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Exploration, development spending fuels growth in worldwide oil and gas reserves

As a result of growth in Asia-Pacific gas reserves, investments in Canada’s oil sands and the dramatic increase of US shale reserves, worldwide oil...

‘Why Dubai’ study to update investors worldwide

Dubai FDI, the foreign investment office of the Department of Economic Development (DED), has published an updated study on the distinguishing features that enables...

2013 – The Year of the Savvy Real Estate Investor?

2012 Saw Dubai’s Real Estate Market Back on an Upward Curve; Opportunities Abound in 2013 – with a more Considered and stable growth plan Dubai’s property...

2013 will see improved IPO activity

After a slow start to 2012, momentum lifted in the second quarter, but significant macroeconomic volatility and changes in political leadership in many parts...

UAE moves up rankings in 2012 M and A maturity index

The UAE has moved up six places in just five years to come in 20th in the 2012 M&A Maturity Index. The top three...

Dusit International commits to deliver sustainable tourism

Dusit : Christmas & New Year Special Tourism helps drive Thailand’s national GDP with Dusit International as a long-standing beneficiary. However, it’s important for providers...

Atlantis The Palm Set to Dazzle Visitors This Festive Season

Atlantis the Palm is offering party goers, food lovers, families and marine enthusiasts an unprecedented range of experiences this year throughout the iconic resort....

Luxury Hotel in Dubai Crowned World’s Tallest Hotel

The Iconic JW Marriott Marquis Hotel in Dubai Awarded Guinness World Record Guinness World Records has officially recognised the 5 Star JW Marriott Marquis Hotel...

Gift Cards are the most preferred Christmas Gift in 2012

Did you know that more and more people prefer to receive gift cards loaded with cash for Christmas instead of traditional presents? Amazon.com seems...

TV in the Bedroom Linked to Childhood Obesity

A new study finds the television in the bedroom harms children’s health. The TV is responsible for childhood obesity, as well as larger waist...

How to Use Social Media in Wedding Planning

Wedding planning usually requires a lot of time and efforts. It is not easy to organize the party, the guests and all the other...

The Biggest Themes of the IT Industry in the Coming Year

As the year comes to a close and enterprises begin setting down their 2013 agendas, Chuck Hollis, VP- Global Marketing and CTO at EMC...

Why Western talent is a necessity to Middle Eastern markets

Today and during the past many years, the working position and the salary of an employee depend on country of origin in addition...

Christmas Offers by Dubai and Abu Dhabi Hotels

With nine days left to Christmas, people who celebrate are already on the look out for special festive offers from hotels and restaurants. Here...

China’s silver demand and supply growth to influence global markets

China Plays a Major Role in Global Silver Market Over the past two decades, China’s role in the global silver market has increased dramatically. In...

First-ever consumer-friendliness index of businesses in Dubai

Juma Al Majid Automobiles gets highest rating overall and in Automobiles; Lulu top in Hypermarkets and Electronics The Commercial Compliance and Consumer Protection (CCCP)...

Emirates’ New ‘Fly With Me’ Monsters Named by a Global Community

Emirates’ family of colourful ‘Fly With Me’ monster collectable toys for children just got bigger with the introduction of four new original characters named...

Dubai rolls out the red carpet for more stars in 2013

The first Dubai International Music Awards will take place at Burj Park, Downtown Dubai in 2013, details will be announced at a press conference...