Dubai World

Rajiv Shah went along to find out if the nation looks set to become the next big arena for property investors.

State-owned investor still looking at Russian logistics and urban projects after utility deal put on hold.

Dubai cash is helping revitalise downtown Los Angeles at a time when US investors are too nervous.

Trade figures releases as forum meets in Paris to discuss further economic co-operation.

Dubai's trade in electronics goods hits AED 18.8 billion in first half of 2008

70% fall in Russian govt-controlled energy firm's share price kills deal, says source.

Gulf states are leading the charge into Kazakhstan with its vast and untapped commodity wealth up for grabs.

Lack of liquidity in local markets blamed for decision to tap Asian, western banks.

Loan is a refinacing for acquisition of Walmart European property unit in June.

How the predicted boom in Africa's maritime sector has caught the attention of Middle East investors.

State-owned Dubai World planning investments in mining, trade, agriculture, real estate and catering.

Second group keen on buying stake in OGK-1, Dubai offer conditional, utility's CEO says.

State-owned Dubai World to focus on tourism and port operations in continent, official says.

State-owned conglomerate signs syndicated loan to refinance $5bn 364-day bridge loan - sources.

Hyperion financial management systems from Oracle to give Dubai World better corporate governance across 150 operating units

Calls for transparency from wealth fund making region unattractive - Dubai.

Innovators have repeatedly defied critics to create an unequalled destination, says Dubai World chairman.

State-owned Dubai World announces latest investment in African continent.

The Middle East is very good at drawing on the best of international influences, whether that is to build infrastructure or develop designs.

State-owned Dubai World goes live with Mandarin website following Dubai ruler's visit to China.

UAE IN CHINA: Further equity stakes in banks not part of strategy, vice chairman says.

State-owned group ups presense in Moscow, eyes opportunities in maritime, logistics and rail sectors.

Growth in imports into Dubai slumped 60% last year, down to 73.6% from 184% in 2006, Dubai World says.

State-owned funds ominously absent from rescue of latest casualty in financial crisis engulfing US.

Commodities represent one of the largest incentives for the Gulf's raw material-starved industrial giants to step into the fray.

Indonesian property firm Bakrieland agrees to sell three units to Dubai developer.

DP World has become the first international port operator to obtain a five-star rating from the European Foundation for Quality Management.

CEO of subsidiary DP World says continent needs more foreign investment.

Africa's status as a leading international hub for the logistics industry has received a massive boost in recent months.

Over 1000 companies have registered in Dubai Maritime City - a member of the Dubai World group of companies.

Worldwide business for UAE ports company grows 18%.

DP World share price at $1.08, three months after listing on DIFX at $1.30.

Dubai Maritime City, the world's first purpose-built maritime centre and member of the Dubai World Group, has announced it will launch the first phase of its new marina berth project in time for the 16th Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS), being held from March 11 to 15, 2008.

Jamal Majid bin Thania talks about free zone operator Jafza's recipe for success through 2008 and beyond.

Dubai World consolidates hotel business under one banner.

Dubai World wants to rebalance portfolio to limit effects of subprime crisis, exec says.

Shares in ports operator slip more than 5% on DIFX to close 1 cent lower than IPO price.

Stock of world's fourth-largest container handler surges 10.77% to $1.44 in first day of trading on DIFX.

DIFCWEEK: Experts forecast flood of initial public offerings next year after DP World and Egypt's TMG.

Last month Dubai once again played host to the FIATA World Congress, Sea Freight Middle East met the ports and shipping companies involved, and reflects on the issues which dominated this year's event.

Limitless, the real estate development arm of Dubai World, has appointed Krishna Subramanian as its chief financial officer for South Asia.

Dubai World has joined forces with One&Only resorts to build a new US$150m luxury hotel in Zanzibar.

Dubai state-owned ports operator acquires 90% stake in Egyptian Container Handling for $670mn.

Dubai's plan to sell 20% stake in ports operator will have no impact on 'A1' rating, Moody's says.

Design Worldwide Partnership's Karen Hay talks about what's hot and what's not in interior design.

Undeterred by P&O scandal Dubai World plans to set up $600mn logistics and business park in US.

Discussions are underway to make it more attractive for ship owners to fly the United Arab Emirates flag on their vessels.

State-owned real estate firm Limitless to work with India's DLF to build township in Bangalore.

