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Dubai news and analysis, tenders, contracts awarded, commentary and economic data.

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Empower total cooling capacity 2004-2012

Empower Subscription

14 May 2013, 11:35 GMT | By

The district cooling provider plans to capitalise on the recovery in Dubai’s real estate sector

Change: The DIFC will face competition from financial centres in Abu Dhabi, Doha and Riyadh in the coming years

Fiscal competition heats up in the GCC Subscription

2 May 2013, 12:28 GMT | By

Abu Dhabi, Doha and Riyadh could prove challengers to Dubai’s dominance as a regional financial hub

Interview: H.E. Sindiso Ngwenya, secretary-general, Comesa Subscription

2 May 2013, 9:15 GMT

H.E. Sindiso Ngwenya, secretary-general of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (Comesa) discusses the organisation’s economic strategy

Interview: H.E. Hamad Buamin, director-general, Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry Subscription

2 May 2013, 9:04 GMT

Dubai Chamber director-general H.E. Hamad Buamin discusses the highlights of the Africa Global Business Forum

Value of gold traded through Dubai

Dubai strengthens role as gold and diamond hub Subscription

25 April 2013, 6:00 GMT | By

Volumes of precious metals and gems traded in Dubai likely to increase throughout 2013

Global gold demand by value 2003-2012

Kaloti Jewellery Group Subscription

9 April 2013, 13:36 GMT | By

The Dubai-based refiner’s expansion plans reflect faith in gold’s long-term prospects

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Dealing with rising liquidity in the GCC

13 June 2013, 13:27 GMT

Flush with liquidity, regional banks must keep booking deals to increase profitability

Construction: Market is slowly starting to pickup

Time for reform in construction

5 June 2013, 15:24 GMT | By

Lowest-price-wins procurement trend is creating a disconnect between clients and policymakers

Dubai

Dubai adopts new debt tactic

30 May 2013, 14:06 GMT

The emirate is planning to use its good assets to raise money to help pay off debt at holding companies

Al-Maryah Island: Abu Dhabi's new financial centre

Dubai faces rising competition

2 May 2013, 12:29 GMT | By

Growth plans of regional financial centres threaten Dubai International Financial Centre’s hub status

Commodities: Dubai trade is on the increase

Dubai role as gold hub strengthens

25 April 2013, 15:27 GMT

Growing ties with Africa is helping to drive up commodities business volumes in the UAE

Dubai: Extravagant schemes are making a comeback

Caution as UAE market recovers

18 April 2013, 16:21 GMT

While many positive indicators have emerged, the construction market still faces challenges

Palm Jumeirah: Nakheel is planning a hotel tower

Hoteliers benefit from Dubai revival

14 March 2013, 13:59 GMT

The return of confidence to Dubai’s tourism sector prompts developers in the UAE to start hotel projects

Abu Dhabi

Arabtec wins Abu Dhabi contracts

21 February 2013, 12:53 GMT

The Dubai-based contractor has enjoyed a string of successes in Abu Dhabi after Aabar’s investment

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Special reports

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Focus: Dubai aviation Subscription

7 April 2013, 11:42 GMT

The 31 March 2013 is another important date in the history of Dubai’s aviation industry

Tenders

UAE: Hardware and software Subscription

14 June 2013, 9:07 GMT | By

Supply, installation, testing and commissioning of SAP Hana infrastructure – hardware, software and services

UAE: Pocket substations Subscription

11 June 2013, 17:09 GMT | By

Supply of 1,000kVA pocket substations

UAE: Fuse links Subscription

11 June 2013, 17:07 GMT | By

Supply of low-voltage fuse links

UAE: Toner cartridge Subscription

11 June 2013, 17:05 GMT | By

Supply of toner cartridges

UAE: Sports complex Subscription

11 June 2013, 15:04 GMT | By

Construction and completion of a sports complex

UAE: Test development Subscription

10 June 2013, 8:52 GMT | By

Provision of test development for professional licence examinations for a health authority

UAE: Medical equipment Subscription

10 June 2013, 8:50 GMT | By

Supply of medical equipment for health centres and a dental centre

UAE: Beach tunnel security Subscription

4 June 2013, 15:57 GMT | By

Implementation of 400kV Mamzar Beach (MBCH) tunnel security

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Project awards

China State wins Palm hotel contract Subscription

9 June 2013, 13:21 GMT | By

Viceroy resort will be built on the Palm Jumeirah

Nakheel tenders and awards construction contracts Subscription

26 May 2013, 8:48 GMT | By

Nakheel contracts cover work at Dragon Mart and International City

Hebah Group awarded contract to build Dubai perfume factory Subscription

30 April 2013, 9:34 GMT | By

UAE-based Rasasi to expand capacity with new plant in Dubai Industrial City

TUV Rheinland wins Dubai airport people-mover contract Subscription

29 April 2013, 13:47 GMT | By

German firm to provide safety assessment services

Tebodin wins contracts on Dubai MTBE expansion Subscription

3 April 2013, 8:33 GMT | By

Dugas plans scheme to increase production of gasoline additive chemical

Shapoorji Pallonji to complete Mudon development in Dubai Subscription

18 March 2013, 10:31 GMT | By

Mudon residential project was put on hold in 2008

Dubai awards Dar Wasl construction contract Subscription

11 February 2013, 11:14 GMT | By

The mixed-use development will be built next to Safa Park

Emaar receives bids for Dubai mall expansion Subscription

11 February 2013, 7:54 GMT | By

Dubai real estate developer awards contracts to build new towers at the Greens

Companies

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People

Paul Abbosh Subscription

30 May 2013, 8:11 GMT

Paul Abbosh is project director, Atkins

Nasser Saif al-Mansoori Subscription

30 May 2013, 8:00 GMT

Nasser Saif al-Mansoori is chief executive officer, Etihad Rail

Helal Saeed Almarri Subscription

28 May 2013, 9:32 GMT

Helal Saeed Almarri is director-general, Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM)

Mohammed al-Zarooni Subscription

14 January 2013, 8:57 GMT

Mohammed al-Zarooni is CEO, Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority

Salma Ali Saif Saeed bin Hareb Subscription

14 January 2013, 8:42 GMT

Salma Ali Saif Saeed bin Hareb is CEO, Economic Zones World

Andrew Gower Subscription

9 December 2012, 6:57 GMT

Andrew Gower is CEO, Ras al-Khaimah International airport

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Emaar receives bids for Dubai Mall substructure Subscription

17 June 2013, 7:24 GMT | By

Expansion involves adding 75,000 square metres

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