Property
Accor announces a major European real estate transactionIn line with its asset right strategy, Accor has announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding...
Emaar certified to offer management services for Owners AssociationsEmaar Community Management, a subsidiary of Emaar Properties PJSC, has been licensed by the Dubai Real...
Dynamic changes throughout the global property marketsThe second quarter of 2010 was marked by dynamic changes throughout the property markets, according...
Economy
New regulations to promote efficiency, transparency, and investor confidence in UAE’s business sectorPreparations are underway to launch a batch of new laws in a bid to improve and modernize the current...
Al Mansouri Reiterates Commitment to Learning from International Best Practices in Defining SMEsAs part of its efforts to streamline the small and medium enterprises (SME) sector in the country and...
Consumer price inflation at 2.54% during first seven months of 2010Statistics Center Abu Dhabi (SCAD) has released its monthly report of the consumer price index for the...
Technology
Mobiclip to exhibit at IBC 2010Mobiclip, Inc. a leading global provider of mobile TV and mobile video solutions will showcase its video...
Xoriant strengthens Middle East presence with Infor Channel PartnershipXoriant Corporation, a United States based Business Consulting and IT services provider, announced today...
Al Otaiba launches Sitecom MD-500, a smart solution for total home entertainmentAl Otaiba Distribution, one of the leading IT distribution house in the Middle East & Africa region...
Oil & Gas
Dana Gas PJSC financial results for 2Q 2010Dana Gas PJSC (Dana) has made the announcement of its financial result for 2Q2010 and recorded after...
Wildcat Publishing launches ‘The Oil ‘&’ Gas Year, Abu Dhabi 2010′Researched on the ground over a period of seven months, The Oil ‘&’ Gas Year, Abu Dhabi...
Dubai crude oil price determinationThe Department of Oil Affairs in the government of Dubai today announced that it had advised its customers...
Services
Free zone licenses will be processed only online in the futureJafza, Economic Zones World’s flagship free zone has introduced e-License, its latest value-added service...
Dubai Civil Defense partners with aswaaq to host fire safety workshop for second consecutive yearBuilding on its reputation for exceptional customer care, aswaaq has recently concluded a fire awareness...
Working hours for private sector during RamadanThe Labour Minister Saqr Ghobash has issued a ministerial circular on the reduction of work hours in...
Telecom
Etisalat partners with Mobiqa to offer mobile ticketing service in the UAEEtisalat today announced a strategic partnership with Mobiqa, specialists in mobile content optimisation,...
Samsung Mobiles celebrates Ramadan with region-specific Islamic applicationsSamsung mobile owners can now celebrate the Holy Month of Ramadan with Samsung Noor, a fully-fledged...
Lebanese Minister of Telecommunications grants patronage to the prestigious FTTH Middle East Conference 2010The FTTH Council Europe Middle East Working Group is pleased to announce that His Excellency, Eng. Charbel...
Exhibitions
Dubai Helishow – The next big event for the regional aviation sectorMediac Communications today announced the dates of the 2010 Dubai Helishow, the Middle East region’s...
ADIHEX 2010 expands exhibitor’s spaceEvent to occupy almost 40,000 sqm; largest exhibition space in event’s eight-year history Over 75...
1st Middle East Cleaning Forum to highlight trends and innovations in regional cleaning industryForum to be held alongside CLEAN 2010; will bring global leaders and industry experts from 12 countries...
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Architecture
Zaha Hadid named UNESCO Artist for PeaceZaha Hadid, the renowned Iraqi-born British architect, is named UNESCO Artist for Peace in a ceremony...
Dubai Industrial City Animated Visualisation Jumeriah Garden City by Meraas DevelopmentMeraas Development launched Dh350 Billion Jumeirah Gardens Meraas Development scales back Jumeira Gardens Read More →
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Industries
NPC awarded British Retail Consortium Global Standard for Food SafetyNational Prawn Company, world leader in desert coastal aquaculture, has been awarded the prestigious...
American technologies aggressively invading the Gulf marketsAfter Halliburton, KBR, Sikorksy Aerospace and few others US industrial giants successfully entered the...
