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Booking online cruise vacations has never been easier

Booking a cruise vacation package from Dubai or anywhere else with a click of a mouse The online booking service of Cruise Direct, one...

Commercial real estate cheaper in Europe

Sovereign wealth funds, institutions and private companies from the Middle East and Asia are getting advantage on the Eurozone crisis Summer 2012 European Market Indicators...

How to use market research to increase business

A company profit comes from the increase of its goods consumption or distribution, while service companies need more clients, or clients capable to afford...

Bounced cheques need closer attention

Bounced cheques - dealing with the problem Bounced cheques have turned into an ongoing problem and are on the rise since the beginning of the...

Gold demand fell 7.1% on weak jewellery purchases in Asia

Gold Jewellery Demand Falls on Weak INR , Asians Gold traded near $1,600 on Thursday, as investors waited for more clues on the timing and...

Newcomers to UAE can now benefit from consumer finance products

Complete consumer financing solution includes Personal and Vehicle finance, Credit cards, accounts and online banking Focus on customers with less than six month stay in...

Eid-Al-Fitr may fall on Sunday19th August

Astronomical calculations show that Eid al-Fitr will fall on Sunday 19th August, said a noted astronomy expert in the UAE. Astronomy researcher and General Superviser...

Online auctions to speed up real estate sales in Dubai

UAE-based Asteco Property Management today announced a new partnership with international real estate auction-marketing company, LFC International Real Estate Brokerage. As online auctions continue to...

NASDAQ Dubai amends business rules rulebooks

NASDAQ Dubai members and market participants are hereby notified that the DFSA has granted approval of amendments to the NASDAQ Dubai Business Rules, Rulebook...

Small business finance in the search of innovative solutions

Alternative Financing - the small business finance alternative during economic uncertainty As a consequence of the distressed and even recovering economy, few commercial lenders are...

Abu Dhabi retail sector driven by young wealthy population

Abu Dhabi retail sector is looking ahead to brighter prospects, with anticipated solid increase in sales and a swathe of new shopping developments set...

Indians are top Dubai property buyers

Foreign investors pump AED 22 billion in Dubai real estate during H1 2012 The Real Estate Investment Promotion and Management Center at the Dubai Land...

Confidence about business in Dubai grows among exporters, manufacturers

DED survey shows confidence growing among exporters and manufacturers Quarterly business survey reveals robust optimism leading to third quarter of 2012 Stronger optimism among exporters, manufacturers...

Eid celebrations at The Dubai Mall

The Dubai Mall, the world’s largest shopping and entertainment destination, will mark Eid Al Fitr with an array of family-centric activities and events, in...

Stop lying if you wish to feel healthier and happier

The damage that can be caused by lying may extend beyond burning pants. Anita Kelly, a psychologist at the University of Notre Dame who...

iPhone 5 pre-orders date leaked out

iPhone 5 newest speculation hits the web Those who have tried to get an Apple iPhone on the official release dates of the device have...

Latest survey reveals 91% of citizens are happy in UAE

Citizens in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) believe that they enjoy a better quality of life than most of their European counterparts, according to...

Dubai sees 17 % increase in trade licenses issued in Q2...

The total number of trade licenses issued by the Dubai Department of Economic Department (DED) during the second quarter of 2012 reached 4,499, a...