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DFM and Citibank sign custody agreement
Dubai Financial Market (DFM) today signed a Depository Participant Agreement (DPA) with Citibank. The agreement will enable Citibank to provide custody of DFM-listed securities...
UAE Minister of Economy discusses steps to strengthen bilateral relations with...
His Excellency Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansouri, the UAE Minister of Economy, and His Excellency Christian Bokhman, the Austrian Minister of Economy and...
Sovereign Wealth Funds could invest as much as $725b in real...
Sovereign Wealth Funds could, potentially, invest as much as $725 billion over the next seven years, states a new report by CB Richard...
The Dubai Mall to host first Waitrose store in the Middle...
1.55,300 sq ft store showcases extensive range of quality food products
2.To offer popular Waitrose-branded products in addition to locally sourced products
3.Largest supermarket in Downtown...
Shift in capital flows gives Dubai a historic opportunity to move...
DIFC Governor says Dubai's strong fundamentals will help it weather the financial crisis in global markets
The current shift in global capital flows gives Dubai...
Strong economic outlook for UAE
The underlying economies of both the UAE and GCC region are strong and the outlook for listed companies robust said Tom Healy, Chief Executive...
Al Barari at a glance
With more than 330Â 5 & 7 bedroom secluded villas surrounded by trees and lakes spread over 14.2 million square feet, Al Barari...
Art: financial opportunity, reward and pleasure
Many art investors might know little about art in countries such as the Philippines, Venezuela, Israel, Malaysia and Turkey. With overviews of 42...
State-of-the-art Disposable Insulin Pen Available for Type I & II Diabetics...
Prevalence of Diabetes in the UAE at dangerous levels
Sanofi-aventis pharmaceuticals announced today during a press conference at the Fairmount Hotel Dubai, that a...
Have you heard that secondary mortgages are temporary suspended?
"Dubai Bank today suspended all approvals of mortgages for secondary market purchases. Until further notice they will only lend for off plan developments. Several...
Emirates Terminal 3 operational from today
From today, October 14, Dubai Airports begins the phased transition of operations to Emirates Terminal 3 at Dubai International - the new facility dedicated...
New Media Zone “TwoFour54” launched in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, H.H. General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has launched a...
UAE takes preventive measures to face global financial crisis
President H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan confirmed that the UAE economy is strong and sound and that its banking system is solid...
New Legal edict on Patent protection in UAE
The legal period of protection valid for a patent will be ten years in UAE, the Legislation and Legal edicts directorate has resolved, reported...
Dubai Mall’s Fashion Avenue to host region’s largest collection of luxury...
Fashion Avenue at The Dubai Mall will host the region's largest collection of haute couture, confirming Chanel, Gucci, Armani, Versace, Dolce & Gabbana
DIFC Investments invested $817m in Dubai Pearl
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Investments is planning to invest more than 3 billion AED ($800 million) into the construction of the Dubai...
Three giant bridges to service the Palm Deira
Dubai's master developer, Nakheel, has revealed that Deira Island Front at the base of Palm Deira will have three 12-lane bridges that will connect...
Dubai Properties showcases one of its largest projects at Cityscape
Dubai Properties, a subsidiary of Dubai Properties Group (DPG), is showcasing AED 77 billion Mudon Master Plan at land area of 73 million square...













