Monthly Archives: July 2010
Turner Broadcasting to open office in Dubai
In time when Disney is selling off Miramax for some $660 million and moving into social media, by agreeing to acquire...
Sofitel launches its iPad application “The Kiosk”
Following in the wake of the European launch of Apple's iPad, the Sofitel Luxury Hotels brand is launching its own iPad application called "The Kiosk."...
Dubai crude oil price determination
The Department of Oil Affairs in the government of Dubai today announced that it had advised its customers that the official price of Dubai...
Me and My Family Mobile Tent Ends its Journey in Al...
After a long journey across the Emirate of Dubai, stopping in locations such as Al Aweer, Hatta and Al Hebab, the Me & My...
UAE Genetic Diseases Association (UAEGDA) carries on initiative for UAE free...
UAE Genetic Diseases Association (UAEGDA), the sole non-profit genetic organization in the UAE, recently announced that they are on track to achieve their “UAE...
Is Amazon ready to surprise us with new Kindle?
On Amazon.com the Kindle Wireless Reading Device is "temporarily out of stock" for the unbeatable price of $189. The latest version, Kindle DX ,...
Dubai Investments Q2 profit falls 32 pct
Dubai Investments PJSC (“DIâ€), the largest investment company listed on the Dubai Financial Market, today announced its financial results for the six-month period ended...
Emirates to Add A340-500 Aircraft on Tripoli Route
Dubai-based carrier Emirates (www.emirates.com) reaffirmed its commitment to Libya today, announcing that it will introduce its Airbus A340-500 on the Tripoli route.
From 1st...
Emirates appoints new Vice President Australasia
Emirates announced on Wednesday, the appointment of Barry Brown as its Vice President for Australasia.
Brown, originally from Sydney, has more than 23 years...
Statement from Airbus on Airblue ED 202 accident in Pakistan
Airbus regrets to confirm that an Airbus A321 operated by airblue was involved in an accident shortly after 9.45 am local time....
Lufthansa Cargo experts dispatched to Riyadh to investigate Plane Crashe
A team of Lufthansa Cargo experts have been dispatched to Riyadh to investigate why a plane crashed at the city's King Khaled ...
Credit Suisse downgrads Dubai Financial Market
Credit Suisse has downgraded Dubai Financial Market’s rating to Neutral from Outperform while slashing its target price to from Dh2.20 to Dh1.40,...
Lufthansa Cargo plane accident in Riyadh
Urgent Statement #2: As of 2 p.m.
A Lufthansa Cargo MD-11 freighter had an accident this morning at 11.38 a.m. (local time) in Riyadh, Saudi...
Co domain names are now out for grab
Brand your business as "COmpany", "COrporation" or "COmmerce"
Understood around the world as an abbreviation for "COmpany," "COrporation" and "COmmerce," .CO is easy to...
Smoking Shisha is not allowed in Ramadan tents
Smoking cigarettes and shisha will be banned inside small private tents during the holly month of Ramadan, while hotels setting up larger and...
National Bonds sales up 5%
National Bonds Corporation achieved sales of more than Dh1 billion in the first half of 2010. The total number of customers reached more...
Dubai’s inflation rises in first half
Dubai's inflation rate jumped to a record 0.64 per cent in the first half, compared to the same period of 2009, the...
Dubai International’s passenger traffic up 6.5% in April
Following on the heels of a good first quarter, Dubai International, the world's sixth busiest airport for international passengers, has announced...













