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Nakheel To Repay $1.5bn Debt By August, Four Years Ahead of Schedule

The repayments will be funded from Nakheel’s own resources rather than support from the Dubai government.

GEMS Education Appoints New Group CEO

The appointment comes as the group looks to build six more schools in the region.

Dubai Rebounds As Arabtec Slide Slows

Trading is active, suggesting the market’s tumble this week is viewed by some investors as a buying opportunity.

Dubai’s Arabtec Says Restructuring Won’t Hurt Projects

Arabtec’s shares, the most heavily traded in Dubai, plunged 53 per cent this month, dragging down the entire market.

Dubai’s Ruler Approves Expansion Of Jumeirah Beach Hotel

Under the plan, an ultra-luxury 350-room resort will be added to the existing Jumeirah Beach Hotel.

UAE’s Camel Chocolate Brand Al Nassma Partners With Global Duty Free Retailer

The company’s camel milk chocolates will be sold across all major duty free outlets through its listing with Gebr. Heinemann.

Hasan Ismaik Resigns As Chairman Of Dubai Interiors Firm Depa

Ismaik said he had left Depa to focus on his personal business.

Dubai’s Damac Launches Sales Of FENDI-Styled Villas

The villas, which come with a starting price of Dhs36,000,000, will be ready by Q1 2017, the developer said.

New $5bn Islamic Aircraft Leasing Fund Launched; Will Target GCC

ALIF Fund will be managed by the International Airfinance Corporation with Airbus and IDB as investors and partners.

Former Arabtec CEO Says Has Three Offers For His Stake

Hasan Ismaik, who resigned as head of the firm last week, said that he has offers from government entities and an international construction firm.

UAE Developer Al Thuriah Launches Two Residential Towers In Sharjah

The towers will be located in the Sahara complex between the borders of Sharjah and Dubai.

Arabtec Pushes Dubai Index To Post Biggest Daily Loss In 10 Months

Half a dozen stocks fell their 10 per cent daily limits.

Guest Spending Across Dubai’s Luxury Hotels To Drop 15% During Ramadan

Hotels can actually increase guest spending by up to 24 per cent by targeting guests with individually relevant information.

Stock News: Dubai’s Arabtec Extends Drop

Arabtec confirmed on Tuesday that it had laid off a “limited number” of staff to improve productivity.

Dubai’s Arabtec Says Has Laid Off “Limited Number” Of Staff

Reports claimed that the Dubai contractor laid off hundreds of staff following the departure of CEO Hasan Ismaik.

Etihad Rail To Begin First Phase Operations In “Near Future” – Official

The first phase of the $40 billion Etihad Rail project includes a 266-kilometre long rail network that runs from Shah to Ruwais.

UAE’s Gulftainer To Operate New Cargo Terminal In Florida

Gulftainer will invest up to $100 million in equipment and employees to operate a container and cargo terminal at Port Canaveral.

UAE Lender NBAD’s Head Of Asset Management Quits

Mark Watts, who joined the bank in 2010, resigned for personal reasons, sources said.

Portugal Records 140% Rise In UAE Tourist Numbers

The increase in tourism numbers was spurred by the launch of a daily Emirates flight route to Lisbon back in July 2012.

Stock News: Dubai’s Arabtec Hits Sentiment Across The Gulf

The company’s stock fell its daily limit of 10 per cent for a second session in a row.

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi In Major Expansion, Plans 7 New Rides

The theme park has already started the expansion process, and aims to complete it in three years.

UAE Announces Ramadan Working Hours For Private Sector

Working hours will be reduced by two hours during Ramadan for private sector employees with no reduction in salaries.

Dubai Contractor Arabtec Lays Off Staff, Execs In Wake Of CEO Departure

Large numbers of staff, including at least two senior executives, have departed the company since Ismaik resigned.

Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Petroleum Says Makes Malaysian Gas Discovery

Mubadala Petroleum said it found substantial gas in the Pegaga well in its operating block SK320.

Abu Dhabi’s Al Hilal Bank Plans $500m Capital-Boosting Sukuk

The transaction is earmarked to price in the area of six per cent, a document from lead arrangers showed.

Flydubai Opens Dubai Business Class Lounge

Free wifi, food and beverages available to the airline’s premium passengers at Terminal 2

Restaurant Chain Just Falafel Signs Deal For 10 More US Outlets

The fast food chain will open restaurants in the Texan cities of Houston and Austin, as part of its expansion.

Expo 2020 Attracting Students, Professionals To Dubai – Expert

The six month long event is also encouraging business colleges to set up base in the emirate.

UAE Announces Ramadan Working Hours For Public Sector

Federal government and ministry employees will work from 9am to 2pm.

Exclusive Interview: Masafi CEO Reginald Randall

Randall faced waves of uncertainty when UAE water exports were banned. The Masafi CEO reveals how he got the ship firmly under control with a new plant in Turkey.