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The country’s budget in the first half of the year was ‘balanced’, with a slight increase in its revenues, a top official said.
31 August, 2010 |
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Abu Dhabi-based real estate developer Aldar Properties' estimated Dh55 billion mixed-use development — Al Raha Beach — remains on track despite the slowdown
30 August, 2010 |
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Abu Dhabi’s Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC) announced on Monday the completion of piling work on its flagship project Louvre Abu Dhabi on Saadiyat Island.
31 August, 2010 |
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Abu Dhabi International Airport on Friday welcomed its first one millionth passenger within a calendar month, achieving one more record in its short history.
28 July, 2010 |
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with the ensuing completion of the iconic HQ building, the quantum of commercial space it will be releasing to the market would double to 190,000 square metres.
25 July, 2010 |
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The island, part of "The Heart of Europe" project on The World, will be accessible only to those who own properties on the islands, or VIP members who would have to pay Dh30,000 in annual membership fees and own a boat
24, July 2010 |
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Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC) has awarded a key contract worth Dh1.028 billion to build vital infrastructure at its mega Khalifa Port being constructed in Taweelah, near Dubai
23 July, 2010 |
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Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) yesterday released figures that showed a 16 per cent rise in hotel guests during the first half, while guest nights rose 11 per cent.
22 July, 2010 |
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Investment authority has registered 600 firms this year and hopes to double that figure
12 July, 2010 |
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Re-exports from Abu Dhabi surged by an impressive 43.4 per cent in the first quarter of this year compared to the first quarter of last year
11 July, 2010 |
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Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC) will finish building within weeks the first phase of a 2.7 square km offshore port in Taweelah
10 July, 2010 |
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Abu Dhabi National Hotels Company, or ADNH, has signed a memorandum of understanding appointing The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company as the operator of the Grand Canal Hotel
8 July, 2010 |
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The UAE ranks number one on the list of Korea's exporting countries worldwide and number two on the list of its importing countries from the Middle East region
07 July, 2010 |
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Sorouh Real Estate PJSC, the Abu Dhabi-based real estate developer, is making "excellent" progress on the construction of Watani, the master-planned community for UAE nationals
23 June, 2010 |
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Urban development versus saving the planet. This is a very thin line to walk and finding the balance between these two necessities is nowhere near easy
20 June, 2010 |
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Three of world's six nations with highest proportion of millionaires were in the Gulf
18 June, 2010 |
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The Abu Dhabi Corniche has bagged Best Location Award in Abu Dhabi 2010 in a contest run online by Hala magazine
18 June, 2010 |
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The emirate of Abu Dhabi offers an attractive business environment to investors which has contributed to its prosperity in recent years
16 June, 2010 |
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Aldar Properties, on Tuesday announced the award of three infrastructure contracts for the Dh 9.4 billion Al Falah project
15 June, 2010 |
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World-class attraction being built by Aldar Properties is expected to feature over 40 rides
14 June, 2010 |
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Abu Dhabi’s real estate markets remain under-supplied in most sectors with vacancies currently at very low levels.
11 June, 2010 |
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World's Furthest Leaning Manmade Tower overtakes Italy's Tower of Pisa
05 June, 2010 |
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The Abu Dhabi Government and two foreign partners will spend US$600 million (Dh2.2 billion) to build one of the world’s largest solar power plants
04 June, 2010 |
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The population of the UAE has reached 8.19 million and is continuing to grow despite the global financial crisis
02 June, 2010 |
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Unit owners now receiving keys, testing market
01 June, 2010 |
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Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi to open in first quarter of next year
25 May, 2010 |
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Mortgage transactions in April post a 550% hike compared to last month
24 May, 2010 |
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The Abu Dhabi Government has won a major international award for its wide-ranging strategic plan affecting all its departments
23 May, 2010 |
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Nakheel, the developer of palm-shaped man-made islands, will give full repayments to its contractors soon
20 May, 2010 |
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Dubai and Abu Dhabi are ranked ninth and 19 on the list of the most expensive market with occupancy costs at $108.92 and $72.71 per square feet per annum
18 May, 2010 |
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Property agents and dealers in Dubai still have enough business to keep them occupied as the emirate is adding 10,000 residents to its population every month
15 May, 2010 |
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Off-plan sales are considered anathema today, both by end-users and institutional investors looking for income-generating assets
27 April, 2010 |
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Dubai World creditors are being offered a total 2% interest on the group's $23.5 billion debt excluding Dubai government claims
28 April, 2010 |
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Tamouh Investments, the primary master developer of Al Reem Island, has announced it will start handing over apartments to institutional investors in May.
