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UAE economy has overcome many regional crises

A senior official of Emirates NBD bank confirmed the strong standing of the UAE economy in overcoming the challenges that the global financial crisis...

Gulf Centre for Aviation Studies (GCAS) to be established in Abu...

The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) have joined forces to establish...

300 children receive free nutrition check-up from Anchor at Mother, Baby...

ِApproximately 300 children have been provided with a free nutrition check-up as part of Anchor’s Proven Nutrition activity, during the three day Mother, Baby...

Air-conditioned bus shelters in 400 locations

Work Teams at Public Transport Agency of Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) have completed construction of about 700 air-conditioned bus shelters in 400 locations...

Foreign investors purchase AED 541.3 million worth of shares on DFM...

Value of shares bought by institutional investors reaches AED 304.8 million during last week, and value of shares sold reached AED 349 million Dubai Financial...

Dubai Marina Mall to house 160 retailers

1. Opening December 22 2. 390,000 sq ft of leasable area 3. The fashion address and lifestyle centre in the heart of Dubai Marina Dubai Marina...

Al Jazeera steel of Oman debuts on Dubai Financial Market

The leading regional exchange welcomes its first ever Omani listing Dubai Financial Market (DFM) today announced the listing of Al Jazeera Steel Products Co., incorporated...

BenQ rolls out Joybook Lite U101 – the Dream Netbook Perfect...

BenQ rolls out its market-first netbook with superior visual and mobile technologies BenQ today announced launch of its first netbook, Joybook Lite U101. Responding to...

Outlook on few Government-related entities negative on deteriorating economic outlook

Dubai's long-term economic prospects remain solid GDP growth will slow to around 6% in 2009 Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said it revised its outlook...

Warm up this season with Giordano’s winter glam

Season’s collection explores a new world of natural fabrics At the onset of winter, Giordano prepares to warm up this season with natural fabrics...

Cisco Introduces “medianet” Technologies and Solutions to Drive New Generation of...

Network Transformation across Service Provider, Business and Home Networks to Enable New Forms of Communication, Entertainment, and Collaboration Cisco today introduced new “medianet” technologies and...

The Fabled Maserati Quattroporte New Line Debuts

A new top-end line of the Trident’s most celebrated inventions, the Maserati Quattroporte, arrived to Doha today. Alfardan Sports Motors Company, a member of...

Construction giants vie for Nakheel Tower deal

Three major construction players are vying for pre-construction contract for Nakheel's 1km-plus tower Al Habtoor Leighton Murray & Roberts, Al Naboodah Laing O’Rourke and Samsung...

UAE had refrained from matching a Federal Reserve interest rate cut

UAE interbank rates have barely reacted to a slew of government and central bank measures to enhance liquidity and improve confidence in the banking...

International Diamond Laboratories consumer survey shows strong demand for diamond jewellery...

1.Majority of participants favour affordable and transparent cover against loss and theft 2.International Diamond Laboratories says its certification provides valuable information for consumers, retailers...

RAK FTZ hosted high Profile German Media Delegation

The Ras Al Khaimah Free Trade Zone (RAK FTZ) recently received a high profile media delegation, visiting Ras Al Khaimah from Germany to...

Apartment service charges in JBR increased by 129 percent

Apartment owners on Dubai’s Jumeirah Beach have been hit with a massive increase in service charges. Salwan Property Management, a subsidiary of the project...

The Spa at The Address, Downtown Burj Dubai offers a...

1. Eleven treatment rooms, aroma steam rooms, relaxation lounges 2. ESPA treatments and experienced spa therapists 3. Personalised experiences based on guest’s needs 4. Fitness centre opening...