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UAE to host Exceptional Meeting for Council of Arab Ministers of...
The UAE has announced that it will be hosting the exceptional meeting for the Council of Arab Ministers of Finance in Abu Dhabi on...
UAE’s first gold bullion coin unveiled in Dubai
In recognition of the visionary leadership of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates and his His...
Celebrate Ramadan with exquisite cuisine at Souk Al Bahar
Special Ramadan offers to suit every palette
Featuring a range of F&B outlets from family restaurants, chic café concepts, and waterfront dining
Bask in the spirit...
IDG Connect launches IT White Paper Library App for iPad
IDG Connect has created a new iPad app which gives users full access to its global IT white paper library. This application is free...
Sukuk market for GCC companies continues to expand
According to a report by the Kuwait Finance House (KFH), sukuk issuance worldwide amounted to about US $5 billion in July, down from the...
Inflation slows in UAE on declining housing, oil prices
In July, inflation in UAE slowed to 1.3 percent, as residential and oil prices had their biggest monthly drop in more than a year.
Inflation...
Key trends in Residential sales across Dubai, Abu Dhabi in Q4
As Landmark Advisory predicted, there has been a solid rise in interest in residential sales across Dubai in certain established and prime residential areas...
DGCX volumes cross two million mark in 2011
76% increase on YTD volume compared to 2010
The Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange (DGCX) today announced that its year-to-date (YTD) volumes surpassed the two...
Chameleon Club is opening in Tecom, Dubai
Opening in September and situated at the Byblos Hotel in Tecom, The Chameleon Club is the latest breathtaking addition to the UAE nightlife scene.
The...
Reduce energy demands drive crude lower
Past weak, crude oil for September delivery had a rough two weeks as it sank to its lowest level in 11 - months, down...
Silver is the better Buy
Silver declined for the third straight week, despite gold soaring to a record high, which incidentally widens the gold:silver ratio to 44.9.
Silver has traded...
Gold’s bull run may turn into a multi-month consolidation
It has been an incredible week for gold, as it climbed higher and higher on market jitters to finish the week with a light round...
MAF ORIX Finance to provide benefits for ‘Dubai SME 100’
Dubai SME, the agency of the Department of Economic Development (DED), Government of Dubai, entrusted with the development of the small and medium enterprise...
First UAE Federal Minister to join Twitter
To communicate over the popular social media network on Federal National Council elections
His Excellency Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs,...
Akshay Kumar, Twinkle Khanna awarded title ‘Most Stylish Couple’ by Star...
"Fashion fades but style always remains" says Bollywood style icon Akshay Kumar who, alongside his wife Twinkle Khanna, has been honoured with the title...
Emirates NBD named Asia’s Best Brand at 2011 CMO Asia Awards
Award recognises mind, market and commitment share of Emirates NBD brand among consumers
Highlights achievement of Emirates NBD’s international expansion strategy
Emirates NBD, a leading bank...
Oil rallies on bargain hunting, renewed optimism
Crude-oil futures rallied 3.4% on Thursday, as bargain-hunting spread encouraged by U.S. stocks gain, driven by renewed optimism about the U.S. economy into most...