Monthly Archives: January 2012
Davos: U.A.E. to grow 4 percent in 2012, Al Mansouri
United Arab Emirates Economy Minister Sultan al-Mansouri talks about the outlook for the country's economy.
Front door post box, but it costs
Emirates Post has announced four new improved post box service options for individuals, starting January 1, 2012.
To survive, companies must constantly reinvent themselves
Today’s companies are under pressure to constantly change because of technology and the rise of emerging market consumers, as well as the European crisis
Essential protection against android threats
Kaspersky Lab announces an update of its essential Android security solution Kaspersky Mobile Security Lite.
President orders settlement of citizen’s loans worth over Dhs2 billions
President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has ordered settlement of defaulting personal loans of 6, 830 citizens, worth about Dhs2 billion.
Capitalism needs a Redesign
Capitalism needs to serve society better, business, banking, labour and academic leaders agreed in a lively debate on opening day of World Economic Forum
Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve launches Research Expedition Programme
Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve announced the start of a new long-term research expedition programme in partnership with Biosphere Expeditions.
Dubai Dolphinarium welcomed world’s 14th best boxer
The boxer was hosted by Dubai Dolphinarium, at the Creek Park, where watched dolphin show and participated in swimming session with the dolphins.
New opening dates for Louvre, Guggenheim
Tourism Development '&' Investment Company (TDIC) today announced the opening dates for the museums of the Saadiyat Cultural District
Follow the World Economic Forum 2012
The annual World Economic Forum is set to open in the Swiss ski resort town of Davos today, Wednesday 25th od January.
Some 2,600 decision-makers...
Arab Health 2012 Achievement & Innovation Awards
Arab Health 2012 Achievement & Innovation Awards were announced last night at a gala ceremony at Intercontinental Hotel in Dubai
Gold decade-long bull run nears the end
Gold is nearing the end of a decade-long run that has lifted prices by more than 600 percent, some market observers believe.
The yellow metal...
Emirates ID Cards on The Spot
The Emirates Identity Authority (Emirates ID) will start printing and delivering ID cards on the spot within three months.
Dubai Fashion 2012 begins at The Dubai Mall
Dubai Fashion 2012 - a signature event of the Dubai Shopping Festival will reinforce the city's position as the region's fashion hub.
MENA Private Equity Association launches at DIFC
The MENA Private Equity Association announced its official launch at the Dubai International Finance Centre this week.
Al Islami Business Online for companies
Over 75 services can be accessed online
Free set-up until March 31, 2012
As part of its strategy to provide innovative banking services, Dubai Islamic Bank...
Dubai International passenger traffic nears 51 million in 2011
Dubai International Airport posted a record year for passenger traffic in 2011, with volumes hitting 50.98 million, up +8% on 2010.
Abu Dhabi Real estate transactions top AED 43b in 2011
Real estate transactions in Abu Dhabi have shown remarkable activities in 2011, with obvious contrasts between size of mortgage and selling transactions













