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Ex-Head Of Bankrupt US Law Firm Appointed As Top UAE Legal Adviser

Law firm Dewey & LeBoeuf was one of the US’ largest and most profitable law firms.

Nakheel To Award Contract For Jumeirah Islands In Jan 2014

Construction of the project is expected to be completed within two years after awarding the contract.

Damac Offers Property Buyers Free Lamborghini Aventador This DSF

The Dubai-based developer has promised customers free luxury cars as part of its Dubai Shopping Festival promotion.

Six New Cases Of MERS Virus Hit Saudi Arabia, UAE

The total confirmed cases of the respiratory disease has reached 176, of which 74 have died, the WHO said.

Dubai Media City To Monitor Visitors On New Year’s Eve

Visitors will be asked to present valid ID proof when entering the freezone.

Abu Dhabi To Build Green Road To Dubai

The five-kilometre pilot project will link the existing Abu Dhabi- Dubai main road (E11) and the new Abu Dhabi-Dubai main road (E311).

Shuaa Capital CEO Macdonald To Leave Company

The company has not yet named a replacement for the CEO, but has announced other management changes.

Nakheel To Award Contract For The Pointe At Palm In Q1 2014

Dubai developer is currently evaluating construction bids for the retail and entertainment complex.

Dubai Refreshments To Open Merger Talks With Abu Dhabi Refreshments

Both firms are franchisee holders for the distribution of Pepsi Co products.

Reel Cinemas Receives 9m Visitors In 4 Years

The megaplex at The Dubai Mall marked 25 per cent growth in audience turnout this year compared to 2012.

Burj Khalifa Apartment Prices Soar 25% In 2013

Apartment prices at Burj Khalifa currently stand at Dhs3, 750 per square feet – a 50 per cent increase from February 2009.

Dubai Airport Passenger Traffic Up 9.5% In November

Year-to-date passengers totalled 60.4 million people, an increase of 15.3 per cent.

Al Noor Hospitals Buys Gulf International Cancer Centre For $21.8m

The Abu Dhabi based healthcare provider said it it hoping to increase its core competency.

UAE Consumers Demand Effective Brand Loyalty Programmes

Brands in the Middle East are failing to deliver loyalty programmes relevant to consumers’ needs, according to a survey.

Dubai’s Arabtec Says No Plans To Increase Stake In Depa

The contractor denied media speculation about increasing its stake in Depa.

UAE’s First Fully Built Satellite, Khalifa Sat, To Enter Orbit In 2017

Dubai’s ruler Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum launched the project.

Top 10 New Year’s Eve Events In Dubai

From drumming to wild partying, Gulf Business brings you an array of events to choose from this NYE.

Dubai’s Drake And Scull Secures $16m Contract In India

The contractor will perform MEP works for four towers in Mumbai’s New Cuffe Parade project.

Dubai’s Index Falls For The First Time In 5 Days

The DFM General Index fell as investors sought to take advantage of a four-day rally to pocket gains.

Abu Dhabi Exceeds 2.5 Million Hotel Guests Target For 2013

Around 2.5 million guests stayed in Abu Dhabi’s hotels in the first nine months of this year, up 17 per cent from last year.

Al Habtoor Group Announces Major Board Reshuffle

The group has said that its hotels division board has been carefully planned with a mix of expertise to cope with growing business demands.

Emirates To Operate A380 On London Gatwick Route

The new service will be launched on March 30, 2014 and is expected to increase capacity by 36 per cent.

Exclusive Interview: Damac’s Boss On Rebuilding The Company

Ziad El Chaar, MD of Dubai-based property developer Damac, explains how the company has built itself back up in 2013, following structural damage in the real estate crash.

Encouraging Entrepreneurship

Start-ups are significant contributors to GDP and the job market but more need to be done to support them.

Why Are Some Of Dubai’s Office Buildings Empty?

Offices with multiple ownership structures have higher than average vacancy rates.

Nakheel Reports Land Sales Of Over Dhs162m

The developer reported the land sales in its Al Furjan and Jumeirah Village Triangle projects.

Etisalat Targets SME Customers

Etisalat has been investing in various mobile packages to tap into the country’s lucrative SME customer base.

Dubai Health Insurance Law Will Make Market Competitive

But experts assure that the new law will not wipe out smaller insurance firms from the market.

Dubai’s Fireworks Record On NYE: All You Need To Know

Dubai’s record-breaking attempt will feature 400,000 fireworks and will extend over 100 kilometres across Palm Jumeirah’s shoreline.

McLaren MP4-12C Joins Dubai Police Fleet

The sportscar comes with a 2020 number plate in recognition of Dubai’s Expo 2020 win.