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Abu Dhabi’s NBAD Places $32m Renminbi Bond

BNP Paribas arranged the deal, which will settle on October 16.

Gitex: 1,000 New Launches Expected This Year

Dubai’s biggest annual technology event hopes to welcome over 130,000 visitors.

Emal Picks Banks For Up To $1bn Bond Issue- Sources

Emirates Aluminium reportedly picked Goldman Sachs, Citigroup and Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank for the potential bond.

UAE Federal Budget Gap Rises To $762m In H1

The UAE’s federal budget deficit reportedly rose to Dhs2.8 billion in January-June, above the government’s original forecast.

UAE Central Bank Extends Lending Cap By Six Months – NBAD

The central bank introduced caps for loans made to local governments and their entities in April this year.

Qantas CEO: No Alternative To Emirates Deal

Dubai and Australia’s flagship airlines are waiting on the results of a competition watchdog’s ruling ahead of their planned alliance.

Gulf States Must Tackle Muslim Brotherhood Threat

UAE’s foreign minister has said the Brotherhood does not believe in the nation state or the sovereignty of the state.

National Bank Of Abu Dhabi To Expand Islamic Banking

NBAD is looking to reap 10 per cent of its operating income from Islamic banking by 2020, up from three per cent currently.

Etihad Eyes Asia And India Partnerships

Abu Dhabi’s flagship airline is looking at more minority stakes to further expand its global reach, says CEO.

Dubai Duty Free Eyes $1.6bn Sales By Year-End

The airport retailer saw sales increase 10 per cent year-on-year during the first nine months of 2012.

Etihad Airways Q3 Revenues Up 19%

Passenger revenues were boosted by code sharing and partnerships.

Dubai’s Ruler Approves Canal Expansion

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has given the green light on the $411 million Business Bay project.

Barclays Replaced By National Bank of Fujairah On UAE Rate Panel

UK-based Barclays quit the panel in July.

Violators Should Be Punished – Dubai Properties Group CEO

Property developers not complying with the laws and rules set by Dubai’s RERA should face strict penalty, says Khalid Al Malik, DPG’s group CEO.

Cityscape: Dubai Builders Revive Shelved Plans

Developers are upbeat about recovery in Dubai’s property market.

LIVE: Updates From Cityscape 2012 Day 3

Gulf Business brings you all the news from Dubai’s main property event.

Cityscape: IP Global To Open New Middle Eastern Offices

The property investment firm is eyeing offices in Oman and Qatar after the region accounts for 18 per cent of London’s purchases.

Dubai’s Shuaa Hopes To Break-Even In 2013

The investment bank’s shares are down 93 per cent from a 2008 peak.

Cityscape: Off-Plan Buying Back In Dubai’s Property Market

Experts say that the off-plan market is much better regulated now compared to pre-financial crisis.

LIVE: Updates From Cityscape 2012 Day 2

Gulf Business brings you all the news from Dubai’s main property event.

Cityscape: Damac Says All Projects On Track, Plans Further Expansion

The company has no plans to launch an IPO, but may do so in the future.

Dubai Residential Property Market Up 62%

Master communities such as Palm Jumeirah and Downtown make up 62 per cent of all transactions in Q3.

Cityscape: Qatari Property Firm Barwa Eyeing London

The company is hoping to finalise an investment before year-end.

Cityscape: Meraas Unveils New Island And No JBR Mall

Meraas Holding says that its new JBR development will offer an underground car park able to hold 1,200 vehicles.

Dubai Takes Over Management Of Zabeel Investments

Zabeel Investments owes about Dhs6 billion to mostly local banks.

LIVE: Updates From Cityscape 2012 Day 1

Gulf Business brings you all the news from Dubai’s main property event.

Cityscape: Off To A Positive Start

Long queues, new projects and big stands signal a good start to Dubai’s main property event.

Cityscape: Meydan Group Announces Two Big Developments

The Group has set the bar high on the first morning of the property event, unveiling a new community and skyscraper.

LinkedIn Opens First Office In Middle East

The professional networking site will open an office in Dubai to help grow its MENA database.

Cityscape: Dubai’s Property Market Back On Track

Ahead of Cityscape, property experts claim the city’s real estate market has recovered this year.