Digital technology poised to reshape Middle East business

Middle East business will be transformed by digital technologies and companies not investing in that transformation face an existential competitive threat. That's the message...

Explore Dubai’s Summer Attractions with Emaar

If you are searching for the perfect summer vacation with lots of entertainment, tourist attractions, and leisure activities, search no more! The unique,...

Skype cheaper to use than UAE telcos

var uri = 'http://impgb.tradedoubler.com/imp?type(img)g(20627660)a(1797973)' + new String (Math.random()).substring (2, 11); document.write(''); The ban on Skype in the United Arab Emirates was officially lifted few weeks...

Emirates to Increase Flights to Colombo from 30th June

Airline adds three more flights to Colombo to meet rising demand Emirates, one of the world’s fastest growing airlines, will increase capacity on its...

IMF’ MENA Regional Economic Outlook Defines the Road Ahead

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) launched today its Regional Economic Outlook Update for the Middle East North Africa, Afghanistan, and Pakistan region (MENAP). The...

Tips for keeping small business afloat during slow summer season

Although the summer season is hot for some small businesses, others see it as weak for their revenues. That is because both kids and...

Consumer confidence declined among Middle Easterners

Consumer confidence declined in four of six Middle East and Africa markets in Q1 2013, reflecting negative sentiments about personal finances and job prospects,...

Dubai Among World’s Top 5 Hottest Retail Destinations

London is the world’s most important destination for international retailers, followed closely by Dubai, according to the annual CBRE report. "How Global is the...

Top 8 Videos in YouTube 8 Years History

Today, the biggest video-sharing website YouTube celebrates its 8th birthday. The platform first kicked off in May 2005 and ever since developed on fast...

MENA is the fastest growing e-commerce region

Visa announced the launch of an in-depth study of the rapidly-growing e-commerce market across the Middle East and North Africa region. The comprehensive study,...

Burj Al Arab introduces exclusive 24-carat gold iPads

The hotel’s guests can also enjoy iMacs available inside all 202 suites Burj Al Arab, the World’s Most Luxurious Hotel, introduced today bespoke 24-carat gold...

Construction of new man-made island begins in Dubai

The construction works on Bluewaters Island started in Dubai this Monday. The newest man-made island will be situated approximately 500 meters opposite of the...

Small business niches with good potential

Thanks to flexible business and credit plans, finding a small business niche and starting a venture on your own is now easier than in...

Rents in Downtown Dubai fall faster than expected

On May 13, DubaiChronicle.com published an article exploring the probability of rents in Downtown Dubai to fall during the coming summer months. A week...

Dubai Metro Transports 33.3 Million People in Q1

During the first quarter of 2013, Dubai Metro managed to achieve a significant increase in the number of commuters carried compared to the same...

Private Equity Focus Shifts From Emerging Markets

Private equity investment activity in the Americas is positioned for a solid year, while markets in Europe and Asia-Pacific tread water; this according to...

Social Media – A Shortcut to Plastic Surgery

Social media websites are a modern-day vanity fair. They are a place where many people do all they can to get noticed and...

Businesses in Dubai foresee rising demand and higher profits in Q2...

Businesses in Dubai are confident of growth trends continuing to the second quarter of 2013, shows the quarterly business confidence survey conducted by the...