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Photos: World First Attractions At Abu Dhabi’s Yas Waterworld

Abu Dhabi’s new water theme park will offer never-before-seen rides and thrills when it opens next week.

QE2 To Be Converted Into Asia-Based Floating Hotel

The Dubai-based cruise liner will be renovated into a 500-room luxury hotel.

UAE’s Etisalat Eyeing Vivendi’s Maroc Telecom Stake

Etisalat has submitted interest in buying the 53 per cent stake in Morocco’s Maroc Telecom, valued at around $5.8 billion.

Pictures: Eco-Friendly Cars Of The Future

Gulf Business spotted a number of innovative cars and motorcycles at this year’s World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi.

UAE Economy Grew Around 4% In 2012, Seen Steady In 2013

The Gulf state posted a GDP growth of 4.2 per cent in 2011.

Exclusive Video: Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship Underway

VIDEO: Golf Digest Middle East editor Robbie Greenfield reflects on a mouth-watering contest between Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy.

UAE Banks To Propose New Mortgage Cap

The central bank is believed to be cooperating with the EBA on the plan.

Exclusive: CEO Of Abu Dhabi Ports Talks Phase One

Tony Douglas, CEO of Abu Dhabi Ports Company, reports on delivering phase one of the capital’s most ambitious project to date.

UAE Sees No Need To Reduce Oil Output

The UAE produced around 2.60 million bpd of crude in December and November last year.

Gulf Airports Warned Over Security Threats

Regional airports were warned today to remain vigilant from ever-present security threats.

Dubai’s Amlak In $1.9bn Debt Talks

The mortgage lender is in talks with a creditor committee and Dubai’s largest banks.

Emaar Says No Plans To Spin Off Malls

The Dubai developer has denied reports it is planning to list its malls business.

Palm Jumeirah Dubai’s Preferred Place To Live

Emirates Hills comes joint top with the Palm in poll by local property portal.

Dubai Airport Freezone Sees Revenues Rise 26%

A new AED300 million project underway includes seven floors of new offices for international organisations

Etihad Starting Amsterdam Flights

Abu Dhabi airline’s arrival in May will help boost Netherlands-UAE trade links, currently valued at $3.6 billion

Emirates Airline President – “Oil Prices Spiked By Greed”

Tim Clark tells Gulf Business the airline industry will continue to face problems in 2013.

UAE’s Abraaj Group Sells Thai Hospital Stake

Abraaj sold its stake in Vejthani to KPJ Healthcare for an undisclosed sum.

Nike Unveils McIlroy Sponsorship In Abu Dhabi

The golfing star has split from previous sponsor Jumeirah and joins Tiger Woods.

China To Join UAE-Based IRENA

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) now has 160 participating countries.

Morgan Stanley To Trim Dubai Staff Amid Global Cuts

The bank plans to slash 1,600 jobs globally to reduce costs.

Dubai Airport’s Terminal 1 To Receive Upgrade

Once the refurbishment of Terminal 1 is complete next year, it will be linked via a new elevated train system to Concourse D, which is currently under construction.

New UAE Mortgage Rules Seen Positive For Banks

The UAE central bank reportedly plans to issue broad regulations for the housing mortgage industry this year.

Abu Dhabi Plans 5,000 New Jobs For Emiratis In 2013

The Abu Dhabi Executive Council has announced a Dhs330 billion financial injection to fund various projects and initiatives in the emirate.

UAE Central Bank Plans Broad Mortgage Rules By Mid-2013 – Sources

The new regulations are expected to include the mortgage caps introduced by the central bank late last year.

UAE’s TAQA Buys Stake In India Hydro Plant

The Abu Dhabi National Energy Company has acquired an interest in Himachal Sorang Power Limited for an undisclosed sum.

Kenya Sees 96.3% Rise In UAE Visitors

A total of 32,865 people arrived in Kenya from the UAE in the first ten months of 2012.

Eastern Mangroves Opens Dhs55,000-a-night Suite

Luxury two-floor facility targets government ministers, VIPs and celebrities.

Dubai’s DFM Up 20% In 2012

The Dubai bourse was the GCC’s best performing stock market.

France’s Hollande In UAE Visit For Total

The French President will meet Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nahayan to help Total win a $10 billion deal.

UAE Expected To Invest Millions In Serbia

The UAE will sign a deal next week concerning Serbia’s weapons industry worth $132 million.