Monthly Archives: November 2012
Green Moon wins 2012 Emirates Melbourne Cup
A world-class field of equine athletes, a show of royalty, celebrity guests, and opulent trackside hospitality combined to deliver a thrilling day of horse...
UAE private sector to mark new year with one-day public holiday
The private sector will observe Thursday, 15 November 2012, as an official paid holiday to mark the new Hijri year 1434, according to a...
US next president and his approach to the Middle East
The American nation is about to elect the next president of the United States, choosing between the current Democratic President Barack Obama and his...
Google Wallet to simplify mobile payments further
Google is reportedly planning to introduce a new payment option very soon
Google’s system for electronic mobile payment, Google Wallet, is still very new to...
Mohammed Bin Rashid Award for Young Business Leaders shortlists candidates
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum ‘Mohammed Bin Rashid Award for Young Business Leaders’ shortlists 132 projects for...
Dubai’s largest investor in education spread its wings towards Switzerland
Dubai-based investor in education plans to open Gems World Academy next year for hundreds of Etoy students in the canton of Vaud. The school will...
Dubai records double digit property price growth, Prime Global Cities Index
The index rose by 1.1% in the three months to September, down from 1.4% last quarter
Prime prices across the 26 cities tracked by the...
When to start your Holiday Shopping
Some holidays, and in particular Christmas, are notorious with the heavy shopping for gifts. There is a whole new segment of the retail industry...
Technology reduces students’ capability to learn
Digital technology creates “an easily distracted generation with short attention spans"
According to two surveys of teachers released last week, students' ability of paying attention...
Emirates introduced additional weekly flight to Yemen
Emirates Flies Daily to Yemen
Marking its 16 years of operations in Yemen, Emirates, one of the world’s fastest growing airlines, has introduced an additional...
Dubai Business Confidence Index rose to 122 points in Q3
Dubai businesses buoyant on higher sales and volumes expected during winter 2012
Confidence rises on high demand and improved performance across key sectors
Businesses in Dubai...
Packed events line-up makes this a November to remember in Dubai
Back-to-back sporting action, global superstars, yachts and gold and diamonds in a glittering month of events for the Emirate
As the cooler months are now...
Classical Art in the Palace – From Picasso and Matisse to...
Swiss Art Gate UAE in co-operation with Emirates Palace and Pro Art Gallery, Dubai is going to show "Classical Art in the Palace -...
Irish Eyes smile on the Emirates Marquee for Melbourne Cup Carnival
It was a day of fine Irish dining, fashion and racing action at Flemington Racecourse, Australia on Saturday, the first race day of the...
What did celebrities wear this Halloween
Halloween is over. The pumpkins are gone and the funny costumes are back in the closet. But since we have a hard time letting...
Maritime Business Centre inaugurated within Dubai Maritime City
A high-end multi-purpose Maritime Business Centre within the iconic Dubai Maritime City (DMC) was opened today H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman...
Gold price fall could be taken as short-term buying opportunity
The long-term positive outlook has been damaged and a potential attack of the $1800 level looks now a very long way off, but a...
Men’s health is a matter of balance, or so it should...
Today we live in a modern world, or so we believe. We got smartphones, wi-fi and personal vehicles. There are so many utilities and...