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Demography to play a crucial role in GCC economic growth

GCC economic growth and future is linked to the dynamics of the region’s demography Dependency ratio will be an issue due to the...

Manufacturing industry boosts UAE’s GDP

The noticeable expansion of manufacturing domain in the GCC region is credited to the government’s decision to reduce dependence and transition to a non-oil...

Multitasking is exhausting your brain

Does your morning routine consist of checking emails, browsing Facebook, downing coffee, heading to the train while Googling one last idea, checking notifications, more...

UAE to represent 90% of Middle East Leisure Tourism Market by...

The UAE is forecast to make up 90% of the leisure tourism market in the Middle East by 2020, according to research by Team...

Gold Trading Sets Record in Dubai

Trading volumes on the Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange (DGCX) witnessed a new daily trading record on Tuesday, July 26, leading the Exchange to...

Dubai strengthens reputation as business networking hub

DED sees 16.3% rise in commercial permits in H1 2016 as businesses ramp up marketing efforts 85% increase in trade fair permits; advertising...

Low fares to Europe’s most exciting destinations

Book before 22 August for travel up to 14 December 2016 For those who want to try something new this summer and get...

Launch of Ecosystem Accelerator Innovation Fund – Call for Applications from...

At Mobile 360 – Africa, the GSMA today announced the launch of the GSMA Ecosystem Accelerator Innovation Fund, which will support innovative start-ups in...

World Hepatitis Day: Get tested and demand treatment

The World Hepatitis Day is marked on 28th of July by health organizations around the world. The common aim of multiple campaigns is to...

Dubai Business Confidence Index rose to 117.5 points in Q2 of...

Seasonal demand and expected projects lead to brighter business outlook in Dubai in Q2 2016 The Business Confidence Index for second quarter of...

Virtual Incubator Open for Entrepreneurs

FasterCapital has launched its fourth round of funding for 2016 FasterCapital (a virtual incubator based in Dubai, UAE) has launched its fourth round of funding...

Pokémon Go Lures Prices Upward in Tech Markets

Pokémon Go is the newest installment of the Pokémon franchise and is taking the mobile gaming market by storm. While not the first location-based...

Inverse Link Between US Dollar and Oil Price Thwart Dubai Real...

Today, Phidar Advisory released its Dubai residential research note for the end of Q2 2016. The report shows that residential prices dropped in the...

Five Good Books on Starting Business

If you have reached this page, you most probably have made up your mind about starting a business on your own. But that was...

Staying Connected Holds You Back from Real Life

As much as tech giants and social media platforms want us in, they don't tell us that staying connected may not be such a...

Stagnating global economy outlook may turn into a downturn

Last week the International Monetary Fund issued an “urgent” call for the world’s largest economies to roll out more policies to boost growth, painting...

Report: iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Pro will go on sale September...

According to prominent mobile phone leaker Evan Blass, the world may be just under two months away from the iPhone 7. "iPhone 2016 release: week...

#ExploreUAE: Friday brunch at Movenpick Ibn Battuta Gate

A Friday brunch at Movenpick Ibn Battuta Gate offers blended variety of feel-good experiences, from live music to delicious food - all in a...