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UAE GDP grows 4.4 percent in Q4 2018

Driven by increased buoyancy in non-oil sector, and accelerated growth in oil production from October to December 2018, the UAE gross domestic product (GDP)...

MEA Personal Computing Devices Market Outperforms in Q4 2018; Outlook Remains...

The Middle East and Africa (MEA) personal computing devices (PCD) market, which is made up of desktops, notebooks, workstations, and tablets, declined 5.0% year...

Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai to Host Wedding Fair at Al...

The Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai will be hosting a Wedding Fair on Wednesday, 13th March 2019 from 6pm to 10pm. The exhibition will be...

Dubai DED issues 2,204 new licenses in February 2019

Dubai DED issues 2,204 new licenses in February 2019 Bur Dubai accounts for the largest share (1,163), followed by Deira (1,038) Dubai is...

wasl launches tower B as part of Park Gate Residences in...

The company offers an exclusive offer to buyers upon delivery of units in Q3 next year wasl properties, a subsidiary of wasl Asset Management...

DCT Abu Dhabi announces initiatives to drive tourism, sector investment

As part of the Abu Dhabi Government’s accelerator programme 'Ghadan 21', the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, DCT Abu Dhabi, has...

Consolidated government revenues up 4.8%

The UAE consolidated government revenues increased to AED304.5 bn during the first nine months of 2018, up 4.8 percent on year, with expenses picking...

Pearson Middle East calls for nominations for the 9th BTEC Awards

Recognising and celebrating inspiring students, teachers, schools & colleges from around the world Pearson, the digital learning company, is inviting nominations for the BTEC Awards...

Ministry of Health and Prevention Launches Robotic Surgeries Programme in Obstetrics...

A visiting doctor performs 3 successful robotic surgeries at Al Qassimi Hospital The ministry’s precedence in terms of adopting robotic surgeries Visiting Doctors...

SME World 2019 to assist enterprises grow and lead industry

6th edition of region’s premier entrepreneurship summit to be held in Dubai on March 14   Over 1,000 confirmed attendees include entrepreneurs, business...

Foodie-lific experiences at Majid Al Futtaim shopping malls

Mall of the Emirates invites visitors to its brand-new, convivial ‘The MOE Club House’.  Try the latest food trend and get creative at the 3D printing...

Dubai Culture begins the countdown to a distinguished edition of Sikka...

This year’s edition marks the ‘Year of Tolerance’ with its theme ‘An Open Window to Art and Tolerance’ The Fair is in line...

Dubai reinforces its position as home of Strongman

UAE will host new WUS Incubator program, which was officially announced in the presence of World’s Ultimate Strongman Hafthor Bjornsson at Dubai Sports Council World’s...

Dubai SME forms partnership with Emaar Industries and Investments to support...

Both entities will support SMEs in access to knowledge, participation in innovative projects and attracting investments Dubai SME, the agency of the Department of Economic...

Trading activity likely to remain subdued as markets unlikely to witness...

Global markets witnessed a rough week as all the leading indexes closed in negative territory on the back of disappointing economic indicators from slowest...

Ministry of Climate Change and Environment Unveils National Marine Turtle Conservation...

The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) has rolled out the National Plan of Action for the Conservation of Marine Turtles in the...

Luxury Palm Development Welcomes First Residents

Ultra-luxury palm development marks initial handover Features 22 villas offering panoramic views of sun, sea and sand Each unit offers unique...

Top 10 risks to the global economy in 2019

The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has compiled a list of what it regards as the top 10 global risks of 2019. It makes for...