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Selection of 37 in-competition shorts at Gulf Film Festival depicts myriad...

The Gulf Film Festival, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Majid Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Culture...

Federal credit bureau significant step for UAE economy, says DED

The Dubai Department of Economic Development (DED), hailed today the UAE Ministry of Finance’s (MoF) study for creating a federal credit bureau as a...

Community Development Authority organises discussion panel on community mental health

As part of various initiatives to achieve its strategic objectives for the social sector, the “Vulnerable Groups Department“ at the Community Development Authority (CDA)...

Abu Dhabi forms committees to settle rent disputes

The government of Abu Dhabi said that the emirate will set up committees to rule on rent disputes between landlords and tenants, which will...

Software as a Service to Fuel Next IT Revenue Shift

Middle East and Africa set to spearhead recovery of Global IT expenditure; IT outsourcing spend to hit AED644 million in 2010 The next three years...

International Youth Foundation Seeks Young Social Entrepreneurs

There’s a lot of talk about the problems facing our world today, but it takes a special person to put that concern into action...

Jones Lang LaSalle’s MENA House View says that Retail Sector is...

The April edition of Jones Lang LaSalle’s MENA House View says that although the retail sector has not experienced the same levels...

Armani Hotel launching officially on April 21

Armani Hotel at Burj Khalifa will officially launch on April 21, with doors opening to the public on April 23. The luxury hotel was originally...

DIFC Courts have Limited Jurisdiction over Property Disputs

Judge Sir Anthony Colman has thrown out a case brought by an investor against Damac Properties because the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts...

At the Top reopens to the public today

At the Top, the observation deck of Burj Khalifa, world's tallest skyscraper, reopened today, two months after an elevator malfunction forced it to close. Dozens...

Emirates NBD announces winners of photography competition

Emirates NBD, the largest banking group in the Middle East in terms of assets, announced today the names of the three winners of its...

Leading Humanitarians Meet in Dubai to Discuss Health Impact during Global...

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai,...

Emirates NBD wins Financial Sector Technology award for best systems integration...

Emirates NBD, the largest banking group in the Middle East in terms of assets, announced today that it has won the 2010 Financial Sector...

UAE focused on joint efforts to strengthen Arab economy

The UAE Minister of Economy His Excellency Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansouri stressed that joint efforts to further strengthen the Arab economy...

Eight documentaries make the final cut for Gulf Film Festival official...

The third edition of the Gulf Film Festival, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Majid Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al ...

Aabar’s board recommends $1.97b bond issuance

The board of directors of Aabar Investments has recommended to seek shareholders' approval for the issuance of convertible bonds of as much as $1.97...

Dubai Duty Free posts 21% hike in Q1 sales

Dubai Duty Free (DDF) announced that its first quarter sales soared by 21 percent, with $300 million worth of sales, Khaleej Times reported. The...

Nakheel offers Deal to Investors

As part of its $9 billion recapitalization plan, Nakheel - part of Dubai World conglomerate, offered a ray of hope for investors in its...