15 April, 2010 |
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Room rates at the Armani Hotel start at Dh4,000 per night
27 April, 2010 |
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Plans in place for integrated, affordable system in Abu Dhabi, lessening dependence on cars
22 April, 2010 |
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Light House Real Estate participates as an exhibitor in this event
18 April, 2010 |
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March 2010
02 April, 2010 |
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A senior Abu Dhabi Government official on Tuesday ruled out the possibility of 100 per cent foreign business ownership outside UAE free zones as part of the expected new companies law.
23 March, 2010 |
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South Korea, which through a consortium signed a landmark agreement to build four nuclear power plants in the United Arab Emirates, hopes to build four more, the country’s ambassador said.
21 March, 2010 |
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The Municipality of Abu Dhabi City has recently opened the tunnel channeling traffic from the extension of Al Salam Street towards Al Maqta Bridge
20 March, 2010 |
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The first phase of Abu Dhabi's $2.18 billion (Dh10.2 billion) Khalifa Port will become operational in 2012 and the capital plans to develop smaller ports to cope with increasing traffic
19 March, 2010 |
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The UAE is in process of developing the state-of the art 1500-kilometre long freight and passengers rail network in next eight years, a top official said
19 March, 2010 |
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Two attractions with Formula One themes and built next to Grand Prix race tracks – one at Ferrari World on Yas Island, the other the Ring Racer at the Nurburgring
18 March, 2010 |
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Dubai’s new cruise terminal was formally opened on Tuesday and top government officials said it will help boost the economy of the emirate
2 March, 2010 |
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The Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council (UPC) Sunday unveiled new street design standards in line with the Capital 2030 plan
2 March, 2010 |
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Developers in Abu Dhabi are focusing on the turnover of properties that will see 5,000-10,000 new housing units ready for occupancy this year
March 1, 2010 |
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Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building developed by Emaar Properties, is readying to welcome its first residents with the orientation programme for home-owners of Armani Residences
27 February, 2010 |
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Facility will be nerve centre of the new international airport
26 February, 2010 |
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Aldar Properties, Abu Dhabi's largest real estate developer by market capitalisation, has sold infrastructure and other property assets on Yas Island to the Abu Dhabi Government for Dh9.1 billion
17 February, 2010 |
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Abu Dhabi’s tourism sector can look to the future with optimism thanks to a growth in hotel guests
11 February, 2010 |
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Official says Dubai's growth will come from regional demand
07 February, 2010 |
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Dubai said on Friday that a new offshore oilfield, discovered at a time when the Gulf emirate is under unprecedented financial pressure, could begin production next year
05 February, 2010 |
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The Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) said Sunday the emirate witnessed a 2 per cent increase on the year in hotel guest numbers in 2009, bucking international trends
02 February, 2010 |
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Abu Dhabi international airport hopes to achieve over eight per cent growth in passenger traffic in 2010
27 January, 2010 |
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Equities in Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region are expected to grow significantly this year because of attractive prices, forthcoming corporate results and improved global trade, bankers said.
27 January, 2010 |
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GE Energy has signed a multi-year service contract for more than $45 million (Dh166 million) with Dubai Aluminium Company Limited
25 January, 2010 |
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These vehicles will be introduced from March to Desert Islands
20 January, 2010 |
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The emirate's economy grew at a staggering 30 per cent in 2008, its gross domestic product (GDP) reaching Dh520 billion on the back of record oil prices
20 January, 2010 |
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Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Abdul Rahman Al Attiyah hinted that the GCC and EU free trade agreement would be inked in the near future
11 January, 2010 |
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Dubai broke another world record on Wednesday by inaugurating the tallest hotel
7 January, 2010 |
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Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (Adnec) has announced that glazing work on the Capital Gate Tower, under construction next to the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, is almost complete.
5 January, 2010 |
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The Burj Dubai metro station opened on Monday to mark the fourth anniversary of the accession of His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
02 January, 2010 |
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The UAE economy is set to post a real growth of 1.3 per cent in 2009, rising to 3.2 per cent in 2010, according to UAE Minister of Economy Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri.
18 December, 2009 |
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The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (Adia) has purchased a 2.9 per cent stake in Hyatt Hotels Corp in a move economists see as a bet on the recovery of the leisure industry and even the global economy in the near term.
17 December, 2009 |
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Construction of stations on the Green Line has been 50 per cent to 80 per cent completed, according to the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) chairman
16 December, 2009 |
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Abu Dhabi Municipality yesterday said it was committed to completing the Dh5 billion Al Salam Street tunnel and road project
15 December, 2009 |
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Abu Dhabi and UAE Central Bank give $10b in support, Dubai World welcomes decision, Dubai Government expected to announce new legal framework
14 December, 2009 |
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Adaptation of the very famous Chicken-licken fable
10 December, 2009 |
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Analysts point out that at such levels, the global banks' exposures are easily manageable.
