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Investors Increasingly Bullish as Global Economy Regains Growth Path
‘Great Rotation’ to Equities From Bonds Gets Under Way
Global investors have entered 2013 in buoyant but not yet exuberant mood, according to the BofA...
Samsung Galaxy S4 Rumoured to Have Bendable Screen
At this year’s CES, Samsung unveiled a brand new powerful processor – Exynos 5 Octa. Many believe that the Korean company will add it...
Dubai’s SME sector poised for growth, but challenges remain
Although Dubai has emerged as the premiere hub for small and medium sized companies in the region, entrepreneurs still face many challenges when they...
Social media helps weight loss
At this time of the year weight loss is on many New Year resolution lists but it’s always too hard to stick to your...
OPEC oil output falls in December: Platts survey
Crude oil production from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) fell to 30.65 million barrels per day (b/d) in December from 31.08...
Oil prices jump 10% in a month
Over the last month oil prices rose by 10% with the support of several events. Saudi Arabia has cut down its oil output. The...
Gold is up, still rallying in the short term
The Euro shares gained strength as the growth outlook became more stable. The possibility of more European monetary stimulus now seems less likely. In...
Brent crude oil prices to soar in 2013
Global economic activity is starting to accelerate
Lately the global economy demonstrates optimistic signs of revival. At the beginning of 2013, the global growth outlook...
Italian Circus Steps Up DSF Excitement At Festival Promenade
Being a popular destination, Festival Promenade at Dubai Festival City again comes to life with the opening of the Italian Circus during this year’s...
DSF Means Big Business For Dubai Hospitality Sector
Main hotel groups report healthy growth in guest arrivals and occupancy levels after gearing up early with DSF promotions and offers
For Dubai hospitality...
Golden Globes 2013 – Worst Dressed
The Golden Globe Awards shone with glamour, style and… a few fashion crimes. Fortunately, the key word here is “few”. Nevertheless, this...
Golden Globes 2013 – Best Dressed
We picked a few of the most impressive and fashionable red carpet looks during the Golden Globes 2013.
Cirque du Soleil Returns to Dubai
The world’s most popular circus and entertainment troupe, Cirque du Soleil, returns to Dubai on February for a second show in the UAE. The...
Golden Globes 2013 Fashion Trends
Black & Bright, Long-Sleeved & Strapless Dresses
Apart from a prestigious film awards, star-studded show and a spectacular dinner, the Golden Globe Awards are also...
Dubai Airports Terminal 1 gears up major refurbishment
A major refurbishment of Dubai International's Terminal 1 is due to begin in the first quarter of the current year, which on completion will...
DGCX 2012 Volumes Reach All-Time High of 9.6 Million Contracts
2012 volumes rise 137% from 2011 to trade 9,601,553 contracts
Currency futures volumes reach 8,880,403 contracts, up by 149%
Gold Futures rise 42% from last year...
The Walk at JBR joins DSF 2013 festivities
The Walk at JBR, a Dubai Properties Group (DPG) destination, has joined the 2013 Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF 2013) with a month long programme...
Tech Giant Wins 22 Awards at CES 2013
Samsung Honored for Outstanding Products in TV, PC, Digital Imaging, Audio, and Smartphone Categories
Samsung today announced that it earned 22 top honors for excellence...













