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Innovative Airport Sleep Lounge ‘sleep ‘n fly’ Opens at DXB

Passengers flying through Terminal 3 at Dubai International (DXB) now have more options to get some rest with the launch of the sleep ‘n...

RTA Dubai Carries over 90 Million Passengers in Q1 of 2017

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has released figures that show that over 90 million passengers have used its services in the first quarter...

Ramadan Can Boost Productivity and Well-being

Many business leaders believe that Ramadan is associated with a slowing down of operations, fewer hours worked and general loss of effectiveness. Yet research...

Today’s Stunted Oil Prices Could Cause Oil Price Shock In 2020

As oil prices remain unsteady and OPEC continues to make headlines every hour, the world is focused on oil's immediate future. As Saudi Arabia...

Dubai’s Real Estate Agents Will Be Busy during Ramadan

Rentals and Sales not to be affected by Ramadan Sales activity has been picking up again in 2017, with Dubai reporting a 45% surge in...

The Future of Jobs and Skills in MENA Region

The Middle East and North Africa is home to a rising number of well-educated individuals. By 2030, the region is set to expand its...

LinkedIn Top Companies: Where People Want to Work

"Where people want to work?" is an important question not only for fresh graduates, but but for everyone planning to build a career. LinkedIn analyzed...

National Geographic Abu Dhabi Launches Photo Contest

National Geographic Abu Dhabi has launched the 7th edition of its high-profile “Moments” photography competition. For the fourth year running, “Moments” will partner with...

Instagram Worst Social Media App for Young People

Instagram is the worst social networking app for young people's mental health, followed closely by Snapchat. These findings are revealed in a new report...

Melania Trump Lands in Saudi Arabia without Headscarf

The first lady of the United States, Melania Trump, today chose to not wear a headscarf upon arriving to Saudi Arabia Saturday. Covering one's...

EGF Order of Merit Championship Marks Golf Season’s End

On May 18-19, 2017 the Emirates Golf Federation (EGF) held the 2017 EGF Order of Merit Championship at Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting & Golf...

Best Tablet under $50

Amazon has just announced a new, upgraded version of its Fire Tablet and it seems this is the best tablet under $50 you can get...

Best Universities in the Arab World in 2017

In the 2017 snapshot ranking of higher education institutions in the Arab World, universities in Saudi Arabia have taken the top three positions. King Abdulaziz...

Dubai to Certify E-commerce Websites

Dubai Economy has launched a new initiative to certify e-commerce websites as part of its efforts to protect consumers, resolve their complaints, and ensure...

Arab Luxury World 2017 launches 1st global student competition

Arab Luxury World 2017, the Middle East’s leading luxury business conference, has launched its first ever Global Student Competition to showcase the views of...

Dubai Culture Establishes ‘Dubai Museums Company’

Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated entity for culture, arts and heritage, has established the ‘Dubai Museums Company’. The new...

Top Indian Business Leaders for 2017

Forbes Middle East has announced the Top Indian Business Leaders of the Arab World 2017 at an exclusive ceremony in Dubai, U.A.E. The event...

Did you see Dubai’s solar-powered SOS telephones

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched solar-powered SOS (emergency) telephones at the cycling track at Seih Al Salam in Dubai. The initiative,...