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Dubai Hotels Record 80% Occupancy In 2013

Dubai’s market rapidly absorbed an influx of new hotels in 2013 whilst maintaining a healthy occupancy rate throughout the year.

Dubai, Abu Dhabi Firms To Hike Housing Allowances In 2014

Around 22 per cent of Abu Dhabi employees and 33 per cent of Dubai employees will see a rise in housing allowances this year.

Etihad To Launch Daily Phuket Flights

UAE residents and holidaying Europeans now have improved access to the popular Thai destination

Horse Racing-Godolphin’s Racing Manager Quits For New Role

Simon Crisford will take on a new role as Sheikh Mohammed’s global racing advisor.

Drake And Scull’s Rail Division Wins Dhs35m Dubai Airport Contract

The firm will provide complete MEP works for the automated passenger mover system (APM), which will connect Concourse 4 of Dubai International Airport to Terminal 1.

UAE’s ADCB Picks Banks For 5-Yr Benchmark Bond

ADCB has chosen Bank of America-Merrill Lynch, Barclays, ING and JP Morgan Chase to arrange the transaction.

Dubai Industrial City Launches Halal Cluster

Spread across nearly six million square feet, the cluster will provide a dedicated area for companies manufacturing halal products.

DEWA Commissions Dhs118m Substation At DAFZ

The substation, which has a capacity of 150 megavolt ampere (MVA), was built at the cost of Dhs86 million.

Dubai’s Arabtec In Talks To Buy Kuwaiti Firm -Sources

The deal, if completed, would be worth about Dhs2 billion ($545 million).

UAE Food Producer NFPC Signs Dhs1.5bn Deal With Kizad

The deal would see an initial investment of Dhs1.5 billion by NFPC to build a mega-facility that will be spread across eight million sq ft of land in Kizad.

Emirates To Start Chicago Flights In August

The windy city will shortly will be served by all three Gulf carriers and becomes Emirates’ ninth US gateway

Dubai’s Union Properties To Lift Foreign Ownership Cap To 25%

Foreigners currently own 4.35 per cent of the company, according to bourse data.

Emaar Launches New Luxury Apartment Complex At Dubai Hills Estate

Mulberry at Park Heights comprises of 330 apartments in close proximity to an 18-hole championship golf course.

Nakheel Confirms Repayment Of Dhs2.35bn Bank Debt

The Dubai developer announced earlier this year that it would repay Dhs4 billion of its bank debt in 2014, ahead of maturity in September 2015.

Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel To Reopen In April After $50m Renovation

The hotel will offer 268 fully refurbished and brand new rooms and suites.

Abu Dhabi’s Al Khalidiyah Mall To Open New Samsung, Victoria’s Secret Stores

Al Khalidiyah Mall has launched a new 3D cinema and a bowling alley in addition to opening new international branded stores.

Almost 40% Of Dubai Firms Plan To Hire In Q1 2014

Dubai’s service and manufacturing firms are the most optimistic about hiring, according to a DED survey.

UAE Has No Plans To Tax Individuals – Finance Minister

The country is mulling the imposition of tax on companies, Sheikh Hamdan cofirmed.

France’s AXA To Take Major Stake In UAE’s Green Crescent Insurance

The sizes of the stake and details of the nature of the alliance have not been disclosed.

Rolling Stones Rock Abu Dhabi In First Middle East Show

The performance marks the start of a tour that moves on to Japan, Macau, Australia and New Zealand.

Venus Williams Claims Dubai Tennis Championship

This is the American’s first singles title since 2012.

Tenants Become Investors As Abu Dhabi Engineers Property Rebound

Unlike Dubai, Abu Dhabi’s property market rebound appears to have been triggered by clever government intervention in the market.

61,000 UAE Mobile Users Request To Switch Operators – TRA

More than 23,000 mobile numbers have been switched so far, according to the TRA.

US Negotiator At Iran Talks Heads To Saudi Arabia, UAE

Under secretary for political affairs Wendy Sherman will travel to Abu Dhabi, Riyadh and Jerusalem next week for consultations with respective governments.

Blackrock Says Cut Exposure To UAE Stocks On Signs Of Excess

The fund’s largest equity investments include Emaar Properties and London-listed UAE firm NMC Health.

Dubai Taxis To Accept Card Payments From February

An extra charge of Dhs2 will be levied on all credit and debit card payments while Nol card users will incur a Dhs1 charge.

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.