Property
Dubai Real Estate Market Overview, Q4 2011
• Law no 13 of 2011 was announced with the aim of regulating economic activity and connecting government...
Dubai owners overprice villa propertiesThe real estate market in Dubai has been growing steadily over the past twelve months resulting in price...
RERA approves Oceana community service charge
Asteco Property Management has reported that Dubai’s Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) has...
Economy
Dubai issues 14,360 business licences in 2011
Robust licensing activity reflects stability and growth across key economic sectors in the emirate Key...
GCC branches granted equality to local companiesThe UAE cabinet today gave its nod for GCC companies to open branches in the UAE and achieve full equality...
Davos: U.A.E. to grow 4 percent in 2012, Al MansouriUnited Arab Emirates Economy Minister Sultan Al Mansouri talks about the outlook for the country’s...
Technology
Facebook IPO doubts of IT pros and investors
Are you a Facebook IPO prospective investor or active user? A lot of buzz, big headlines and billions...
4th International Conference on Drug Discovery & TherapyOne of the world’s largest international conferences highlighting the interdisciplinary fields of pre-clinical...
Strategies for turning Business Social
Corporate Business Revamp: Go Social or Die The following strategies for establishing a social business...
Oil & Gas
Oil Market Outlook 2012
Global Investment House of Kuwait today released its Oil Market Outlook 2012. Here are the major highlights: Average...
2012 global oil demand growth forecast lowered
Global oil demand was lowered today by the International Energy Agency who said that it expects global...
Saudi Arabian Oil Minister discusses Straits of Hormuz, oil production
On “Global Exchange on CNN International” today, John Defterios and Ali Al Naimi, Saudi Arabian...
Services
Emirates inaugurates new customer contact centre in DubaiEmirates airline has officially inaugurated its dedicated customer contact centre in the Outsource...
Front door post box, but it costs
Emirates Post has announced four new improved post box service options for individuals, starting January...
Emirates ID Cards on The SpotThe Emirates Identity Authority (Emirates ID) will start printing and delivering ID cards on the spot...
Telecom
du launches Music StoreDu has introduced its new mobile music proposition called the Music Store, a subscription-based music...
Best place to buy Apple’s iPhone 4S in UAE
Etisalat and du, both launched Apple’s iPhone 4S in UAE last week, with a variety of subscription...
Du launches iPhone 4S with new data plans in UAEFor many, one of the most favourite destinations in the UAE in the coming days will be Du Shops, the...
Exhibitions
Dubai to host 2012 Middle East Trade & Export Finance ConferenceDubai will play host to the 9th Annual Middle East Trade & Export Finance Conference on February...
US $1,725 business deals sealed during AEEDCAEEDC concluded today after three days of business, scientific and entertainment activities that lasted...
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince inaugurates 5th World Future Energy SummitChinese premier outlines four-stage process to address future energy challenge South Korean Prime Minister...
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Architecture
Working on the 139th floor of Burj Khalifa
For many of us “At the Top”, the 124th floor of the world’s tallest building –...
Marble Design Wonders at INDEX: Three Dimensions Arabesque Walls
INDEX, the Middle East and North Africa’s largest and longest established Interiors and DesignExhibition,...
Contemporary Design wins traditional Majlis Competition
Sinmar Al-Said wins Contemporary Majlis Design Competition at INDEX 2011 Competition designs showcase...
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Industries
Roche Diagnostics to establish headquarters in JafzaRoche Diagnostics, diagnostic division of global healthcare company Roche announced that it will set...
Adopt early to changes in Payments IndustryAll the innovation in technology and business administration naturally prompts rapid changes in consumer...
Steel, Metal and Building Material trade in Jafza up 14% last yearFree Zone expects sector-related trade to rise further in 2011, officials announce at Jafza’s...
Construction
Contractors invited for Abu Dhabi-Dubai motorwayThe Department of Transport (DoT) has invited bids for the construction of a new 62km-long Abu Dhabi-Dubai...
