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NASDAQ to trade through DFM

NASDAQ to trade through DFM

The Dubai Financial Services Authority has given final approval for NASDAQ Dubai to trade its listed equities through the Dubai Financial Market from today.

Dubai business model not broken, claims Rasmala

Dubai business model not broken, claims Rasmala

Dubai’s business model is not broken due to Abu Dhabi’s presence in the emirate, Rasmala has concluded in its latest research publication.

Dubai Govt boosts credit reporting with new law

Dubai Govt boosts credit reporting with new law

Dubai’s credit reporting infrastructure has been given a boost after Dubai government issued a new law granting greater powers to Emcredit.

Dubai house purchase/value increases 50%, as rents decline

Dubai house purchase/value increases 50%, as rents decline

The number and value of residential transactions increased by 50 per cent in Q2 this year, the latest Jones Lang LaSalle survey has revealed.

Dubai GDP to hit 6% by 2012 - Citi

Dubai GDP to hit 6% by 2012 – Citi

Dubai’s struggling construction and property industries will not stop the emirate from registering GDP growth in 2010, according to a Citi report.

Fashion brand Gucci to open Dubai hotel by early 2011

Fashion brand Gucci to open Dubai hotel by early 2011

Italian fashion brand Gucci is planning to open a hotel in Dubai by early next year, according to media reports.

Dubai government plans to woo European investors

Dubai government plans to woo European investors

Dubai’s finance officials will stage a roadshow in Europe to champion the emirate’s financial health and investment potential.

DMCC chief denies advocating Arab-Israeli tolerance and trade

DMCC chief denies advocating Arab-Israeli tolerance and trade

Dubai Multi Commodities Centre head denies promoting tolerance and diamond trading between Arab countries and Israel.

Dubai 75th best city to live in - Mercer study

Dubai 75th best city to live in – Mercer study

Dubai has secured the regional top spot in the Quality of Living 2010 rankings from consulting firm Mercer.

Mars opens $40m chocolate factory in Dubai

Mars opens $40m chocolate factory in Dubai

Confectionary giant Mars has opened a $40 million factory in Dubai to satisfy growing demand from the emirate’s chocolate lovers.

Dubai Strata Law needs more clarity - lawyer

Dubai Strata Law needs more clarity – lawyer

Owners’ rights for mixed-use premises appear to be largely absent from Dubai’s Strata Law guidelines, according to a legal expert.

Dubai real estate buoyed by monthly arrivals

Dubai real estate buoyed by monthly arrivals

An influx of 10,000 new residents to Dubai each month is helping prop up the emirate’s property market, an industry figure has said.

Dubai property will never be "normal" - expert

Dubai property will never be “normal” – expert

Dubai will never be home to a “normal” property industry, according to Karim Nassif from Habib Al Mulla & Company.

More downgrades on Dubai gov’t entities unlikely – Moody’s

More downgrades on Dubai gov’t entities unlikely – Moody’s

Repeat of widespread ratings downgrades for Dubai government interests unlikely, according to Moody’s analyst.

Property Prices In UAE To Keep Falling - Study

Property Prices In UAE To Keep Falling – Study

Commerce-magazine.com readers expect property prices to continue dropping, despite industry reports that suggest otherwise.