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Follow the World Economic Forum 2012

The annual World Economic Forum is set to open in the Swiss ski resort town of Davos today, Wednesday 25th od January. Some 2,600 decision-makers...

Arab Health 2012 Achievement & Innovation Awards

Arab Health 2012 Achievement & Innovation Awards were announced last night at a gala ceremony at Intercontinental Hotel in Dubai

Gold decade-long bull run nears the end

Gold is nearing the end of a decade-long run that has lifted prices by more than 600 percent, some market observers believe. The yellow metal...

Emirates ID Cards on The Spot

The Emirates Identity Authority (Emirates ID) will start printing and delivering ID cards on the spot within three months.

Dubai Fashion 2012 begins at The Dubai Mall

Dubai Fashion 2012 - a signature event of the Dubai Shopping Festival will reinforce the city's position as the region's fashion hub.

MENA Private Equity Association launches at DIFC

The MENA Private Equity Association announced its official launch at the Dubai International Finance Centre this week.

Al Islami Business Online for companies

Over 75 services can be accessed online Free set-up until March 31, 2012 As part of its strategy to provide innovative banking services, Dubai Islamic Bank...

Dubai International passenger traffic nears 51 million in 2011

Dubai International Airport posted a record year for passenger traffic in 2011, with volumes hitting 50.98 million, up +8% on 2010.

Abu Dhabi Real estate transactions top AED 43b in 2011

Real estate transactions in Abu Dhabi have shown remarkable activities in 2011, with obvious contrasts between size of mortgage and selling transactions

Emirates SkyCargo expands African Trade Network

Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, has bolstered its operations on the booming Africa trade route.

New construction projects in Abu Dhabi

New development projects approved for emirate of Abu Dhabi, especially in areas of social services, housing, health and education.

Dubai hotels among “World’s Top 100 Most Valuable Luxury Brands”

"World's Top 100 Most Valuable Luxury Brands Official Release ", organized by World Luxury Association, was successfully held in January 2012

High fashion upbeat in the wake of Eurozone crisis

Opening Couture Fashion Week in Paris alongside Christian Dior and Giambattista Valli, the Italian brand returned to high fashion in style.

Asian companies set to benefit from Eurozone crisis

Asian companies are more intent on finding investment opportunities in Europe than those in the Middle East or North America

Aging population and disease management key topics at Arab Health

37th edition of Arab Health Exhibition and Congress, the region’s largest healthcare event

Carpet Python sneak at Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo

Visitors to the Night Safari at Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo at The Dubai Mall have the opportunity to watch the Carpet Python

Kindness to people with special needs at Global Village

Global Village is keen to provide all facilities to people with special needs and enable them to get a great shopping and fun experience.

Dubai SME Open Day for UAE National Entrepreneurs

Dubai SME is organising an open day on 26th of January to meet entrepreneurs from across UAE in a dialogue