05 December, 2009 |
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Dubai World to overcome situation through restructuring, official says
04 December, 2009 |
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Dubai World’s plan to restructure its debts is a normal business response that shows the company is moving in the right direction to solve its problems
03 December, 2009 |
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Markets trim losses after group announces lower debt of $26b
03 December, 2009 |
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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, said the economy of the emirate is “strong and persistent”
03 December, 2009 |
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Government's responsibilities not linked to company's transactions, officials say
01 December, 2009 |
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Emirates, the biggest Arab carrier, yesterday said it is confident that its profits will cross $1b this year
01 December, 2009 |
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Moody's Investors Service yesterday said that the recently announced restructuring of Dubai World's liabilities is unlikely to threaten the credit quality
30 November, 2009 |
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Two aircraft manufacturers, Airbus and Boeing estimate that the Middle East airlines would require anywhere between 1,436 (as per Airbus' forecast) and 1,710 (Boeing's forecast) aircraft over the next 20 years
23 November, 2009 |
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Inside a large warehouse on Saadiyat Island yesterday, Sheikh Sultan bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan looked up in wonder
22 November, 2009 |
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The UAE has improved its ranking by five places over last year in Transparency International's 2009 annual Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI).
November 20, 2009 |
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ADDAX Tower - 100% commercial tower
16 November, 2009 |
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The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development, or DED, is satisfied with the success of the just-concluded Formula One grand Prix in Yas Marina Circuit
10 November, 2009 |
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Deloitte, the business advisory firm, confirms that Abu Dhabi's hospitality industry received a welcome boost when hosting the UAE's (United Arab Emirates) first Formula One Grand Prix last weekend
08 November, 2009 |
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The lights may have gone out on Yas Island, and the roar of the Formula One engines has faded into the Arabian sunset, but racing experts are sure the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will leaving a lasting legacy on motor sport in the UAE
06 November, 2009 |
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Aldar Properties, Abu Dhabi's leading property development and investment company, recently announced the completion of the external structure of Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
05 November, 2009 |
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Yas Marina Circuit, Yas Island, Rotana, Yas Marina...
3 November, 2009 |
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Yas Island, ADDAX Tower, Sun & Sky Tower, Marina Square, Reem Island - Showroom
3 November, 2009 |
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Dubai Financial Market announced that the value of shares bought by foreign investors, or non-UAE nationals, during last week reached AED 2.515 billion
25 October, 2009 |
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Landmark Advisory, one of the leading real estate consultancy companies in the Middle East, today launched its latest lease guide for Abu Dhabi
22 October, 2009 |
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Aldar Properties net profit for third quarter dropped 43 per cent to Dh430 million from Dh760m in the same period last year
21 October, 2009 |
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Although cash and confidence issues still prevail, Dubai's property market will witness the first green shoots of recovery
20 October, 2009 |
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Yas Island, Reem Island, Marina Square, construction photos, etc.
26 October, 2009 |
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Visit us at one of the best real estate exhibition taking place in Dubai
30 September, 2009 |
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The Yas Marina Circuit was handed over by its developer to the organisers of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on schedule today
23 September, 2009 |
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Dubai-based real estate developers, Emaar Properties and Nakheel, have decided to reverse their earlier decisions of not to taking part in this year's Cityscape
20 September, 2009 |
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Almost 17,000 new villas in 23 locations are set to be built in Abu Dhabi in the next five years
August 24, 2009 |
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The Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT) Metro Station will mainly cater to the huge new residential and commercial developments including the Dubai Marina and the JLT
August 22, 2009 |
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The Middle East will see 99 new hotels and 25,829 hotel rooms open in 2009, followed by 110 hotels and 31,725 rooms in 2010
August 19, 2009 |
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Banks and lending agencies in the UAE are witnessing healthy growth in residential real estate mortgages
August 16, 2009 |
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21 August 2009 -- 20 September 2009
26 August, 2009 |
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August 14, 2009 |
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Sorouh Real Estate has completed the construction of Abu Dhabi's Sun and Sky Towers on Reem Island, 100 days ahead of schedule
August 13, 2009 |
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Keynote speaker at Cityscape Dubai says global real estate prices to bottom out by 2010 but opportunities still exist
August 11, 2009 |
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Ali Saeed bin Sulayem said the company pursues the policy of self-finance in all projects
August 10, 2009 |
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Bloom Properties in Abu Dhabi has said it is actively reviewing prices and payment plans for existing customers
August 10, 2009 |
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Property owners in UAE will have to leave the country every six months, to continue staying in the emirate without a work visa
August 08, 2009 |
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Today we have added a new feature to our website, the Video Gallery
August 3, 2009 |
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About 400 projects, worth more than $300billion are either on hold or have been cancelled in the UAE
July 23, 2009 |
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Al Hilal Bank has announced that it has purchased a commercial plot on Sowwah Island, the core of new Central Business District in Abu Dhabi