Qatar Projects 2012 takes place this week
Al Jaber & Partners (AJP), part of the Al Jaber Group – UAE and one of Qatar’s leading Infrastructure...
Arabtec won three new contracts in Abu DhabiTarget Engineering Construction Co, a Subsidiary of Arabtec Holding PJSC Awarded Three Contracts in...
Energy
UAE regulator invites public comments on nuclear power plant guideThe Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) has invited the public to review and comment on its...
Emirati women impress Young Future Energy Leaders TheaterAt the 2012 World Future Energy Summit, a group of young Emirati women showed how they are leading the...
Technology transforming potential of renewable energyIndustry experts examine role of innovation in making utility-scale clean energy a reality on day three...
Media
Design engaging tweets
Tweet useful tweets! Become a novelty! Don’t be boring! Don’t be afraid to be self-promotional...
Radio Mirchi: India’s No.1 Station Now in UAE
Association marks Abu Dhabi Media’s first foray into the Asian market, and the first ever international...
Social media pressures business, government leaders
Social networking and communications tools such as Facebook and Twitter are putting new pressures on...
Transportation
Call for Regional Shipping & Ports sector to seek new frontiers for growthWith the continued unpredictability of world markets, the shipping and port industry needs to watch for...
Four Mega Cruise Vessels simultaneously at Dubai Cruise Terminal
Dubai Cruise Terminal Simultaneously Handles Four Mega Cruise Vessels For The First Time DP World’s...
Abu Dhabi to host World Ports & Trade Summit 2012World Ports & Trade Summit 2012 will bring together leaders in government and international business...
Automotive
Mercedes Benz CLS sales up 573% among women in Abu Dhabi
Mercedes-Benz CLS one week getaway for a bride-to-be Emirates Motor Company (EMC), Mercedes-Benz Authorized...
Self Driving Car: Carmaker demonstrates hands-free concept
Forget cruise control, now a completely hands-free driving experience is the goal of carmakers worldwide. BMW...
Toyota DSF Special Promotion
Al-Futtaim Motors, exclusive distributors for Toyota in the UAE has got even more festive this year with...
Aviation
Emirates Introduces “Change Your Booking” Online
Emirates offers passengers the option to take their travel into their own hands, online Emirates airline...
Emirates Airline starts Three-day SaleDubai-based Emirates airline has announced a three-day sale, offering customers discounts of up to...
Emirates announces 3rd daily flight to Milan, Italy
Emirates airline is driving forward its operations in Europe by announcing a third daily flight to...
Hospitality
Global Hotel Industry to reach $847.8 billion by 2015
Property renovation and luxury repositioning increasing as global economy improves Hospitality industry...
Hotels & Resorts roll out exciting Q1 promotionsCoral Hotels & Resorts has launched an enticing mix of offers for the first quarter of 2012 to attract...
First Mercure Hotel in Dubai Opens
Accor, one of the leading hotel operators in the Middle East, is expanding its Mercure brand in the region...
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International Property
Global Outlook for Real Estate remains unclearMacro-economic and political landscape uncertainty suggests that a cautious outlook for commercial real...
Property investors eye Europe for bargain dealsAnnual Investment Turnover 4% Higher Than 2010 Exceptional Final Quarter for French Property Investment With...
Emaar special sales event for Saudi projects at The Dubai Mall
Special pavilion to feature Jeddah Gate and Al Khobar Lakes developments Emaar Middle East, a subsidiary...
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Trade
Steel, Metal and Building Material trade in Jafza up 14% last yearFree Zone expects sector-related trade to rise further in 2011, officials announce at Jafza’s...
Dubai exports show 36% growth in first half of 2011Dubai direct exports amounted to AED45 billion in first six months of the year Dubai Exports, an...
Dubai Trade to host 4th Annual E-Services Excellence Award 2011Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime...