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Dubai’s ENOC To Introduce Self-Service At 10 Fuel Stations In July

The move aims to improve operational efficiency and will not lead to staff redundancies, confirms fuel retailer.

First Gulf Bank Q1 Profit Up 12%

FGB made a net profit of Dhs1.05 billion ($285.9 million) in the first three months of 2013, up from Dhs934.7 million in the same period of last year.

Dubai Court Jails Britons For Four Years On Drug Charges

Grant Cameron, Karl Williams and Suneet Jeerh were arrested in July 2012 during a holiday in the UAE.

Dubai’s Greens Locality Sees 40% Rent Rise In Q1

The recent escalation of leasing and sales prices in the emirate is concerning, says report.

Qatar Resumes Gains, Dubai Boosts To New High

In Dubai, heavy buying of mid-cap stocks pushed the index up 1.6 per cent to its highest close since November 2009.

Abu Dhabi Plans Financial Free Zone, May Compete With Dubai

The area, known as the Abu Dhabi World Financial Market, is scheduled to come up on the emirate’s Al Maryah island, say sources.

ENOC To Complete $142m Oil Terminal By End-2013

The oil storage terminal, with a storage capacity of over 141,000 cubic metres, will have a direct pipeline connection with the Dubai airport.

Dubai Property Deals Hit Dhs44bn In Q1 2013

The value of real estate transactions in the emirate rose 63 per cent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2013.

Etisalat May Buy Maroc Telecom Stake

A statement from Etisalat on Friday could reinforce speculation among some investors that it will also buy the state’s holding.

ENBD’s Departing CEO: Foreign Expansion Won’t Slow

Rick Pudner was speaking at the bank’s Q1 results days after the lender announced he would step down this year.

How To Trade Stocks And Shares In The UAE

Before you jump headfirst into the local equity markets, it’s important to gain knowledge of the companies, industries and economy you’re buying shares in.

Restaurant Review: Table 9

Michelin-starred chefs Nick Alves and Scott Price have shied away from the rigid confines of three-course dining and experimented with a flexible course system.

Etihad Signs Codeshare Deal With Air Canada

The UAE reinstated a visa waiver for Canadian citizens in April which it withdrew amid a dispute over landing rights more than two years ago.

Low Wages Deter Emiratis From Accounting Careers

The lure of higher salaries along with shorter working hours and more holidays has seen a large number of Emiratis opting for a public sector career.

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank Posts 5% Rise In Q1 Profit

The lender posted a net profit of Dhs903 million ($245.8 million) in the three months to March 31, up from Dhs861 million in the prior-year period.

DP World Q1 Consolidated Volumes Down 6.4%

DP World handled 6.2 million TEU in the quarter, compared to 6.6 million in the year-earlier period.

Emirates NBD Q1 Profit Jumps 31%

The Dubai bank made a net profit of Dhs837 million in the three months to March 31 compared to Dhs641 million last year.

Dubai To Temporarily Close Godolphin Stable

Sheikh Mohammed said that no horse will run from the Newmarket stable until he is sure the yard is clean.

Arabtec To Buy EFECO Unit For $45m

Emirates Falcon Electromechanical Co specializes in the electro-mechanical building services sector.

Etihad Buys Jet Airways Stake For $379m

The Abu Dhabi carrier is approved to buy 27.3 million shares at 754.74 rupees each on a preferential basis.

Samsung Galaxy S4 To Hit UAE Stores On April 27

The phone is priced at Dhs2,599 and will be available at all major retail outlets in the country.

Abu Dhabi Among Top 10 Global Shopping Centre Developments

The emirate is rapidly developing new retail space, finds new report.

Godolphin’s Al Zarooni Hearing Set For Thursday

Eleven Godolphin horses based at Newmarket in southern England tested positive for steroids, including Certify and Opinion Poll.

Mashreq Capital Plans $100m Islamic Equity Fund

The investment unit of the Dubai lender plans to raise between $75 million and $100 million for the fund.

Abu Dhabi’s Senaat Plans Over $600m Investment In Industry

The company’s revenues totalled Dhs12.3 billion in 2012, up 7.2 per cent over the previous year.

Dubai Investments To Complete $191m Asset Sale This Year -CEO

The company’s first-quarter profit was likely to be about Dhs190 million, said CEO Khalid bin Kalban.

Etisalat’s Q1 Profit Flat As Margins Weaken

The UAE-based telecoms operator made a net profit of Dhs1.83 billion in the first quarter, up 1.1 per cent from Q1 2012.

National Bank Of Abu Dhabi Q1 Profit Up 36%

The bank posted net profit of Dhs1.41 billion ($384 million) in the first three months of 2013.

Barclays’ Senior MENA Banker Resigns

Dubai-based Michael Helou headed up Barclays Capital in the region, the lender’s investment banking arm.

Abu Dhabi’s Kizad Signs Dhs33m Deal With Cast Aluminium Industries

UAE-based CAI has signed a long-term land rental agreement to operate in Kizad’s aluminium industrial cluster.