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The UK-based company had earlier racked up £21 million (Dh95 million) in pre-tax losses in June 2016. (Twitter/Balfour Beatty)

February 22nd, 2017 - 08:00 GMT

UK's Balfour Beatty exits MENA with $13.7M sale of operations to Dutco

UK construction giant Balfour Beatty has reached an agreement to sell the Group's entire share in Dutco Balfour Beatty and BK Gulf to its Dubai-based partner in a deal expected to be worth $13.7M.

From a civil aviation perspective, drones are key to promoting the Dubai Smart Government Vision, and the DCAA are ensuring flight safety of Dubai's airspace. (Shutterstock)

July 18th, 2016 - 12:00 GMT

Dubai launches trading platform for drones

The DCCA replaced Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone Authority in 2014, and is responsible for growing creative industries in the emirate. (Shutterstock)

April 4th, 2016 - 09:38 GMT

Dubai's creative SMEs to get license fee exemptions, discounted visas

The two wheeled vehicles have been deemed too dangerous for use in public areas. (Shutterstock)

February 15th, 2016 - 05:00 GMT

Slow your roll! Dubai bans use of 'hoverboards' in public

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January 14th, 2015 - 04:55 GMT

Moving swiftly: GCC plans new laws to combat 'bootlegging' fuel

In comparison with Central and South America, Dubai’s trade with the Pacific Alliance countries is significant. (Image credit: Huffington Post)

December 11th, 2013 - 08:00 GMT

Say Hola to the new Latin American bloc in Dubai

90% of consumers are happy with the current state of the economy and 95% are anticipating a stronger economic performance in 2013

April 22nd, 2013 - 08:31 GMT

Dubai consumers confident with 2013 economy

Consumer confidence boosts UAE economy

April 2nd, 2013 - 12:17 GMT

UAE economy boosted by consumer confidence

Kurdistan is a cash-rich region and will capitalise on that to develop its market, attracting bigger investment

February 7th, 2013 - 08:31 GMT

Gulf mission to Iraq seeks to boost trade in ‘cash-rich’ Kurdistan

Greatest opportunities for stores are in UAE but competition is fierce

June 20th, 2012 - 08:12 GMT

Middle East retail boom far from spent

The manufacturing sector was the most optimistic, followed by the services and trading industries, the survey revealed

May 9th, 2012 - 12:42 GMT

Dubai firms optimistic for 2nd quarter

Countries in the region rank among the top in projected GDP growth, foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows and ease of doing business

November 1st, 2011 - 04:04 GMT

Regulations vital to foreign investment in the UAE

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November 1st, 2011 - 01:49 GMT

Regulations vital to foreign investment, Al Mansouri says