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Marriott Targets Four-Fold Dubai Growth On Expo 2020 Win

Global operator plans to have 10,000 rooms in the city by 2020

UAE Telcos Drop BlackBerry’s BBM Channels

Both du and Etisalat have said they will no longer offer the new social media service.

Expo 2020 Helps JAFZA Sukuk Outpace Gulf

Dubai will spend $8.1 billion on roads, an airport, hotels and an extension to its rail network in preparation for the 2020 world fair.

Dubai Investors Launch New Early-Stage Venture Capital Firm

The firm will focus on investing in high impact Middle East tech start-ups, say founders Paul Kenny and Arya Bolurfrushan.

Viceroy Dubai Palm Jumeirah Begins Construction

The $1 billion project will offer 479 rooms and suites and 222 Viceroy Residences with sea views.

Abu Dhabi Paces Up Plans For Permanent Cruise Terminal

Abu Dhabi has grand plans to develop its permanent cruise terminal facility to cash in on the emirate’s growing cruise tourism market.

UAE Retailer Pure Gold Plans Dhs500m Expansion By 2020

The group hopes that the investment will create employment opportunities for around 1800 to 2000 people.

Cathay Pacific Moves Dubai Freighter Operations To DWC

The carrier said its 14 weekly passenger services will continue to operate through Dubai International.

UAE’s NBAD Steps Up Hiring Ahead Of Expected Expo Boom

National Bank of Abu Dhabi plans to add around 900 jobs to its current headcount of 6,500 next year.

UAE’s E-Commerce Industry Ranks 25th On Global Index

The UAE’s e-commerce industry has good growth potential and infrastructure but poor consumer behavior and market size.

Gulf Firms Consider Bid For Occidental MidEast Stake

Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Development Co, Qatar Petroleum and Oman Oil Co have formed a consortium.

Exclusive Interview: UAE Business Magnate Khalaf Al Habtoor

In a rare interview, Al Habtoor reveals his plans for building one of the biggest destinations the UAE has ever seen.

Abu Dhabi May Need To Lower Industry Growth Target

The original target was for industry to contribute 19 per cent of the economy by 2020 and 24 per cent by 2030.

UAE Federal Cabinet Discusses Education System Overhaul

A number of educational initiatives were announced and endorsed by the Cabinet.

Dubai Expo 2020 Needs $100m Solar Spending

Dubai has set itself a target to generate half the additional power needed to run the Expo from renewable resources.

Dubai Expo 2020: No Major Short-Term Impact On IT Sector

The UAE’s ICT sector could record additional growth of around one to two per cent because of Expo 2020, says IDC.

Julius Baer Acquires Merrill Wealth Units in U.A.E, Bahrain

The Swiss wealth manager will gain a foothold in Beirut and Manama and strengthen its existing presence in Dubai.

Etihad Lays On First Class To India

New widebody and narrowbody services meet local traffic demand and boost connectivity.

Dubai’s Non-Oil Foreign Trade Crosses Dhs1 Trillion In 2013

Dubai’s third quarter imports touched Dhs610 billion and have been instrumental in boosting the emirate’s trade.

Abu Dhabi Targets Lucrative Indian Tourists

India was Abu Dhabi’s largest overseas source market for hotel guests in the first nine months of this year.

Gulf Air Starts Al Maktoum International Flights

DWC greets its first full service carrier as Gulf Air marks its first flight to the new airport

Abu Dhabi Awards Contract For New Road Project

The 62 kilometres-long project is expected to be completed within 30 months and will be built in phases.

Dubai Index Climbs To Five-Year High On Real Estate

The DFM General Index advanced 0.6 per cent to 3,031.80, the highest since November 2008.

Samsung Launches New Galaxy Tablet For Kids

The Galaxy Tab 3 Kids, priced at Dhs899, comes with educational tools and safety features.

Dubai’s Holiday Homes Market To Impact Tourism, Real Estate

Holiday homes market will allow property owners to lease out on a periodic basis while broadening visitor accommodations.

Dubai’s Arabtec Wins $1bn Hospital Contract

The New Al Ain Hospital will be built by 2018 under a Dhs3.3 billion ($900 million) contract.

DEWA Increases 2014 Budget By $1.8bn

DEWA’s 2014 budget has been set at Dhs20.56 billion compared with 13.835 billion in 2013.

Dubai’s Healing Property Market

The emirate still offers higher rental yields than many global cities.

Australian Boutique Oroton Launches In Dubai

The luxury accessories retailer is selling the concept of ‘affordable luxury’ to Middle East’s shoppers.

UAE’s Khalifa Fund Signs $200m Agreement With Egypt

The agreement aims to develop poor areas in Egypt and maximise job creation among women and youth in the country.