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Dubai’s Nshama Launches Dhs1m Townhouses In New Mega Project

The recently launched Town Square project is slated to be completed over 10 years, with phase one set to be ready by end-2017.

Ajman’s Al Zohra Awards Dhs115m Contract For Phase 1 Infrastructure Works

The contract was awarded to AIMS Group to develop all road and utility works on the project.

UAE’s ADNOC Raises February Crude Prices

ADNOC said on Wednesday it raised benchmark Murban crude prices to $56.55 per barrel, up $10.15 from the previous month.

Dubai’s Aramex Proposes 14% Cash Dividend For 2014

Aramex made a 2014 net profit of Dhs318.4 million, the company said.

Egypt, Arabtec To Resume Talks On Housing Project -Source

The two sides agreed terms late last month, but the contract which Arabtec subsequently received included less attractive terms for the company.

UAE Bank ADCB Tightens Pricing For Bond

The lender has earmarked to price its bond issue at 97.5 basis points over midswaps, a document showed.

Dubai’s Emirates Says Adds $7.6bn To EU GDP

Emirates’ operations supported 85,100 jobs across the EU in the 2013-2014 financial year, the company said in a statement.

UAE Among Most Popular Global MICE Destinations In 2014 – Study

New visa exemptions and more routes from Emirates helped the country become a popular incentive destination.

Nshama’s Mega Project Signs On Vida Hotel And Serviced Residences

Vida Town Square Dubai will have about 180 rooms and serviced residences and will overlook the central park of the development, which is the size of 16 football fields.

Flydubai 2014 Net Profit Up 12.3% On Expanded Network

A total of 7.25 million passengers travelled with flydubai during the year.

Abu Dhabi Reports 48% Rise In Cruise Tourists

The emirate’s 2014/2015 cruise season has 94 confirmed vessel calls, up from 75 in the previous season.

Sharjah Islamic Bank To Meet Investors For Potential Sukuk

The bank has picked Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, Al Hilal Bank, Dubai Islamic Bank, Emirates NBD, HSBC, KFH Investment and Standard Chartered to arrange the sukuk sale.

Dubai Hotel Guests Cross 11.6m, Up 5.6% In 2014

Revenues of hotels and hotel establishments rose 9.8 per cent last year to reach Dhs23.9 billion, officials said.

UAE Non-Oil Business Growth Slows In February

The seasonally adjusted HSBC UAE Purchasing Managers’ Index fell to 58.1 points last month from 59.3 in January.

Dubai Marina Torch Fire: What Next? Who Pays?

Non-fire retardant cladding poses an enormous risk for high-rises in the UAE, write Barry Greenberg and Michael Kortbawi from Bin Shabib & Associates.

UAE Firms See Global Fiscal Crises As Biggest Risk To Business- Survey

Falling oil prices and an imminent liquidity crisis are the other top risks that UAE executives fear might impact their local operations.

Samsung Galaxy S6, S6 Edge To Launch In UAE In April

The S6 is expected to priced between Dhs2,700 and Dhs2,800 while the S6 Edge will range between Dhs3,000 and Dhs3,200.

Dubai Airport Passengers Up 7.7% Year-On-Year To Record In January

Passenger numbers climbed to 6.9 million in January from 6.4 million a year earlier.

New IFRS 15 Rules Demand More Disclosure From UAE Firms

The accounting rules are expected to impact some companies on how and when they recognise revenues, global audit firm KPMG said.

Emirates To Launch Daily Service To Bali From June

The new non-stop service will begin from June 3, with Bali becoming Emirates’ 148th global destination.

Dubizzle Confirms 12 Dubai-Based Staff Let Go As Part Of Restructuring

The company cut down the jobs as a result of its transition from a “local to a regional business”, it said.

UAE Lender NBAD Has No Capital-Boosting Bond Plans – CEO

A number of Gulf-based banks have issued, or are planning to issue, Tier 1 bonds or sukuk, including Dubai Islamic Bank and Doha Bank.

Dubai’s RTA To Issue Tenders For Union Oasis Project In May

The project comprise of two mixed-use towers constructed above the Union metro station on an area spanning 15,000 square metres.

Central Bank Chief Says UAE Benefiting From Strong Dollar

Mubarak al-Mansouri also dispelled claims that the dollar peg might hurt the UAE’s export competitiveness.

Abu Dhabi’s NBAD Says Not Interested In Citi’s Egypt Assets

The bank’s CEO said that the lender is targeting organic growth in the country and globally.

First Look: Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights

The two-tower complex – split between 464 hotel rooms and 405 apartments – overlooks Dubai Healthcare City.

Reem Island Suspect Referred To UAE Supreme Court

The suspect, Alaa Bader Abdullah, is charged for murdering Ibolya Ryan and placing an explosive at the doorstep of another Abu Dhabi resident.

Cisco Wins Tender To Develop ICT Masterplan For Dubai Design District

Dubai Design District expects to launch 130 smart initiatives over the course of its development.

Big Abu Dhabi Industrial Group Senaat Considers IPO For Unit

State-owned Senaat confirmed that it has shelved plans to go public.

Eiffel Management Buys Out DIB’s Stake In Emirates REIT

Following the deal, Eiffel Management will own 100 per cent of REIT manager’s total issued share capital.