Property

Emaar launches sale of premium apartments

Luxurious apartments overlooking the fairways of Emirates Golf Course Newest project in The Views community... 

New residential project launched on Palm Jumeirah, Dubai

Developer adds more living and leisure options to flagship master planned community  Read More →

Old Town Dubai rents stable, plenty of availability

Rents in Dubai remain the same as in 2011 Growing supply of residential units Despite the general optimism... 

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Economy

SME sector is a major factor of regional economic growth

His Excellency Mohammed Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and the president of the organizing committee... 

IMF latest annual assessment of UAE economy

Non-oil recovery strengthens, despite weak construction and real estate sectors Government-related entities... 

Trade licenses issued in Dubai rose by 26% in April 2012

Increase in licenses relates to a higher level of interest in commercial and professional activities The... 

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Technology

Facebook to open Dubai office to seek advertisers?

Advertising on Facebook is a self service option Facebook Inc., the social networking company that listed... 

Pre-order Galaxy S III with face, voice recognition

The latest Samsung’s super smartphone Galaxy S III is available for pre-order . Delivery is expected... 

Chinese sources confirm next-gen larger screen iPhone

Production of iPhone larger screens set to begin next month Apple is expected to launch its next-generation... 

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Oil & Gas

Petrol prices may slide up to 60 percent in UAE

Hike in prices of oil derivates is a direct cause of high living cost for UAE residents The Federal National... 

Oil & Gas Summit kicks off in Dubai

Strategic two-day event explores effective water management in the oil & gas industry The inaugural... 

Oil and gas sector short of critical talent in the Middle East

Expanding into global and new markets top strategic priority for oil and gas sector executives in the... 

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Services

Promotional Products: An essential element to increase sales

Promotional products can become your silent salesman, even without your presence Ordering strategy of... 

Methods for attracting customers to your business

There is a simple rule of business stating that if you don’t get regular customers, your business will... 

HR & Business: Human Capital Trends

New advanced technologies, such as cloud services, social media, mobile and analytics are driving many... 

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Telecom

Etisalat plans to cut international call tariffs by up to 30%

A part of the overall product revamp for home products, Etisalat  plans to cut international call tariffs... 

Brand new Arabic online e-store launches in UAE

The rise of e-commerce in the region has seen Axiom Telecom report growing demand for its existing... 

Etisalat shifts focus to digital consumer products and services

Etisalat to develop cloud services, commerce, digital advertisement, digital entertainment, video services Etisalat... 

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Exhibitions

Customer loyalty expert speaks at Beauty World Middle East

Beauty World Middle East takes place from 29th to 31st May 2012 in Dubai UK customer loyalty expert Sarah... 

Arabian Travel Market concludes on a high note in Dubai

The show witnessed an increase of between 7-10 per cent ATM 2012 also recorded a 7 per cent increase... 

19th edition of Arabian Travel Market features a record 183 companies

204 Media and Tour Operators invited from 19 countries Winners of Dubai Green Tourism Award to be announced New... 

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Architecture

Smart Home: Future of Real Estate in UAE

Cityscape Abu Dhabi 2012 to showcase brand new Smart Home applications Etisalat is one of the first telecommunication... 

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: Three Dimensions Arabesque Walls

 INDEX, the Middle East and North Africa’s largest and longest established Interiors and DesignExhibition,... 

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Industries

‘Dubai Declaration’ on PR Industry Practices

The 20th Public Relations World Congress (PRWC) closed last week with the reading of a new ‘Dubai Declaration’.... 

Roche Diagnostics to establish headquarters in Jafza

Roche Diagnostics, diagnostic division of global healthcare company Roche announced that it will set... 

Adopt early to changes in Payments Industry

All the innovation in technology and business administration naturally prompts rapid changes in consumer... 

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Construction

Construction opportunities valued at US$ 500 billion in GCC

Despite grappling with challenges and delivery issues related to current projects, major opportunities... 

Abu Dhabi’s Aabar inks $2 bln deal with China State Construction

Contract involves construction of 30 properties including five-star hotels, office buildings and high-end... 

Emaar approaches contractors for two projects in Dubai

Emaar has announced plans to launch new projects in Dubai this year  Read More →

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Energy

World Future Energy Summit 2013 opens Call for Proposals

The World Future Energy Summit (WFES) 2013 opens its Call for Proposals for the forthcoming conference... 

Dubai saves record 216MW during Earth Hour

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) said the Earth Hour 2012 celebrations drew overwhelming... 

Buy fuel on your credit card with 2 dirhams extra

Credit cards can be used again to buy petrol The use of cards was suspended few years ago, because of... 

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Media

Facebook and Zuckerberg dominate world’s news

Just in a matter of three days, so much happened to Facebook and its founder. On Friday, with the launch... 

Social Media as a Portfolio Tool

For entrepreneurs and small businesses, social media is an equalizer Without a doubt, social media is... 

Bragging on social networks triggers pleasure in the brain

Science reveals people enjoy to brag so much Bragging brings the sense of reward and satisfaction as... 

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Transportation

Unique green concept car for airports unveiled

Dragonfly will help in transporting people within busy airports Dragonfly able to run up to 4000 kms;... 

Google’s self-driving cars hit the roads

Self-driving cars are ultimately safer than those driven by humans In the United States, the future got... 

Where to find diesel performance parts

Diesel performance parts are hard to find in Dubai, because generally, diesel vehicles are nor a popular... 

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Automotive

Unique green concept car for airports unveiled

Dragonfly will help in transporting people within busy airports Dragonfly able to run up to 4000 kms;... 

Google’s self-driving cars hit the roads

Self-driving cars are ultimately safer than those driven by humans In the United States, the future got... 

Land Rover: Been anywhere interesting lately?

Land Rover’s annual event exhibited their top-performance vehicles in action Guests were given a brief... 

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Aviation

Emirates counts down to Catalonia service

 Emirates airline is fast approaching the tripling of its flights to Spain, which includes the launch... 

Unique green concept car for airports unveiled

Dragonfly will help in transporting people within busy airports Dragonfly able to run up to 4000 kms;... 

Airport Show opens in Dubai

H.H.Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed opened Airport Show-2012 in Dubai 210 companies from 32 countries attend Airport... 

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Hospitality

2012 Best Spa in the Middle East

Middle East Spa Award 2012 Winners Announced World Class Design, Amenities and Service Recognised in... 

Starwood will temporarily relocate headquarters to Dubai

Starwood currently operates 15 hotels in Dubai Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. today welcomes... 

Atlantis launches special summer offer with 10% increase

Enjoy amazing added value during summer stays starting from AED 990++ Atlantis, The Palm offers something... 

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International Property

Superior UK-based properties offered to Dubai investors

Hamptons International introduces The Collection at Dubai Marina Hamptons International has announced... 

World’s key cities property index turns negative

The Knight Frank Prime Global Cities Index recorded its first quarterly fall since 2009, with the average... 

Most overvalued property markets

Having analysed 21 established property markets worldwide, The Economist magazine has compiled a list... 

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Trade

Current must-visit events for UAE traders

Made in Korea & China Sourcing Fair Established small and medium sized enterprises and budding entrepreneurs... 

New electronic system for tenders launched

DoF starts publishing its tenders electronically The Department of Finance  recently completed a project... 

USA Regional Trade Center will officially open in June

Ambassador visits USA Regional Trade Center in Sharjah, UAE to emphasize US Embassy support The United... 

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