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Fund manager survey shows growing belief in Global economy despite slump...
The global economic outlook remains positive in spite of a sharp deterioration in investor sentiment towards and within Europe, according to the BofA Merrill...
Global Takaful market to reach US$25 Bn in 2015
Ernst & Young was recently named Best Advisory Firm at the International Takaful Summit 2011 in London
Global Takaful contributions are expected to touch...
First Arab woman accepted at Juilliard and NYUGAP
Dina Shihabi was born in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, grew up in Dubai, and moved to New York City in 2007. She has recently been...
Emirates offers special fares for Ramadan
Celebrating the month of Emirates is offering passengers some excellent fares to 32 select destinations across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Far East and the Indian Sub-Continent.
Tamweel first half 2011 net profit rises to AED 54.9 million
Second quarter net profit reaches AED 27.7 million
Positive performance follows resumption of trading in company shares, equity participation by Dubai Islamic Bank
Company continues...
Accumulating metals seems to be the safest bet
Silver posted another impressive weekly gain as it climbed a further 5.5% to reach a high of near $39.30, just short of resistance at...
Is Gold ready for Correction?
The yellow metal rode the wave of macroeconomic woes last week to set a new all-time high close to $1,595 as it added...
Kim Kardashian coming to launch ‘Millions of Milkshakes’ in Dubai Mall
Fans of Kim Kardashian have a chance to meet the reality TV star at her first appearance in the Middle East
World Famous Milkshake bar...
Abu Dhabi Real Estate Market Overview – Q2 2011
Jones Lang LaSalle, the world's leading real estate investment and advisory firm, today released its latest ‘Abu Dhabi Real Estate Market Overview – Q2...
‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2′: Fantastic Finale
The eighth and final chapter in the epic Harry Potter franchise has opened to the public. The final episode of Harry's epic journey, part...
Stop Wasting Your Money
Time is irreversible! Many of us would love to return in a period or few, and capture some of the cash, we have unnecessary...
Moving beyond Embryonic Stem Cells: iPS Cells
For nearly two decades, the medical world and the American public have grappled with the lightning-rod topic of stem cells, in particular the controversy...
Key word “Dubai” gains dramatic positive populiarity
Dubai's share in mentions in online forums and social media has grown dramatically over the past few months. In May, the mentions outnumbered...
Children choose to fly Emirates
School is out and summer holidays are underway, starting in August Emirates Inflight Entertainment system, ice (information, communications and entertainment), is specially-loaded with...
Rival of Apple’s iPad to be released in October
Amazon plans to launch a tablet computer by October, that is seen by some market observers as rival of Apple's iPad . The company's...
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise cancels order for 35 Boeing 737s
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise has cancelled its remaining 35 Boeing 737s on order, eliminating its entire narrow body backlog, Boeing confirms.
The Boeing jet order was...
Cavalli Club to hold special Ramadan Iftar
Throughout the month of Ramadan, Cavalli Club, Restaurant & Lounge, Dubai, will be giving guests the opportunity to break their fast with an Iftar...
J.P. Morgan: Dubai Holding may sell stakes in du and other...
Dubai Holding's main unit, Dubai Holding Commercial Operations Group (DHCOG) may sell its entire telecom portfolio by 2015 in order to pay back contractor...













