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Online shopping season heats up

Christmas is nearly two months away, but holiday shopping season has already begun. This year, retailers are starting their sales earlier than ever, so...

Emirates and Virgin America launch frequent flyer partnership

Emirates and Virgin America today announce a frequent flyer partnership that allows members of both airlines' frequent flyer programs to earn and redeem* points...

Private education is a big business in UAE

"Education is a human's right, not a privilege!" Although the UAE has many government schools, the majority of children today are enrolled into private schools....

2013 World Energy Congress calls for policymakers, industry leaders to “get...

After the 2013 World Energy Congress in Daegu, Korea, the World Energy Council warned that several prevailing myths to create a sustainable energy future.

Saudi Arabia’s Image Falters among Middle East Neighbors

Saudi Arabia’s standing has slipped substantially among key Middle Eastern publics, including in Lebanon

Most Successful Small Businesses in Dubai

Food, Drinks and Catering

The leopards are back in your closet

Fall/Winter 2013 Leopard Trend in Clothing and Accessories The fall has officially arrived. Therefore, now is a good time to update your wardrobe, if you...

Wellness Tourism Grows 50% Faster than Global Tourism

It seems that people today care more than ever before concerned about their health and beauty. According to a new study, wellness tourism makes...

First-of-its kind Arabian nights village opens in Abu Dhabi

The emirate’s first-of-its-kind Arabian Nights Village desert retreat delivers a new dimension to the destination’s overall ‘culture-tourism’ proposition.

Airline Offers Up To 25% Discount On Flights

Beginning midnight tonight, travellers from around the globe will have the opportunity to explore the world for less with Qatar Airways’ 4-Day Global Sale. Up...

Dubai Expo 2020 Plan B

World Expo 2020 – What Will Happen If Dubai Loses the Bid The host of Expo 2020 will be revealed in approximately a month from...

Top Cities for Property Investors in 2013 – 2014

Market share of the world’s 25 top cities for property investors increased from 53% to 55% over the past twelve months

Gold and silver back in vogue

Last Friday, gold for December delivery fell $8.40, or 0.6%, to settle at $1,314.60 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York...

Five-star event deserves a 5-star service

Although Fashion Forward has a status of a 5-star event, the service Medinat Jumeirah provided was a way bellow the five star.

INSEAD announces Global Executive MBA 2013/2014

GEMBA’s global outreach offers busy senior level executives convenience in its modular format. The programme has an added focus on leadership

Investors Concerned That Global Economic Recovery Could Falter

Risk associated with the U.S. economy has escalated, though sentiment towards Europe has improved

Could Dubai Become A Fashion Capital?

Fitting in & standing out: Distinguishing Features Of Dubai as A Fashion Capital During the season two of Fashion Forward which concluded on Friday in...

Holiday 2013 Retail Shopping Trends

This year, Black Friday will take place on November 29. Although retailers are already lining up luring deals and promotions, the big shopping is...