State conglomerate to develop eight real estate projects in east African country.

Dubai World and energy group MMC seal agreement to develop maritime centre in southern Malaysia.

Global ports giant forges ahead with Emiratisation drive.

Dubai World subsidiary teams with The Extreme Group to roll out a new food and beverage chain in the UAE.

Dubai World to invest in luxury hotel and residential development in Comoros in the Indian Ocean.

New fire safety regulations have been introduced by the Construction Safety Department of Dubai World's Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) regulatory arm.

Dubai World is to develop a major harbour city and port project in Ho Chi Minh City.

Fatalities were narrowly avoided in two of the UAE's principal shipping terminals after huge warehouse fires broke out in Sharjah and Dubai within a week of each other.

Pacific Control Systems has jointly established the Middle East Centre for Sustainable Development with EHS, the environment, health and safety regulatory division of Dubai World.

Owner of chemical storage facility at Dubai's Jebel Ali Port says cause of blaze still under investigation.

Dubai World and MGM Mirage have announced a number of agreements to form a long-term strategic partnership which will see Dubai World investing US$5bn in MGM Mirage, US$2.7bn in CityCentre, a landmark development in Las Vegas, and up to US$2.4bn in purchases of MGM common stock.

How the Arab world needs to grasp communications and technology to take its place at the table of leading nations.

Eastern European country looking gain a better understanding of Jebel Ali Free Zone business model.

The largest container carrier in the world is shifting 80% of its Korean traffic to Pusan Newport.

Islamic bonds grew to $24.5bn in H1, buoyed by issuances from companies such as ports operator DP World.

The first container terminal to go into operation on Maasvlakte 2 will be run by a consortium consisting of Dubai based terminal operator DP World and four of the world's largest shipping companies.

An emerging trend among developers in the Middle East is to look further afield for project opportunities. Conrad Egbert explores the reasons why many companies are choosing to focus their attention elsewhere.

APM Terminals have won a landmark 25-year concession to manage Bahrain's new Khalifa Bin Salman Port - The Bahrain Gateway. In an exclusive interview, Sea Freight Middle East reveals how the terminal management company has set its sights on recapturing the Northern Gulf's transhipment business.

The holding firm is exploring further potential for investment in Australia to boost its Down Under presence.

Dubai World says it has no plans 'at the current time' to list its ports operator.

DP World consortium to manage new Rotterdam container terminal.

Ports operator appoints 'investor relations' VP; $3.25bn bond doesn't rule out plans to list.

The Mazagan coastal resort is set to bolster the country's status as a tourism destination.

Emirate buys iconic $100m ocean liner for its equally iconic Palm Jumeirah development.

FORSA, the investment company set up by Dubai World for female investors, is set to offer its first wave of investment projects, starting with a major real estate venture to be launched later this month.

The Dubai-based terminal operator is set to develop the Dakar terminal and build new facility at the port.

The Khalifa Port management agreement marks a 'greater cooperation' between Dubai and the UAE capital.

Portside operations involve heavy machinery, towering cranes and require exceptional management to avoid serious injuries or fatalities. DP World's new global strategy is tackling the safety issue head-on.

Dubai's new Jebel Ali airport is set to get its first of six runway by this year.

Port of London Authority chairman, Simon Sherrard, has called for the British government to approve without further delay the long awaited London Gateway, a container port and development that DP World plans for the north bank of the Thames.

Arabian Business has published its '50 Most Admired' list of regional companies.

The creation of a new property division, Nakheel Property will see Dubai World's retail activities centralised under the Nakheel banner.

Dubai World has centralised its retail activities under the Nakheel banner following the creation of a new retail property division - Nakheel Retail.

Dubai-based investment house Istithmar has bought two business parks near a new terminal of London's Heathrow Airport.

Global shipping lines can expect to maintain robust annual growth of 15-20% through 2007, provided additional attention is paid to the planning the right mix of tonnage, routes, and prudent supply chain management, according to Abdulla Bin Damithan, deputy director of DP World.

As the Far East looks more to the Middle East to secure energy, an old analogy has come to life again.

This year could see robust growth in global shipping and more 'megaships', says DP World.

Today's Al Bayan newspaper has a double-page spread on Air Arabia, which is timely given the news earlier this week that the low-cost airline is planning an initial public offering (IPO) before April.

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