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DoF Abu Dhabi receives Lord Mayor of London

H.E. Hamad Al Hurr Al Suwaidi, Chairman of the Department of Finance - Abu Dhabi (DoF) received the Lord Mayor of the City of...

UAE ranked second top frontier market on Bloomberg Markets

According to the results of Bloomberg Markets’ first ranking of the most-promising emerging and frontier markets for investors, the United Arab Emirates ranked second...

US$6.8 million Snow White Princess Diamond Watch showcased at DJWE

Diamond-studded wristwatch makes global debut at the Doha Jewellery and Watch Exhibition Former Miss Universe, Natalie Glebova, adorned with Mouawad Haute Joaillerie masterpieces, made special...

5th International Quilt Show Dubai supports Dubai Cares

AED 11,000 Donations for Dubai Cares The 5th International Quilt Show Dubai concluded successfully at Festival Centre Dubai Festival City in a Prize Giving Ceremony...

World’s oldest insurance rating company sets up office in DIFC

A.M. Best is pleased to announce that it has obtained the necessary approvals to establish within the Dubai International Financial Centre in Dubai, UAE....

Volunteers wanted to promote UAE’s vision of a ‘Green Economy for...

Emirates Green Building Council (EmiratesGBC), an independent forum aimed at conserving the environment by strengthening and promoting green building practices in the UAE, is...

Innovation Tournament 2021 MENA Launch

Aspiring innovators, entrepreneurs and trailblazers will have the opportunity to implement their ideas on a global scale with the launch today of the Innovation...

Universal Security solution: Kaspersky ONE

Kaspersky ONE is a user-centric, multi-platform solution Award-winning protection for every PC, Mac and mobile device that you own Easy-to-use one license approach Kaspersky Lab, a...

Activity returns to Cairo’s real estate market

Future prospects of the real estate market largely dependent on Egypt’s ability to address many unresolved issues according to Jones Lang LaSalle Jones Lang LaSalle,...

The Entrepreneur: Win a Million Dirhams

New TV reality show presented by du Winner of The Entrepreneur bags a cash investment of AED 1 MILLION Do you have creative business ideas and...

Oil trades near nine-month high

The Greek rescue deal is “a very good agreement,” European Central Bank President Mario Draghi said after the talks ended in Brussels. Finance ministers...

Death or Rebirth of 9 to 5 Working Hours

Does anyone really work at a desk five days a week from 9 to 5 anymore? Employees less productive during regular business hours Before the early...

Construction contract awarded for Dubai’s Vegas-style hotel complex

Construction expected to begin in June New hotel floor area will sprawl across 350,000 square metres Construction giant Leighton Holdings' Middle East subsidiary has won a...

MENA trade with Russia, India and China set to grow

MENA trade with US, EU, Japan and Rest of Americas set to lag global average Ernst & Young’s Emerging Markets Forum 2012 projects growing trade...

Trade Gold in Electronic Form from Dubai, UAE

Enables customers to buy gold in electronic form Operates like foreign currency account designated with XAU currency code Focus on Emirates NBD customers with existing current...

Top 10 Reasons to invest in Abu Dhabi

Here are the top 10 reasons why to invest in Abu Dhabi: Strong Economy As of the fourth quarter of 2011, the real GDP per-capita had...

Oscars Fashion: Actresses to compete for Best Red Carpet gown

2012 Oscar nominations announced in January The Oscars is a pivotal moment in an actor's or actresses' career. It is the most-coveted award in a...

Rise in demand for premium residential projects in Dubai

Surge in demand for quality residential properties outstrips current supply DAMAC Properties, the region’s largest private luxury developer, announced today a marked increase in buyer...