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UAE flag in the Guinness Book of World Records
Najmuddeen Meera Hussain, the owner of Around the World Clocks and Gifts (ATW) applied to the Guinness Book of World Records for the largest...
What is Fiscal Cliff? Everything You Need To Know
Recently a popular term in world news, the fiscal cliff is very much discussed and feared by portfolio managers and investors.
What does the fiscal...
Cash property investment yields reasonable income in Dubai
Recently, an anonymous 45 year old financial advisor purchased a two-bedroom apartment in Downtown Dubai. When he appeared at the closing, he brought a cheque...
A Train Wreck in the Bond Markets
Why investors, fearful of currency depreciation, have turned to gold...
NOT SO LONG AGO, everyone seemed to think Greece was about to leave the Euro.
Well,...
UAE financial markets to close on Thursday
Securities and Commodities Authority(SCA) has announced that the financial markets nationwide will close on Thursday, Nov. 15, and resume transactions on Sunday, Nov. 18,...
Dubai Consumer Confidence Index advanced above average
Consumers and business owners in Dubai have stepped into the final quarter of 2012 with renewed confidence and a brighter outlook on jobs and...
Melbourne Cup Carnival Concludes in Spectacular Style
The Emirates marquee topped off a week of Irish fun and festivity with an incredible closing party on Emirates Stakes Day, marking a fantastic...
Top 10 of the Most Expensive Celebrity Weddings
When it comes to wedding planning, many people, and mostly women, usually look up to celebrities who have already gone down the aisle. But...
How to Make a Christmas Wish List
Wish lists for Christmas gift may seem a bit obliging or rude to some. However, they are a good way to avoid receiving...
Solo traveling can be fun if you know how
Travelling around the world alone gained more popularity in the past few years. The reason for that is obvious – solo traveling has many...
Gold climbs on Australian dollar gains
Today so far, the Australian dollar added 0.2 percent to $1.0424. Oil rose 0.4 percent to $85.43 a barrel. That is a second day...
Hope, Change & Gold
Ten years after the American century ended, should an optimist choose to buy gold...?
GOLD doesn't mind a bit of hope or change. It doesn't...
Arab mobile apps developers among world’s best
Three mobile apps from Bahrain, Jordan and Lebanon win at UN-based World Summit Award mobile – In February 2013, winners will gather in Abu...
Bride announced dates for 2013 shows in Abu Dhabi and Dubai
Bride, the most prestigious bridal event in the UAE, has announced dates for its 2013 shows in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, and revealed...
UAE looks forward to direct debiting
According to sources from within the banking industry, a new federal direct debiting system has been introduced by the UAE Central Bank. Last week,...
Obama’s reelection may trigger gold price to $3,500
How the US presidential election affects gold and oil markets
Barack Obama was elected for President of the United States for a second term. This...
Google gives its search page a cleaner look
Google launched a new layout for its search page. The revamped look offers more space to users by moving the navigational tools from the...
Diwali celebrations in Dubai
Diwali, the Indian Festival of Light, is a celebration of the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil. Each year depending on the...














