Monthly Archives: September 2014
Government of Sharjah Issues Debut 10-year Sukuk
The Government of Sharjah has today announced the issuance of its debut transaction in the Debt Capital Markets, a US$ 750 million 10-year Sukuk...
Dubai SME unveils Hamdan Innovation Incubator
Dubai SME, the agency of the Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai mandated to develop the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector, has...
3 in 4 Dubai Residents Are Male
The population of Dubai is constantly growing due to the large number of foreigners who arrive in the emirate looking for work. And this...
Al Etihad Credit Bureau begins the issuance of consumer credit reports
Al Etihad Credit Bureau has commenced the issuance of consumer credit reports to banks and financial institutions that have submitted historical credit data to...
Apple Watch – Most Personal Device Ever
Apple today unveiled Apple Watch - its most personal device ever - featuring revolutionary new technologies and a pioneering user interface with a beautiful...
Fire Phone Goes Dirt-Cheap Ahead of iPhone Event
Amazon announced that it has slashed the price of its Fire Phone to only 99 cents, at least in some parts of the world....
Eid Al Adha Public Holiday May Last 9 Days
On the occasion of Eid Al Fitr many employees from the public sector of UAE enjoyed 9-day break, while people engaged in the private...
Top Technology Trends of The Future
Making predictions and forecasting the top technology trends of the future is a not an easy task, since the industry is one of the...
Google to sponsor Tech Hub in Dubai
The coworking space trend is currently enjoying great popularity all over the world, including in Dubai. However, the UAE city is on its way...
“Sorry” and “thank you” isn’t synonymous to good customer service
The communication between companies and their customers is never simple and some industries are more successful than others when it comes to customer service....
Sharp Rise in Ebola Cases; Worst Is Yet to Come
In Monrovia, the capital of the West African nation of Liberia, the country hit hardest by the current Ebola epidemic, hospitals aren’t admitting patients....
No School for Kids from Low-income Families in UAE
This academic year, a number of new and modern schools opened doors in the UAE, ready or still in the process of preparation to...
Plans for New Dubai Mega Project Revealed
By 2020, when millions of visitors are expected to arrive for the World Expo 2020, Dubai will have three huge amusement parks, including Legoland,...
iPhone 6 and iWatch – Apple’s Ticket to Fashion Market
The next-generation iPhone and Apple’s first wearable device might be more than technology gadgets. According to latest reports, the U.S. company will attempt to...
UAE Smartphone Penetration Rate Surpasses Expectations
Middle East consumers are some of the fastest adopters of smart mobile technology today. The United Arab Emirates makes no exception. Moreover, UAE smartphone...
Lady Gaga in Dubai – Star’s Pre-Concert Demands
The countdown to Lady Gaga’s first concert in the UAE is nearly over. The singer will perform in Dubai on September 10 as part...
Plan Your Small Business Strategy for 2015 Now
There is still a quarter until we greet the new 2015 year. For many small businesses the upcoming weeks will revolve around the holiday...
At-home Employees More Productive than Office Workers
Working from home has lots of advantages, but it certainly comes with a few setbacks – the social component is lost and often, productivity...