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25 May 2013 Updated at 5:09 PM UAE
Transport»

Qatar drops bid to host UN aviation body

Qatar drops bid to host UN aviation body

Gulf state previously proposed moving HQ of ICAO from Montreal prompting protests

Canada moves to block Qatar bid for UN body HQ We did not approach Qatar for HQ move – ICAO Transport union slams Qatar bid to host UN aviation body
WHO to help Saudi investigate coronavirus before haj
Healthcare»

WHO to help Saudi investigate coronavirus before haj

World Health Organisation says it will help to draw up advice prior to annual pilgrimage

Emirates set to refurbish its 35 airport lounges
Transport»

Emirates set to refurbish its 35 airport lounges

Dubai airline announces revamp plan across the world; Paris lounge is first to get makeover

Politics & Economics»

Jordan's king makes new plea to solve Syrian crisis

Tens of thousands of refugees have fled from Syria to Jordan as civil war continues

World Bank proposes $150m loan to Jordan More than 1.5m people flee Syria, says UN At least 82,000 killed in Syrian conflict, says HRW
Palestinian president urges investment to boost economy
Politics & Economics»

Palestinian president urges investment to boost economy

Mahmoud Abbas calls for investment in joint ventures in tourism, energy and industry

Politics & Economics»

Thousands protest over raid on Bahraini cleric's home

Hundreds of Shi'ites clash with police while thousands more hold peaceful sit-in against gov't

Security forces raid home of top Bahraini cleric Bahrain opposition party suspends reconciliation talks UAE, Bahrain hit out at Iran as 'not a good neighbour'
Emirates NBD launches Bank on Wheels initiative
Banking & Finance»

Emirates NBD launches Bank on Wheels initiative

Dubai's largest lender says secure vehicle will be parked in areas with no Emirates NBD branch

Education, jobs must be MidEast priority - UAE min
Politics & Economics»

Education, jobs must be MidEast priority - UAE min

UAE economy minister says gov'ts must fulfil aspirations of key under-25 year old demographic

Politics & Economics»

GCC economic growth to slow in 2013, says IIF

Institute of International Finance expects 3.8% growth this year, down from 5.8% in 2012

Gulf pension funds ramp up assets amid Arab Spring GCC tobacco tax could fuel smuggling Jobs, transparency on agenda at MidEast summit

Middle East Market Data »

ADX

Market closed at 3,503
ASE

Market closed at 2,023
BSE

Market closed at 1,169
DFM

Market closed at 2,323
KSE

Market closed at 8,222
MSM

Market closed at 6,378
QE

Market closed at 9,086
SSE

Market closed at 7,363
Qatar's Nakilat set to enter luxury yacht business
Transport»

Qatar's Nakilat set to enter luxury yacht business

Production will start in 2014/15 with prices starting from $275,000, says managing director

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi to move to 7-day ops
Travel & Hospitality»

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi to move to 7-day ops

Racing car themed attraction to open every day from Q4 on back of higher customer demand

Construction»

Work set to start on $47m Abu Dhabi bus depot

New transport hub will be able to cater for nearly 500 buses; maintenance facility also planned

Abu Dhabi plans 360 new air-con bus shelters Dubai Metro lifts more than 33m passengers in Q1 City Sightseeing tour buses start ops in Sharjah
Shareholders at India's Jet approve Etihad stake deal
Transport»

Shareholders at India's Jet approve Etihad stake deal

Etihad's investment is first by overseas operator in an Indian airline since ownership rules were relaxed

India's Jet confirms $379m Etihad stake deal India's Jet set to launch new Kuwait service Etihad could double stake in Virgin Australia
Abu Dhabi fills key role for New York franchise
Sport»

Abu Dhabi fills key role for New York franchise

Abu Dhabi-owned Man City announces the first top appointment for new MLS football team

Abu Dhabi's Man City seals MLS team franchise UAE's Sheikh Mansour said to eye US football franchise Abu Dhabi's Man City climbs world money list
Technology»

Etisalat said to be highest bidder for Maroc stake

Sources say UAE telco offers higher price than rival Ooredoo for Vivendi's Maroc Telecom stake

UAE's Etisalat waiting to hear on Maroc Telecom bid Gulf telcos confirmed as suitors for Maroc Telecom Etisalat to make offer for Maroc Telecom stake
Muscat tops MidEast tourism performers in 2013
GCC»

Muscat tops MidEast tourism performers in 2013

STR Global says occupancy rates, RevPAR and ADR all show strong growth so far this year

Dubai's Worlds of Adventures to open in early 2014
Travel & Hospitality»

Dubai's Worlds of Adventures to open in early 2014

Senior exec of Ilyas & Mustafa Galadari Group says construction has moved on 'significantly'

Banking & Finance»

Dubai fund ICD may raise $2bn loan target

Sources say Investment Corporation of Dubai mulling loan increase on back of significant demand

Dubai's ICD plans to raise $2bn loan Dubai lender ENBD eyes bond sale to repay govt funds Dubai's ICD in talks over first Islamic bond - sources
Banking & Finance»

Qatar GDP growth set to reach 7% in 2013 - Fitch

Rating agency says banks in Gulf states to see 'healthy profitability and margins' this year

Fitch warns over GCC debt relief schemes Qatar still backs dollar peg – cen bank boss Qatar best in world for investment, says Al Baker
Abu Dhabi to see 15% growth in summer flights
Travel & Hospitality»

