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Top 10 Iftars In Dubai

A list of the top iftars around Dubai this Ramadan and what they charge along with their major attractions.

Rhodium-Studded Dhs11,000 iPhone 5 To Be Sold In UAE, Saudi

The Givori Phantom Black Platinum collection, made for men, is handcrafted in Italy.

Dubal, Mubadala Complete Acquisition Of Guniean Aluminium Firm

GAC acquisition gives flight to EGA’s ambition in becoming a key player in global aluminium production and paves way for significant global and regional expansion

Obama Speaks With UAE Crown Prince, Qatar Emir About Egypt Concerns

The phone calls from the US president came on a day when the UAE and Saudi offered $8 billion in aid to Cairo.

UAE To Give Egypt $3bn Support, Saudis $5bn

The UAE will make a $1 billion grant to Egypt and a $2 billion loan.

Dubai’s Nakheel Reports 57% Profit Rise In First Half Of 2013

The debt-ridden developer made a net profit of Dhs1.2 billion during the first half of the year on higher revenues.

Dubai’s New Address System To Ease Travel

The new 10-digit codes will eliminate the need for complicated and lengthy street addresses.

Dana Gas Appoints New CEO

Patrick Allman-Ward currently works as the general manager for Dana Gas Egypt.

Emirates Starting A380 Mauritius Flights In December

The double-decker will cater to growing leisure demand and serve multiple destinations across Emirates’ global network.

Ramadan To Start Wednesday, 1600 Prisoners Released

Working hours for private and public offices during Ramadan have also been issued.

Dubai Could Raise $1bn From Telecom Sales

Dubai has alledgely put its 26 per cent stake in Axiom Telecom and 35 per cent stake in Tunisie Telecom on the block.

Etisalat Warns Customers To Register SIM Cards As Deadline Looms

The fourth phase of the registration campaign ends on July 16.

Abu Dhabi Culls Expat Jobs At Key Government Department

Sources say between 40-70 people have lost their jobs at the General Secretariat of the Executive Council.

Etihad Posts Record Q2, H1 Revenues

The Abu Dhabi carrier attributed its eight per cent rise in Q2 revenue in part to its codeshare and equity alliance partners.

Dubai Metro Extends Timings During Ramadan

Public transport facilities including the metro and buses will operate on revised timings during the holy month.

Mortgage Lender Tamweel To Delist From Dubai Bourse

The move is in preparation for its complete acquisition by Dubai Islamic Bank

Dubai Property Prices Up 17% In Q2 2013

Apartment sale prices rose significantly in the second quarter of the year compared to Q1 2013, finds new report.

Egypt’s Central Bank Governor Flies To Abu Dhabi

The UAE pledged $3 billion in aid for Egypt in 2011 that has yet to be delivered.

QE2 To Become Luxury Hotel In Asia

Dubai World’s investment arm Istithmar bought the vessel from Cunard for $100 million back in 2007.

Camelicious First Camel Milk Brand To Ship To Europe

EICMP has said it will focus on the European B2B market, targeting the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, sport and nutritional fields.

Etihad Nears Deal To Invest In JAT Airways

Last month the Abu Dhabi carrier and JAT signed a preliminary agreement over a possible equity investment.

A Time For Regulation

The Mena region’s approach to alternative energy infrastructure is fragmented and needs work to foster new technology.

UAE, Kuwait Congratulate Egypt’s Mansour After Mursi Overthrow

Kuwait’s ruler Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah congratulated Egypt’s interim president and people.

Dubai’s Al Sufouh Tram Project Gearing Up For Nov 2014 Start

The Roads and Transport Authority plans to sign MoUs for the tram project within the next few months.

GCC States Welcome Ouster Of Egypt’s President Mursi

Saudi’s King Abdullah and the UAE government have sent congratulations to Adli Mansour, who had been appointed as interim head of state.

GCC Hospitality Market Records Strong Q1 Performance

Events and established tourist attractions sustain robust performance in the hospitality sector for some Middle East cities.

Dubai Plans New ‘Mini World Park’, Central Library

Dubai’s ruler Sheikh Mohammed has approved a host of new projects to be undertaken by the Dubai Municipality.

India’s BSE Launches Futures Trading On Dubai Bourse

Under an agreement with Indian bourse BSE derivatives exchange DGCX started trading futures for the S&P BSE SENSEX.

Exclusive Interview: GEMS Chairman Sunny Varkey Talks Profits And Philanthropy

In a rare interview, the founder of the world’s largest private schools company takes on his critics, and reveals his ambition to save the world from bad education.

UAE Jails 61 For Coup Plot, Says Trial Was “Transparent And Fair”

Eight men were sentenced in absentia to 15 years in prison, 56 were jailed for 10 years and five for seven years.