Emaar chairman bullish on Dubai

Emaar's chairman, Mohammed Alabbar, delivers an upbeat forcast for Dubai at the World Economic Forum.

• Crown Prince tells World Economic Forum UAE economy is ‘humming’

Bin Suleiman replaced as governor of the DIFC

Ahmed Humaid al Tayer, a high-profile businessman and former federal government minister, has been appointed to the post.

Emaar chairman criticises media for Dubai coverage

Mohammed Alabbar says some sections of the media 'crossed the line' in their reporting on Dubai during the financial crisis.

UAE destination of choice for MENA-bound retailers

The UAE is the top choice for retailers looking to open new stores in the MENA region next year.

Scheme to assist expatriate start-ups

A Dubai Government programme will open the door for budding expatriate entrepreneurs to apply for start-up assistance.

Cove owners face huge service bills

Homeowners in The Cove development in Ras al Khaimah could each face service bills of more than Dh100,000 a year.

Mountain High scales peak of adventure tourism

Profile The adventure travel company Mountain High was formed after its founder had a life-altering experience while climbing in Borneo.

Iran faces winter shortages as gas output slows

Iran, which sits on the world’s second largest gas reserves, will be unable to raise its gas output in the next three years, according to a senior official.

Four Seasons plans hotel in Dubai

Four Seasons, the luxury hospitality management company, is in talks with developers to open a hotel in Dubai.

Emerging markets key to global media future

The president and chief executive of News Corporation announced today that a major major media conference will be held in Abu Dhabi next March.

Investment urged to help Gulf start-ups

Governments have been urged to channel investments into building a venture capital industry in the Gulf to help foster entrepreneurship.

Local loans to Saudi groups total $2.9bn

Local lenders have a total exposure of US$2.9 billion to the struggling Saudi conglomerates, the Central Bank says.

No reprieve as gold sales fall further

Gold consumption in the UAE has fallen sharply in the third quarter, reflecting the effect of high prices on jewellery sales.