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Revealed: Top 10 Companies In The UAE

The biggest businesses in the United Arab Emirates.

UAE Best Arab Country To Be Born In, Sheikh Mohammed Tweets

The Gulf country came 18th in the Economist Intelligence Unit’s global list of the best countries to be born in.

UAE’s Etisalat Backs Saudi Unit After SIM Ban

Etisalat’s Saudi unit, Mobily, has been banned from selling pre-paid SIM cards by the Kingdom’s regulator.

Dubai’s Economy Grows 4.1% In First Half Of 2012

Booming tourism made up for the slow down in growth in foreign trade.

25% Of New UAE Hotel Projects On Hold

While 21 per cent of UAE hotel projects in the pipeline have been postponed, 54 per cent are confirmed, finds new study.

Dubai Group Cuts Half Of Staff In Cost-Cutting Move

Most of the job-cuts are in back office roles such as IT, according to sources.

Dubai Plans $2.7bn Theme Park Complex

The project, to be developed by Meraas, will also include a Bollywood-themed section.

Etihad Airways To Buy Stakes In Indian Airlines

Abu Dhabi’s flagship carrier is eyeing up minority stakes in Jet Airways and SpiceJet.

Dubai’s Ruler Orders Expansion of World’s Tallest Hotel

Sheikh Mohammed instructs work to begin on the second phase of the Dhs2.5 billion JW Marriott Marquis.

Abraaj Capital Unit Buys Indian Remittance Firm

Card payment processor Network International has acquired a stake in TimesofMoney for an undisclosed sum.

Dana Gas Offers Bondholders Sweetened Debt Deal

The Sharjah-based natural gas producer failed to repay its creditors on the maturity of its $920 million Islamic bond last month.

NBAD Issues 500m Malaysian Ringgit Sukuk

The 15-year Sukuk is National Bank of Abu Dhabi’s third issuance in the South East Asian currency.

Emirates, Arsenal Sign $240m Partnership

The deal grants the Dubai-based airline a five-year extension to its shirt partnership with the football club.

Dubai Plans Mega City; World’s Largest Mall

The mall will be part of a new retail and tourism complex that also includes a park bigger than London’s Hyde park.

Ruth’s Chris Steak House Review

A menu brimming with as much seafood as meat, this is a steakhouse to savour.

Dubai Taxi Sex Scandal: Couple Get Three Months In Jail

The British woman and Irish man have also been fined Dhs3,000 each and will be deported after their jail terms end.

Top 10 iPhone Apps In The UAE

A mix of social media apps, info services and games feature on the list.

GFH Capital Signs Leeds United Takeover

The Dubai-based firm has become 100 per cent shareholders of the English football club.

Dana Gas Agrees To Develop UAE Gas Field

Production in the new field is expected to begin in the first half of 2014.

Dubai’s Arabtec Buys Stake In Interiors Contractor Depa

Arabtec will buy 149.6 million shares in Depa, valued roughly at $65.8 million.

Abu Dhabi Signs Oil Storage Deal With Korea

The deal provides for the storage of six million oil barrels for the Korean strategic stockpile program.

Dubai World’s Debt Repayments Concern Bankers

With $4.4 billion needed to meet its first obligation, there are worries as to where the money will come from.

Mashreq CEO: UAE Banks Ready To Lend Again

The local banking sector has ample liquidity and lenders are ready to grow, says Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair.

Dubai’s Umm Suqiem Happiest Place To Live

Dubai Marina and The Springs come second and third in propertyfinder poll.

New Group CEO For Al Ghurair

Abu Dhabi’s Constantin Salameh chosen for top corporate post.

Deutsche Bank Expects Euro Zone To Remain Intact

Lender’s Anshu Jain tells business leaders in Dubai chances of Greece leaving have lessened.

UAE’s Du Announces $80m Dubai Centre With Equinix

The telecom firm has formed a new alliance with the Californian company to bring faster internet speeds to the Gulf.

Dubai’s Ruler Trims Investment Corporation’s Board

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum reduces the number of board members from six to five.

Ignition Sparks On UAE’s Car Market

Vehicle sales in the UAE and wider region are reaching 2008’s record levels due to jobs, positive sentiment and a rising population.

JLT Fire Tenants Asked To Sign Waiver To Enter Building

Tenants said they must sign waiver to go inside building; victims offered hotel apartments for one month.