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UN Reports Record High Global Unemployment

In a time of disturbing economic instability global unemployment scores a record increase according to a report by the UN. Young people will be...
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UAE ranks 24th among 144 countries, Global Competitiveness Report

Persisting Divides in Global Competitiveness as Switzerland, Singapore and Finland Top Competitiveness Rankings in 2012 video platformvideo managementvideo solutionsvideo player Competitiveness gap widening among European countries US...

High oil prices harm global economy

If you follow the developments in the oil market you may know that oil price varies with tepid downward trend. Though, oil is...

Emirates Airline ranked 4th safest worldwide

An examination of world's airlines has found that Emirates Airline and Etihad Airways are among the safest carriers, ranking 4th and 5th, while Qatar...

Internet 2012 in Numbers: Email, Websites and more

The Internet is one dynamic environment which cannot be fully captured and viewed in just a few sentences. However, we will take the challenge...

Versace kicks off Paris Haute Couture Week

Opening Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week, the Versace show saw models strutting their stuff down the catwalk at Le Centorial in a series of...

UAE’s Central Bank governor clarifies mortgage regulations

The circulars sent by the Central Bank setting the maximum value of mortgages for foreigners and nationals at 50% and 70% of the property...

Google to make passwords endangered species

For years, tech and web users have been relying on passwords to protect their personal and business information. However, it seems that passwords are...

Hot from Paris: Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2013

The Haute Couture Fashion Week in Paris is where famous and talented designers introduce their Spring/Summer Haute Couture collections. The fashion event takes place...

Anantara set to launch in Dubai on The Palm

Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas, a leading developer and operator of luxury hotels, resorts and spas, is pleased to announce the expansion of its...

Global Experts Poll: Economic Confidence Improves in Q1 of 2013, Fears...

Economic confidence index ticks up to 0.43 from 0.38 last quarter, closer to optimistic territory of over 0.5 Percentage fearing a major economic disruption for...

Middle East’s largest Australian free family BBQ will take place on...

The largest Australian free family BBQ to serve 750 kg of Aussie lamb, in association with the UAE Red Crescent For the fourth consecutive...

What Food Should You Consume on a Plane?

Although planes can get you from point A to point B faster than any other method of transport, flying is not really a pleasant...

The Business Year: Dubai 2013 Review Underway

Dubai FDI renews partnership with The Business Year to bring spotlight on the new face of Dubai Dubai FDI, the foreign investment office in the...

How will relationship between business and social media evolve in 2013?

Companies already make new plans for 2013, but still it seems that a little really changes in this business and social media coexistence. Moreover, many...

Got cash? Get invested in UAE stocks now!

Most people are actually out of cash most of the time. Especially after 2008, since the financial storm swept the world, "lack of liquidity"...

Volatile undervalued silver aims for a breakout

Silver ended the trading sessions of the last week at 31.93 after opening at 30.410. The commodity bounced up and down all week as...

Gold likely bullish in the week ahead

It is very much likely to see higher gold prices next week, as signs for gold have turned bullish after a mixed start for...