Monthly Archives: December 2011

The UAE was ranked fifth in the world in terms of efficiency of government spending in the 2011-2012 Global Competitiveness Report of the World Economic Forum (WEF), reflecting the UAE’s leadership’s vision and strategy of achieving prosperity for its citizens.

UAE economy is able to enhance the UAE’s competitive position during 2012 through its ability to deal with the economic variables of the financial crisis taking place in both Europe and the US.

Global Village’s theatres host the Hip Hop show performed by French Vagabonds troupe renowned-world band. The fabulous show presents amazing dances, receiving a highly warm praise from audience especially youth.

Oil market fundamentals could ease over the next five years, the International Energy Agency projected on Tuesday, revising down its demand forecasts through 2016 and revising up its supply projections after 2013.

Around 70 developers are expected to showcase as many as 300 projects worth $5 billion at this week’s Indian Property Show in Dubai, where...

To celebrate the launch of Sunset Mall, Dubai Investment Properties today announced that it is all set to host a 7-days long Sandcastle event.

With only three weeks left until the end of 2011, investors, traders and market analysts are not certain on up to what level gold prices will reach.

Commercial Compliance and Consumer Protection Division at the Department of Economic Development has launched a new advanced portable device – “Meydani” - to improve the efficiency of trade control and inspection processes.

Experts from Children’s National Medical Center focus on Pediatric Innovation at World Health Care Congress in Abu Dhabi

Ministry of Finance organised a workshop on practical applications of principles of tax agreements and international tax systems in partnership with Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

Dubai Cares, and global development aid agency, Oxfam, revealed recent charity auction hosted by Dubai International Film Festival generated more than US$1 million.

Customers can access Wi-Fi in sky onboard flight using Wi Fi enabled devices including smartphones, tablets and laptops.

Standard & Poor’s (S&P) is currently reviewing credit ratings on 50 banks in the Middle East and North Africa under a revised set of criteria.

3rd Annual SEHA Research Conference – Expected to Draw 600 Healthcare Professionals from around the World

CorpStation developed the interactive version of the Environmental Atlas of Abu Dhabi Emirate, which has been commissioned by the Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi and the Abu Dhabi Government Environmental Data Initiative.

The Arab Monetary Fund is unlikely to offer any funding assistance to the euro zone because providing loans to unrest-hit countries across the Arab world has priority, Director General Jassim al-Mannai said on Sunday.

According to Dubai Land Department, the real estate transactions in Dubai reached AED5.052 billion today, 11th of December, 2011.

Department of Economic Development (DED) will organise the “Share Best Practice 2011” conference on Wednesday, 14 December, 2011. The event is aimed at promoting a culture of quality and excellence among the business community in Dubai.