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UAE companies face liquidity crunch, Al Gurg executive warns
'Traders who have been here for decades are suddenly losing liquidity because their money is stuck in inventory, so unless you have the cash to circumvent that then you will have a problem.'
Phase 2 of Meraas project City Walk opens with romantic touch
AW Rostamani plans to open a Georg Jensen jewellery store in the new retail space and a home decor outlet, Apartment 51, in City Walk in May.
Shuaa Capital Q4 profit surge offset by full-year loss
The company attributed its negative performance to Gulf Finance, the SME lending business, which set aside provisions of Dh154.6 million against bad loans.
Off hours: Informa Middle East exhibition director’s me time is gym time
While her job would be unworkable without modern technology, exhibition director Suzy Pallett says she still prefers to work with a pen and notebook.
Stay grounded with this rare Dubai Marina duplex
This Dh4.3 million property in Dubai Marina is ideal for those that like apartment living but on a low-rise scale.
McLaren brings new Sports Series to Dubai as it aims to beat global slowdown
Luxury car maker is unperturbed by a slowing global economy brought on by falling oil prices.
Agthia targets move into Saudi Arabia as part of expansion bid
The entry into Saudi Arabia might not necessarily be through an acquisition. It could be via a distribution agreement or joint venture, and Agthia was looking at what model might suit it the best.
Majid Al Futtaim opens community mall in Shindagha area of Dubai
The Al Shindagha opening was the third Majid Al Futtaim project to be launched in the UAE within the past six months.
Eating is the new shopping as UAE malls grow fat on new restaurant tenants
Research from the property adviser CBRE shows that in the UAE, 50 per cent of customers, the highest rate in the world, choose to visit a mall just for the food options.
Saudi retail sector is its success story
Retail is expected to be a main beneficiary of Saudi Arabia's diversification with its population of 27 million – including about 20 million Saudis – particularly appealing to the region’s retailers.
SME profile: Dubai doctor who always wears many hats
Known as Dr NJ in her Dubai practice, this medical practitioner from the UK has an interesting, some might say fascinating, headgear sideline.
Heavy traffic expected for new car souq in Sharjah
Souq Al Haraj could become Asia’s largest vehicle market.
Al Habtoor sales this year to get boost from Bentley, Mitsubishi brands
Al Habtoor says it could outperform the overall market this year, with sales growth of up to 10 per cent.
Boardman Bikes shifts into high gear amid UAE cycling boom
The rise in the popularity of cycling in the UAE has led the regional manager for the bicycle designer and retailer Boardman Bikes to alter his business plan.
