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MAF Eyes $800m Mall of Egypt Launch By 2015

The UAE-based shopping mall operator hopes to start construction on the project by the end of 2012.

UAE Denies Tourist Visa Ban For Non-Graduates

Reports had earlier claimed that unskilled visitors from Asian nations would not be granted UAE tourist visas.

Flydubai Cargo Launches Global Operations

The low-cost airline will now transport goods to Europe, the US and across Asia.

Emirates Launches A380 On Dubai-Singapore Route

The Dubai carrier will use Airbus’ superjumbo on a permanent service, giving a 46 per cent rise in seat capacity.

Etihad Rail Appoints New CEO For Future Projects

The Abu-Dhabi developer behind the country’s railway network appoints Nasser al-Mansoori as its new chief executive.

Dubai’s Arabtec Blames Q2 Loss On Project Delays

The Dubai-basd builder made a loss of Dhs11.6 million in the second quarter of the year.

RAK Takes Flight

The Northern emirate is boosting its planes to attract wealthy Westerners.

Dana Gas Shareholder Optimistic On $920m Sukuk

Crescent Petroleum says it is confident that Sharjah-based Dana will find a resolution for its Islamic bond maturing in October.

Dubai Property Scam Artist Is Wanted By Interpol

Haitham Al Kouatly is accused of conning homeowners and tenants out of Dhs6 million in various property locations across Dubai.

Abu Dhabi Rents To Drop By 10%

Increasing supply in the emirate’s property market will continue to force rents and sale prices to fall, says new report.

Dubai’s DFSA Fines E&Y, Arqaam Over Iranian Art Valuation

E&Y and Arqaam were accused of failing to comply with international accounting standards.

Dubai To Issue Bond To Refinance Maturing Debt

The emirate has Dhs6.5 billion ($1.8 billion) of debt maturing in April 2013.

MAF Group Reports 15% Rise In H1 Revenue

The UAE-based shopping mall developer made a gross revenue of Dhs10.7 billion for the first half of the year.

Emirates Says No Interest In Indian Carriers

The Dubai-based airline has denied it has any plans to buy stakes in any Indian carriers, after rules were lifted last week.

Dubai Airport Plans Major Cargo Expansion

The airport’s cargo capacity is set to increase to 3.1 million tonnes by 2018.

Emaar Launches New Address Hotel In Downtown Dubai

The Dubai-based developer has announced the launch of The Address The BLVD, its first luxury hotel since the property crash.

Dubai Is Most Expensive City In ME

UBS’s annual cost of living study ranked the city 22nd globally.

UAE’s First Gulf Hires Banks For $800m Loan

The loan facility will be used to fund the Abu Dhabi-based bank’s growth and expansion.

Dubai Group Eyes Stake Sale In Lafarge Venture

Debt-ridden Dubai Group is reportedly in talks to sell its 45 per cent stake in a joint venture firm with cement maker Lafarge.

RBS, Other Banks Sue Dubai Group Over $10bn Debt

The three banks failed to reach a restructuring deal with Dubai Group, the investment vehicle of Dubai Holding.

Etisalat Raises $510m From Axiata Stake Sale

UAE telecommunications operator Etisalat sold 775 millions of its shares in Axiata.

The UAE’s Nuclear Energy Efforts Are Full Steam Ahead

Following the Fukushima disaster last year, how can the country learn from those mistakes and ensure it gets its $20 billion project right?

Price Of Apple iPhone 5 On UAE Grey Market Will Soar

Retailers warn UAE customers to wait and buy Apple’s new iPhone from official outlets as grey market prices are higher.

World’s Tallest Residential Tower Launches In Dubai

The Dhs1.5 billion Princess Tower is 98 per cent sold, says developer Tameer.

Daman Puts IPO On Hold Until 2014

The Dubai-based investment company blamed a lack of liquidity in the market for postponing its IPO and preventing Dubai’s full recovery.

Emirates NBD Expands Into China

The lender opens Beijing office to tap rising financial ties between the UAE and China.

Arab Spring Boosts Dubai Retail Sales

Majid Al Futtaim-owened malls have seen a 15 per cent rise in footfall for the first half of the year.

UAE’s New Reality Show To Debut In October

The winner of ‘The Entrepreneur’ show will receive a Dhs1million cash reward.

UAE’s Masdar Eyes Saudi Investments

The green energy firm is proactively seeking partnerships in the Kingdom, according to its chief executive.

UAE-China Trade Up 10% In 2011

Trade ties between the countries have risen over 395 per cent from 2002 to reach $15.6 billion last year.