Monthly Archives: September 2016
Traveling abroad more popular – International tourist arrivals up 4%
International tourist arrivals worldwide grew by 4% between January and June 2016 compared to the same period last year. Destinations worldwide received 561 million...
Red Alert: New Map Shows Countries That Exceed Air Pollution Limits
A new WHO air quality model confirms that 92% of the world’s population lives in places where air quality levels exceed WHO limits. Information...
Britain must convince the world of its global outlook
Three months on from the UK’s historic decision to leave the European Union, all eyes are on the UK economy. And its fate, according...
Dubai real estate agents need government approval for property ads
Real estate agents in Dubai will need to get approval from the Real Estate Regulatory Agency (Rera) before publishing advertisements and social media campaigns...
The 2016 – 2017 Golf Season Opens
As the summer is coming to an end and the weather cools down, golfers around the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are welcoming in the...
New e-services for DIFC business documents to streamline workflow
Effective today, salary certificates and any other letters related to a Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) company’s business operations will be issued electronically. According...
UBS Annual Global Real Estate Bubble Index Released
· UBS Wealth Management's UBS Global Real Estate Bubble Index report analyzes residential property prices in 18 select cities around the world.
· Since 2015,...
Where Will Oil Prices Go After Algiers?
Saudi Arabia and Iran may yet come to terms on some sort of production arrangement, but the outcome of the negotiations in Algeria this...
Islamic New Year Public Holiday Announced
The public holiday on the occasion of the Islamic New Year, 1438 Hijri for Federal Ministries and departments will be on Sunday, 2nd October,...
Nickelodeon Store Opens in The Dubai Mall
Nickelodeon and Viacom Consumer Products (NVCP) and Entertainment Retail Enterprises officially opened their newest Nickelodeon Store in the Dubai Mall this weekend, with a...
Dubai Real Estate Brokers Requested to Verify Real Estate Ownership
A recent circular has been distributed by the Real Estate Licensing Department of Dubai Land Department, outlining a new requirement for all real estate...
Marriott Adds 30 Leading Hotel Brands to Its Loyalty Program
Marriott International’s Expanded Portfolio of 30 Leading Hotel Brands Sets New Global Standard for Unrivaled Travel Experiences and Expanded Loyalty Benefits
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UAE National Golf Team Participates in the 2016 World Amateur Team...
From September 21st until 24t, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) National Golf Team competes in the 2016 World Amateur Team Championship (WATC) – Eisenhower...
‘Positive Computing’ – Snapping Selfies Makes People Happier
Regularly snapping selfies with your smartphone and sharing photos with your friends can help make you a happier person, according to computer scientists at...
How to Deal with Social Media Burnout
A new disease or rather a syndrome, recently has emerged and it is called social media burnout. One of the symptoms is bright light...
Try Google Trips and you will forget about travel agencies
Google Trips is the newly launched mobile app that can instantly help you plan each day of your trip with just a few taps...
Low-cost weight loss program has long-term results
A non-profit, low-cost weight loss program offers the kind of long-term results that often elude dieters, concludes a study revealed by the University of...
Dubai residential market heading for soft landing
The residential market in Dubai is heading towards a soft landing following a period of restraint in the wake of oil price volatility and...