July 22, 2009 |
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A significant milestone in the creation of Abu Dhabi's new urban waterside living project was achieved on 15 July 2009
July 20, 2009 |
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The UAE's construction sector has witnessed a traumatic nine months. Dubai's market all but stopped overnight with investment drying up, resulting in the stalling of speculation-led projects as developers struggled to maintain capital flow
July 17, 2009 |
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Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) today released the June 2009 traffic figures for Abu Dhabi International Airport, which shows the continuation of healthy increases in passengers
July 15, 2009 |
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Worldwide economic upheaval combined with a radical shakeout in the regional investment landscape promise to make Cityscape Dubai 2009 (October 5-8) the most important real estate event
July 12, 2009 |
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There has been a rise in demand for residential units in the area known as 'New Dubai' during the second half of 2009
July 11, 2009 |
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Today we have added a new feature to our website, the Picture Gallery
July 10, 2009 |
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Dubai-based Emaar Properties has confirmed that the opening of the Burj Dubai has been delayed
July 08, 2009 |
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Sale prices of real estate in parts of Dubai and Abu Dhabi are registering big increases
July 07, 2009 |
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Aldar Properties plans to deliver all of the Phase-I developments on the Yas Island
July 06, 2009 |
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With the fallout of the global economic downturn now hitting leasing markets across the world, landlords are under increasing pressure and tenants are initiating negotiations on rents and lease terms
July 05, 2009 |
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United Arab Emirates will utilize more solar energy from 2020 than Europe and the United States
01 July, 2009 |
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According to MAG properties, the aim is not the survival of the crisis, but to set targets for the future
30 June, 2009 |
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Twenty-four thousand square metre Louvre Abu Dhabi is going to be finished in 2013 September
28 June, 2009 |
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To build upon his vision for the future, H. H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai and UAE Prime Minister and Vice President, has today launched 'Dubai 2020'
27 June, 2009 |
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Piaggio has a backlog of more than $626m for the P180 Avanti.
20 June, 2009 |
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Prices in Abu Dhabi’s real estate market have begun to show signs of a turn around, while the emirate’s master developers have also seen their shares rise on the local markets
12 June, 2009 |
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The value of imports to Abu Dhabi increased by 42.5 per cent last year, fuelled by more shipments of imported machinery, industrial equipment, and building materials
09 June, 2009 |
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The Tiger Woods Dubai has said that progress continues on its Al Ruwaya Golf Club, and confirmed it is committed to the completion of the first golf course designed by Tiger Woods Design.
16 June, 2009 |
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A new building code is to be implemented across Abu Dhabi from next January, the Department of Municipal Affairs (DMA) has revealed
11 June, 2009 |
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The Emirates is the fourth most potentially lucrative markets in the world for retailers on AT Kearney’s annual Global Retail Development Index, which ranks 30 emerging countries
09 June, 2009 |
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The UAE's first government satellite, DubaiSat-1, will launch on July 25, scientists announced
05 June, 2009 |
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Jafza, operator of Dubai’s logistics and industrial special economic zone, said on Monday that it has seen an increase in interest from American and European businesses keen to expand in the region
3 June, 2009 |
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Most industry participants and analysts yesterday agreed with an HSBC research report that said the gloom and doom in Dubai's real estate sector has ended
30 June, 2009 |
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Aldar Properties has said the infrastructure of Yas Island's phase one will be completed in July
28 May, 2009 |
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The UAE and France formally launched the Louvre Abu Dhabi project, bringing the iconic cultural name one step closer to the region
28 May, 2009 |
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The construction of the first of the 16 cargo terminals has been completed, well on the way to achieving the goal of having an annual capacity of 12 million tonnes
24 May, 2009 |
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Abu Dhabi as a World Winning City
24 May, 2009 |
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Mubadala Development, the strategic investment arm of the Abu Dhabi Government, has increased its holding in General Electric (GE) to 65.8 million shares
24 May, 2009 |
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Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) said its new air traffic control tower will be ready later this year, marking the first completed project in the US$6.8 billion (Dh25bn) redevelopment of the capital’s airport.
24 May, 2009 |
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Today we have launched the brand new image of Light House, which consists of a new homepage, a new newsletter and other interactive contents
23 May, 2009 |
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The Dubai Mall, the worlds largest shopping mall will open on 8 May, 2009
8 May, 2009 |
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Despite current economic challenges, Abu Dhabi continues to perform, mainly due to undersupply of accommodation across all sectors.
6 May, 2009 |
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The Yas Hotel will be the first hotel operated by Aldar Hotels and Hospitality and one of seven hotels opening on Yas Island for the 2009 Formula 1™ Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in November
5 May, 2009 |
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The UAE economy has created in excess of 660,000 jobs in just six months and this shows the global financial turbulence...
3 May 2009 |
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The UAE government will be issue multiple entry visas for property owners, allowing them to stay in the UAE for up to six months.
3 May, 2009 |
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