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Dubai Developer Emaar’s 2012 Apartment Sales Double

Emaar made a revenue of Dhs2.5 billion from apartment sales last year, compared to Dhs1.1 billion in 2011.

Libya Halts Telco Management Contract – Etisalat CEO

Etisalat is keen on winning the contract to run state-owned Libyan Post, Telecommunication and Information Technology Co.

UAE Opens World’s Largest Concentrated Solar Power Plant

The 100-megawatt, grid connected power plant, Shams 1, will generate clean energy to power 20,000 homes in the UAE.

Dubai’s First Al-Sufouh Tram To Arrive In December

About 52 per cent of the overall project has been completed so far, say officials.

UAE Central Bank Orders Speedy Mortgage Review

The central bank has previously backed off from enforcing regulations after complaints from the banks.

How To Set Up A Pension Fund In The UAE

Start saving for your future as soon as you begin earning, advises Jahangir Aka, head of SEI Investments Middle East.

Locals Venture Into Business In Changing UAE

Is the government finally succeeding in persuading a significant number of local citizens to start their own firms?

UAE’s Dana Gas Sukuk Restructuring Vote Postponed To March 21

Abu Dhabi-listed energy company Dana missed repayment of its $920 million sukuk that matured in October last year.

Dubai Lynx Awards 2013 Announced

Y&R Dubai bags agency of the year award for the third year in a row.

Emirati Female Entrepreneurs On The Rise

Men still 2.8 times more likely to start a business in MENA as the UAE ranks 22nd on a global survey for ease of setting up a company.

UAE Central Bank Says Discount Window On Track

Last September the central bank announced it would develop its monetary policy framework enabling banks to borrow intra-day and overnight funds.

Sheraton Dubai Creek To Close For Upgrade

The renovation will start on July 8 and is expected to take up to 10 months.

UAE Central Bank Says Will Enforce Curbs On Risk

The regulator is looking to implement previously issued rules and policies.

Dubai Islamic Launches $1bn Tier 1 Sukuk

Arranging banks said order books totalled $14 billion, indicating massive demand for the deal.

Broker FIS Says Relocating Ship Futures To Dubai

Managing director John Banaszkiewicz says the broker will take advantage of Dubai’s proximity to Asia.

Abu Dhabi In Nearly $7bn Oil Investment In Malaysia

The emirate has signed an agreement for a petroleum storage facility in Malaysia’s Johor state.

UAE Announces Cabinet Reshuffle; Replaces Energy Minister

The cabinet reshuffle includes four new ministers and one new ministry.

Emirates Sends A380 Signal To Mauritius

Special service marks island’s 45th anniversary of independence – and serves as a capacity-raising hint from the airline

UAE Consumer Confidence Lowest In The GCC

The country scored much lower than the other Gulf states on the latest MasterCard Index of Consumer Confidence.

Dubai’s Arabtec To Buy Rest Of Target Engineering

The construction firm already has 60 per cent stake in Target, an oil and gas construction business.

52% Of UAE Female Employees Intend To Quit

Survey finds only 31 per cent of female employees would stay put if offered a job elsewhere.

UK Government Promotes London As Islamic Finance Hub

More than $34 billion worth of Islamic bonds have been issued through the London Stock Exchange.

Emirati Graduates Expect To Earn Dhs27,000 A Month

UAE nationals choose public over private sector jobs with investment firm Mubadala the company of choice.

GCC Tourists Spend Dhs2,440 Per Head In The UK

Visitors from Qatar and Kuwait were found to be the biggest spenders.

Emirates Airline Eyes 10 Year Sukuk Issue This Week

The sukuk, maturing 2023, will have an amortising structure, with an average weighted life of five years.

Dubai’s Index In Biggest Gain In 3 Weeks

Investors are starting to buy back into the emirate’s stocks following a recent slump.

Saudi Aramco Confirms Leasing UAE Fuel Storage Space

Securing storage space at the key fuel hub outside the Strait of Hormuz helps traders ensure swift and flexible supplies to buyers.

Abraaj Buys Stake In Palestinian Games Firm

UAE-based Abraaj Capital invests undisclosed sum in Anoud Games through its Palestine Growth Capital Fund.

Exclusive: Cobone CEO Says Company Will “Expand” Following US Investor Buy Out

Dubai-based entrepreneur Paul Kenny speaks out for the first time on the Tiger Global Management buyout, this year’s most important regional dot-com acquisition.

Emirates NBD Eyes Bond Sale To Repay Govt Funds

The bank will use the proceeds to repay part of the Dhs12.6 billion it received from the government in 2008, say sources.