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US second-term President and Middle East policy

American citizens elected President Barack Obama for his post for one more 4-years long mandate. Beating all the uncertainties in the poll, statistics proved...

Christmas trends 2012 / 2013

This is the time of the year when most people start thinking about Christmas. Some are looking for Christmas decorations, while other for...

World Travel Market reveals Top Travel Trends

The 2012 World travel Market report on global travel trends was published this Monday. It revealed the latest trends in world's tourism. Among these...

Dubai to host 2012 Global Entrepreneurship Summit

Under the patronage of Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai...

Early voting results in the US favor Obama

According to the early voting results, President Obama leads the elections in the United States. Republican rival Mitt Romney follows closely, show the summary of...

Social Media for Government Agencies

Government agencies still shy to use social media tools. Most of them slowly and cautiously step into the virtual world. Recent statistics show that...

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...