Property boom stumbles in oversupply reality

The global financial meltdown from 2008 caused a freeze to a large number of high-profile construction projects in Dubai and across the world. During...

MENA economic growth up at 5.1 percent in 2012, IMF

The economic outlook for the Middle East and North Africa region is mixed. Most of the region’s oil-exporting countries are growing at healthy rates...

Cash property investment yields reasonable income in Dubai

Recently, an anonymous 45 year old financial advisor purchased a two-bedroom apartment in Downtown Dubai. When he appeared at the closing, he brought a cheque...

Dubai Consumer Confidence Index advanced above average

Consumers and business owners in Dubai have stepped into the final quarter of 2012 with renewed confidence and a brighter outlook on jobs and...

Arab mobile apps developers among world’s best

Three mobile apps from Bahrain, Jordan and Lebanon win at UN-based World Summit Award mobile – In February 2013, winners will gather in Abu...

Bride announced dates for 2013 shows in Abu Dhabi and Dubai

Bride, the most prestigious bridal event in the UAE, has announced dates for its 2013 shows in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, and revealed...

Google gives its search page a cleaner look

Google launched a new layout for its search page. The revamped look offers more space to users by moving the navigational tools from the...

World Travel Market reveals Top Travel Trends

The 2012 World travel Market report on global travel trends was published this Monday. It revealed the latest trends in world's tourism. Among these...

Dubai to host 2012 Global Entrepreneurship Summit

Under the patronage of Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai...

Social Media for Government Agencies

Government agencies still shy to use social media tools. Most of them slowly and cautiously step into the virtual world. Recent statistics show that...

Google Wallet to simplify mobile payments further

Google is reportedly planning to introduce a new payment option very soon Google’s system for electronic mobile payment, Google Wallet, is still very new to...

Mohammed Bin Rashid Award for Young Business Leaders shortlists candidates

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum ‘Mohammed Bin Rashid Award for Young Business Leaders’ shortlists 132 projects for...

Dubai records double digit property price growth, Prime Global Cities Index

The index rose by 1.1% in the three months to September, down from 1.4% last quarter Prime prices across the 26 cities tracked by the...

Emirates introduced additional weekly flight to Yemen

Emirates Flies Daily to Yemen Marking its 16 years of operations in Yemen, Emirates, one of the world’s fastest growing airlines, has introduced an additional...

Dubai Business Confidence Index rose to 122 points in Q3

Dubai businesses buoyant on higher sales and volumes expected during winter 2012 Confidence rises on high demand and improved performance across key sectors Businesses in Dubai...

Maritime Business Centre inaugurated within Dubai Maritime City

A high-end multi-purpose Maritime Business Centre within the iconic Dubai Maritime City (DMC) was opened today H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman...

Going green with the world: Ecotourism on the rise in UAE

Green tourism, also known as ecotourism is a relatively new type of tourism. It uses various techniques and practices to reduce or eliminate the...

Cosmopolitan cities need to explore shoebox apartment concepts

Building of more small housing units may solve the problem with accommodation shortage in cosmopolitan cities across the world, according to Savills, an...