Monthly Archives: July 2012
Why vacation rental properties are gaining popularity
Europe is the world’s largest holiday rentals market, and vacation rentals have always been an attractive accommodation option for European holiday makers. However, it...
Dubai International Financial Centre Authority splits to prepare for next phase...
The Board of Directors of the Dubai International Financial Centre Authority (DIFCA) today announces changes to its structure and its senior management team responsible...
Petrochemicals, chemicals producers must create more jobs for local workforce
Downstream Sector Must Act To Fill Widening Jobs Gap
Second Gulf Petrochemicals & Chemicals Association Human Capital Conference in Dubai to investigate strategies for attracting...
DED instructs websites to display consumer complaints hotline number
Three months for the websites to comply with the new directive
The Department of Economic Development (DED) has instructed that all online portals registered under...
MENA IPOs up 344% in the first quarter of 2012
Five IPOs in the region - three in KSA and one each in Oman and the UAE
UAE’s NMC Healthcare lists on the London Stock...
Dubai Municipality introduces simplified building services
The Building Department of Dubai municipality organized a meeting with consulting and contracting companies working in the emirate of Dubai aimed at introducing the...
Dubai to host two-day global summit of investment promotion agencies
Under the directives and patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai...
New 1,298 trade licenses issued in Dubai
The Dubai Department of Economic Department issued 1,298 new trade licenses during June 2012, indicating a growing interest in commercial and professional activities among...
Abu Dhabi Real Estate Market Overview – Q2 2012
The latest ‘Abu Dhabi Real Estate Market Overview – Q2 2012’ was released today by Jones Lang LaSalle. The research covers Abu Dhabi office, residential,...
Beginner triathlon training tips
Where, when and how to train for a triathlon
Training for a triathlon is a unique experience with the three disciplines of swimming, cycling and...
How handball gets you fit
Fitness benefits of handball
Handball is a great sport for getting your body fit and healthy through fast-paced exercise. Improving agility, flexibility and the body′s...
A new federal law on private schools under preparation
The Ministerial Council for Services has approved the memo submitted to it by Minister of Education on preparation of the draft federal law on...
GCC Construction Projects rose 13%
UAE continues to garner largest share of total GCC building construction market at 48%, closely followed by KSA (33%)
US$46.52bn worth of construction projects completed...
Trends and Tips for Dubai’s Real Estate Investors and Tenants
Top five tips for buying or renting in Dubai
Just as many were in denial when Dubai’s real estate market took a downward turn, a...
Emaar quarterly profit more than doubles, beats estimates
Half year 2012 net operating profit of AED 1.22 billion (US$ 332 million), 45% higher than half year 2011
Second quarter 2012 net operating profit...
RTA launches Clean Energy Buses
UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum recently visited the building of Roads and...
Electricity bills rise by 40 – 50 % in GCC region
A regional expert in AC systems has said that electricity consumption in summer in the GCC region rises by 50 percent compared to the...
Summer Olympics 2012 Opening Ceremony in Pictures
The 2012 Summer Olympics opening ceremony production was replete with inside jokes and cultural references that many non-Brits may find not easy to understand,...