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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