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New UAE based airline to announce plans during Dubai Airshow
New UAE based airline, Eastern Express, reportedly will commence operations out of Fujairah International Airport during the first quarter of 2012.
Gold prices on the way up, short term perspective
In early Monday afternoon trade in East Asia today, benchmark Comex gold futures traded nearly 1% higher, as news reports say that Germany had rejected...
Top 10 ways to relax
Taking time to de-stress and relax your body and mind is integral to maintaining optimal health.
Quincy Jones Arabic re-adaptation of “Tomorrow – Bokra” to premiere in...
World premiere of the charity single and music video ‘Tomorrow-Bokra’ will be held in Dubai at an exclusive event next week.
Emirates NBD region’s ‘Outstanding Private Bank’
Prestigious accolade presented to Emirates NBD Private Banking at PBI Global Wealth Awards in Singapore
UAE exports in construction sector to Saudi Arabia increase in...
UAE firms are expected to increase exports of local products and services to Saudi Arabia’s booming construction sector over the coming year, as a...
Dubai exports show 36% growth in first half of 2011
Dubai Exports revealed a 36% increase in Dubai’s direct exports during the first half of 2011 as compared to last year’s figures.
Residential property sales in Dubai nosedive
Residential property sales in Dubai have nosedived over the past year, declining by a 45%, from 2,649 transactions in Q3 2010 to 1,459 in Q3 2011.
DIFF supports Dubai 48 Hour Film Project
The Dubai International Film Festival has announced its support for next weekend’s inaugural Dubai 48 Hour Film Project
Moody’s upgrades Gulf Investment Corporation
The Gulf Investment Corporation (GIC) announced Moody’s Credit Rating Agency upgraded its stand alone (BFSR) rating from ‘D-‘ to ‘D’
Black Friday Deals Store opens
Amazon announced it is kicking off the holiday shopping season with the opening of its popular Black Friday Deals store
Cavalli gets Truffleicious
Cavalli Club, Restaurant & Lounge patrons will be spoilt for choice with an array of dishes inspired by one of the most prized delicacies across the globe.
G20: Another stimulus package no good news for emerging economies, India
The G20 summit kicks off in Cannes on Thursday under the shadow of escalating euro zone worries. World markets have been in turmoil after...
In a memory of Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan
Government of Dubai Media Office released a video on the 7th anniversary of Sheikh Zayed's Bin Sultan Al Nahyan passing.
Emirates Airline sees profit slide 75% on fuel cost
Dubai’s flag carrier Emirates Airline reported a 75 percent slump in first half net profit to AED827m ($225m) as rising fuel costs and regional unrest squeezed margins.
Schools extending public holidays – A daylight robbery for students and...
Ministry of Education instructed schools to get back to work on Wednesday, November 9