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What does the Gulf want from Copenhagen?

As the Copenhagen Summit looks to make new agreements on Climate Change, what sort of agreement do countries of the Gulf want?

DIFF signs partnership agreement with Royal Film Commission in Jordan to...

The Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) and the Royal Film Commission-Jordan (RFC) signed a partnership agreement to promote filmmaking links between the two organizations. The...

Giordano adopts new approach, growth opportunities in niche markets

International retailer Giordano adopts a new approach to the apparel world, re-evaluating product lines and focusing on the essentials. While business continues to grow...

Solidere International launches projects in Egypt in collaboration with Sodic

Solidere International, in collaboration with Sodic, started with the implementation of two projects in Egypt. The two companies had announced earlier the launch of...

Reliable carbon price and more comprehensive government regulation needed to stimulate...

1.Kevin Parker will emphasize that action by individual national governments is as important as international agreements in making renewable energy sources mainstream 2.Parker, Global Head...

“دبي للثقافة” Ùˆ”مشاريع بدون” تطلقان برنامج “الكتابة عن الفن” لتشجيع...

تتعاون "هيئة دبي للثقافة والفنون" (دبي للثقافة)، الهيئة المعنية بالثقافة والفنون والتراث في الإمارة، مع "مشاريع بدون"، المؤسسة المتخصصة برعاية وتشجيع الفنانين المعاصرين في...

New Investor Resource Website Investimonials

A new website has recently launched, called “Investimonials” which seeks to provide a wide list of resources and user feedback on those resources, which...

Abu Dhabi gives $10bn to Dubai to service debts

Abu Dhabi has given Dubai $10bn, some of which will enable Nakheel, the property arm of troubled Dubai World, to pay a $4.1bn Islamic...

Emaar Chairman hails announcement by Supreme Fiscal Committee

Following the announcement today by the Dubai Supreme Fiscal Committee that the Government of Abu Dhabi will provide US$10 billion to the Dubai...

Dubai is, and will continue to be, a strong and vibrant...

Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Fiscal Committee (SFC) reassured investors, financial and trade creditors, employees, and citizens all...

Abu Dhabi gives $10 bln to Dubai, repays Nakheel bond

Statement from Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Fiscal Committee The Government of Dubai, acting through the Supreme Fiscal Committee...

Foreign investors net DFM sellers by AED 46.91 mln

Non-Arab foreign investors bought shares at a total value of approx. AED 151.45 million on Dubai Financial Market (DFM) today and sold stocks amounting...

The Address Dubai Marina spa offers ultimate body and mind pampering

1.Twelve elegant treatment rooms including two couples’ rooms 2.Signature massages and facials, aromatherapy, anti-aging and anti-cellulite treatments offered The Spa at The Address Dubai Marina, the...

OPEC pumps 28.94 million barrels per day in November

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries(OPEC) crude oil production rose to 28.94 million barrels per day (b/d) in November, an increase of 50,000...

UAE local and foreign fashion students to showcase multicultural extravaganza

Annual French Fashion University Esmod fashion show to highlight UAE’s emergence as regional fashion hub Dubbed ‘Multicultural Extravaganza’, the annual fashion programme will feature the...

Diversification of economy is main pillar of UAE economy, says Al...

UAE Minister of Economy meets European Ambassadors His Excellency Sultan Al Mansouri said the UAE economy has proven its strength in dealing with the...

Central Bank to establish currency printing plant

The Central Bank of the UAE announced today that it has started laying down the bases for constructing a purpose-built building to house...

World Bank team praises leading role of DED’s Business Registration and...

A World Bank delegation recently visited the Business Registration and Licensing Division at the Dubai Department of Economic Development (DED) to review the...