Monthly Archives: May 2012
Gulf News goes Berliner
On June 1, Gulf News became the first newspaper in the Arab world to go Berliner, when it launched a brand new smaller page...
UAE moves up in 2012 World Competitiveness Rankings
Top 3 are Hong Kong, US and Switzerland
US competitiveness remains the key to global recovery
IMD today announced the findings of its annual World Competitiveness...
Damas to host biggest ever sale in Dubai
End of season sale offers between 25 to 70% off selected jewellery and watches
Damas, the region's international jewellery and watch retailer, has announced that...
Stop tobacco industry interference
Tobacco is public health enemy number one. It kills six million people every year. The tobacco industry does everything it can to undermine anti-tobacco...
Beauty World Middle East bigger than ever
Beauty World Middle East is the region's premier trade exhibition for beauty products, hair, fragrances and wellbeing. It takes place right now at the Dubai International Convention...
Facebook launches Middle East office in Dubai
Office launch follows Facebook's IPO debut in the United States
Facebook executives are hoping the company's first office in the Arab world can help...
Fight Osteoporosis: Free Bone Health Checks in Dubai on 1 June
Would you give up five minutes of your time to ensure a better quality of life?
With one in three women at risk of developing...
Dubai Public Library offers free of charge ICDL course
ICDL course includes basic training on computers and managing files, as well as training in MS Office including Word, Access, Excel and PowerPoint
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Emirates to expand multi-aircraft docking facility in Dubai
Contract worth 28million dirhams
Emirates airline, one of the world’s largest airlines, has signed a contract with local UAE firm Excel, based in Ajman, supported...
Emirates airline teams with fans for a musical mash up
Emirates airline tunes up to create global harmony
Emirates airline, which recently launched its new global brand platform Hello Tomorrow, is aiming to strike a...
China Sourcing Fairs opens in Dubai
China Sourcing Fairs are exclusively for importers, traders, and volume buyers
Global Sources opened opened its 6th annual China Sourcing Fairs in Dubai today to...
Global residential property downturn gathers pace
The world's housing markets are clearly on the downturn so far in 2012, according to the Global Property Guide's latest residential property price indices...
Continues Central Banks buying supports gold prices
Gold is a significant part of a country's foreign reserve base as many currencies lose their value
The latest official Central Bank gold holding...
Enjoy Thai cuisines and win in UAE
"The Amazing Tastes of Thailand Fest 2012"
Month-Long Festival Invites Diners to Enjoy Thai Cuisines in UAE as well as Win Prizes
The Tourism Authority of...
New petroleum terminal to be build in Jebel Ali Free Zone
Horizon Terminals Ltd marks groundbreaking of US$142 million Bulk Liquid Petroleum Terminal in Jebel Ali Free Zone
Scheduled to be commissioned in the 4th quarter...
Dubai’s famous cupcakes bakery celebrates UK’s monarch jubilee
Magnolia Bakery offers Diamond Jubilee cupcakes
All hail the Queen! Magnolia Bakery located in Bloomingdale's Home, The Dubai Mall, is celebrating the Queen's Diamond Jubilee...
Emirates SkyCargo to launch Washington DC service
Emirates SkyCargo Connecting More US Firms with International Trade Opportunities
Launch of daily flights from Washington DC will stimulate business between seven American gateways and...
Shortened intense trading week ahead of gold
Buying gold with the idea that monetary stimulus maybe forthcoming
In the coming week, the U.S. economic calendar is due, loaded with key data...













