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Critical need to restructure GCC’s End Of Service Benefits system

Need for change and innovation in GCC’s ‘End-Of-Service Benefits’ system Combined liabilities of GCC employers are expected to rise from US$16 billion in 2012 to...

Dubai residential property market bounced back in Q2 2012, report

Quality residential property in Dubai bounced back during Q2 2012 after a stable first quarter, with average rent increases of 6% for apartments and...

Travel insurance tailored to the needs of UAE residents

UAE chosen by Zurich as launch market for new travel insurance proposition, ahead of wider regional rollout 4 covers - Schengen, Silver, Gold and Family...

Bloomingdale’s Bridal Jewellery debutes in Dubai

Just in time for summer nuptials, Bloomingdale’s – Dubai will unveil their very first signature collection of Bloomingdale’s Bridal Jewellery in their Fine Jewellery...

Had an oppurtunity to release a yearling on 29th June 2012

Dear Editor, I wanted to write to you regarding the Turtle release that I attended at Al Mina Al Salam, Dubai. I had the most...

Sharing between LinkedIn and Twitter will continue one way

LinkedIn, at present the world’s biggest professional-networking website, said updates from Twitter will no longer be displayed on its site. It seems, the professional...

Economic Impact of Social Media in Middle East

ME companies need to manage their online social communities Over 90% of UAE internet users are on social networking sites  Social networking sites have increased in...

Top 10 diet foods that can make you fat

10 hidden calorie traps that can pile on the pounds You’ve cut back on chocolate, chucked out the biscuits and raided your nearest health food...

Honeymoon destination ideas

Top 10 honeymoon locations Your honeymoon should be your holiday of a lifetime – the difficult part is actually choosing your honeymoon destination . Find...

Emirates Air Line becomes UK’s first urban cable car

 Emirates Air Line, the UK’s first urban cable car, has been launched, bringing a new and innovative way to cross London’s River Thames. As of...

Google tablet may outperform competition

Google unveiled its first tablet Google will use its own store for apps called Google Play Google Inc. took the wraps off its first tablet computer...

Be part of the UAE’s 2020 World Expo bid

Interactive kiosks featured at nine leading malls across the UAE, beginning June 28-July 1 at Deira City Centre Bringing to life the recently launched “Be...

Emirates and Armani Hotel Milano invites passengers to Milan

Offer at the Armani Hotel Milano, Emirates Live to offer AC Milan matches packages  Bringing people closer to the glamorous life in Milan through its...

Google Webmaster Academy to help Small Businesses

Google launched its Webmaster Academy to help website owners to learn about webmaster tools, how search engines work and enhance their businesses. The Academy is an...

Emirates to fly A380 twice a day to New York JFK

 Emirates airline is to further boost its fast-growing US network with the start of a second daily A380 service to New York JFK. From 1st...

Business licensing procedures in Dubai to become easier

DED transfers entire fee collection process to financial institutions in the UAE Main office and branches of DED will stop accepting fee payments starting July 2012 The...

Dubai Festival City launches first ever Freehold Sales of Residential Homes

Freehold Townhomes for sale in DFC community Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate (AFGRE) announced today the first release of 24 recently completed luxurious Townhomes in Phase...

Transparency in global real estate markets increases

United States, United Kingdom, Australia rank as world’s most transparent real estate markets MIST markets among leading improvers African, Middle Eastern, Latin American markets lag A biennial...