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Dubai Schools, Airshow Closed As Weather Worsens

The UAE is predicted to see thunderstorms and strong winds on Thursday.

Dubai Airshow: Mubadala Aerospace Eyes US Deals

The firm won industrial orders worth over $5 billion at the air show to sell parts and materials to Boeing and Airbus.

Mubadala Secures Dhs43bn At Dubai Airshow

Mubadala announced it will begin servicing Rolls-Royce’s Trent XWB engines, including maintenance, repair and overhaul.

NBAD Appoint StanChart Banker To Head SF Business

Aleem Khan previously ran the structured trade finance business for StanChart MENA and Americas.

Boeing Set To Win Orders Duel At Dubai Airshow

Airbus was always playing catch up after the dramatic first day which saw four Gulf carriers place major Boeing orders

Dubai Expo 2020 Win May Create Economic Bubble – Survey

A majority of investment professionals in the UAE believe that a successful bid may lead to an economic bubble, finds CFA Society survey.

Nakheel Launches 500 Plots In Dubai-Based Al Furjan Project

The plots are priced between Dhs1.1 million to Dhs3.3 million, the developer announced.

Abu Dhabi’s Aldar To Start Sukuk Roadshow On Nov.21

The developer will hold investor meetings in the UAE, Singapore, London, Hong Kong and Switzerland.

Dubai’s Property Market Not “Overheating” – Cluttons

New government regulations in the emirate are starting to take effect, says new report.

Dubai Airshow: We Could Have Bought 10 More A380s, Says Emirates

The Dubai-based airline placed a record $23 billion order for 50 of the jumbo A380 jets at the Dubai Airshow

Dubai Airshow Day 3: Order Book Exceeds $200 Billion

The Dubai Airshow 2013 has set the record for the highest value of aviation deals signed at one event.

Iraqi Airways Strikes $387m Deal With Bombardier

Deal designed to fuel network growth and foster the country’s ongoing reconstruction.

Dubai Airshow Marks Shift In Power

The Dubai Airshow 2013 has marked a tipping point for the industry, as airline bosses are now in control.

Mubadala To Service Rolls Royce Trent XWB Engines

Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala aims to be among the world’s top three manufacturers of composite and metal parts for aeroplanes by 2020.

Air Serbia’s $1bn Fleet Expansion ‘Part Of Etihad Order’

The carrier ordered 10 A320neos at the Dubai Airshow which are due to be delivered between 2018 and 2020.

UAE’s Construction Spend To Reach $329bn In 2030

The UAE’s construction expenditure is estimated to outstrip that of both Saudi Arabia and Qatar by 2030.

Abu Dhabi Plans Dhs55m Aerospace Research Centre

The project is being built jointly by Mubadala and Khalifa University.

GCC’s Consulting Market Booming At $2bn

Middle East accounts for the majority of thought leadership produced globally on emerging markets.

Six Arrested In $45m Global Cybercrime Involving RAKBANK, Bank Of Muscat

The five men and one woman, all residents of New York City, were accused of being members of an unnamed global cybercrime organisation

UAE Must Expedite Issuance Of Public Debt Law

Central Bank Governor Sultan bin Nasser al-Suweidi said developing its domestic debt market is a matter of national priority for the UAE.

Dubai Regulator Sues Deutsche Bank Over Disclosure Denial

The DFSA sent a first notice to the German bank in July asking for information on wealth management clients.

Sharjah City Centre Plans Dhs200m Expansion

MAF’s expansion plans come on the back of a potential retail boom in Sharjah.

Dubai Airshow: Qatar Airways CEO Wants Bigger A350

Akbar Al Baker said the carrier may change some of its A350-900 variants to the larger A350-1000.

Dubai Airshow: No UAE Decision On Typhoon, Rafale

French firm Dassault’s Rafale jets and the BAE Systems-backed Eurofighter Typhoon are in a tight race to win the deal for at least 60 new aircraft.

Flydubai Sees Burgeoning Demand For Budget Travel

Ghaith Al Ghaith believes there are not enough flights in the region but the demand is there.

Dubai Airshow: Gulf Carriers’ 15 Minutes Of Jet Order Hysteria

Regional carriers placed orders worth $100 billion in 15 minutes on the opening day of the Dubai Airshow

Dubai Airshow: Boeing Shows Off F/A-18 Fighter

Executives are worried whether the fighter plane will receive enough new orders needed to maintain production past 2016.

King Of The Skies: James Hogan Interview

Etihad boss James Hogan talks strategy, partnerships and luxury in the skies as he pushes to cap another strong year of performance for the carrier.

DP World Tour Championship: Stenson Claims Double Dubai Win

The Swede pocketed the $1.33 million first prize and an additional $1 million from the tour’s bonus prize pool.

Etihad Boosts European Network, Launches New Zurich Route

The move follows the Abu Dhabi carrier’s acquisition of a 33.3 per cent stake in Swiss airline Darwin.