Property

Aldar launches partnership programme

Offers strategic alliance opportunities across the company’s diverse portfolio Aldar Properties,... 

The Arab Union for Real Estate Development estimates Arab Real Estate Volume at USD27trillion

Arab Union for Real Estate Development (AURD) Secretary General Dr. Ahmad Mattar said on Monday that... 

Real Estate News at a Glance

Deyaar postpones plans for fund to acquire distressed properties Limitless issues The Galleries update Aldar... 

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Economy

Trademarks Committee in the Ministry of Economy considers 35 applications

138,646 Trademarks Applications in UAE Trademarks Committee in the Ministry of Economy held a meeting... 

Polish President honors UAE Minster of Economy

”Visit to Poland is first step of the UAE’s growth plans for 2010,” says Al Mansouri Poland’s... 

Dubai 2009 inflation runs at 4.06 pct

Inflation in Dubai was running at 4.06% in 2009, as education and clothing and footwear costs soared,... 

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Technology

Facebook gets a Facelift

Starting Feb 4, social networking service Facebook rolled out a new user-interface to some 80 million... 

Registration to Sheikh Salem Al Ali Al Sabah Informatics Award exceed expectations

Registrations from the UAE participants to the Sheikh Salem Al Ali Al Sabah Informatics Award have grown... 

Newest innovation from the Applied Sciences Group gives gamers control of up to 26 keys at once

What gamers request most is better control in-game, and today Microsoft Hardware launches the SideWinder... 

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Oil & Gas

OPEC basket price slips to USD 69.71 pb

Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) said on Monday that its 12-crude basket price... 

Dubai new oilfield operation will begin within a year

An offshore oilfield announced by Dubai this week is likely to begin commercial production within a... 

Sheikh Mohammed announces new oil discovery in Dubai

H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai... 

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Services

Jafza Launches Online Service For Licence Renewals

The Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) has announced the introduction of online licence renewal, a service that... 

Aldar launches partnership programme

Offers strategic alliance opportunities across the company’s diverse portfolio Aldar Properties,... 

aswaaq and Dubai Civil Defence sign MoU on encouraging safety programs in local communities

In a move to increase awareness of community wellbeing and safety issues, aswaaq has signed an MoU with... 

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Telecom

Etisalat makes traveling simpler, unifies international roaming rates

Customers will enjoy improved roaming abroad prices in 3 easy-to-remember zones Etisalat has launched... 

Etisalat focuses on enabling UAE enterprises leverage growth opportunities through ICT

Managed Services and Cloud Computing take centre stage at Etisalat ICT forum for Oil & Energy &... 

Etisalat and Pacific Controls sign MoU to offer M2M solutions

Etisalat today announced the signing of an MoU(Memorandum of Understanding) with Pacific Controls, the... 

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Exhibitions

Industry experts to convene at the 6th Middle East Forex Trading Expo & Conference

The 6th Middle East Forex Trading Expo & Conference 2010 to be held on May 20-21, 2010 at Habtoor... 

Dubai Knowledge Village to host Gulf Photo Plus 2010

The celebration of the art of photography, will be taking place in Dubai from March 1st to 6th. Now... 

Leading Humanitarians meet in Dubai in April to discuss Health Impact during Global Crisis

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime... 

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Architecture

Greater Knowledge Transfer on Sustainability in Construction Industry

Sustainability cannot be generalized, but should integrate histories, geographies and traditions, including... 

Burj Dubai Interiors

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Burj Dubai: Fact Sheet

Described as both a ‘Vertical City’ and ‘A Living Wonder,’ Burj Dubai, developed by Dubai-based... 

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Industries

Industry experts to convene at the 6th Middle East Forex Trading Expo & Conference

The 6th Middle East Forex Trading Expo & Conference 2010 to be held on May 20-21, 2010 at Habtoor... 

Al Jezy Company management visits Bosch and Siemens Home Appliances Group’s central Headquarters in Germany

The senior management of Al Jezy Company, which has over 15 years of experience in marketing all Bosch... 

Abu Dhabi National Leasing concluded a Finance lease to United Printing & Publishing Press

Abu Dhabi National Leasing LLC (ADNL) a wholly owned asset financing subsidiary of National Bank of Abu... 

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Construction

Arabtec wins five-star Syrian hotel contract

Arabtec has been awarded the contract to build a new five-star hotel valued at $120m in the Syrian capital... 

