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Dubai’s DAE Ends Merger Talks With BBA

The companies were holding talks to merge certain parts of their businesses.

Dubai To Open World’s Tallest Hotel Tower Next Year

The 432-metre tall Marina 101 Hotel & Residence tower is set to open in Dubai Marina in the fourth quarter of 2014.

GPHG To Make Middle East Debut In Dubai

The Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève will showcase 70 of the finest watches in DIFC this October.

No Summer Leave For Emirates’ A380s

Emirates’ superjumbos may hold the key to the conundrum posed by Dubai Airports’ 80-day runway programme next summer.

Damac Awards Dhs1bn Contract For Paramount Project

The 33-month construction contract has been awarded to Turkish firm TAV Construction.

Arab Triathlon Champion Roy Nasr Killed Cycling In Dubai

Lebanese national Nasr died on impact when a car struck him during his training.

India-UAE’s Growing Trade Ties

With trade reaching $75 billion, the UAE and India have strong ties built up over generations of trading and commerce.

UAE Has The World’s “Vainest” Skyscrapers

The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat measured unusable space at the top of the UAE’s tallest buildings.

Emaar Becomes Official Partner Of Lotus F1 Team

The Dubai developer’s branding will feature on the car as it travels through almost 20 countries per season.

UAE to Spend $25bn On Rail Projects

The amount covers investments in Etihad Rail and light rail metro projects in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Dubai’s Arabtec CEO Boosts Personal Stake Above 8%

Hasan Abdullah Ismaik’s stake in the construction company is worth about $159 million based on Wednesday’s closing share price.

Abu Dhabi’s ADPC Awards Dhs2.5m Delma Port Contract

Construction firm Parsons will develop 300 metres of concrete wharf and new floating pontoons that will accommodate more than 280 boats.

GCC Education System Needs “Drastic Reforms”

A study finds that Gulf students want better trained teachers and up-to-date teaching methods.

Emirates Starts Stockholm Services

Emirates will be looking to funnel Swedes onto its Asian, Indian and African network.

Where Should UAE NRIs Invest In India?

As the Indian rupee continues its free-fall, Gulf Business tracks the best investment options in India for NRIs.

Dubai Duty Free Names Banks To Arrange $750m Expansion Loan

The facility will be arranged by Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, Emirates NBD and Standard Chartered.

Dubai Shopping Festival 2014 To Start January 2

The biggest shopping extravaganza in the Middle East attracted 4.66 million visitors last year.

Air Seychelles’ First Half Revenues Climb Upwards

Airline benefits from equity partner Etihad, international expansion and improved cargo performance

India Approves Deal To Increase Airline Seats To UAE

The agreement allows the nations to add 50,000 additional seats per week for the next three years.

No Bubble In Dubai’s Property Market – Stan Chart

The emirate’s real estate market is being driven by fundamentals rather than speculation, said the bank.

Dubai’s Stock Market Touches 8-Week Low On Syria Fears

The index fell 3.7 per cent to close at 2,397 points, its lowest finish since July 11.

UAE’s Coffee Planet Secures European Partnership

The popular local brand will begin selling its coffee bags through 340 Jumbo supermarkets in the Netherlands.

McAfee Opens First Cyber Defence Centre In Dubai

The centre aims to reduce the response time in the event of a cyber crisis in the Middle East.

Brazil And Dubai: A Growing Beauty Connection

Latin beauty firms have found a goldmine export market in Dubai and the Middle East.

Barclays Decides To Sell UAE Retail Bank After Review

The potential sale may impact up to 280 employees, a source said.

Ex-Merrill Lynch Banker Sets Up Boutique Consultancy In Dubai

Ziad Awad, a veteran investment banker with nearly 20 years of experience, is setting up Boardroom Metrics Arabia.

Majid Al Futtaim To Raise $1.5bn Loan To Refinance Debt

The mall operator will use the $1.5 billion facility to replace revolving loans totalling $1 billion.

Hilton Opens Second Hotel In Abu Dhabi

Hilton Capital Grand will aim to attract business and leisure travellers in the upcoming peak season

Dubai Shares Fall On Syria Ballistic Object Report

The index, which fell as much as 5.2 per cent is now down 2.6 per cent.

Wyndham Group To Open TRYP Hotel In Dubai

Based in Tecom, the new hotel is expected to open by 2016 and will have around 672 rooms.