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Dubai's Nakheel still touting shelved Trump Tower

Developer says Palm Jumeirah Trump Hotel, scrapped in 2009, to become a “landmark icon”

REVEALED: Best MidEast cities for hotel investment

Saudi Arabia and the UAE dominated top of the rankings for first 11 months of 2012

UAE cen bank wants views on mortgage law by 31 Jan

Commercial banks have until end of month to submit opinions on controversial mortgage cap plan

Dubai's MAF sheds Iranian interests

Developer passes ownership of 75 percent stake in Carrefour in Iran to founder

W Motors to make $3.4m sports car in UAE, Qatar

Lebanese manufacturer will move production of LykanHypersport from Italy to Gulf states

Dubai's Al Habtoor Group to donate 20% of profits

Conglomerate will donate cash to its own foundation, supporting range of charities

Kuwait police use stun grenades on protesters

Kuwaiti police used smoke and stun grenades to scatter hundreds of protester

Ryanair offers to sell Aer Lingus routes - report

Irish carrier is looking for EU approval to purchase gov'ts 25 percent stake in flag carrier

Qtel stock may gain after plan for 15-year bond issue

Early price guidance for Qtel bond was released at 250 basis points over ten-year US Treasuries

Oman wealth fund in talks for Dubai ONIC stake

Sources Oman Investment Fund eyeing 42 percent stake in Dubai Group's ONIC

Bahrain’s Investcorp in US tech firm stake deal

Investcorp acquires stake in technology firm Fishnet Security for undisclosed amount

Brent slips towards $112, holds on upbeat economic sentiment

Brent crude held above $112 a barrel on Wednesday, supported by brighter outlook for global economy

Gold near one-month high; economic recovery hopes weigh

Spot gold was little changed at US$1,692.60 an ounce by 0328 GMT

OPINIONS »

How will gold prices perform in 2013?

There remains a multitude of factors that will influence gold prices in 2013 and beyond

PHOTOS »

Emir of Qatar meets UK Prime Minister

During his meeting with Prime Minister Cameron at Downing Street, the Emir of Qatar was expected to discuss the situations in Syria and Iran

Israel’s Netanyahu wins third term

Benjamin Netanyahu was re-elected for a third term and will return to office, according to exit polls

British national sentenced to death in Bali

An Indonesian court on January 22 sentenced 56-year-old Sandiford to death for smuggling cocaine into the resort island of Bali

Toy enthusiasts flock to London Toy Fair

The annual fair which is organised by the British Toy and Hobby Association, brings together toy manufacturers and retailers from around the world

VIDEOS »

Israel's Netanyahu set to continue as leader

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu has claimed victory in Israel's election, despite unexpected losses to centre-left challengers

Jordanians set to take to the polls

Jordan goes to the polls on Wednesday to elect a new parliament

Woman faints and falls on Madrid's Metro rail track

Dramatic footage captures the moment a woman faints and falls onto the tracks in Madrid

28-car pile-up on Greek motorway kills one

A woman was killed and 22 people injured in a double car smash involving 28 vehicles in northern Greece

Latest Reader Comments

Child data mandatory for new Dubai school contract
Bobby : The point?? That's simple, you will have to pay to register/ create the contract, then there will be a processing and admin fee. All helping your child whilst at the same time producing another income stream. ...
Uk - Tuesday, 18 June 2013 9:26 AM

Gulf airlines told not to carry US whistleblower
John Ellis : Innocent until proven guilty, also above suspicion until charges have been filed. ...
USA - Tuesday, 18 June 2013 9:25 AM

Princess Haya launches $133m entrepreneurship fund
Kamran Kingwel McGee : I am sure Dubai with its Dynamic Rulership of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and his visionary leadership, is bound to be successful in winning the bid to host this mammoth World Event, Expo 2020.

Dubai all the best! We are with you! ...
United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, 18 June 2013 9:25 AM

Saudi's Grand Mufti vents against horse statues
Faisal : I am wondering why this article is being published here? it is really useless. anyway, I in certain ways agree with the Mufti. god bless Saudi Arabia ...
United Kingdom - Tuesday, 18 June 2013 9:27 AM

Some Dubai property speculation is OK - RERA boss
Scammed : You wouldn't be saying this Gautam if you had been scammed out of money for an off plan promised was safe and guaranteed.Informed there was an escrow account and money would be protected.Told land had already been purchased(not), developer was glorified claiming they had sold and launched many proje...
oz - Tuesday, 18 June 2013 9:26 AM

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REVEALED: Dubai's most expensive property sales

Arabian Business charts last year’s most expensive real estate transactions

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REVEALED: The world's safest and unsafest airlines

Emirates Airline and Etihad Airways among the world's top safest carriers, says report

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DM Healthcare interview: Dr Azad Moopen

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