Arabtec Construction LLC received letter of award to build P17 Tower on Sheikh Zayed Road

Arabtec Construction LLC received a Letter of Award from Tasameem Real Estate Co. LLC of Abu Dhabi to... 

Arabtec wins $190m Qatar contract

Dubai contractor Arabtec has won a Dirhams 696m ($189.5m) contract to build an office and hotel projects... 

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Energy

POWER-GEN Middle East 2010 Conference open for submissions

The Advisory Board of POWER-GEN Middle East – the leading conference & exhibition for the power... 

World Future Energy Summit strengthens position as platform for progressing future energy globally

This is the centre of the clean energy revolution that is going on around the world, says Ed Milliband,... 

Multi-faceted innovation and university access to capital critical in winning future energy battle say World Future Energy Summit experts

The opening session of the third day of the World Future Energy Summit has witnessed animated discussions... 

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Media

Visitation Programme takes DSF experience to the region

Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) attracts millions of tourists each year, yet a pioneering and ongoing... 

DSF 2010 invites entries for Journalism Award

The Dubai Events and Promotions Establishment, organizers of Dubai Shopping Festival, has begun receiving... 

Abu Dhabi Media Summit announces additional Co-Chairs and Programme Details

H.E. Mohamed Khalaf al Mazrouei, Chairman, Abu Dhabi Media Company to open conference and introduce keynote... 

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Transportation

RTA Dubai completes 171k registration transactions in Dubai last year

The Licensing Agency of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai processed 171,528 registration... 

Gulf Navigation net profit fall 82% as shipping rates drop

Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC, Dubai’s only publicly traded oil-tanker owner, said full-year profit... 

As Part of an ambitious plan and a development strategy until 2012 ESNAAD acquires 3 ships

ESNAAD, one of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company’s (ADNOC) subsidiaries, announced that it had received... 

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Automotive

World-renowned experts to participate in ‘The Dubai Forum’

Under the Patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister... 

Ford brings high Performance2010 F-150 Svt Raptor to Middle East offroading Scene

1. Ford’s Special Vehicle Team (SVT) taps into growing off-road enthusiast market and builds on the... 

Clean engineering from Ford – Sustainable, Available, Affordable… Now

1. New EcoBoost™ direct-injection “new design, new engine, new thinking” 2. EcoBoost™... 

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Aviation

Emirates doubles Business Rewards miles

Emirates Business Rewards, the airline’s innovative loyalty programme tailor-made for Small and Medium... 

Emirates Airline transports Arabic speaking humanoid robot

Passengers travelling from Dubai to Riyadh on EK817 recently were in good company, as Emirates was tasked... 

Emirates heads to Malaysia three times daily

Emirates, the international airline of the United Arab Emirates, on Monday added an extra daily connection... 

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Hospitality

Escape to a romantic Valentine’s Day retreat at The Palace – The Old Town

* Exclusive dinner on The Palace Rooftop and a luxury Pinctada pendant for the lady * 12 private tents... 

Grand Belle Vue opens new hospitality venture in Dubai’s TECOM technology district

Dubai is the latest frontier for Jordan-based hotel management group Amlak Hotels & Tourism Investment... 

The Address Dubai Mall first in the region to offer in-house guests a personal fashion advisor

Guests to benefit from the hotel’s unique location next to The Dubai Mall and its array of high-fashion... 

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International Property

Emaar’s mega-tourism project in Lombok terminated

The government of Indonesia has decided to terminate all commitments with  Emaar Properties on a plan... 

Al Reem residential development 85% complete

Developers need to adopt a policy of transparency and accountability that takes into account the gap... 

Another Commitment to Omani Youth From The Wave, Muscat

“We understand the importance to the next generation” As part of its ongoing campaign to develop... 

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Trade

EDC opens doors to UAE exporters for public procurement opportunities to Brazil

Dubai Export Development Corporation (EDC), an agency of the Dubai Department of Economic Development,... 

Dubai Duty Free hits record sales high in 2009 after powerful late-year flourish

Dubai Duty Free last night closed out 2009 with record annual sales of AED4.1 billion – some AED145... 

RAK FTZ welcomes new US Consul General

Ras Al Khaimah Free Trade Zone (RAK FTZ) recently welcomed a delegation from the US Consulate in Dubai,... 

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