Monthly Archives: March 2016
Dubai is building an Aerotropolis as part of a giant economic...
Over the past 15 years, Dubai has become a city of superlatives – the tallest building, the largest shopping mall, and the biggest man...
Expert finds women are self-steering away from top jobs
Executive search pipeline not bent at the top
New research finds executive search shortlists may not be the only reason for the paucity of women...
Glaucoma May Be Detected Eight Years Before Sight Loss
As World Glaucoma Week (6th-12th March 2016) puts the condition at the top of the health agenda, researchers have identified for the first time,...
GCC women striving professionally but expect employment difficulties in 2016
In light of International Women’s Day on March 8th, Oxford Strategic Consulting is releasing key findings from its recent GCC Employment Reports 2016 to...
Celebrate 8th of March: International Women’s Day
International Women's Day, 8 March, is a globally celebrated day marking the economic, political and social achievements of women in the past, present and...
Gold steady near 13-month high; A pullback on the way up?
Gold steadied below last week's 13-month high on Monday. Spot gold was up 0.2 percent at $1,262.05 an ounce by 0646 GMT. The metal...
Dubai, Abu Dhabi lead regional market rally this week
After closing February on a strong note, the first week of March saw buyers doubling down and momentum continuing this current upswing, according to...
Crude Oil Prices Extend Gains
Crude oil prices extended gains in early Asia trade Monday as the market turned more bullish on expectations of smaller supply and growing demand.
On...
World Kidney Day – Kidney Disease & Children
10% of the population worldwide is impacted by some form of kidney damage.
On Thursday March 10th we are celebrating the 11th edition of World...
Dubai Unveils $2.8 Billion Dubai Parks & Resorts Model
Dubai Parks and Resorts, which will open in October 2016, will be the largest integrated theme park resort in the Middle East and Indian...
First World Drone Prix Event to be Held in Dubai this...
The World Organisation of Racing Drones (W.O.R.D) has announced the World Drone Prix Dubai 2016 will be held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh...
Best and Worst Things to Buy in March
After a busy holiday shopping season which calumniates on Christmas, the first few months of the new year are traditionally known for rising prices...
KSA, UAE eye US$3bn Suez industrial city
A Saudi-UAE alliance involving a group of companies has submitted a request to the Economic Commission of the Suez Canal to obtain 5 million...
VAT in the GCC: Now or Never?
Though nothing has as of yet been confirmed, senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Oman and the UAE have all referred to implementing Value Added...
Rules for Business Success – #2 Define Your Business Concept
Successful businesses stem from a desire to provide as many people as possible with products and services that they absolutely need and absolutely want.
When...
The current state of Dubai’s real estate market
While reports from developers and analysts report that Dubai’s real estate market is down, according to industry experts transactions are still happening although these...
UAE’s non-oil private sector growth modestly increased in February
The UAE's non-oil privates sector showed a modest growth last month with output rising at a marginally faster rate, according to the Emirates NBD...
Two smaller and cheaper Amazon Echo devices debut today
Amazon today announced two new Alexa-enabled devices: Echo Dot and Amazon Tap
Echo Dot is a hands-free, voice controlled device that uses the same far-field...