Monthly Archives: July 2014
2014 Cost of Living Rankings
African, European, and Asian cities most expensive for expatriates due to currency fluctuations and the impact of inflation on goods and services, finds Mercer...
Shares of Etihad Airways may soon trade on ADX
On Wednesday, it was announced that Etihad Aviation Group would function as a public joint-stock company (PJSC). The airline is striving to further establish...
New MERS Cases in Abu Dhabi
Last month, health authorities in the UAE announced all patients diagnosed with the MERS coronavirus were cleared out of the infection and released from...
Emirates, Boeing Finalize Order for 150 777Xs
World's largest 777 operator builds on airplane's success
Record-breaking order includes combination of 777-8X, 777-9X
Boeing and Emirates Airline have finalized an order for 150 777Xs,...
Size Matters When It Comes to Digital Business Strategy
Do small and large companies follow different strategies or are there well-established norms, which always apply? A new research called 2014 Digital Business Survey...
GCC Students to Reach 13.7 million by 2020
The number of students in the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) is predicted to continue to increase and reach 13.7 million in the next six...
New Medical Breakthrough May End Alzheimer’s Disease
Scientists might have discovered a cure for Alzheimer’s. Researcher’s from King’s College London and Oxford University have successfully identified ten proteins contained in people’s blood...
‘Your Child In Gold’: Dubai’s New Weight Loss Campaign
After the success of the Dubai Government's award winning ‘Your Weight in Gold’ initiative, the civic body this year has launched a wider campaign...
Book a resort – Win a free hotel stay in Dubai
Want to see where the upcoming Star Wars episodes are being filmed? Or you are dreaming of a serene beach away from the stressed...
IMF: Dubai Made a Significant Progress
By the end of June, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with the United Arab Emirates.
The...
MENA Geopolitical Risks Increase
There is a concern that the Iraq turmoil has caused a significant increase in geopolitical risks in MENA. The turmoil could also deepen the...
Emaar Properties face market oversupply risks, Moody’s
According to Moody's Investors Service, economic growth will bolster Emaar Properties PJSC's domestic businesses, although the rating agency cautions that market exuberance runs the...
Dubai Summer Bucket List
Summer in Dubai is often seen as low season for tourism and business due to the high temperatures. However, what many travelers do not...
Shift of Middle East crude oil from US & European markets...
The ripple effects of the North American energy boom from major importer to soon-to-be exporter are being felt across the Middle East, Russia and...
World Chocolate Day & Fascinating Facts about World’s Favourite Treat
The World Chocolate Day will be celebrated during this week with the simple purpose to spread awareness about the delicious and addictive taste which...
Next-gen iPhone new name, release date hinted
iPhone 6 may actually be named iPhone Air or at least the 5.5” version, according to a Chinese website. In addition, although the release...
Upcoming Mobile Consumer Trends and How Businesses Can Benefit
Mobile consumer trends are constantly evolving! Last year alone, for example, mobile dating surged by more than 80%. Various researches suggest that the number...
Dubai Auto Zone posts 63 % growth in H1 of 2014
The trade hits AED 5 billion mark; Africa remains one of the key drivers of growth
Dubai Auto Zone (DAZ), region’s leading hub for automobiles,...
