Abu Dhabi to see 15% growth in summer flights

International airport operator says total of 1,065 flights per week will land in UAE capital

Etihad recruits pilots from partner airberlin Abu Dhabi chases more tourists from China Abu Dhabi airport installs sleeping pods
Paris Gallery's sweet smell of success
Retail»
Paris Gallery's sweet smell of success
Back to the boom?
Real Estate»
Back to the boom?
Mahoney isn't talking baloney
Real Estate»
Mahoney isn't talking baloney
Time in the sun?
Politics & Economics»
Time in the sun?
Food for thought
Food»
Food for thought
Kuwait sees quiet revival in arts scene
Arts»
Kuwait sees quiet revival in arts scene
Why Africa is luring Gulf bond investors
Banking & Finance»
Why Africa is luring Gulf bond investors
Saudi Arabia sees win-win in solar energy boom
Energy»
Saudi Arabia sees win-win in solar energy boom
Middle East's killer virus: what's in a name?
Healthcare»
Middle East's killer virus: what's in a name?
More to this bull market than meets the eye
Equities»
More to this bull market than meets the eye
Your guide to looking sharp in business
Fashion»
Your guide to looking sharp in business
Reviewed: the Aston Martin Vanquish
Cars & Boats»
Reviewed: the Aston Martin Vanquish
Are there too many Brits in the UAE?
Culture & Society»
Are there too many Brits in the UAE?
The world according to Badr Jafar
Banking & Finance»
The world according to Badr Jafar
The irresistible imagination of the Great Gatsby
Arts»
The irresistible imagination of the Great Gatsby
The modern-day thobe
Fashion»
The modern-day thobe
How to dress like Mad Men's Ms Joan
Fashion»
How to dress like Mad Men's Ms Joan
Oh no, not him again
Real Estate»
Oh no, not him again
Akbar Al Baker: No holds barred
Transport»
Akbar Al Baker: No holds barred
The Dubai real estate waiting game
Property»
The Dubai real estate waiting game
Culture & Society»
Michael Owen leads tributes to UAE Brits

Michael Owen leads tributes to UAE Brits

Football legend Michael Owen in Dubai to honour expats at Arabian Business ceremony

Luxury Living»
Dubai's Burj al Arab introduces gold iPads for guests

Dubai's Burj al Arab introduces gold iPads for guests

Bespoke tablets will be given to guests upon check-in at Dubai luxury hotel

Dubai retailer unveils $12,250 gold iPhone
Luxury Living»
Dubai retailer unveils $12,250 gold iPhone

Dubai retailer unveils $12,250 gold iPhone

Luxury Givori phone also includes alligator skin, diamonds and gemstones

Dubai hotel to auction one-of-a-kind 24-carat iPad
Sport»
Bahrain businessman takes up Leeds Utd role

Bahrain businessman takes up Leeds Utd role

English football club confirms Salah Nooruddin has been appointed new vice-chairman

Dubai owners unveil new Leeds United manager
Photos»
US Secretary of State John Kerry visits Oman
Terror attack suspected in London suburb
NASA to test new Dream Chaser spacecraft
Ford closes plant in Australia
Michael Owen on target at UAE Brits Party
Travel & Hospitality»
Qatar Airways sued after drinks trolley injury

Qatar Airways sued after drinks trolley injury

Australian passenger said to be suing airline after being hit by a drinks trolley during flight

Qatar Airways resumes Dreamliner London service
Arts»

Doha set to launch two new film festivals

Highlights will include a special 'Made in Qatar' section, says Doha Film Institute

Doha Film Institute cuts Tribeca festival ties
Sport»
PSG's Qatari owners turn down Ancelotti's request to leave

PSG's Qatari owners turn down Ancelotti's request to leave

Manager who secured French football side's first title since 1994 is keen on Real Madrid switch

Videos»
Beatboxer FaithSFX entertains on Dubai Metro
IMF urges Britain to do more on growth
USA economy stimulated by central bank
First Saudi woman to climb Everest
Travel & Hospitality»
Dubai's Jumeirah announces tie-up with Aston Martin

Dubai's Jumeirah announces tie-up with Aston Martin

Luxury hotelier will be sponsor of car maker at upcoming Nurburgring 24-hour race

Dubai's Jumeirah in talks for hotel in India's Goa
Travel»
ITP to publish Conde Nast Traveller Middle East

ITP to publish Conde Nast Traveller Middle East

New magazine to target premium sector of travel market

Travel & Hospitality»
Saudi woman reaches summit of Mount Everest

Saudi woman reaches summit of Mount Everest

Raha Moharrak becomes the youngest Arab to stand on top of world's highest mountain

Saudi women hike to Everest base camp for breast cancer awareness
Luxury Living»
Qatar could be chosen for new Ferrari launch

Qatar could be chosen for new Ferrari launch

Only six of the Pininfarina-designed Ferrari Sergio car will be produced in the world

Dubai police women to drive Ferraris, says top cop

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Arabian Business - 2013-05-19

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The world according to Badr Jafar
Just about everything Badr Jafar touches turns to golD, formed just seven years ago, his crescent enterprises is raking in over a billion dollars in revenues and is highly profitable. But the young Emirati insists profits are just part of the plan.

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