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Dubai’s Rising House Prices Pose Economic Risk- Expert

Rising house prices could affect Dubai’s regional competitiveness, an expert has said.

Dubai’s Eco-friendly Mosque 85% Complete

The mosque will use LED lights, solar panels and energy saving taps to save energy.

CAPM Says Plans First IPO On Main Dubai Exchange In 5 Years

Around 55 percent of the company’s equity, or 275 million shares, will be offered to the public in the IPO at Dhs1 per share on the Dubai Financial Market, CAPM said.

Smoke Detected As Emirates Flight Lands In Dubai

Emirates confirmed a hydraulic brake fluid leak on the flight, which was travelling from Kuwait.

Dubai’s DMCC To Boost Islamic Commodity Trade With Tie-Ups

The DMCC partnered with global brokerage firm BGC Partners this week to promote the platform to a wider international trading community.

Drake & Scull’s German Unit Wins Two Indian Deals Worth Dhs50m

Passavant-Roediger, a German subsidiary of UAE-based Drake & Scull International, will undertake one project in Gujarat and one in Rajasthan.

First Gulf Bank To Set Up $1.07bn Sukuk In Malaysia

Funds from the programme will go toward expanding the bank’s day-to-day business.

Abu Dhabi Airport Reopens After Technical Problem

Etihad Airways said all flights into Abu Dhabi were temporarily diverted to other airports in the region.

UAE’s Telecom Regulator Warns Users Against Selling Telephone Numbers

The warning comes as Etisalat and Khalifa Foundation plan to auction VIP packages that would provide certain privileges to customers.

Fog Forces Abu Dhabi Flight Diversions

Technical failure forces Abu Dhabi flights to other regional airports

Dubai’s Ruler Unveils Strategy For ‘Smart City’ Initiative

The strategy includes 100 initiatives in transport, communications, infrastructure, electricity and urban planning.

Kuwait’s Emir Could Heal Gulf Rift With Qatar – Speaker

Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and the UAE said on Wednesday they were withdrawing their ambassadors from Qatar.

All EU Citizens To Get UAE Visa On Arrival From March 22

The UAE has passed a new ruling exempting citizens from 13 European member states from requiring a pre-entry visa.

Emaar To Open New Reel Cinemas Complex In Dubai Marina

The new cinema complex is located at ‘The Beach’, a retail destination being developed by Meraas Holding in Dubai Marina.

EFG-Hermes Sells Damas Stake To Mannai For $150m – Source

Mannai and EFG-Hermes took control of the jeweller in April 2012, with Mannai holding 66 per cent of Damas.

REVEALED: Top 10 Fastest Growing Luxury Property Markets

Dubai and Abu Dhabi feature among the top 10 global cities seeing a rise in luxury residential property prices, according to Knight Frank.

Saudi, UAE, Bahrain Withdraw Envoys From Qatar In Security Row

They accused Doha of not implementing an agreement among GCC countries not to interfere in each others’ internal affairs.

Dubai World Prepays $284.5m To Creditors – Sources

The conglomerate obtained money for the prepayment from asset sales.

Arabtec Unit Wins Dhs1.03bn Emaar Contract In Dubai

Under the deal, Arabtec Construction will build over 1,500 townhouses in Emaar’s Reem community.

Dubai Hotels’ Occupancy Rates Rise To 83% In January

New survey attributed the higher than average rates during the start of the year to the holiday season.

Sofitel Dubai Downtown To Open May 1

The city’s third Sofitel will have a strong artistic flavour

Ras Al Khaimah Exploring Ceramics Sale

Ras Al Khaimah Ceramics has a market capitalisation of $781 million.

REVEALED: Top 10 Salaries In The UAE

The 2014 Gulf Business Salary Survey reveals the best-paid jobs in the UAE.

UAE’s Mubadala To Focus More On U.S., European Markets: COO

Mubadala shifted some of its focus to emerging markets after the global financial crisis hit the United States and Europe.

UAE Etisalat Hopes To Complete Buy Of Vivendi’s Maroc Tel Stake By End Of May

Etisalat agreed to buy Paris-listed Vivendi’s 53 per cent holding in Maroc Telecom for 3.9 billion euros last November.

UAE’s Etisalat Q4 Profit Rises 70%

Etisalat made a net profit of Dhs1.45 billion ($394.77 million) in the three months to December 31.

UAE Firms Should Give “Realistic Pay Rises” During Boom Time

Unrealistic pay rises during boom time might prove counterproductive to a company’s growth, expert says.

Dubai Developer Damac Says Profit Tripled In 2013

The developer said it booked sales worth $2.5 billion in 2013 compared with $661 million in the prior year.

Dubai’s Hotels See 10.6% Rise In Guest Arrivals In 2013

Over 11 million guests stayed in the emirate’s hotels and hotel apartments last year with occupancy rates reaching 80 per cent.

Dubai Telco Du Gets $1.17bn In Refinancing, Fresh Loans

The deals include a $720 million package and agreements with Standard Chartered Bank and DBS Singapore.