Yearly Archives: 2012

The UAE has been ranked the thirtieth among 187 countries, according to the index of human development world report 2011 released by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

Thousands of shoppers are making a bee-line to the Night Souq, the unique DSF attraction that has given a new dimension to shopping in...

Zee Aflam marked its partnership of the world premiere of Players, a Bollywood heist movie starring A-list stars Abhishek Bachchan, Bipasha Basu, Sonam Kapoor and Neil Nitin Mukesh, in Dubai on Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at Grand Cineplex.

The Supreme Council of Energy (SCE) for Dubai has launched the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park. This is a leading project implemented by the SCE and managed and operated by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA).

This optimism was clearly visible as the eighth edition of the region's premier steel fabrication show - SteelFab 2012 - got off to a rousing start at Expo Centre Sharjah on January 9, 2012

The accumulated assets of a UAE pensions system would probably run into hundreds of billions of dollars, granting a significant opportunity to develop a local asset-management industry.

Tokai Challenger, winner of the 2009 and 2011 World Solar Challenge, the world's premier race for solar cars, is set to make its Middle East debut at the World Future Energy Summit from January 16.

His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai , with his capacity issue decree to reduce penalties on businesses in Dubai.

Car queues reached 10km on Emirates road during the first two days of the Dubai Shopping festival 2012 Global Village, member of TECOM Investments and...

The Dubai Shopping Festival in 2011 contributed AED 15.5bn, with AED 5.9bn spent by regional and international visitors, according to a report released by...

Earlier last week, strong manufacturing data from China and India, amongst other countries provided good profit opportunities in the silver trades. After retreating nearly 15.5% since early...

The Dubai Mall is celebrating Dubai Shopping Festival 2012, the region’s largest shopping and entertainment extravaganza, by offering lucky shoppers prizes of up to AED 1 million.

A survey released by Kitco News, sees weaker gold prices in the week ahead, with the Eurozone troubles forcing traders to return to the safety of the U.S. dollar.

Close examination of the “innovation clusters”, known also as incubators for new technology aiming at consumer simplicity, now signals that an innovation in the payments industry is ready for prime time.

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, welcomed the annual meeting of the Arab Energy Club in Dubai, the first time the gathering has been held in the emirate.

Dubai SME formerly known as Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment for SME Development will be partnering Big Idea Start-up Challenge 2012. The event is scheduled on 16th February 2012 at the Dubai Knowledge Village Auditorium & hosted by Carole Spiers –BBC Guest Broadcaster & CEO Carole Spiers Group UK.

A delegation from the Commercial Affairs Sector in the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development recently visited the Dubai Department of Economic Development (DED) to review the workflow and procedures within the Business Registration and Licensing Division of DED.

Over 300 senior IT decision makers are already registered to attend the Cloud Computing World Forum Middle East & North Africa, taking place on the 28th - 29th February 2012 at the Address Hotel, Dubai.