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Al Habtoor Unveils Water-based Theatre Plans

But Group CEO confirms there will be no new Metropolitan Hotel on the three-hotel site

UAE Eyes Gasoline Self-Sufficiency From End-2014

The UAE currently produces around 2.7 million tonnes and relies on imports for the rest, according to officials.

UAE’s Dana Gas Expands Gas Exploration In Egypt And Lebanon

Abu Dhabi-listed Dana Gas has won a bid to develop an offshore block in Egypt’s Nile Delta.

UAE-Based Flydubai Latest Carrier Flying To South Sudan

The low-cost carrier will link Juba with Dubai four times a week.

UAE Stock Markets Hit New Multi-Year Peaks

Dubai’s index rose 1.4 per cent to 1,986 points, its highest level since December 2009.

Dubai Knowledge Village, Academic City See 24% Growth

The business parks now encompass 564 companies with an influx of HR and recruitment names in 2013.

Air Arabia Posts 17.5% Rise In Q1 Passenger Numbers

The low-cost carrier introduced three new routes in the first quarter of the year.

Marks & Spencer, Mango Stores To Open In Al Ghurair Centre

The Dubai-based mall is undergoing a massive Dhs2 billion-expansion project.

Pudner To Leave Dubai’s ENBD, New CEO Will Reveal Priorities

Pudner is expected to stay as CEO until his contract expires at the end of this year.

GEMS Education Raises $545m Expansion Loan

The loan is a mix of Islamic and conventional financing managed by lenders including Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank and Dubai Islamic Bank.

Emirates NBD CEO Rick Pudner Resigns

Pudner has been at the helm of Dubai’s biggest bank since 2006 after 24 years at HSBC.

U.S. Nears $10bn Arms Deal With Israel, Saudi Arabia, UAE

The deal will take V-22 Osprey aircraft, advanced refueling tankers, anti-air defense missiles and 25 F-16 Desert Falcon jets to the region.

Etihad Travel Mall Opens In Dubai

New round-the-clock, comprehensive facility targets more Dubai passengers

NBAD Signs Refinancing Deal With Paris’ Prince de Galles Hotel

The Abu Dhabi lender is refinancing the renovation of the Parisian five-star hotel that is scheduled to re-open in May 2013.

UAE Arrests Al Qaeda Cell Targeting Country’s Security

State news agency WAM said the members were of various Arab nationalities and were recruiting, financing and providing logistical support to al Qaeda.

Is Dubai Earthquake Proof?

What was it like being in the Burj Khalifa during the earthquake? Our structural design expert explains.

Etisalat Draws Strong Bank Demand For $8bn Maroc Tel Bid Loan

The UAE telecoms operator has already secured the backing of 12 banks and up to four more could join.

Emirates Sponsoring Roland Garros Tournament

Latest agreement is the third tennis sponsorship in Europe after the Italian Open and recently announced Barcelona Open

Earthquake Witness Accounts In Dubai, Abu Dhabi

People in the UAE recount their first reactions to the earthquake that hit Iran on Tuesday and sent shock tremors across the GCC.

Dubai’s Arabtec Inks Joint Venture With Samsung Engineering

The new company will focus on large energy and power-related projects in the region.

Dubai Developer Nakheel Q1 Profit Up 36%

Revenue for the first quarter was Dhs2.2 billion, up 62 per cent from a year earlier.

No Loss Or Damage In UAE After Earthquake, Confirm Officials

The 7.8 magnitude earthquake that hit Iran on Tuesday sent strong tremors across the GCC.

VIDEO: After The Dubai Earthquake

Dubai office workers spilled out into the streets as tall buildings were evacuated immediately after the tremor.

Emirates Holidays To Be Franchised, Targets Digital Growth

In regulated markets the division will team up with partners that have licensing expertise and knowledge, while in the unregulated markets it will seek exclusive GSA partners

Arabtec Not Interested In Buying Drake Stake

Drake and Scull has seen its shares jump 17 per cent year-to-date on growing speculation that it was a takeover target.

Twitter Users In Dubai Earthquake Frenzy

Social media users across the GCC reported their ‘experiences’ of a second earthquake in eight days.

Major Earthquake In Iran, Shocks Felt In Dubai

A major 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocked Iran on Tuesday.

Cityscape Abu Dhabi: Aldar Wins Contract To Build 996 Villas

Abu Dhabi Housing Authority has awarded Aldar the contract to build the villas in the emirate’s Al Falah area.

Dubai Police Adds Ferrari FF To Its Fleet

After unveiling a Lamborghini Aventador patrol car last week, Dubai Police now plan to launch a Ferrari.

UAE Investors Prefer Property Over Gold

Real estate is currently the preferred asset class for investors in the UAE, finds new survey.