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Global Destinations Eye High-Spending Gulf Travellers

Gulf travellers are among the most lucrative and high-yield tourists due to their lavish spending habits, industry experts.

Hospital Occupancy Rates In Dubai Under 60% – Report

With the emirate’s healthcare market booming, hospitals can operate at 80 per cent occupancy rates by 2020, finds Colliers report.

UAE Banks Launch Mobile Wallet Programme

The first phase of the project will include putting in place mobile payments and a money transfer platform for smartphones.

Ras Al-Khaimah Eyes Sovereign Sukuk Issue

A deal from the emirate isn’t expected until at least the third quarter of this year.

UAE-based Just Falafel Opens First US Restaurant

The restaurant, located in San Francisco, is the first of 160 outlets planned across North America.

Dubai Emaar’s Malls Unit Eyes Potential Debut Sukuk Issue

The meetings will be held in Asia, Europe and the Middle East and the sukuk will be sold afterwards, subject to market conditions, Emaar said.

Top 10 Real Estate Projects In Dubai

The 10 highest-valued mega-developments in the emirate, according to a report by MEED.

Dubai Islamic Bank Buys 25% Of Indonesia’s Bank Panin

The agreement with DIB was made official about two weeks ago, a senior official from the Indonesian bank has said.

Middle East E-Commerce Sales To Reach $15bn By 2015

E-commerce is booming but limited number of players in the industry and logistical challenges are hindering the sector’s growth.

Nakheel Partners German Firm To Launch New Dubai Real Estate Company

The Dubai developer has joined hands with Germany-based real estate brokerage company Engel and Völkers (E&V).

Dubai Festival City Mall In Major Refurbishment Programme

The first phase of the redevelopment has been completed, and includes new stores and an upcoming leisured component.

UAE Gains Three Slots In Global FDI Confidence Index

A strategic location, well-developed infrastructure, and a large talent base has positioned the UAE favourably among investors.

Midday Work Ban For UAE Workers To Begin On June 15

Firms found to be flouting the three-month long midday work ban will be fined Dhs15,000, the labour ministry said in a statement.

Landmark To Open 50 New UAE Stores By End-2015, To Hire 2,500

A bulk of the new openings will be in Abu Dhabi’s Yas Mall, with stores also planned for Sharjah.

UAE’s Dana Gas Says Won’t Comment On Rumours That Drove Up Stock

Shares in Dana Gas shot up on Tuesday, hitting a four-month intraday high, on speculation the firm had won an arbitration case aimed at recovering money owed to it abroad.

UAE Ranks As Most Popular Destination For Migrating Professionals – LinkedIn

India, the UK and Pakistan were the top three countries from where professionals moved to the UAE, a LinkedIn study found.

Sony Xperia T3 Smartphone To Launch In UAE In July, Priced Dhs1799

Billed as being ‘ultra-slim’, Sony’s next generation Xperia comes in a stainless steel frame and weighs 148gms.

Abu Dhabi Economy Grows 5.2% In 2013, Slower Than Expected

The contribution of the hydrocarbon sector edged down to 51.4 per cent in 2013 from 52.4 per cent in 2012.

Emirates To Start A380 Frankfurt Services

One of the airline’s three daily services to be upgraded to A380s from September, complementing double-decker A380 flights into Munich

Dubai Police Adds Luxury Motorcycle To Fleet

A Can Am Spyder joins the police’s fleet of luxury supercars.

Cooling Firm Tabreed Wins $1.6bn Contract From UAE Armed Forces

Tabreed’s first district cooling plant was commissioned by the UAE armed forces in 1998.

Abu Dhabi’s TDIC Secures Financing To Repay $2bn Bonds In 2014

TDIC is building iconic museums such as the Louvre and Guggenheim in Abu Dhabi.

Drake & Scull Engineering Awarded Two Deals Worth Dhs259m

The deals were awarded by a consortium consisting of UAE contractors Arabtec, CCC and Drake & Scull Construction.

Dubai’s Tourism Authority Starts Process To Issue Holiday Homes Licenses

The first phase of applications is restricted to entities that intend to operate a portfolio of at least 20 properties in Dubai.

Abu Dhabi’s TDIC Narrows 2013 Loss On Higher Revenues

The company made a net loss of Dhs1.13 billion ($307.7 million) in 2013 compared to a loss of Dhs2.15 billion in the prior year.

UAE’s Etisalat Adds Banks, May Print Four-Tranche Bond – Sources

Etisalat may issue paper of five and 10 years duration denominated in U.S. dollars, as well as offerings in euros with lifespans of seven and 12 years.

Dubai’s Design District On Track For Q1 2015 Launch

The development has received a positive reaction from international brands, confirms senior official.

Dubai Property Agents Fined Dhs50,000 For Breaching RERA Rules

Dubai’s real estate authority has also issued an official notice to all registered brokers warning them to refrain from cold calling property owners who do not wish to sell.

Etihad Launches Daily Zurich Flights

Daily services on A330-300 aircraft will be supported by Etihad Regional’s traffic growth

Dubai’s Arabtec Says To Float Unit’s Shares In Egypt

Arabtec is also planning to invest about $60 billion in Egypt over the next three years in sectors such as real estate development, infrastructure, trains, airports, and oil and gas.