Northern Emirates

News and analysis, tenders, contracts awarded, commentary and economic data about Ajman, Fujairah, Ras al-Khaimah, Sharjah and Umm al-Quwain.

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UAE Special Report: Ownership law to boost capital markets Subscription Required

The approval of a new companies law by the UAE parliament in December is a major step towards what could potentially be the biggest shake-up in the country’s corporate history

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    News

    Kuwait aviation services firm wins contract at RAK International airport Subscription Required

    30 January 2012, 10:47 GMT | By Suzanne Fenton

    Ras al-Khaimah airport deal covers ground-handling operations

    Archirodon wins Takreer marine works package Subscription Required

    19 January 2012, 12:48 GMT | By Colin Foreman

    Contractor will build the jetty for the Hamriyah Free Zone fuel storage project

    RAK airport appoints senior executives Subscription Required

    18 January 2012, 9:02 GMT | By Suzanne Fenton

    RAK International airport to expand in 2012

    Hilton launches plans for new hotel in Ras al-Khaimah Subscription Required

    17 January 2012, 5:55 GMT | By Andrew Roscoe

    New Hilton hotel will be located on man-made Marjan islands

    UAE military still evaluating bids for Sharjah hospital Subscription Required

    8 January 2012, 11:02 GMT | By Colin Foreman

    Hospital in the Maliha area will have 220 beds

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    Analysis

    Empowering citizens: Emiratis cast their ballot for the Federal National Council election in the UAE

    UAE elections Subscription Required

    Issue 39 30 September-6 October 2011 | By Florian Neuhof

    The UAE holds the second election for its government advisory board in the federation’s 40-year history

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    Doing Business in...

    A guide to doing business in the UAE

    MEED’s guide to doing business in the UAE

    By Richard Thompson

    This is the eighth edition of MEED’s guide, and an essential companion for anybody seeking to do business in or with the federation of the United Arab Emirates

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    Comment

    Election: The UAE allowed more voters this year

    UAE opts for slow political reform Subscription Required

    Issue 44 4-10 November 2011

    Plan to increase spending may quell future protests, but it could be defeated by population growth

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    Contacts

    Ali al-Hamdany Subscription Required

    Ali al-Hamdany is group director IT, Air Arabia

    Stefan Mecha Subscription Required

    Stefan Mecha is managing director, Volkswagen Middle East

    Selim el-Zyr Subscription Required

    Selim el-Zyr is president and chief executive officer, Rotana Group

    Andrew Clough Subscription Required

    Andrew Clough is vice-president development, Middle East & Asia Pacific, Hilton Worldwide

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