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Apple introduces cheaper version of iPhone 5C, but will everyone get...

Yesterday, rumours emerged that Apple is planning to launch a more affordable version of iPhone 5C on March 18th. While the company still has...

New Hedge Fund Launches Fall

Launches lowest since 2010, highest liquidations since 2009 Top performers lead decile dispersion to highest level in four years New hedge fund launches declined to their...

Exclusive Interview: Mohamed Alabbar shares details about Emaar’s new IPO

Mohamed Alabbar, Chairman of Emaar Properties, discusses commercial real estate in Dubai and why they’ve decided to list in both London and Dubai markets.

Investors Moving Toward a “Risk-off” Position Amid Geopolitical Unrest

Hedge Funds Scale Back Leverage and Equity Allocations Global investors are moving toward a ”risk off” stance, taking on greater protection as the prospect of...

Emaar appoints adviser for retail unit London IPO

On Saturday, Dubai's largest listed property developer said it would list 25 percent of its subsidiary in a public offer expected to raise between...

2014 Best-Paid Jobs for Women Reveal a Huge Gender Gap

The annual list of the Best-Paying Jobs for Women was release today by the American business magazine Forbes. According to it, women receive the...

U.S. Gives Up Power Over Internet in Favor of Private Sector

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) of the U.S. Commerce Department announced that it will not extend its contract with the Internet Corporation...

Dubai, Abu Dhabi Among the World’s Top Financial Centres

This year, both Dubai and Abu Dhabi managed to become two of the leading financial centres in the Middle East. In addition, these UAE’s...

Rapid Rise in UAE Jobs Opportunities in One Month

Job opportunities in the UAE are constantly increasing due to the large number of expanding industries. Only for a month, the professional jobs market...

Low Digital IQ Registered Across Most Industries

A new study has found that digital competency across various sectors and industries is surprisingly poor. The new Digital IQ Index showed that the...

New York Cosmos travel the world with Emirates for another two...

Emirates will sponsor the New York Cosmos for a further two years in a deal announced today at Emirates headquarters in Dubai. Footballing superstar Pelé,...

Record Global Home Price Growth in 2013

Global home prices experienced record growth in 2013, mirroring the upturn in the global economy. The Global House Price Index released by property research firm...

Women run the social media world

Who uses social media more often – men or women? Who is the leading force behind social media use via mobile? According to a new...

Bad Mood Contagious on Social Networks

Emotions, positive and negative, turn out to be contagious when shared with your friends and connections on social networking websites. Researchers analyzed more than...

Smartphones are evil! They hijack parents, push kids to misbehave

The widespread use of smartphones today has triggered various discussions. The most popular of them is whether children should be allowed to use smart...

Online Shopping Becomes Inflation’s Latest Victim

Online shopping most popular platform, Amazon.com, yesterday has announced that the cost of its Prime Membership will soon be increased by $20 to become...

Weekend Planning: How to Make the Most of Your Time

The weekend is here and as always, you plan to relax, watch TV, sleep and indulge in some unhealthy food. It all sounds great,...

Celebrations – The Good and The Bad

It is not a secret that people in Dubai love to relax, spend time off, celebrate and party. Take holidays, for example. A proper...