Follow the World Economic Forum 2012
The annual World Economic Forum is set to open in the Swiss ski resort town of Davos today, Wednesday 25th od January.
Some 2,600 decision-makers from about 100 countries and hundreds of companies are expected to participate in the five-day event. Read the story »
Gold decade-long bull run nears the end
Gold is nearing the end of a decade-long run that has lifted prices by more than 600 percent, some market observers believe.
The yellow metal has been a top-performing asset since 2001, as portfolio diversification, concerns over sovereign risk and rock-bottom interest rates aided to push prices from a low around $250 an ounce in 2001 to a height above $1,920 in September 2011. Read the story »
Abu Dhabi Real estate transactions top AED 43b in 2011
The Real estate transactions processed by the Municipality of Abu Dhabi City have shown signs of remarkable activities in 2011, with obvious contrasts between the size of mortgage and selling transactions.
Selling and mortgage transactions carried out during the period from 1 January up to 30 December posted AED 42,901,462,451, of which land sales constituted AED 3,773,582,451 and mortgage transactions valued AED 39,127,880,000. Read the story »
Exclusive InterviewsPrince Alwaleed Bin Talal comments on Arab Spring, Iran, twitter, Newscorp, investment strategy and debt
In an exclusive interview CNN’s John Defterios speaks with HH Prince Alwaleed Bin...
From Dubai’s skyscraper to Everest
Conquering world’s highest mountain, Everest, purely is a self-discovering...
Saudi Arabian Oil Minister discusses Straits of Hormuz, oil production
On “Global Exchange on CNN International” today, John Defterios and Ali Al Naimi,...
Economy »
Davos: U.A.E. to grow 4 percent in 2012, Al Mansouri
United Arab Emirates Economy Minister Sultan Al Mansouri talks about the outlook...
Construction »
New construction projects in Abu Dhabi
A number of new development projects have been approved today for the emirate of...
Transportation »
Emirates SkyCargo expands African Trade Network
Carrier’s annual cargo capacity to and from continent will exceed 300,000 tonnes...
Oil & Gas »
2012 global oil demand growth forecast lowered
Global oil demand was lowered today by the International Energy Agency who said that...
Banking »
Tawdheef Recruitment Show: Careers in banking and finance
National Bank of Abu Dhabi, Emirates NBD, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, among major banks...
Markets »
Abu Dhabi to host 2012 Global Financial Markets Forum
The 2012 Global Financial Markets (GFMF) Forum will kick off on February 29th with...
Industries »
Adopt early to changes in Payments Industry
All the innovation in technology and business administration naturally prompts rapid...
Technology »
Essential protection against android threats
Kaspersky Lab announces an update of its essential Android security solution Kaspersky...
The Cultural Observer »
New opening dates for Louvre, Guggenheim
Tourism Development ‘&’ Investment Company (TDIC) today announced...
Health »
SEHA bags three awards at Arab Health Awards 2012
The Abu Dhabi Health Services Company PJSC (SEHA) healthcare service providers won...
Education »
Parental Engagement key to students success
World Renowned Harvard lecturer and author, Dr. Karen Mapp in the U.A.E. to launch...
Kids »
KidZania celebrates 2nd anniversary and DSF
Celebrations coincide with Dubai Shopping Festival KidZania® to be divided into...
