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Abu Dhabi’s TAQA Q1 Profit Falls 80%

The state-owned utility posted a net profit of Dhs106 million dirhams ($28.9 million) for the first quarter, compared with Dhs534 million for the year-ago period.

‘Rera Rental Calculators Need Updating’ – Lawyers

An updated and frequently monitored rent calculator can allay fears of eviction and regulate rents in the market.

Dubai Eyeing Alternate Plan For Debt Repayment

The emirate may issue another sovereign bond this year, says senior official.

Exclusive: Al Ghaith Says New Routes, New Planes For Flydubai

Speaking at Arabian Travel Market, al Ghaith revealed the carrier will welcome five new aircraft before the year is out.

Best Western Dubai Deal ‘In A Couple Of Weeks’

Last year Best Western opened its first hotels in Oman, Jordan and Saudi Arabia.

World Bank Unit Helping UAE Draft Law To Aid SME Lending

The new legislation will allow small and medium-sized firms to use machinery and other assets to back loans.

Tourists Spend $4.7bn On Visa Cards In UAE

The UK continues to be the top source market to the UAE with British Visa cardholders spending $540.4 million in 2012.

Emirates Plans 180 Destinations By 2020

The Dubai-based airline currently flies to over 120 destinations across six continents.

‘Emiratis Must Choose Career Progression Over Fat Salaries’, Experts Warn

Local leaders have urged Emiratis to prioritise knowledge and personality development over fancy job titles.

Aston Martin, Bentley Join Dubai Police Fleet

Not content with a Ferrari FF or Lamborghini Aventador, Dubai Police now use a rare Aston Martin One-77.

Arabian Travel Market 2013 – Day 1 Roundup

The most important news and announcements from the opening day of the region’s biggest travel event.

Emiratis Consider The Private Sector As Opportunities Dry Up

Young Emiratis still prefer government jobs but those are becoming scarcer. That fact is encouraging them to take a fresh look at opportunities in the private sector.

Etihad-South African Airways Become Codeshare & Interline Partners

The MoU between the two airlines makes provision for reciprocal ‘earn and burn’ with frequent flyer programs

Emirates-Qantas Deal Not A “Reaction” To Competition – Clark

Emirates president Tim Clark said the airlines were not influenced by Etihad’s partnership with Virgin Australia.

Commercial Bank Of Dubai Plans First Bond Issue

Gulf Arab banks have stepped up bond sales this year with over $5 billion of dollar-denominated bonds issued so far.

Emirates Islamic Bank Reports 101% Q1 Profit Jump

The bank recorded strong growth in net profit and net income compared to its first quarter in 2012

Dubai Says Repays $909m Bonds On Maturity

The repayment was part of a dual-tranche facility issued in April 2008.

Gulf Airlines Prepare For Boeing’s 777X Offering

Emirates and Qatar Airways are expected to be among the first and possibly biggest customers for Boeing’s latest aircraft.

Dubai’s Vision Is To Be World’s “Number One” Tourism Destination

The emirate’s new tourism strategy is aimed at achieving that vision, says senior official.

Damac Develops Donald Trump Golf Course

The Trump International Golf Club Dubai will be the first course by the organisation in the Middle East.

All You Need To Know About The Arabian Travel Market

Exhibitors are queuing up to promote themselves at the 20th edition of the ATM next week, as the region’s travel and tourism operators embrace the upturn.

RMAL To Develop Marco Pierre White Portfolio

The deal would allow RMAL to develop venues under the chef’s name both regionally and internationally.

Wyndham To Open First UAE Hotel In Dubai

The Wyndham Dubai Marina is expected to open within the next three years and will house 497 guest rooms.

Jumeirah RevPar Up 22% In Q1

President and CEO says plans to double the number of hotel rooms in Dubai is ‘100 per cent achievable’.

Abu Dhabi’s Gulf Capital Gets $120m Loan For Saudi Project

The 10 year loan facility will be used to develop the first phase of the residential compound

Arabtec Wins Dhs243m Emaar Deal For Villas Project in Dubai

The Dubai-based construction firm will be building 253 luxury villas in Emaar’s Casa development in Dubai.

ADCB Buys Back Shares Worth $313m

ADCB’s shares hit a 4-1/2 year high on Wednesday; the bank posted a five per cent increase in first-quarter net profit.

Dubai Aims To Treble Tourism Income To $82bn By 2020

The emirate is likely to have more than 160,000 hotel rooms by the end of the decade.

Making The Grade: Are Dubai’s Schools Adequate?

Can the quality of Dubai’s international outreach campuses ever match home schools – or are students being cheated?

Fairmont Palm Boss: Be My Guest

Martin van Kan tells Alicia Buller about his rise from used plate collector to general manager of Dubai’s glitzy Fairmont Palm hotel.