Monthly Archives: October 2012
Boys show signs of puberty at earlier age
The American Academy of Pediatrics revealed a detailed study which indicates that boys are entering puberty earlier now than several decades ago.
According to the study,...
Entrepreneurship becomes easier globally
2013 Doing Business report shows that local entrepreneurs around the world are considering it easier to do business nowadays than at any time...
Shopping: Addiction or Necessity
Necessity and Pleasure
Shopping is an activity that takes of our time a little every day. It can even be called a necessity. We buy...
School operator to open ten new private schools in UAE
Dubai based GEMS Education, has announced plans to open ten new private schools in the UAE over the next two years to meet growing...
Doing business in UAE gets easier, but investors protection is a...
The annual report by the World Bank and IFC, Doing Business 2013, measures 185 economies on the ease of starting and operating a local...
Developing countries made progress in improving business regulations
Local entrepreneurs in developing countries are finding it easier to do business than at any time in the last 10 years, highlighting the significant...
Oil prices rise on Middle East uncertainty
Investors worry over supply while weak dollar boosts crude-oil prices
Oil futures moved up during European trading hours on Monday, because investors are concerned about...
The Arab Spring & the Gulf States: Time to Embrace Change
A personal and deeply powerful manifesto to embrace change
'Arab men and women need to believe that they are born free and will remain free...
Eid Al Adha – Origin and Traditions
Eid Al Adha, which is also known as Feast of the Sacrifice or Greater Eid, is an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims around...
Social Media for Schools
A growing number of companies and institutions rely on social media. That is because social platforms are a great way to connect with people...
Young people are easy victims of consumerism
We live in a consumer-oriented society, where goods and services rule our lives and often even form our values. Today, in the 21st century,...
HH Sheikh Mohammed to open Dubai World Energy Forum 2012
UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum will open the Dubai World Energy Forum...
Frankie Dettori to leave Godolphin
Frankie Dettori is to leave Godolphin after being retained rider to Sheikh Mohammed's operation for 18 years.
The Italian jockey rode nine English Classic winners...
Watch the sunrise from the top of Burj Khalifa
At the Top, Burj Khalifa, the world’s highest observatory deck located on Level 124 of Burj Khalifa, will mark Eid Al Adha celebrations, offering...
Investment Opportunities and Risks Resulting From Global Drought
New Stock Screen Introduced for Drought-related Issues
The ongoing drought is the worst in the United States since at least 1956, with 63 percent of...
UAE issues commemorative coins on 2012 World Energy Forum
The UAE Central Bank has announced that it will be issuing with effect from Monday 22/10/2012, commemorative Gold and Silver coins on the occasion...
Top 10 brands on the Middle East Brand Simplicity Index, survey
The need for simplicity and the corresponding economic value is greater than ever. In Siegel+Gale's third annual Global Brand Simplicity Index™, the company evaluated...
Silver falls sharp in a disappointing downtrend
Last Friday, December silver settled at $32.097 an ounce. The white metal finished 4.7% down on the week.
Earlier, silver price climbed on the back...















