Yearly Archives: 2012

Minister of Foreign Affairs met with Masdar officials to discuss ways the two nations can continue to grow their cooperation in the advancement, development and dissemination of renewable energy and clean technologies.

Dubai Cruise Terminal has won the World’s Leading Cruise Port award at the prestigious World Travel Awards 2011 for the fourth consecutive time.

Here are a few trends Fairmont wedding experts predict will be big in 2012.

His Excellency Ban Ki-moon, Secretary-General of the United Nations, will return to the World Future Energy Summit (WFES) 2012 to launch the International Year of Sustainable Energy for All.

Ministry of Finance (MoF) recently launched its “Customer Service Charter” activities. Part of the Emirates Government Service Excellence Programme, the initiative aims to enhance the standards of services offered to customers in the UAE.

The overall consumer confidence index in Dubai increased 15 points to 125 over the last quarter of 2011 compared to the third quarter, according to the quarterly Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) of the Department of Economic Development (DED).

Nakheel, the largest Dubai-based property developer, is planning to build a 136,000 square metre mall at the end of the Palm Jumeirah.

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) reports today that the UAE remains the most competitive banking market in the GCC, a key finding from its proprietary “GCC Banking Competitiveness Report.”

Dubai International Boxing Championship (DIBC) organized by EMD Sport Services Co and supported by the World Boxing Association (WBA) will start its 4th edition next month.

The following are the best-selling products on Amazon.com in 2011 (based on total units sold)

Global studies prove that 'cloud computing services' could add US $800bn in net new business revenue by end of 2013. The time when...

While the dollar may not see a significant correction soon, and is likely to continue to gain against the euro as the eurozone crisis persists, the negative effects of a stronger dollar on gold are likely to be largely diminished in 2012, allowing the bullish macro drivers to dictate price action

Future plans and implement international best practice guidelines for school physical activity and to introduce a unified physical activity curriculum across all Dubai schools.

An employer poll conducted by region's number one job site, has revealed that 28.8% of employers in the Middle East look for 'hunger, drive and ambition' as the most important factors when making a hiring decision.

His Highness Sheikh Suroor Bin Mohammed Al Nahyan and French Ambassador in the U.A.E., His Excellency Alain Azouaou, sign lease agreement for two floors in the commercial tower of Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi

The restructured board of the Emirates Competitiveness Council (ECC) held its first meeting at the Banyan Tree Hotel in Ras Al Khaimah in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi

Du has introduced its new mobile music proposition called the Music Store, a subscription-based music download service.

In 2012, governmental efforts in Abu Dhabi remain dedicated to investing in the diversification of the local economy.