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Confidence in Business Climate Index reveals optimism in Abu Dhabi

The Business Climate General Index in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi rose slightly by 0.1 point in the first quarter of 2013 compared to...

Gold and silver price remain pressured

On Monday, spot gold advanced as much as 0.4 % to $1,388.41 before trading at $1,386.04 in Asian trading hours. Silver traded 0.5 % up...

Why you should ignore the “slowdown” in emerging markets

Despite a most recent slowdown, emerging markets would continue to hold great potential for investors. Didier Saint Georges of Carmignac Gestion, one of the...

Middle Eastern Fashion: An Identity in the Making

Middle Eastern Fashion Industry Needs to Go Back to Its Roots, Experts Say There is no doubt that the Middle East is a unique...

Tablet Sales to Surpass PCs’ by 2015

Although tablets appeared on the mass technology market back in 2010, they are on their way to outsell the good old PCs. The growth...

Younger Parents Don’t Stress Over Kids’ Excessive Media Use

In today’s technology world pediatricians, teachers and many parents express their concern about the effects of technology on children and their development. But a...

Construction of 10 buildings in Dubai Design District already underway

Following the announcement made on Saturday by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler...

Gold likely to remain range-bound, with upside potential

Economic data and the U.S. dollar movements will continue to influence the gold market in the coming week. So far, it seems gold price...

DGCX Monthly Volumes Rise 70% in May

The Region's Leading Derivatives Marketplace Exchange registers monthly volume record of 1.4 million contracts, valued at $ 48.47 billion Year to Date Volumes rise by 107...

End of the Year Gifts for School Teachers Ideas

At the end of the school year, children and their parents usually give little presents to teachers to show them their gratefulness and respect....

Jobs That Add Centimeters to Your Waistline

Your choice of career can affect many aspects of your life like your happiness, relationships and, of course, your income. However, a new research...

KHDA aims to improve US Education in Dubai

The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has signed a cooperation agreement with the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). The agreement...

Global Economy & Gold Price 2014 Outlook

Here is the most recent commentary of Jim Rogers on global economy and gold price outlook for 2014.

Dubai Mall commences massive expansion work to welcome 100 million annual...

The massive expansion of The Dubai Mall, the world's largest shopping and entertainment destination has commenced in preparation to welcome over 100 million...

New Dubai Design District to be adjacent to Business Bay

Dubai strengthens position as a Centre for Fashion, Design and Luxury The Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai,...

Dubai, Abu Dhabi rise on the list of Top Future Cities

Dubai and Abu Dhabi have improved their positions on the ranking which predicts the most competitive cities in the world in 2025. Moreover, according...

Middle East Airlines to Reach Profits of $1.5 billion in 2013

Middle East Airlines are expected to report higher profits this year, according to IATA’s latest report. Carriers in the region are predicted to make...

World Travel Awards opens voting for Asia, Australasia

Online voting for 2013 has now opened and the organizers of the awards are encouraging both trade and consumers to submit votes in order...