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First Gulf Bank Eyes Five-Year Bond

The Abu Dhabi bank is planning a $500 million bond as an existing one to mature in 2017 yields 2.7 per cent.

UAE Banks Lending Limit Deadline Passes

The date set for banks to reduce their exposure to the government has passed with no word from the Central Bank.

Cityscape Insight: A Look Ahead To The GCC’s Biggest Property Event

As the region’s largest real estate event approaches, the man behind Cityscape Global says it will be their biggest event post-2008.

Dubai’s DIFC To Stage Forum For MENA Leaders

In partnership with Deutsche Bank, the new DIFC Forum will open up discussions on doing business in the MENA and Asia regions.

Etihad Airways’ Revenue To Top $5bn Says CEO

Abu Dhabi’s flag carrier is eyeing further minority stakes in global airlines in continuing bid to compete with local rivals.

Abu Dhabi Airport Growth Outpaces Dubai Rival

Growth in the first eight months of the year at Abu Dhabi’s International Airport jumped 21.5 per cent.

Emaar Sells Nuran Marina Hotel To Abu Dhabi Firm

The Dubai-based developer sold its serviced apartments marina asset to Eshraq Properties in the second quarter of the year.

How To…Get A Job In Dubai

Gulf Business spoke to Toby Simpson, managing director of the Gulf Recruitment Group, to find out the best way to start a new career in the hotly favoured tax-free city of Dubai.

ADCB Takes Legal Action Against Sheikh Hamdan’s Firm

Zabeel Investments allegedly owes $107 million to the Abu Dhabi bank which has filed for legal procedures.

HP To Launch Envy 2X Hybrid Tablet In ME

The new tablet-laptop hybrid will be launched in the region next month along with the release of Windows 8.

Habtoor Group Re-Jigs Management

The changes are in preparation for the UAE firm’s proposed IPO in 2013.

Vogue Café To Open In Dubai This Year

The publisher of the glossy will open the café in Dubai Mall later this year.

National Bank Of Fujairah Replaces Barclays On Eibor Panel

NBF will take the international bank’s seat on the UAE rate panel following Barclays’ Libor scandal.

J.P.Morgan Invests $20m In Dubai E-Commerce Startup

The London-based investment fund has backed online fashion site Namshi just one year after it launched.

UAE’s First Gulf Bank Eyes Bond Issue

FGB has hired five banks for a new benchmark bond, according to sources.

Abu Dhabi’s Economy To Grow 3.9% This Year

The figure is down on previous forecasts blamed on a drop in oil production but 5.7 per cent growth is predicted for 2013-2016.

Dubai’s JAFZA Posts 20% Drop In H1 Profit

State-owned Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA) attributed the fall in H1 profit to rising costs.

Dubai’s DEWA Eyes Sukuk Issue In 2013

Proceeds from the issue will be used for repayment, said DEWA CEO, Saeed Mohammed al-Tayer.

Emirates Announces Additional Seychelles Flights

Dubai’s flagship airline will begin two additional flights to the archipelago, taking its weekly number up to 13.

UAE Committed To Supply Customers With Oil Needs

The country’s OPEC Governor Ali al-Yabhouni said that the UAE will work towards maintaining oil market stability.

Private Banking Special: Falcon Private Bank

Switzerland has lost its appeal to Gulf investors, says Eduardo Leemann, CEO of Falcon Private Bank

Private Banking Special: Emirates NBD

Mark McFarland, chief investment strategist, Private Banking at Emirates NBD, says its time for wealth preservation.

The Address The BLVD Sells Out Apartments On First Day

Property agents paid labourers to stand in line 48 hours before doors opened in bid to secure new prime location.

Credit Suisse Cuts Dubai Investment Banking Jobs

The investment bank is reducing staff in Dubai and relocating some jobs to Qatar, say sources.

UAE Salaries Up For 2012 – Higher Next Year

Wages in the country have risen this year as Western and Asian expats demand higher packages.

Swiss Lift Ban On UAE Arms Exports

United Arab Emirates are once again able to buy weapons from the European country after a previous ban following re-exported grenades is lifted.

UAE Non-Oil Trade Up 5%

The country’s non-oil trade reached Dhs76.6 billion in February this year, according to official statistics.

Etisalat Plans Network Growth After Indonesia Sale

The UAE network is eyeing up new ventures into core markets, funded by a $510 million sale of its Indonesian stakes.

UAE To Build Weapons Systems In JV With Denel

State-owned Tawazun Holding will build guidance weapons in Abu Dhabi in a joint venture with South African defence company.

UAE Agrees Nuclear Energy Deal With Canada

Canadian firms have been green lit to provide nuclear energy and materials to the Gulf country as it builds four new reactors.