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Nakheel to build over 1km-high Nakheel Harbour ‘&’ Tower

Dubai-based master developer Nakheel has announced plans to build Nakheel Harbour '&' Tower, a new community which will boast a tower more than a...

Checking the pulse of the Middle East real estate market

Equity-rich Middle East property developers see increasing real estate opportunities in spite of uncertainty in the global markets, say the organisers of Cityscape Dubai...

DIFC launches real estate investment fund

DIFC Investments, the investment arm of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), said it is launching a real estate fund that will invest in...

The Dubai Mall unveils Guest Services Volunteer Programme for women

Volunteers to act as The Dubai Mall Guest Services Ambassadors Volunteer wages to be donated to charity Open for non-working female Dubai residents As...

Dubai World Central paved way for DWC Aviation City Construction

Grading work on the fourth phase of Dubai World Central (DWC)- the 140-square kilometre, multi-phase urban land development centred around the Al Maktoum...

The Address, Downtown Burj Dubai opens its doors

The newest hotel in Dubai has opened its doors to guests today. The Address, Downtown Burj Dubai, developed by Emaar Hospitality Group, brings to...

Meraas Holding launched in Dubai

Meraas Holding, a Dubai-based investment real estate company with operations and assets in the UAE and abroad, was launched today with a mission...

HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid launched the trial run of Dubai...

A total of 44 Metro trains will run on the Red Line from September 9 next year, a senior official of the Rail Agency...

Global demand for Arabic language software continues to soar

WinSoft experiences 25% year on year demand for Middle Eastern software versions WinSoft is responding to increased global demand for Arabic language software by...

Dubai to host world’s first Pearl Forum

The Dubai Pearl Exchange, a subsidiary of the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), announced that it would host the first-ever World Pearl Forum, with...

Ministry of Foreign Affairs seeks new talent in recruitment drive...

1 400 UAE nationals take part in assessment As part of its efforts to employ more UAE nationals and enhance their skill sets, the...

IDEA Middle East Chapter to unveil First-Ever District Cooling Best...

City Cool hosts 3rd International District Cooling Conference & Trade Show International District Energy Association (IDEA) Middle East Chapter will release the first-ever District...

AMD Introduces the ATI Radeonâ„¢ HD 4600 Series Graphics Cards

HD gaming gets easier with the ATI Radeonâ„¢ HD 4600 series, setting a new standard for mainstream graphics, delivering superior gaming and HD multimedia...

Eyecare needed

"I have an eye disease (glaucoma) then it became so bad & i can't see now, & don't have enough money to do a...

UAE banks have no exposure to Lehman’s fall-out

The UAE banks have virtually no exposure to Lehman Brothers and that there was no systemic risk in the UAE as a result of...

International Compliance Association sets up office in DIFC

To offer certificated programmes in Compliance, Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Financial Crime Prevention awarded in association with University of Manchester Business School To develop best...

Dubai Aquarium & Discovery Centre at The Dubai Mall unveil the...

Dubai Aquarium to feature world’s largest viewing panel with 270-degree walk through tunnel; one of the world’s largest indoor Aquariums The Discovery Centre offers interactive,...

RAK issues regulations for real estate agencies

Only UAE and GCC nationals will be allowed to hold licence for real estate offices in the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, according to...