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Two positive cases of MERS Coronavirus announced in Abu Dhabi
The Health Authority - Abu Dhabi, HAAD, has announced two positive cases of the MERS Coronavirus (MERS CoV). Both cases are receiving the medical...
Economic Slowdown and Your Career: Strategies to Keep Afloat
Global economy began to stall back in the spring of 2015, and economists marked down forecasts for 2016 even further. Most of them believe...
Brent crude drops below $30; Oil prices could stay lower for...
Brent crude futures fell below $30 a barrel in Asia trade on Thursday as concerns about Iran adding to a supply overhang spooked investors.
February...
UAE Real Estate Market in 2015: Subdued Demand, Limited New Supply
JLL, the world's leading real estate investment and advisory firm, today released its annual review of the UAE Real Estate Market for 2015, assessing...
Non-tax revenues can generate at least 10% of GDP in UAE
Given the volatility and unpredictability of oil prices, the primary economic strategy for all GCC countries is to diversify government income and reduce dependency...
Oil Seen Heading to $20 on Dollar Strength
A rapid appreciation of the U.S. dollar may send Brent oil to as low as $20 a barrel, according to Morgan Stanley.
Oil is particularly...
Geopolitics, not economics, will top policymakers’ agendas in 2016
PwC economists reveal predictions for 2016
G7 to grow at fastest rate since 2010, led by US and UK
Geopolitics (rather than economics) will top policymakers’...
Dubai Real Estate International Demand Index dropped 83% by 2015’s end
Today, Phidar Advisory released its Q4 end-quarter Dubai residential research note. The report shows that residential prices dropped in the fourth quarter of 2015,...
Golden Globe 2016 Red Carpet: Best Dressed
Take an inspiration from the looks of most popular Hollywood celebrities as they walk the red carpet to the 2016's Golden Globe Awards.
73rd Annual Golden Globe Awards
Revenge drama The Revenant and space adventure The Martian won the top movie prizes at the Golden Globes on Sunday on a night of...
Advocating a rally in gold and silver prices
Financial markets across the globe concluded the first trading week of the year deeply in the red zone. The volatility that took place will...
GCC markets ended 2015 in red zone due to volatile oil...
Trading activities fell due to negative sentiments over the region
Market capitalization declined 11.4%YoY in 2015
GCC markets close lower in 2015
GCC markets closed lower in...
Predicting the next big thing in consumer technology
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) which concluded last week is the world’s biggest trade fair, with over 150,000 attendees. Every January it takes place...
Dubai a safe haven for high-net worth GCC families investments
As a first-class tourism destination, and a world-leading financial services center, Dubai is seen as a safe haven for individuals from the rest of...
Tablets popularity continues to grow in the Middle East; People buy...
The Middle East and Africa (MEA) tablet market bucked the global trend in Q3 2015 to post year-on-year growth of 3.3%, according to International...
‘Smart Hall’ to provide 24/7 business registration and licensing services in...
The Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai will open a ‘Smart Hall’ where license owners and investors can have round-the-clock access to its...
Valentine’s Day Inspiration: Delicious Looking Meals
This Valentine's Day instead of securing a table at a crowded restaurant, you may try a romantic dinner at home. It won;t be difficult...






























