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Local construction companies vs foreign contractors

Construction companies have excess capacity to utilise and empty pages on their order books to fill, prompting some to look further afield for projects.

Vegas-style entertainment complex to be built on Shaikh Zayed Road

The Al Habtoor Group launched one of the region's biggest and most luxurious hotels '&' entertainment  complex development that will be built in a...

Technology transforming potential of renewable energy

The potential for renewable energy to meet large-scale power requirements is clear and the necessary technology is being developed much faster than we think

Kardashian sisters put “heart and souls” into fashion designing

The Kardashian sisters put their “heart and soul” into fashion designing. TV beauties Kim, Kourtney and Khloé have collaborated with designer Bruno Schiavi on their...

Britney Spears may consider Dubai as a wedding destination

Britney Spears got engaged to Jason Trawick in December and is hoping to tie the knot with him later this year.

World Bank warns of fresh global recession

World Bank issued warning that the world is on the cusp of a new global recession that could be as bad as the crisis four years ago.

IMF to boost lending

The International Monetary Fund considers raising its lending capacity by $500 billion with the aim to insulate the global economy against any further negative...

Web giants protest proposed laws on concept of free Internet

Online encyclopedia Wikipedia has shut down its English language website to protest against anti-piracy legislation facing the US Congress. The foundation behind the popular community-based...

2012 global oil demand growth forecast lowered

International Energy Agency said it expects global oil demand to grow by 1.1 million barrels a day in 2012, which is lower than its previous estimate

Dubai SME to help students’ new projects in medicine, pharmacy

Dubai SMEhas signed an agreement with S.S.Lootah Group to enable students of medicine and pharmacy to establish projects in related fields.

Valentine’s Day at Armani Hotel Dubai

Armani Hotel Dubai has laid out equally tempting Valentine’s Day offers.

Gulf Educational Supplies and Solutions, Global Educational Forum in February

Gulf Educational Supplies and Solutions and Global Educational Forum are region’s largest education events to be launched on 28th of February 2012

Aging reversed with modern technology and professional skills

Dr Venera Salakhova became very popular as trusted expert in anti-aging treatments, skin maintenance and rejuvenation.

Global investors display renewed optimism; Risk appetite on the rise

Global investors have started 2012 with a reawakened sense of optimism towards the global economy and greater appetite for risk

Quality Health Care Delivered 24-7: Just a Call Away

Mobile doctors 24-7 is uniquely license to implement the Johns Hopkins hospital at home program in Dubai and the U.A.E.

Karl Lagerfeld: I seize opportunities

The German designer’s lower priced Karl collection is launching on Net-A-Porter later this month.

SIKKA 2012: Call for submissions for contemporary art fair

Dubai Culture & Arts Authority calls for submissions for SIKKA 2012: An artist-led fair of commissioned work in the cultural nerve-centre of Dubai

Salary Increase: MoF implementing decisions of UAE President

Ministry of Finance is working on implementing decision issued by UAE President on occasion of UAE’s 40th National Day regarding salary increase