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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.

Top 10 Most Popular Smartphones In UAE In Q4 2014

Apple’s iPhone 5s continues to top the list, according to the latest figures released by the UAE’s telecoms regulator TRA.

Abu Dhabi’s Gulf Capital Sees 4-6 Acquisitions This Year

The official also said that the company did not have any plans for an IPO.

Hilton Signs Up Three More Garden Inns

Hilton Garden Inn Dubai Al Jadaf becomes the brand’s fourth Dubai project

Sharjah Utility Raises $500m Loan For Expansion

The new five-year facility was structured and arranged by Kuwait Finance House and GIB Capital.

Abu Dhabi To Slap Dhs2000 Fine On Illegal Use Of Balcony Satellite Dishes

The emirate has an existing law that prohibits more than four satellite dishes on rooftops or any on balconies, walls or garden fences.

UAE And Kuwait To Reopen Embassies In Yemen’s South, Backing Hadi

Yemen’s president Hadi, who was forced to resign by Houthis, fled to Aden where he has set up a new seat of power.

Cricket: Ashwin Has UAE In A Spin At Bouncy Perth

Ashwin came on early and bowled unchanged for his 10-over spell, picking up four for 25 to inspire India to a nine-wicket victory.

Dubai Launches Mega Campaign To Promote Expo 2020, Plans New Logo

About 21 art sculptures will be unveiled across Dubai on March 1 to spread awareness about the impact of Expo 2020.

UAE Military Buys Two Boeing C-17s As Part Of Record IDEX Spend

At Dhs18.33 billion, the total for deals signed with local and international companies by the Gulf Arab state was the highest at the event.

New York-Bound Emirates Flight Turns Back Due To Medical Emergency

The airline has confirmed that the A380 flight made a safe landing at the Dubai Airport.

40% Of UAE HR Directors To Hire, 9% To Freeze Hiring In H1 2015 – Survey

Employee retention is a major concern for HR professionals in the country, says study by Robert Half.