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The funding round was co-led by MEVP, the venture capital firm backed by Mohamed Alabbar, and Dash Ventures. (YouTube)

October 2nd, 2017 - 01:58 GMT

Health Startup Al Tibbi Gets $6.5 Million in New Funding Round

Regional digital health startup Altibbi has raised $6.5 million in a new investment round.

The Americana Group also includes Costa Coffee, Baskin Robbins and Krispy Kreme franchises. (Americana Group)

May 29th, 2016 - 10:00 GMT

Adeptio abandons plans for stake in Americana-Kuwait Food Co

Alabaar is also the founder and a major shareholder of Singapore-based marketer, distributor and retailer RSH, which has more than 70 international fashion and lifestyle brands and 700 outlets. (The Fashion Spot)

April 20th, 2016 - 08:00 GMT

Alabaar invests $113M in online fashion retailer Yoox Net-A-Porter

Emaar Properties is a global property developer based in Dubai. (AFP/File)

November 2nd, 2015 - 04:43 GMT

Prosperous properties: Emaar sees 31 percent leap in Q3 profit

The Abu Dhabi company is led by a team of executives who worked at Emaar Properties, including Emaar's current chairman, Mohamed Alabbar.tra

March 2nd, 2015 - 04:55 GMT

What the Arab Spring was about: UAE developer plans $80 billion giant city in Cairo

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July 10th, 2014 - 11:51 GMT

Ramadan ritz: Buy a high-rise, get a Beemer for free!

Shopping malls and retail made up over 38 per cent of total revenue at Dhs863 million.

April 22nd, 2014 - 09:44 GMT

Emaar profits rise 55%, up 94% from last year

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March 19th, 2014 - 05:19 GMT

Dubai arts and culture are about to be more beautiful with new venue: Sydney Opera House better watch out!

“If they want a footstep into Iraq, Erbil is the perfect place, because it’s secure,” however Asad did mention the Downtown Erbil development will undoubtedly create inflation in the area, as listed prices are already considerably higher than similar developments in the area.

November 19th, 2013 - 03:55 GMT

Why did Emaar choose to splash billions on Irbil, Kurdistan?

Dubai's 828-metre-high Burj Khalifa is currently the tallest tower in the world. It will be overtaken by Jeddah's Kingdom Tower, which is expected to be more than one kilometre tall.

November 3rd, 2013 - 02:06 GMT

Emaar: no higher ambitions than Burj Khalifa

“As a country that has witnessed destruction, there is nothing better for me than to talk about building homes for our people,” said AlAbaar, making reference to the similarities between Dubai and Kurdistan. (Pictured: Erbil, Kurdistan).

October 28th, 2013 - 09:56 GMT

Whoaa! Emaar reveals $3 billion downtown Erbil project

The search engine giant believes Streetview enhances users’ knowledge of landmarks and helps boost overall navigation, given that 40 per cent of all its searches are location oriented

July 17th, 2013 - 02:55 GMT

Burj Khalifa’s Online Profile Reaches New Heights

The man behind the worlds tallest building in Dubai is planning on going even higher with a new construction in Asia

March 31st, 2013 - 01:06 GMT

Burj Khalifa 2.0: Dubai property tycoon to build 1km tower in Asia