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Dubai Raises Renewable Energy Targets On Cheaper Solar – DEWA CEO

Renewable energy targets have been revised to 2.3 per cent by 2017 and 15 per cent by 2030.

Dubai’s Nakheel Says Not Seen Drop In Property Prices

Although the developer recorded a slowdown in sales during the second half of 2014, prices have stayed the same, says chairman.

Dubai’s Limitless Gets 85% Creditor Assent For Debt Extension – Chairman

The firm is seeking a three-month extension to a debt repayment due at the end of 2014.

Dubai’s Nakheel 2014 Net Profit Jumps 43.2% Despite Revenue Slump

The company made a net profit of Dhs3.68 billion ($1 billion) in 2014, up from Dhs2.57 billion in 2013, its chairman said.

Reef Real Estate Launches New Residential Tower In Jumeirah Village Circle

Reef Towers will comprise of 378 units and seven retail units, the developer said.

Etihad Says Remains Committed To Darwin Airline Tie-Up

Etihad is in the process of buying a 33.3 per cent stake in Darwin, which has already rebranded itself Etihad Regional.

Dubai’s TECOM Investments Signs For Loan Facility Of Up To $1.1bn

The loan is expected to help fund the company’s general corporate needs and growth plans, the company said in a statement.

Etihad And Alitalia Unveil Network Details

Sicily set to be the fifth Italian destination connected to Abu Dhabi

Aabar Investments Inks Deal With Manchester City Women’s Football Club

As part of the deal, Aabar will sponsor the team’s pre-season training camp and receive a certain portion of match-day advertising.

Samsung Launches Galaxy A5, A3 In UAE, Targets Young Buyers

Samsung’s slimmest smartphones to date, the A5 and A3 are priced at Dhs1499 and Dhs1099 respectively.

Dubai’s Property Market Will Be Driven By Homeowners – Emaar’s Alabbar

The emirate’s real estate market is also seeing a growing demand for affordable luxury homes, he said.

UAE, France Ink Deal To Fund Renewable Energy Projects

The countries are looking to announce their first project this year and are currently reviewing project proposals in the Middle East, a joint statement said.

UAE Central Bank: Business Credit Demand To Rise This Quarter

Around two-thirds of respondents expect demand for business credit to accelerate in the current quarter, with growth in Dubai likely to be strongest.

UAE Energy Minister: Lesson Of Oil Price Drop Is Diversification

Oil prices have dropped almost 60 per cent since June 2014, when they stood at $115 per barrel.

Around 46% Of UAE Residents Say Living Costs Outpace Salaries

The rising cost of living is among the factors impacting UAE residents’ plan to save for their retirement.

Dubai Refiner ENOC Says Seeking $1.5bn Long-Term Loan

The company said that the loan was for general corporate purposes.

Abu Dhabi Developer TDIC Confirms CFO Departure

TDIC’s deputy finance head Matt Matharu is currently serving as acting CFO, a spokesman said.

Air Arabia To Begin Services To China

The budget carrier will fly to Urumqi thrice a week on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays, from February 1 this year.

UAE’s Al Hamra Real Estate Says Increases Loan To $340m

The loan will be used for capital expenditure and general business purposes, Al Hamra said in a statement.

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Abu Dhabi’s Al Jaber Says Wins $545m Road-Building Contracts

Abu Dhabi General Services Co awarded the contracts to the company for improvements to two sections of the highway from Mafraq on the outskirts of Abu Dhabi.

UAE’s ADNOC Seeks 288,000 T Gasoline For March-April Delivery

The specified amount is slightly higher than the usual volumes that the company buys, a Singapore-based trader said.

UAE Firm Bids For Egypt’s Renewable Plants

Access Infra Africa plans to invest over $500 million in renewable power assets in Africa over the next three years.

Air Arabia May Lease Aircraft After Jordan Expansion – CEO

The airline ordered 44 Airbus A320s in 2007 and 29 of those hade been delivered by November 2014, according to Airbus data.

UAE-Based H Holding Enterprise Launches New Property Arm In The Middle East

The newly launched firm is aiming to establish a real estate portfolio worth Dhs500 million by the end of this year, the company’s chairman said.

Ajman’s R Hotels Gets Dhs204m Funding For Palm Project

The company’s Dhs500 million hotel project on Palm Jumeirah is set to open in Q4 2016.

Mashreq Q4 Net Profit Up 28%, Eyes Citigroup’s Egypt Retail Business

The bank’s profit was boosted by strong performance in operating income.

Emirates NBD Q4 Profit Jumps 82%, Reclassifies Dubai World Loans

The bank said its 2014 balance sheet was strengthened by its reclassification of its exposure to Dubai World, as performing.

Lower Oil Prices Can Help Airlines Post “Unprecedented Profits” – Emirates Head

Tim Clark says airline industry will reap the benefits of lower oil prices in 2015.

Dubai Residential, Hotel Real Estate Markets Peaking -JLL

Dubai’s residential sector is likely to remain subdued over the next 12 months with the market absorb 25,000 extra units in 2015.

UAE’s RAK Ceramics Says To Sell Stake In Laticrete Venture

RAK Ceramics said it aimed to close the deal by March 25 and that the sale of shares would be at a premium to book value.