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Quanticipation drives gold price to highest level since March

Will he, won't he? Either way, gold says more QE is coming in due course regardless... So here is a turn-up for the gold price. Today...

Back to School, Back to Big Spending

Things parents shouldn’t Forget to provide for their students Summer is almost over which means “Back to school, kids!” and “Time to spend, parents!” We...

Emirates, Qantas close to deal

 Emirates airline and Qantas are expected to announce an alliance next week in a deal that could see the Australian carrier withdraw from Frankfurt. Qantas...

Last call for Emirati artists to apply for Artists-in-Residence 2013

Aspiring and established Emirati artists have 17 days left to apply for the annual Artists-in-Residence programme, organised by the Dubai Culture & Arts Authority...

How connectivity influences global shopping

Connected devices have become a way of life for many, but shoppers are digitally engaged to varying degrees depending on the products they buy....

Ring Trends Fall 2012

Different, fresh, funky, stylish… eco-friendly? Every lady likes a little piece of jewelry on her finger. A pretty ring can complete the look of any...

Minimally invasive cosmetic treatments replace plastic surgery

Minimally invasive cosmetic treatments most popular in America Botox tops the list of plastic surgery procedures The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) recently released...

How to choose wall colours for your home

If you have recently bought a new home in Dubai, or you just want to freshen things up after the summer holiday, a...

Etihad Airways suspends flights to Damascus

Etihad Airways has suspended flights between Abu Dhabi and Damascus with immediate effect and until further notice.  The decision, while not taken lightly, has...

The new world of brands

While North America still accounts for the majority of global brand names, the shift in world finances brought about by the power of the...

Gold coins or faceless money (Part Two)

Just what do those bridges and windows on Euro banknotes mean...? So in trying to match ancient Rome's monetary reach, the Euro is running pretty...

Owners of iPhone 5 would throw away debit and credit cards

Currently the smartphones' market is ruled by Android. Despite that fact, there is a huge hysteria around the release of the Apple’s iPhone 5....

Emirates welcomes world’s up and coming filmmakers to Dubai

10 Your Film Festival finalists visit Dubai for cultural experience  The world’s top 10 up and coming filmmakers touched down in Dubai this week as...

Moody’s cuts growth forecasts for emerging economies

Moody's Investors Service on Thursday downwardly revised growth forecasts for Group of 20 emerging economies, citing a troubled external environment and weaker domestic demand....

Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange names Non-Executive Director

Abdul Wahid Al Ulama named Non-Executive Director of DGCX The Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange (DGCX) today announced the appointment of Abdul Wahid Al Ulama...

Time to Choose After-school Activities

After-school, also known as extracurricular, activities can be really helpful for your child as long as you choose them carefully and with regard to...

How social media marketing can help your business

The first part of this article introduced you to the basics of why social media can help you business’ marketing strategy. Part Two will...

Emirates offer customers an opportunity to win royal style luxury products

Emirates has partnered with Montblanc – purveyors of fine luxury products, to offer customers the opportunity to win an exclusive writing instrument inspired by...