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Developer plans new $520m investment in Abu Dhabi islands
Aldar Properties announces further details of plans to develop Yas Island and Reem Island
Bentley takes world’s most advanced photo in Dubai
Ground-breaking new Gigapixel photograph revealed to promote the new Bentley Flying Spur W12 S
Work starts on $150m Harbour Row in Bahrain
GFH Real Estate says mixed-use project wil include 475 homes, modelled on London Docklands
Dubai inks Christie’s deal to host charity auctions
First auction to raise money for Syrian refugees will be held in October; part of Year of Giving campaign
Average Abu Dhabi rents slump 8% in just one month
Real estate website Bayut says big falls seen in apartment rents in UAE capital in February
Bahrain sentences three to death over bombings
Appeals court issues ruling over attacks which targeted police patrols in village west of Manama
UAE halts shipments from Brazilian meat plants
Six meat plants affected by suspension; UAE also tells importers to recall products from local stores
UAE hotels post best February occupancy levels for 9 years
Latest STR figures reveal UAE occupancy averaged 84% last month, up 6% compared to Feb 2016
Pakistan’s airline calls for gov’t help in Gulf price war
Pakistan International Airlines boss also calls for restrictions on the number of flights Gulf carriers can operate in its home market
Emirates offers laptop ‘handlers’ to cope with US ban
Dubai-based airline says it will provide a free packing-and-handling service for passengers travelling to the US
Dubai’s Emirates prepares for holiday rush this weekend
Dubai-based airline says it expects more than 89,000 passengers to pass through DXB T3 this weekend
Saudi Arabia executes two drug traffickers
Latest death penalties bring the number of prisoners killed in the kingdom to 20 so far this year
UK asked for extra security measures at DXB
Dubai Airports chief also says US electronics ban comes at worst possible time as popular ‘spring break’ looms
Hermes to launch pop up concept in Dubai to revive signature scarves
Visitors will have the chance to dye their pre-owned Hermes silk scarves free of charge
Nakheel awards construction deal for new Dubai hotel
Developer makes announcement over plans for second hotel at the Ibn Battuta Mall in Dubai
Abu Dhabi’s Waha Capital in talks on first Saudi investments
Investment firm says has ‘expertise and fire power’ to enter the Saudi market
Somali president says DP World may develop local port
Abdiweli Mohamed Ali says gov’t of Puntland may award concession to Dubai-based port operator
Bahrain releases award winning photographer
Mohammed Al-Shaikh was held for more than 24 hours over his work for AFP, according to his family
Saudi Arabia halts Brazilian beef and poultry imports
Gulf kingdom takes action over concerns about food safety amid bribery accusatioins
What the Gulf’s rich list really think about region’s economy
New survey of GCC high net worth individuals reveal investment plans over next 3-5 years
Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed meets his newest grandchild
Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has given birth to a boy named Rashid Bin Mansoor
Dubai Duty Free expects big sales hit from electronics ban
Airport retailer estimates it will lose aboout $2m in sales this year amid electronics ban on US flights
Alabbar’s Noon.com set to launch “within weeks”
Ecommerce venture has been beta-testing its site for the past two months.
Abu Dhabi’s Memorial Park celebrates the sacrifice soldiers made serving UAE
“The idea was to create a park for reflection on both loss and remembrance, a spiritual place that conveyed unity and support”
Doctor and ‘diamond drill’ save Abu Dhabi patient
The method involves drilling away calcium in an artery at an average rate of 180,000 rotations per minute
Drake & Scull exits One Palm joint venture
The property, located on the left trunk of Palm Jumeirah, was launched in 2014
Aviation
Breitling plane lands in Dubai as part of record-breaking tour
Aiming to become the oldest aeroplane to circumnavigate the globe
Aviation
Etihad graduates its 2,000th flying nanny
The training programme provides cabin crew with the skills to support families
Ban will have little impact on passenger numbers: Dubai airport chief
World’s busiest is targeting 89 million passengers in 2017
The Client Dinner: Bistrot Bagatelle, Fairmont Dubai
As one of the most glamorous restaurant brands in the world, the Parisian eatery at the Fairmont has a lot to live up to
Dubai has highest number of self-made billionaires
There are 27 self-made Gulf billionaires, with 16 of those living in the UAE
Stress-buster: 1847’s new VIP Room at Emirates Towers
A pioneer of the men’s grooming game in the region now provides guests with VIP treatment
Two trades that put Kuwait stocks back on top of the world
“It is a stock that is not liquid, but still, it moved the market a lot”
UAE Cabinet sets plans in place for next 50 years
The programme focuses on investing in the youth, and working towards making the country the best in the world by 2071
Dubai World Cup: The life of a racehorse trainer
There are elements of racehorse training that seem almost universal, says Princess Haya
Yemen’s Qaeda arm losing strength abroad, says KSA
“Qaeda … has not been involved in any real kind of terrorism-related incident in Saudi Arabia for three years”
Kuwait’s tourism industry to be worth $1 billion by 2027
Seventy percent of visitors in 2016 were corporate travellers
Saudi Binladin creditors agree to $1.1bln financing extension
Company has been struggling because of delayed payments from the government
Iranian navy endangering Gulf waters: US commanders
“What I don’t like about that is they [Iranian boats] were in the middle of international transit waters”
Bahrain arrests former news wire photographer
Authorities did not immediately give a reason for his arrest
Qatar criticised by ILO for workers’ conditions
Doha has come under criticism in recent years, with activists and trade unions reporting abuses
Aviation
Emirates to allow travellers to keep laptops until boarding
The carrier is planning to permit devices affected by the ban within the security perimeter
Emirates chief defends Dubai airport security measures
President Tim Clark says ‘surprised’ by Dubai Int’l inclusion in US ban on laptops, tablets
Saudi Arabia spends money to make money
Tour of Asia by Saudi Arabia’s King Salman advances drive to attract foreign investment but comes with an expensive price tag
Saudi ratings cut on worsening public finances
Fitch Ratings reduces Saudi Arabia’s rating to A+, the fifth-highest investment grade
UAE court jails man for passing sensitive info to foreign agents
Federal Appeals Court sentences man to 10 years in prison for passing on military and security information
Amazon agrees to buy Middle East online retailer Souq.com
Sources say US ecommerce giant has agreed in principle to buy 100% of Souq.com
Schon Properties
Schon’s ongoing saga of success
Noorul Asif, COO of Schon Properties, tells us why their prestigious development Schon Business Park is a great investment opportunity
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Schon Properties launches Dh3.2 billion branded hospitality portfolio under iSuites development at Dubai Investment Park
Schon Properties announces the development of iSuites
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Schon Properties offers Audi cars with property purchase
The real-estate developer announces a gift of Audi A3 and A6 with 1BHK and 2BHK apartments respectively in their flagship project Dubai Lagoon
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Schon Properties strengthens customer experience with the appointment of new Customer Relationship Director
Schon Properties announces the appointment of new Customer Relationship Director to strengthen its investor relations
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Xanadu Acquires 2.33 Million Square Feet Dubai Lagoon from Schon
Xanadu Real Estate Development acquires 2.33 Million Square Feet Dubai Lagoon development at Dubai Investment Park
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Schon Properties partners with Armed Forces for Homat Al Watan discount cards
Card holder will be offered 10% discount on property purchase in Dubai Lagoon besides travel packages worth up to AED30,000