Middle East travellers have spent around $2.7 million on their visa cards since the start of the tournament, the payments provider said.

Stock News: Property, Banks Lift UAE Markets

Dubai’s main index climbed 2.4 per cent as shares in Arabtec jumped 5.4 per cent in early trade.

Adagio Abu Dhabi Al Bustan Opens Its Doors

Accor’s largest regional apartment-hotel property targets long-stay guests in UAE capital.

Ramadan 2014: Top 10 Iftars In Dubai

A list of the top iftars around Dubai this Ramadan and what they charge along with their major attractions.

Pictures: Dubai’s New Mega Mall Of The World Project

The development will include the world’s largest mall and a range of leisure, retail, cultural, wellness and hospitality options.

Dubai Launches Project To Build World’s Biggest Mall

The eight million sq ft mall will be connected to a theme park, theatres, medical tourism facilities and 100 hotels and serviced apartments.

Nakheel Awards Dhs44m Contract For Al Furjan Community Centre

Construction is scheduled to begin in Q4 2014, and the centre is slated to open in March 2016.

GDF Suez Signs Agreement For $1.5bn Mirfa Project In Abu Dhabi

The french utility company signed a 25-year power and water purchase agreement with the Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Company.

Dubai World Repays $300m Early To Creditors – Sources

The payment came from the proceeds of asset sales completed by the firm and follows an initial sum of $284.5 million returned in March to creditors.