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Analysis: Upheaval in Egypt

Experts speak to Al Jazeera about the situation in Egypt on Friday's "day of wrath" that saw protesters face rubber bullets, tear gas and...

UAE Foreign Ministry monitors situation in Egypt

Assistant Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Dr Tareq Al Hedan stated that the Ministry is monitoring with great interest the current situation in Egypt,...

Emaar successfully executes first international fixed-income offering of US$500 million

Emaar Properties PJSC ("Emaar"), rated B1/BB, has successfully priced its first international fixed-income offering, raising US$ 500 million via the issuance of trust certificates...

Orchestrated Storms: US sending waves through Yemen, Egypt, Tunisia?

Protests inspired by the revolt in Tunisia have dominoed along Egypt, Yemen and Algeria. Some have drawn comparisons to the colour revolutions seen in...

Now take home a ‘Burj Khalifa’ gold souvenir purchased At the...

Make your visit to At the Top, Burj Khalifa, the world's highest observation deck with an outdoor terrace, even more remarkable and memorable. Visitors now...

Emaar Properties Launches $500M 5.5-Yr Sukuk; 8.5% Pft Rate

Emaar Properties launches a benchmark dollar-denominated bond as part its $2 billion Islamic bond program. Benchmark bonds are typically at least $500 million in size. Market...

Economic forum kicks off in Davos

Leaders arrived at the Swiss resort as five-day summit begins with focus on recovery after the global downturn.

60-day work permits for first-time workers in UAE

Ministry of Labour has announced that new workers can now come to the UAE on work permits valid for 60 days, provided they are...

Further Bearish Movement Expected for USD Today

The EUR/USD pair is once again floating around the 1.3700 level, as analysts are predicting yet another bearish day for the greenback. A batch...

APCO Global Congress to Bring Top Security Technology to Dubai

New conference and tradeshow will showcase the world’s latest public safety technology and provide high-quality educational programming. APCO Global Alliance will bring public...

Deadly anti-Mubarak protests in Cairo

3 people have been killed as thousands took to the streets of Egypt in its biggest anti-government protests in years. The largest rallies gathered...

Ministry of Finance Workshop on “Principles and Standards for Imposing, ...

The Revenues Development Department at the Ministry of Finance (MoF) organized a workshop on “Principles and Standards of Imposing, Amending and Exempting Federal Government...

Mubadala partners with Gulf Related for signature retail destination on Sowwah...

‘The Galleria at Sowwah Square’ to become Abu Dhabi’s premium shopping and dining destination Mubadala Real Estate & Hospitality (‘MREH’) today announced it has entered...

Oil Market Outlook 2011

Average WTI crude oil prices increase by 28.3%YoY to USD79.5 per barrel in 2010. European debt crisis and slow recovery in the US to keep...

UAE Ministry of Health launches a new automated system for medical...

The UAE Ministry of Health launched a new automated system to help doctors and private healthcare facilities access the medical licenses that are requested...

Day of Rage: Fire, gunshots, clashes in Lebanon’s Beirut & Tripoli

A Hezbollah backed candidate has amassed the necessary support to become Lebanon's next Prime Minister. The news was met with fierce opposition in the...

Dubai Customs celebrates International Customs Day with the theme “Knowledge, a...

Dubai Customs celebrates the International Customs Day on 26th January 2011. The WCO has dedicated 2011 to the promotion and pursuit of knowledge activities...

Euro Reaches Two-Month High Against USD

The euro held near a two-month high against the USD during the Asian trading session on Tuesday, with $1.37 firmly in its sight as...