Monthly Archives: April 2011
RTA infrastructure projects get $800 Million financing
The Department of Finance in Dubai today announced the launch of a US$800 million, dual currency, six year financing, based on the monetisation of...
OMD shines at the 2011 Dubai Lynx
With four silver and two bronze awards, OMD was named the runner-up media agency of the year at the 2011 Dubai Lynx awards. ...
Shockonomics for asset allocators: Global Asset Allocation
A recent report from BofA Merrill Lynch Global Research highlights latest investment trends and concerns.
To "risk-on" or to "risk-off"?
Despite a large number of unexpected...
Tayseer gets underway
Construction works on many projects in Dubai progress steadily, but many developments are still in a need of funding. Dubai property prices have fallen...
Investment in Online and Digital Platforms Key to Organisational Growth
Investments in digital channels are increasing across the board with 53 percent of companies planning to increase budgets for mobile marketing and 51 percent...
Silver lining for the Arab world
ArabianMoney editor, Peter Cooper said that the outcome of the Syrian uprising could be a blessing in disguise for the regional economy.
“Actually there are...
Gold at record high
Gold futures notched a record high Tuesday as investors worried about a potential government shutdown and the ongoing fighting in Libya, and doubted that...
UAE Permanent Headquarter of IRENA
Today, during the historic first session of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), member nations officially confirmed the United Arab Emirates as the permanent...
Carrefour shopping catches up Online
Increasing numbers of Carrefour customers have started purchasing a range of non-food items from the store online. The new initiative from the world’s second...
Lack of Tsunami Warning System in UAE
A strong earthquake in Indonesia shook the island of Java on Monday morning. The quake, with a preliminary magnitude of 6.7, was recorded at...
DEPA wins major UK luxury hotel contract
Depa Limited (ticker DEPA), one of the world's leading interior contracting companies, announced it has secured a £2 million furniture, fixtures & equipment (FF&E)...
Galeries Lafayette brings Paris to Dubai
Parislicious fashion show wows 300 VIPs, fashionistas and connoisseurs
Three bold themes showcased along with fabulous entertainment displays
Galeries Lafayette, the region’s most stylish department store,...
GR8! Women Awards coming to Dubai
The iconic GR8! Women Awards, which has completed 10 amazing years in India, is coming to Dubai!
Women Awards honours ladies who have reached the...
NATO: 74 air strikes on Libya
NATO has carried out 74 air strikes on Libya on the first day since taking full command of military operations from the US. NATO...
Al Jazeera most trusted news channel in UAE
The Qatar Media Organisation owned Al Jazeera has been named the most watched and most trusted news channel in the UAE, as per the...
‘War for Libyan oil planned long ago, no one cares about...
Susan Lindauer, a journalist and author specializing on American interventions, has never believed the allied forces intervened in Libya out of humanitarian reasons. It...
Cupcakes industry booming in Dubai
Cupcakes are fast becoming very fashionable in Dubai. Recent trends in food habits have pointed to the development of a cupcake craze. While cupcake...
Investment in gold is timeless
Gold is perhaps the world’s most liquid investment trading throughout the world daily. The market never closes and you can buy and sell the...













