Build it and they may come: Dubai’s World Expo 2020 bid
Dubai may gain around $7.4 billion in return for a $2-$4 billion investment on the World Expo 2020 bid. But after all of this, will Dubai be the chosen one?
February 29, 2012 3:51
UAE expects first Federal Bond to be around $1B
The UAE expects its first ever federal sovereign bond issue to be around $1 billion after a public debt law is approved, a senior finance ministry official on Tuesday was quoted as saying.
February 28, 2012 2:51
All part of the plan: Will Madonna’s staying power place Abu Dhabi firmly in the global entertainment map?
The arrival of the Queen of Pop to the UAE capital is one more step towards the UAE capital’s long-term goal of becoming a global entertainment and cultural hub. How much dividends will it pay back?
February 28, 2012 11:47
Abu Dhabi’s TDIC eyes asset sales to help meet 2014 bond
Abu Dhabi's government-owned Tourism Development Investment Company (TDIC), builder of branches of the Louvre and Guggenheim museums, is mulling asset sales to help repay $2 billion in debt maturing in 2014, its chief financial officer said.
February 27, 2012 12:53
Abu Dhabi’s TAQA prices $215 mln ringgit Islamic bond
Abu Dhabi National Energy Co (TAQA) raised $215 million from the sale of a Malaysian ringgit-denominated Islamic bond, or sukuk, it said on Sunday, as part of plans by the state-run oil and gas utility to diversify its funding sources.
February 26, 2012 11:22
Comment of the Week: Media Measurement Mafioso?
This week’s comment in question is delightful in its illustration of the barriers of TV measurement implementation, writing between the lines and referencing The God Father.
February 22, 2012 4:07
Dubai Economic Outlook: Let’s keep it real, shall we?
Kipp finds government predictions of a growth rate of 4.5 percent just a tad too optimistic. Whatever happened to staying grounded post crisis?
February 15, 2012 4:22
Abu Dhabi gave EmiratesNBD liquidity boost for Dubai Bank buy
Abu Dhabi gave Dubai's largest lender, Emirates NBD, a liquidity injection to help it absorb struggling Islamic lender Dubai Bank, ENBD's chief financial officer said on Wednesday.
February 15, 2012 2:20
Abu Dhabi developer Sorouh swings to Q4 profit
Abu Dhabi developer Sorouh Properties, the emirate's second largest developer by market value, swung to a profit in the fourth quarter, lifted by a rise in home and land sales.
February 15, 2012 2:01
UAE telco Etisalat wants piece of Libyan market
Etisalat, the Gulf's largest telecom firm, wants to acquire a licence in Libya or invest in one of the North African country's existing operators, its chairman told Reuters on Monday.
February 14, 2012 2:46
UAE’s Aldar swings to profit on govt land sales
Aldar Properties, bailed out twice by Abu Dhabi with rescue packages totalling over $10 billion, swung back into profit in 2011 on the back of land sales to the government and increased residential sales.
February 14, 2012 2:41
Abu Dhabi fund eyes sale of $1.3B Malaysia Bank stake
An Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund is exploring the sale of its $1.3 billion stake in Malaysian lender RHB Capital Bhd six months after buying the shares, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters, and has engaged in early talks with Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp (SMBC).
February 14, 2012 2:21
Yas Marina announces 2012 F1 berth rates
Yas Marina, operated and managed by Camper & Nicholsons Marinas and one of the premier marinas in Abu Dhabi, is proud to announce their 2012 Formula 1 Etihad Airways Grand Prix berthing tariffs.
February 12, 2012 2:47
Etihad interested in talks on Aer Lingus
Abu Dhabi's Etihad is interested in holding talks with the Irish government over the sale of its 25 percent stake in Aer Lingus, the Middle East airline's Chief Executive James Hogan told the Irish Independent newspaper.
February 11, 2012 6:16Madonna madness begins…
Abu Dhabi sets its sight on pulling off the concert of a century with Madonna's world tour. But with the concert scheduled for June 3, will the summer heat keep the fans away?
February 8, 2012 4:53
Dubai Labourers on 'rare' labour protest
Two Arabtec employees who asked not to be identified said several thousand workers engaged on various projects did not report for duty on Sunday.
May 20, 2013 9:33
Tumblr officially off the market
Yahoo! board unanimously approves the acquisition...
May 19, 2013 3:20
A major step for Turkey
As Prime Minister Erdogan showcases Turkey's prestige on a visit to the White House, the country has its ratings upgraded...
May 19, 2013 9:45
A maid's wage
An FNC member to argue that minimum wages are 'taking advantage' of employers.
May 20, 2013 4:24
Taking on Abercrombie & Fitch
Controversial views from the clothing company's CEO causes huge backlash.
May 16, 2013 2:43