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Monthly Archives: August 2009

Central Bank reduces interest rate on liquidity support facilities to 1.5%

H.E. Khalil Mohamed Sharif Foulathi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of UAE, announced today that, with effect from Tuesday,...

Yahoo set to acquire Maktoob

Yahoo! Inc have announced a definitive agreement to acquire Maktoob.com as a strategy to move into the Arab world 'online' arena. Phil Blizzard talks...

Sketch #4: Thursday 24th September – with live music sessions...

1. "Sketch" is an evening of live sketching and art making, that blends together a mix of both established and emerging local artists –...

August and Sepember are the new Olive Oil Season at Carluccio’s,...

1. Throughout the months of August and September, Carluccio’s in Dubai Mall is running a number of olive oil-themed offers, events and dishes to...

UAE consumers feel the country is now driving in the recovery...

A study released by Dubai Chamber of Commerce '&' Industry (DCCI) shows the consumer confidence in the UAE economy has risen as they start...

Morgan Stanley becomes approved applicant for Dubai Gold Securities

Dubai Gold Securities LLP today announced that it had accepted Morgan Stanley as an Approved Applicant in connection with the ongoing offering on NASDAQ...

Arabesque to open new concept store at Sunset Mall

The opening of the new Arabesque Sheilas and Abayas showroom in Dubai is in line with the company’s expansion strategy in the Middle East ...

SEGA Republic indoor theme park opens at The Dubai Mall

Nine high adrenaline attractions plus over 150 amusement games for all ages AED 100 Power Pass part of special introductory offer to celebrate opening SEGA Republic,...

Prices of Cement, Concrete and Wood drop in July

Statistics Centre-Abu Dhabi (SCAD) issued its monthly bulletin on the prices of building materials for the month of July. The bulletin is yet another...

Merrill Lynch Fund Manager Survey finds Economic Optimism

Highest since 2003 as investors put cash to work Questions over imbalances in early stages of recovery Investor optimism about the global economy has soared...

Flydubai to India, Abu Dhabi connects Berlin and Royal Caribbean berths...

Travelwise with Phil Blizzard and in the latest travel industry news Four Seasons cancel Dubai, Ritz Carlton, DIFC, delayed but strong aviation development. Whilst...

Dubai Metro reveals fare structure and Nol cards

The long awaited fare structure for the Dubai Metro has been announced by H.E. Mattar Al Tayer, Chairman, RTA, Dubai who spoke to Phil...

The Big 5 Exhibition Dubai, Interview with Holly Chant – Abu...

The Big 5 Show will take place for 4 days from 23-26 November 2009 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. As the largest event...

Back2School festivities at The Dubai Mall

1. Back2School campaign educates, engages and builds excitement for children for the coming school year 2. Educational and interactive activities for the entire family throughout...

New controls banning all light reflective paints, films, stickers on all...

The cordinative committee on traffic control at the interior ministry has started considering the enacting of new regulations, controls and fines to enforce a...

Dubai Holding realigning organisational structure

Dubai Holding announced today that it is realigning its organisational structure to streamline its operations and ensure the continued delivery of world-class projects and...

MSFNCA holds final training session for media professionals on Aug...

The Ministry of State for Federal National Council Affairs (MSFNCA) will conduct the final workshop in a series of training sessions organised exclusively for...

Index Mall comes to Dubai

Index Living Mall Co, Thailand's largest furniture chain, will use its first franchise store in Dubai as a springboard to establish itself globally as...