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UAE ranks 2nd in annual Agility ranking of world’s emerging markets

The United Arab Emirates, home to the powerhouse economies of Dubai and Abu Dhabi, ranks ahead of much larger economies, finishing No. 2 overall...

Inspiring images of salmon dishes from Dubai’s best restaurants

Take an inspiration from our collection of images of creatively styled dishes with salmon.

Living in a high-rise lowers survival after cardiac arrest

The higher the floor you live on, the lower your chance of surviving a cardiac arrest, according to a new study. Canadian researchers studied 7,842...

State of the art movie theatre opens at Dragon Mart

Novo Cinemas, already a dominant player in the film exhibition market in the Middle East, continues to expand its footprint in the region. Following...

Investors Significantly Less Confident in Global Economic Outlook

With increasing concern over China’s growth, investors are significantly less confident in the global economic outlook, according to the BofA Merrill Lynch Fund Manager...

Lifting of Sanctions Offers Iran Potential for Growth Surge, Increased Investment

With the lifting of international economic sanctions on Iran, the country’s economy is forecast to grow by at least 5% in 2016 and has...

Despite headwinds, opportunities exist in Dubai’s real estate market in 2016

Deloitte Corporate Finance Limited has published its second annual Real Estate Predictions Report for Dubai, which provides an economic overview and review of Dubai’s...

Construction commences on ICD Brookfield Place

Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD), the principal investment arm of the Government of Dubai, and Brookfield Property Partners today announced the groundbreaking of ICD...

Exciting updates to Xbox One start rolling out today

Since November Xbox One offers the fastest and most social Xbox experience ever. Yet,  the first set of new features for the year has been...

The 25 skills that will help you to get hired in...

January is when the largest percentage of LinkedIn's members look for a new gig. So you’re probably asking yourself, “What skills are employers looking...

IMF cuts global growth forecast

The International Monetary Fund once again cut its outlook for the global economy, warning Tuesday that economic turmoil in China and financial contagion throughout...

Viber introduces Public Chats in MENA

Brands, celebrities and public figures from Africa & the Middle East are invited to join Viber’s social channel, Public Chats, to experience live conversations Viber,...

Zayed Future Energy Prize Recognises Nine New Winners

Former Prime Minister of Norway, Dr. Gro Harlem Brundtland, yesterday received the Lifetime Achievement Award of the Zayed Future Energy Prize at an awards...

Sourcing Talent? 2016 Global Talent Competitiveness Index Revealed

While most migration is from developing countries to rich ones and is often met with hostility, it has played a major role in the...

Dubai Polo Gold Cup Series Announces 2016 Tournament Dates

The Dubai Polo Gold Cup Series (Dubai Open), an 18 Goal Handicapcompetition, enters its seventh year under the Patronage of HH Sheikh Maktoum bin...

Royal Dutch Shell exits Abu Dhabi’s $10bn gas project

Royal Dutch Shell says it is withdrawing from a key natural gas project in Abu Dhabi, mentioning a drastic fall in global energy prices...

62 People Own Same Wealth as Half the World

Runaway inequality has created a world where 62 people own as much as the poorest half of the world’s population – a figure that...

Amazon Echo can read Kindle books; Prepares for a 2nd edition

Amazon Echo, the wireless cylindrical speaker and voice command service from Amazon, has added another feature linked to one of the online retail giant’s...