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Aabar Investments frequently reviewing its options at Daimler

Aabar is currently "exploring ideas in the petrochemicals sector" At the sidelines of a presentation of Daimler's new-generation Mercedes-Benz SLK roadster in Stuttgart, Aabar...

UAE Foreign Ministry ensures safety of Emiratis in Egypt

The UAE Foreign Ministry is currently following up and ensuring safety of the UAE citizens in Egypt in coordination with the operations room at...

Hints at IPad 2 Design

Best Price on Apple’s iPad, even in Dubai The iPad Experience of a Kindle Fan How to Shop on Amazon.com from Dubai Apple hasn't announced a second-generation...

Dubai Customs Agrees with the Jordanian Customs to Set out a...

Dubai Customs and Jordanian Customs have agreed to develop a mechanism for electronic networks between the two parties to facilitate information exchange, continual exchange...

The Thirteenth Edition of the Dubai World Dental Meeting Started...

The thirteenth edition of the Dubai World Dental Meeting – DWDM 2011 started today at the Novotel World Trade Centre Hotel, with more than...

Analysis: Upheaval in Egypt

Experts speak to Al Jazeera about the situation in Egypt on Friday's "day of wrath" that saw protesters face rubber bullets, tear gas and...

UAE Foreign Ministry monitors situation in Egypt

Assistant Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Dr Tareq Al Hedan stated that the Ministry is monitoring with great interest the current situation in Egypt,...

Emaar successfully executes first international fixed-income offering of US$500 million

Emaar Properties PJSC ("Emaar"), rated B1/BB, has successfully priced its first international fixed-income offering, raising US$ 500 million via the issuance of trust certificates...

Orchestrated Storms: US sending waves through Yemen, Egypt, Tunisia?

Protests inspired by the revolt in Tunisia have dominoed along Egypt, Yemen and Algeria. Some have drawn comparisons to the colour revolutions seen in...

Now take home a ‘Burj Khalifa’ gold souvenir purchased At the...

Make your visit to At the Top, Burj Khalifa, the world's highest observation deck with an outdoor terrace, even more remarkable and memorable. Visitors now...

Emaar Properties Launches $500M 5.5-Yr Sukuk; 8.5% Pft Rate

Emaar Properties launches a benchmark dollar-denominated bond as part its $2 billion Islamic bond program. Benchmark bonds are typically at least $500 million in size. Market...

Economic forum kicks off in Davos

Leaders arrived at the Swiss resort as five-day summit begins with focus on recovery after the global downturn.

60-day work permits for first-time workers in UAE

Ministry of Labour has announced that new workers can now come to the UAE on work permits valid for 60 days, provided they are...

Further Bearish Movement Expected for USD Today

The EUR/USD pair is once again floating around the 1.3700 level, as analysts are predicting yet another bearish day for the greenback. A batch...

APCO Global Congress to Bring Top Security Technology to Dubai

New conference and tradeshow will showcase the world’s latest public safety technology and provide high-quality educational programming. APCO Global Alliance will bring public...

Deadly anti-Mubarak protests in Cairo

3 people have been killed as thousands took to the streets of Egypt in its biggest anti-government protests in years. The largest rallies gathered...

Ministry of Finance Workshop on “Principles and Standards for Imposing, ...

The Revenues Development Department at the Ministry of Finance (MoF) organized a workshop on “Principles and Standards of Imposing, Amending and Exempting Federal Government...

Mubadala partners with Gulf Related for signature retail destination on Sowwah...

‘The Galleria at Sowwah Square’ to become Abu Dhabi’s premium shopping and dining destination Mubadala Real Estate & Hospitality (‘MREH’) today announced it has entered...