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Dana Jumps Most In 8 Years After Egypt Payment

The company received $53 million in dues from the Egyptian government.

UAE Declares Holiday For New Year’s Day

Public and private sector workers get one day off on Wednesday, January 1, 2014.

Abu Dhabi Airport Welcomes Over 1.3m Passengers In Nov

The airport’s November passenger traffic was up 9.8 per cent compared to the same period in 2012.

UAE Firms Incur Losses Due To Poor Direct Communication

UAE professionals incurred a yearly revenue loss of 26 per cent due to lack of face-to-face meetings.

Emaar Rises To 5-Year High As Property Stocks Gain

The Dubai developer gained three per cent to reach Dhs7.57 at the close of trading, its highest since September 2008.

UK Visa Waiver To Boost UAE Tourist Numbers

The UK has been aggressively targeting the wealthy Gulf tourists through various marketing campaigns this year.

Al Ain’s New Football Stadium Ready For January Launch

The Hazza bin Zayed stadium, which can accommodate 25,000 spectators, is expected to boost the emirate’s sports industry.

UAE’s Dana Gas Receives $53m From Egypt Government

Including the latest payment, Dana Gas has received a total of $130 million from the Egyptian authorities this year, it said.

Dubai Energy Firm Secures Dhs1bn Funding For India Power Project

Coal & Oil will use the amount to complete its 1200mw thermal power plant under construction in Tamilnadu, India.

American Jailed In UAE For YouTube Parody Video

Shezanne Cassim, 29, has been detained since April after publishing the 20-minute “mockumentary” film.

Dubai’s New Rent Ruling Favours Landlords – Expert

The ruling aims to encourage owners to renew existing leases rather than bring in new tenants at much higher rates, says expert.

Abu Dhabi Firm Buys Stake In Australia’s Swala Energy

The deal, valued at $2.9 million, is Hayaat Group’s first investment in East African oil exploration.

Top 10 Most Searched Rental Locations In Dubai

Dubai Marina topped the list of Dubai’s most searched locations to rent property in, according to propertyfinder.ae.

Abu Dhabi-listed United Arab Bank Signs $250m Loan

The two-year loan facility will be used to fund the lender’s general business.

Dubai’s Drake & Scull Wins $109m Contract In Qatar

The firm won a deal for mechanical, electrical and plumbing work at the Mall of Qatar, which is now under construction near Doha.

Experts Urge Greater Support For UAE Female Start-Ups

Young female entrepreneurs in the UAE require greater mentorship and hands-on-training, say businesswomen in the country.

Dubai’s Ruler Issues New Decree To Regulate Rents

As per the ruling, landlords can raise rents by 20 per cent if contracts are 40 per cent or more below average prices.

UAE Ranks High On Global M&A Attractiveness Index

M&A activity in the UAE has been picking up pace as market conditions improve.

Arabtec Launches New Property Arm In UAE

The builder said it would set up real estate development units in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

UAE Telcos Launch Mobile Number Portability

The mobile number portability service will come into effect on December 30.

Alitalia In Talks With Etihad For Possible Investment

The struggling Italian carrier is studying other options as well, said its CEO.

Apple’s iPhone 5 Is UAE’s Most Popular Smartphone – TRA

iPhone 5 had a marketshare of 2.8 per cent in the third quarter, slightly higher than Samsung’s Galaxy S3.

BAE Systems Falls After UAE Halts Eurofighter Talks

The company had been in discussions with the UAE about a deal possibly worth around $9.82 billion.

Broadening Dubai Derivatives

As the UAE market outlook improves, DGCX is looking to expand its offerings.

How Does Air Traffic Control Work At Dubai International Airport?

Ever wondered how your aeroplane is guided out of the airport? Or how aircrafts don’t bump into each other in the sky? Here’s a step-by- step guide.

Dubai Ranks 23 Among World’s Most Expensive Office Markets

Dubai’s office rental market growth is driven by the emirate’s favourable economic and investor-friendly conditions.

Commercial Bank Of Dubai Obtains $450m Loan

Proceeds from the three-year loan will be used for general business purposes.

Etihad Signs Codeshare With Aegean Airlines

Agreement provides Greeks with greater global connectivity and Etihad with improved access to Greece and mainland Europe

Dubai’s Abraaj Plans Further Turkey Deal Next Year

Abraaj bought 80 per cent of dairy producer Yorsan Gida Mamulleri AS for an undisclosed price this month.

Dubai’s Empower Said To Appoint Banks For $600m Financing

Empower is planning a takeover of rival utility Palm District Cooling, say sources.