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EFS Facilities Services Plans Dubai Listing For UAE Unit – CEO

Capital raised from the IPO will be used to expand the company’s waste management and mass accommodation services for workers on construction projects.

EU Visa Waiver Agreement For Emiratis Takes Effect

Officials from the European Union and the UAE signed the final agreement, validating visa free travel for Emiratis to the EU region.

Dubai World Central Signs Deals For Three New Hotels

The opening of Aloft, Studio M and Millennium will see the addition of around 1,300 new hotel rooms.

Dubai Among Top 5 ‘Most Improved Cities’ Since 2010 – JLL

The index identifies New York, London, Singapore, Paris and Hong Kong as the top five performing cities globally.

Dubai Falls In Global Luxury Property Price Rankings As Market Cools

Prime house prices in Dubai fell 1.1 per cent year-on-year in Q1 2015 while showing a 1.9 per quarter-on-quarter decline.

Emirates Airline 2014 Net Profit Jumps 40% On Lower Oil Price

The airline’s Chairman and CEO Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed al-Maktoum said lower oil prices had saved Emirates around Dhs2 billion during the financial year.

UAE’s Tabreed Seeks Shareholder Nod for Dhs1bn Bond Buyback

Tabreed said the bond buyback will be financed through a new loan it secured during a debt refinancing last year.

UAE Reveals Details About Its Mars Mission

The unmanned probe, named Hope, will collect data that will help scientists learn about the atmosphere in Mars.

Dubai’s Arabtec Names New Chairman

Abu Dhabi businessman Mohamed Thani Murshed Ghannam al-Rumaithi was elected as the new chairman.

Sharjah Launches Dhs80m Leisure Island Project To Attract Tourists

The island will consist of a Butterfly House, a literature pavilion and art sculptures, the emirate’s agency said in a statement.

Dubai’s DP World To Start Benchmark USD Bond Meetings Thursday

Sources told Reuters last month that the firm could raise between $750 million and $1 billion from the senior unsecured Reg S/Rule 144A issue.

UAE Non-oil Business Growth Picks Up In April

Output, new orders and employment all rose more quickly during the month, with the output index climbing to 62.0 points from 60.7.

Rotana Plans Expansion Into Europe, London In Focus

The group is looking to open a hotel in London in order to attract GCC tourists travelling to the UK.

Gulf Countries To Create More Jobs In 2015 Despite Oil Price Fall

Qatar is expected to create the most number of jobs in the Gulf this year as it readies for the World Cup in 2022.

Hyatt To Launch New Brands In GCC, Expand Presence

At least nine new Hyatt-branded hotels are expected to open across the GCC by 2017A

Emirates: Working On “Point-By-Point” Rebuttal Of US Carriers Subsidy Report

The airline’s president Tim Clark states that its success is making Emirates a “scapegoat.”

Dubai Visitor Numbers Up 8.2% In 2014

New official report says a total of 13.2 million tourists visited Dubai last year.

UAE’s ADIB Q1 Profit Up 10.1% On Higher Revenues

ADIB made a net profit of Dhs450.8 million ($122.8 million) in the first quarter of 2015.

Airliner Diverted To UAE Airbase After Blast Warning

The state news agency said that the authorities resolved the situation using “appropriate standard procedures” after landing at the base.

Damac To Launch Mixed-Use Luxury Strip Vista Lux In Akoya

The project will house more than 2,000 hotel apartments and residences.

Nakheel To Build New Beachfront Resort In Deira Islands

The developer will partner with Spanish hotel operator RIU Hotels and Resorts to build an all-inclusive four-star resort in Dubai.

Abu Dhabi’s Dolphin Energy Seeks Adviser For $1bn Loan -Sources

The firm is looking for what bankers termed “incremental finance”, sources said.

Dubai’s Emaar Properties Q1 Net Profit Rises 7%

The developer made a net profit of Dhs1.03 billion ($280.4 million) in the first quarter of 2015.

UAE Loan Demand Growth Moderating, Credit Standards Tightening -Central Bank

Lower oil prices had only a minor impact on UAE credit conditions, with no effect on demand for business loans or credit standards, a new survey shows.

Dubai’s Damac Launches New Hotel Villa Concept Within Akoya Oxygen

Villas range from three to six bedroom units with prices starting at Dhs1.7 million.

UAE’s EIBOR Panel To Stop Fixing Rates On Saturdays

Currently, a fixing is scheduled for every day other than Friday.

Dubai’s Drake & Scull Wins $79m Engineering Contract

The mixed use project, in Dubai, is scheduled to be completed by 2016.

Dubai’s RTA Awards Dhs475m Contract For Mega Bluewaters Island Project

The contract has been awarded to build the bridges linking the project to the mainland.

Q&A: Aldar’s CEO On The Abu Dhabi Property Market

Aldar Properties CEO Mohamed Al Mubarak says the company is looking to launch 5,300 units over the next four to five years.

UAE’s Topaz Says Secures $550m Loan To Refinance Debt, Expand

The loan consisted of three portions lasting between five and seven years.