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Emirates launches ‘Global Kids Go Free in Dubai’ campaign

Dubai will be more affordable than ever this summer with the Emirates Airline global 'Summer Smiles' campaign. Running until 30th September, the promotion...

Emirates’ US $1 billion bond five times oversubscribed

Emirates today announced the successful close of its US$ "Reg S" bond issue at USD1 billion. The unrated issue will carry a coupon of...

GCC Ministers of Planning & Development address region’s concerns and growth

His Excellency Eng. Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansoori, UAE Minister of Economy, today inaugurated the 21st meeting of the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) Committee...

From classic to contemporary silver works of art

A continuing symbol of French lifestyle, the Christofle brand is internationally renowned for its premier silver craftsmanship and classic design. Exuding luxury and elegance Christfle's...

New Logistics Cluster Platform to drive growth of logistics

Following the successful deliberations at the first-ever Dubai Logistics Cluster Focus Group hosted recently, the Dubai Department of Economic Development (DED) has launched the...

UAE Banking Sector grew 66 percent in Q1 of 2011

In the first quarter of 2011, profitability has increased in the banking sector in all GCC countries, according to data released by Global Investment...

Emerging Markets Telecom Operators to capture $200 billion ICT opportunity

Delta Partners, the leading telecoms advisory and investment firm released its latest White Paper today titled “ICT in emerging markets: a USD 200Bln opportunity...

‘Best Fund Management Company’ at Arab Achievement Awards 2011

Emirates NBD Asset Management Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary and the asset management arm of Emirates NBD, a leading bank in the Middle East,...

US Secretary Clinton to visit UAE

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will travel to the United Arab Emirates for a meeting of the Libya Contact Group on June 9, according...

World Discovery Festival announced

The World Discovery Fest, a unique spectacle of travel, leisure and holiday destinations, culture and cuisines, top-end lifestyle displays and an entertainment fiesta, has...

Cost of owning freehold property in Dubai

Leading UAE law firm Hadef & Partners, today published a report on The cost of owning freehold property in Dubai. In its second recent survey...

Gold Bulls on the rise, Goldman

The proportion of Middle East based investors interested in gold appears to be increasing substantially, according to Goldman Sachs Asset Management Chairman Jim O'Neill. O’Neill,...

DFM adds 1.58%

Dubai Financial Market General Index (DFMGI) closed Tuesday’s session on an up note, advancing 1.58%, or 24.25 points, to 1559.92, its highest level this...

Wireless devices raise risk of brain cancer; Five billion worldwide exposed

The cancer agency of the World Health Organization states using cell phones and other wireless gadgets may put humans at bigger risk of brain...

Logistics growth drives interest in Jebel Ali Property

DAMAC Properties, the largest independent developer inthe Middle East, has announced it has reached the third level of its ‘Suburbia’ residential development adjacent...

First installment of nation-wide educational tour concluded

HH Sheikh Hamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chief of the Crown Prince Court and Deputy Chairman to the Board of Trustees of Khalifa University,...

Diamond encrusted Maybach 62S to be displayed in Dubai

Maybach, one of the most expensive luxury car brands in the global market, on Monday unveiled its sensational super luxury Maybach 62S Salon with...

Woman of The Year Awards open for Nominations

The Emirates Woman' magazine, Woman Of The Year Awards is one of the region's most prestigious, glamorous and inspiring annual event. Now in its...