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Abu Dhabi Fund Names Deutsche Bank Exec As Infrastructure Head

ADIA said John McCarthy will oversee its existing portfolio and originate new transactions.

Dubai’s Union Properties Q1 Profit Slips 2.2%

The Dubai-listed firm made a first quarter net profit of Dhs21.9 million ($5.96 million), lower than Dhs22.4 million it posted in the period last year.

Dubai’s Non-Oil Trade Up 16% In Q1

Non-oil trade grew to Dhs325.5 billion ($88.6 billion) in the first quarter from 280 billion in the same period last year.

EXCLUSIVE: Etihad CEO Slams Legacy Alliances

James Hogan says the Abu Dhabi carrier’s one-on-one partnerships are “easier, faster and more cost effective”.

UK Backs Dubai As Expo 2020 Host

Regional diversity makes Dubai the first choice for Expo 2020 bid, says UK minister.

Drake & Scull Chief Says Will Not Sell Stake In Company

The Dubai-based contractor is currently bidding for projects worth about Dhs15 billion.

Dubai’s CBD Sets Initial Price Guidance For Debut Bond

The early guidance has the five-year bond pricing in the area of 275 basis points over midswaps.

High Land Prices ‘Threaten Dubai Hotel Pipeline’

Citymax COO says it would like to build up to five more Dubai hotels – if it wasn’t for the cost of land

UAE’s Dana Gas Q1 Profit Up 17%

During the first three months of 2013, Dana collected $41 million in receivables from Egypt and $32 million from Kurdistan.

Dubai’s Shuaa Capital Q1 Net Loss Narrows

The investment bank said the quarterly net loss narrowed to Dhs5.9 million dirhams ($1.6 million) from Dhs8.5 million a year ago.

Tanzania Releases UAE, Saudi Citizens Held Over Church Bombing

The UAE Foreign Ministry announced that the Emiratis had been released on its Twitter account late on Sunday.

Full Steam Ahead For Abu Dhabi Ports Company

The Abu Dhabi Ports Company’s ambitious Dhs26.5 billion megaproject is powering ahead and on track to establish the UAE as a global maritime hub.

UAE Salaries To Rise 6% – Morgan McKinley

The oil and gas sector, along with banking and finance, will see wage hikes.

Air Arabia’s Q1 Net Profit Up 20%

Revenue for the quarter rose 22 per cent to Dhs722 million, Air Arabia said, adding passenger traffic during the period was up 18 per cent.

RAK Petroleum Plans International Stock Exchange Listing

RAK Petroleum’s assets include a 42.8 per cent holding in Norwegian oil company DNO International ASA.

UAE Ministry Issues Lebanon Travel Warning

Emirati citizens advised not to travel to the popular Arab country after a demonstration by pro-Assad Syrians in Sidon.

Short-Termism Lethal to Business, Survey Finds

More than three quarters of respondents believe that aims of short-term corporate profitability have led to business damaging decisions.

Abu Dhabi’s New Financial Zone To Benefit Dubai

Earlier this month the Abu Dhabi government said it would set up a full-service financial zone on an island near the city’s downtown.

Nakheel Awards Dhs106m Contract For 90 Villas

The project will be within the developer’s Jumeirah Village Circle community. Work is expected to start immediately with an estimated completion date at the end of 2014.

For Banks In Cyber Heist, How To Get Their Money Back?

Bank of Muscat lost $40 million and UAE-based RAKBANK lost $5 million in the global heist.

Brazil Aims To Multiply Investments From UAE

The country is mainly eyeing investments in energy, logistics and infrastructure.

Abu Dhabi Tourism Company Loss Widens Amid Property Weakness

TDIC made a net loss of Dhs2.17 billion in 2012 due to impairments and depreciation compared with a loss of 1.27 billion in the previous year.

Emirates Airline Profit Up 52%

Dubai airline posts net profit of $622 million; Emirates Group profits up 34% to $845 million.

Dubai To Close Airport Runways For Upgrade In 2014

Flights will be diverted from Dubai International Airport to the new Dubai World Central during the 80-day period in May.

Dubai Financial Market Q1 Profit Slips 11.3%

DFM made a first quarter net profit of Dhs27.03 million.

Raffles Dubai Opens Dhs85,000-a-night Suite

Nine-seater cinema and private salon among striking features of Dhs85,000-a-night floor

Dubai’s Ruler Issues New Hotel Law

The new decree lays down regulations for the licensing and classifying of hotel establishments in Dubai.

UAE Central Bank Shuts Two Money Exchange Firms For Violations

The companies were identified as Al Hilal Exchange and Asia Exchange Centre.

Dubai Group Aims To Close $10bn Debt Deal By June 6

The proposed deal is the last big debt restructuring related to Dubai’s 2008-2009 financial crisis.

Intercontinental Hotels Group Targets Long-Stay Guests

IHG will open its first Staybridge Suites in Beirut in July and a contract should be signed in Dubai “pretty soon”.