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Global Outlook for Real Estate remains unclear

Macro-economic and political landscape uncertainty suggests that a cautious outlook for commercial real estate is likely to persist into 2012, according to a new...

Lack of inflation – negative factor for silver price

Silver outperformed the yellow metal for yet another week, pulling the gold to silver ratio to .51.11 from 51.81 last week.

Abu Dhabi long term ratings Aa2, Moody’s

Moody's Investors Service's has detailed its summary credit opinion on Abu Dhabi, which includes certain regulatory disclosures regarding its ratings.

Bullish sentiment on gold as hedge against inflation

With gold prices continuing to beat various moving averages, a signal some analysts perceive as being bullish, the demand for the yellow metal lifted spot prices

Pension schemes for UAE companies under development

Falcon Private Bank is developing pension schemes for expats to help companies manage retirement savings for workers in the UAE

UAE’s undervalued markets may have bottomed out

Dubai and Abu Dhabi stock markets hit fresh multi-year lows in January, but analysts now comment that they may finally have bottomed out.

Social media pressures business, government leaders

Technology and social media are significantly changing the way leaders in business and government make decisions

No country is immune from the Eurozone debt crisis

The Eurozone needs to provide a significant increase in available resources to the firewall against the debt crisis.

Global Village breaks a new record in visitors number

Global Village witnessed a new record on Friday with the arrival of more than 120 thousand visitors since two o'clock noon

Abu Dhabi to host World Ports & Trade Summit 2012

World Ports & Trade Summit 2012 will bring together leaders in government and international business to explore solutions to keep sea trade safe and thriving

Precious Metals bullish in the week ahead

Precious metals are seen broadly bullish in the week ahead, according to the report of Gerhard Schubert, Head of Precious Metals, Emirates NBD.

Property investors eye Europe for bargain deals

Activity among property investors looking to take advantage of favorable conditions increased in Q4 of 2011, according to CBRE.

Self Driving Car: Carmaker demonstrates hands-free concept

BMW first announced plans to invent a self driving car in August 2011, although industry analysts say the German carmaker likely won't release its autonomous vehicle for another 10 to 15 years.

Hot beauty for 2012

The beauty shelves are jam-packed with a whole host of unusual-sounding products, all promising to beautify us into oblivion.

Advice for models: Run as fast as you can!

Helena Christensen has been involved with Crystallized Swarovski Unsigned Models Search for Spring/Summer 12 collection.

Top tips to make the most of your journey to work

See your journey to work as an inspiring time — this will allow you to get the most out of your trip and ensure you start your day right.

Wedding day roles

Tradition dictates that the bride and groom have various key players at their disposal to help ensure the smooth running of the wedding day.

Jet-inspired show marks Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week

Chanel is a fashion label which creates well-made, chic pieces which are actually wearable