LLOYDS Banking Group provides $15M to support RSS growth in Middle EastLloyds Banking Group’s corporate markets team in Aberdeen has provided $15m million in extra credit...
Construction
Arabtec Holding reported a 40 per cent drop in second quarter profitArabtec Holding reported a 40 per cent drop in second quarter profit to Dh111.1 million compared to Dh183.9...
Drake & Scull is awarded 4 proiects in Kuwait, Qatar and OmanDubai-based construction-engineering contractor Drake & Scull International (DSI) has been awarded...
Arabtec to build Ras Al Khaimah’s La Hoya Bay project
Dubai’s Arabtec has signed a deal to build La Hoya Bay project in Ras Al Khaima, valued at $680...
Energy
United Arab Emirates supported by participating Governments to host Second Clean Energy MinisterialThe United Arab Emirates received support by the 24 participating governments of the Clean Energy Ministerial...
Masdar contributes to the global debate for viable energy solutionsThe United Arab Emirates received support by the 24 participating governments of the Clean Energy Ministerial...
NPC and Aramco to cooperate on environmental managementSenior executives of the National Prawn Company (NPC) and Aramco met in Al Lith on June 30 and reviewed...
Media
e-junior spreads smiles at the Al Rahma Charity in RAK
e-junior, the exclusive UAE kids channel from E-Vision celebrated the holy spirit of Ramadan by generous...
Sharjah visitors flock to Al Qasba as tourism in the Emirate thrives
Now celebrating the sixth anniversary of the Ramadaniat Al Qasba festival, officials at Sharjah’s premier...
Dnata Appoints Brash Brands as Global Branding PartnerDnata the leading supplier of ground handling, cargo and travel services in the Middle East, announced...
Transportation
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Ford Taurus named Saudi Auto Car of the Year
Ford’s most innovative sedan, the all new Taurus, has been voted Saudi Auto’s ‘Car of the Year’...
P-Trac – The new online meeting point for Porsche fansPorsche fans across the Middle East now have a place to indulge their passion with the launch of www.P-Trac.me,...
McLaren Automotive announces its first Middle East dealersAl Ghassan Motors and Al Habtoor Motors revealed as official McLaren Automotive dealers in KSA and UAE ...
Aviation
Emirates brings West Africa closer with launch of new Dakar routeEmirates has strengthened its links to West Africa with the launch of a new direct service to Dakar. EK...
Emirates Airline launches double-decker service to ManchesterEmirates’ expanding A380 fleet is generating interest from airports across the world as Manchester...
Emirates to go Daily to Al Medinah al MunawarahEmirates will increase services to Al Medinah al Munawarah to seven flights per week from 31st October...
Hospitality
Pullman Dubai Mall of the Emirates gears up for its imminent launchThe Pullman Dubai Mall of the Emirates is part of Accor hotels chain and the second second property managed...
Al-Baddad International Halls Capture the Spirit of Ramadan across UAEAl-Baddad International, one of Al-Baddad Global group of companies, has expanded its religious, social...
Accor announces a major European real estate transactionIn line with its asset right strategy, Accor has announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding...
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International Property
Syrian Prime Minister His Excellency Naji Al-Utri visits Emaar-IGO’s Eighth Gate projectThe Syrian Prime Minister His Excellency Naji Al-Utri visited The Eighth Gate development, a master-planned...
Emaar Misr unveils exclusive village for diplomats at MiviEmaar Misr, the wholly owned subsidiary of Emaar Properties PJSC, has unveiled a dedicated residential...
Emaar Morocco in finishing stages of innovative ‘Street of Dreams’ in Tinja• Model homes and driveway give true perspective of community experience awaiting customers • ...
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Trade
Dubai Tea Trading Centre registers 26 per cent growth in tea trade during first half of 2010Centre transacts 6.2 million kilos of tea in H1 2010 Overall tea trade through Dubai rises to 64.2million...
UAE companies exploring more trade opportunities in South AmericaAs a result of the UAE trade mission, headed by Dubai Department of Economic Development (DED), Government...
Export Assistance Program to give 33% financial support to UAE exportersUAE-based small and medium enterprises (SMEs) availing the newly launched Export Assistance Program (EAP)...