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In U-turn, Saudi cleric withdraws fatwa on ‘sin city’ Dubai
A Saudi cleric who had issued a fatwa (religious edict) earlier this week barring travel to Dubai has decided to withdraw his statement. Sheikh ... Middle East -
UAE regulator says bourse merger would have ‘many advantages’
A potential merger between the two main stock exchanges of Dubai and Abu Dhabi would have “many advantages” for the country’s ... Financial Markets -
Abu Dhabi’s Waha Capital buys stake in healthcare firm
Abu Dhabi investment firm Waha Capital said on Sunday it had invested an undisclosed amount in a newly established healthcare group in the United Arab ... Banking & Finance -
ArabNet shifts focus to Dubai as a ‘growing hub’ for digital business
ArabNet, a prominent forum for high-tech startups, is shifting its focus to Dubai as a “growing hub for digital business”, according to ... Technology -
Dubai Expo 2020 bid gets boost as Thailand disqualified
Dubai’s chance of hosting the World Expo 2020 has been given a boost after a rival bid city in Thailand was disqualified, according to press ... Economy -
Dubai ruler pushes bid to host World Expo 2020
Dubai’s ruler on Tuesday pressed for the Gulf emirate to be given the right to host the 2020 Universal Exposition, as the Paris-based organizing ... Economy -
Dubai bank ENBD completes purchase of BNP’s Egypt arm
Emirates NBD, Dubai’s largest lender, has completed the acquisition of BNP Paribas’ Egyptian assets after receiving regulatory approval in ... Banking & Finance -
Dubai property prices up 21.1% in first quarter, agent says
Dubai witnessed a 21.1 percent increase in property prices in the first quarter of 2013 compared to the same period last year, according to a Knight ... Property -
Dubai Design District’s $1bn first phase set to launch by 2015
TECOM Investments aims to complete phase one of Dubai Design District within 18 months. The construction of ten buildings worth 4 billion dirhams ... Property -
Deyaar to unveil new projects as Dubai property market picks up
The Dubai property firm Deyaar is set to unveil two new developments this year, including a 500 million dirham residential project in the Business Bay ... Property -
Dubai skyscraper gets new twist as property market rebounds
The developer of an eye-catching ‘twisting’ tower at Dubai Marina tonight said 80 percent of the property has been sold, as the 75-floor ... Property -
Consortium led by Dubai's Arabtec wins $629m Jordan project
Dubai construction firm Arabtec said on Sunday that a consortium led by the company had won a $629 million contract to build the first phase of a ... Property -
Emaar ties up with Dubai Holding for new development
Emaar Properties will form a joint venture with conglomerate Dubai Holding to build a 6.5 million square meter “urban district” in the ... Property -
India says Dubai-backed Emaar MGF violated investment rules
The Indian government accused Dubai-backed real estate developer Emaar MGF Land Ltd on Tuesday of violating foreign exchange rules with investments ... Property -
UAE merges aluminum smelters in $15bn entity
The UAE emirates of Abu Dhabi and Dubai said Monday they have merged their two aluminum smelters to form a $15 billion entity that would be the ... Energy -
Dubai's ENOC cuts diesel price
Emirates National Oil Co (ENOC) has cut the retail price of diesel by 20 fils to 3.50 dirhams($0.95) a liter, it said on Saturday. ENOC, owned by the ... Energy -
Dubai Police and TRA seize 1,900 counterfeit mobile phones
More than 1,900 fake mobile phones worth Dh1.7 million have been seized in Dubai, according to the UAE's Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) ... Technology -
Most government services on your mobile by 2015, vows UAE
Most UAE government services will be accessible via mobile phones by 2015, the country's prime minister said yesterday. “Today, we launched the ... Technology -
Dubai contractor Arabtec says workers end strike
Dubai contractor Arabtec said on Wednesday that it had resolved a labor dispute that resulted in a four-day work stoppage without clarifying whether ... Property -
Carrefour sells stake in Middle East venture for $683m
Carrefour, Europe's largest retailer, agreed to sell its remaining 25-percent stake in a Middle East joint venture to local partner Majid Al Futtaim ... Retail -
Dubai's Arabtec says projects unaffected by labor strike
Arabtec, Dubai’s largest construction firm, said on Tuesday that its projects delivery schedule would not be affected by a labor stike over pay. ... Property -
Dubai laborers stage rare strike for more pay
Thousands of workers employed by Dubai's largest construction firm, Arabtec, stayed away from work on Sunday to back wage demands, a rare labor ... Property -
Egypt says disputes with Dubai's Damac are resolved
Egypt said on Wednesday it had settled disputes with the Dubai-based developer Damac involving projects dating back to the Mubarak era - an agreement ... Property -
Dubai's Union Properties Q1 net profit slips 2.2%
Dubai developer Union Properties reported a 2.2 percent drop in first-quarter net profit on Wednesday due to a slump in housing sales. The ... Property -
Tourism rush attracts big-name artists to perform in the UAE
Growth in the UAE’s tourism industry over the past year has attracted a number of big-name entertainers to perform in the country, more so than ... Entertainment -
Abu Dhabi's new financial zone to benefit Dubai, says executive
Abu Dhabi's planned financial zone will complement Dubai, which should benefit from a deepening of financial markets in the United Arab Emirates, a ... Banking & Finance -
The ‘chill out’ hangout: Gulf tourists beat the heat in ice cafe
It’s well-known for its high summer temperatures and iconic landmarks. But visitors to Dubai can take in the sights without working up a sweat ... Art and culture -
Dubai Group aims to close $10bn debt deal by June 6, say sources
Dubai Group, an investment vehicle owned by the emirate's ruler, aims to secure a final agreement with creditors on its $10 billion debt restructuring ... Economy -
Dubai says looking at alternate plan for debt repayment
Favorable market conditions may prompt Dubai to issue another sovereign bond this year, a top official said on Tuesday, adding that the emirate was ... Banking & Finance -
Designers bling up Gulf women’s garment
Just a few years ago, Gulf Arab women usually only felt comfortable showing off their fashion sense at ladies-only parties or family gatherings. In ... Variety