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On Earthquakes in Dubai

Last week Nepal was struck by one of the worst earthquakes ever recorded in history. The country registered the most powerful quake on its...

World’s Best Universities vs. Top University Cities in 2015

The 2015 list of the world’s best universities was recently published. There is no surprise! Like every other year, the ranking is dominated by...

Labour Day: 200 Million People Unemployed Globally

Every year, people, companies and governments from across the world celebrate Labour Day, or as it is also commonly referred to, International Workers’ Day....

Bvlgari Resort and Residences – Project Overview

Bvlgari, one of the world’s most recognized luxury brands, will lend its name to a new hotel in Dubai. Even though the Bvlgari Resort...

Expo 2020 Dubai offers opportunities to new kind of entrepreneurs

A lot of business professionals have come to Dubai, attracted by tempting job offers, modern surroundings, and the concept of living an easy, luxurious...

Dubai’ s Consumer Friendliness Index 2014 Top Performers Revealed

Dubai's top-performing companies in the 2014 Consumer Friendliness Index of the Department of Economic Development (DED) were announced during a special event held earlier...

Redefining Smartphones with Industrial-Level Design

New Samsung phones have 50% stronger metal than any other phone and the toughest screens In its relatively short life, the smartphone has been seen...

Financing still a top challenge for UAE SMEs in 2015

Top sources of funds for SMEs include family and friends, private funding, as well as savings and credit cards A new MEED survey of SMEs...

New Star Trek Movie May be Set in Dubai

UAE may add another big Hollywood production to its film portfolio. After Star Wars, Mission Impossible and Fast & Furious, the next movie project...

Emirates Reveals Emiratisation Strategy

The Emirates Group will reveal its three-phased Emiratisation strategy, Rehlaty, tomorrow at Careers UAE 2015. The national recruitment strategy, which is currently in its...

First Emirati artist aims to enter Bollywood

Adel Farooq a natural actor and singer aspires to be part of one of the most vibrant film industry in the world Adel Farooq is...

Strong Dollar Continues to Erode Dubai Property Sale Prices

Today, Phidar Advisory released its Q1 end-quarter Dubai residential research note. The report shows that residential prices in the first quarter of 2015 continue...

Dubai World Trade Centre set for major expansion

Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) has announced plans to build a 15,500 sq-m extension to its current indoor complex space in bid to capitalise...

Global Consumer Products Report 2015: Riding out another year of economic...

The world’s 250 largest consumer products companies generated sales of nearly US $3.1 trillion in fiscal year 2013 (which encompasses fiscal years ended through...

Dubai Overtakes Paris in New Best Shopping Cities List

Paris and Dubai two of world’s most popular shopping destinations today. However, until recently, France’s capital was always a few steps ahead of the...

Arab Fashion Council launches its activities in the Region

An elite group of the fashion system pioneers has launched the Arab Fashion Council, which aims to promote Arab fashion designers in the international...

Grey Market Apple Watch in UAE – Buy or Not!

Apple Watch is officially available for purchase in nine countries since yesterday, Friday, April 24. However, this does not mean that there won’t be...

3rd Al Gharbia Development Forum to showcase opportunities in Western Region

One-day day event to focus on infrastructure, industrial and social infrastructure developments   The 3rd Al Gharbia Development Forum to be held at the St...