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Dubai: Financial Crisis Assessment

Renewed threat of recession in Europe would certainly have an impact on Dubai economy

Opportunities for private investors in public transport

Dubai's government has cleared the way for private investors to enter the emirate’s public transport sector

KidZania celebrates 2nd anniversary and DSF

Celebrations coincide with Dubai Shopping Festival KidZania® to be divided into seven continents, with themed décor and activities Entertainment activities and chance to win Treasure Chest...

Perfect Valentine’s Day gifts

Luxury jewellery pieces are suitable for all occasions and with its whimsical heart motif, it’s a perfect choice for Valentine’s

Stunning acrobatic shows daily at the Global Village

Chinese Shandong Acrobatic Troupe at Global Village attracts thousands of visitors from different nationalities and ages every day.

Fashion house Louis Vuitton supports Italian film school

Louis Vuitton has recently formed an academic partnership with Italy’s oldest school of cinema.

How to choose the perfect wedding dress

Getting your bridal dress right Your wedding dress is one of the most important things to you on your wedding day. It influences your...

Top 10 motivational tips for fitness

Top tips to keep you motivated for fitness and exercise so, nothing stands in your way.

Global leaders tour At the Top, Burj Khalifa

The President of Kosovo Atifete Jahjaga, the Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao and the Deputy Prime Minister, Ministry of Economy of Poland Waldemar Pawlak visited...

Local construction companies vs foreign contractors

Construction companies have excess capacity to utilise and empty pages on their order books to fill, prompting some to look further afield for projects.

Vegas-style entertainment complex to be built on Shaikh Zayed Road

The Al Habtoor Group launched one of the region's biggest and most luxurious hotels '&' entertainment  complex development that will be built in a...

Technology transforming potential of renewable energy

The potential for renewable energy to meet large-scale power requirements is clear and the necessary technology is being developed much faster than we think

Kardashian sisters put “heart and souls” into fashion designing

The Kardashian sisters put their “heart and soul” into fashion designing. TV beauties Kim, Kourtney and Khloé have collaborated with designer Bruno Schiavi on their...

Britney Spears may consider Dubai as a wedding destination

Britney Spears got engaged to Jason Trawick in December and is hoping to tie the knot with him later this year.

World Bank warns of fresh global recession

World Bank issued warning that the world is on the cusp of a new global recession that could be as bad as the crisis four years ago.

IMF to boost lending

The International Monetary Fund considers raising its lending capacity by $500 billion with the aim to insulate the global economy against any further negative...

Web giants protest proposed laws on concept of free Internet

Online encyclopedia Wikipedia has shut down its English language website to protest against anti-piracy legislation facing the US Congress. The foundation behind the popular community-based...

2012 global oil demand growth forecast lowered

International Energy Agency said it expects global oil demand to grow by 1.1 million barrels a day in 2012, which is lower than its previous estimate