GCC Construction Projects rose 13%
UAE continues to garner largest share of total GCC building construction market at 48%, closely followed by KSA (33%)
US$46.52bn worth of construction projects completed...
Emaar quarterly profit more than doubles, beats estimates
Half year 2012 net operating profit of AED 1.22 billion (US$ 332 million), 45% higher than half year 2011
Second quarter 2012 net operating profit...
RTA launches Clean Energy Buses
UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum recently visited the building of Roads and...
Electricity bills rise by 40 – 50 % in GCC region
A regional expert in AC systems has said that electricity consumption in summer in the GCC region rises by 50 percent compared to the...
Profit Secrets in a Recession
How to increase sales and profits in a recession
Although the doom and gloom merchants in the media would have you believe otherwise, recession does not...
Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Centre to stage five major new events
Abu Dhabi’s MICE sector set to witness significant growth
Abu Dhabi Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE) sector is gearing up to experience more growth...
Emirates, Qantas alliance will result in routing European flights through Dubai
More job openings at Emirates airline and the Dubai airports
Australia's Qantas Airways is on the brink of an alliance with Emirates to revive its...
UAE ranks third-most competitive economy in the region
The UAE ranks as the third-most competitive economy in the region after Qatar and Saudi Arabia, the latest study by Dubai Chamber of Commerce...
Is the rent increase in Dubai real?
Rents are going up in Dubai or so many say and many others are made to believe. Media observers and real estate agents comment...
UAE Minister of Energy confirmed as a speaker for 2013 World...
Major international figures from across the sector to address global energy issues
GCC speakers include Mohamed Bin Dhaen Al Hamli, UAE Minister of Energy, and...
Emirates offers Iftar this Ramadan
With the start of the holy month of Ramadan, Emirates airline has undertaken several initiatives to ensure the comfort and care of fasting customers.
The...
Emirates offers special fares for Ramadan
Celebrating the month of Ramadan Emirates airline is offering passengers some excellent fares to 32 select destinations across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Far...
Business registration and licensing expanded to law firms in Dubai
The Business Registration & Licensing (BRL) Division of the Dubai Department of Economic Development (DED) will expand its e-Services window by offering those services...
INDEX International Design Exhibition to take place in September
GCC Interior Contracting and Fit-out Market grows 87% in 2012; Sector Value highest since 2008 at US$9.4bn
UAE remains GCC’s market leader in interior contracting...
Marketing new business on a tight budget
Starting a new business is a bold and exciting process! It takes a lot of courage to jump out on one's own. Sometimes your...
Global Internet ad spend outpaces other media
With consumer confidence up and brands looking to reconnect, spending on advertising is on the rise—around the globe and across media types. TV, newspapers,...
Emirates Inflight Entertainment Wins SKYTRAX Award
Emirates ice system sets new record with wins eight years in a row
For a record-setting eighth consecutive year, Emirates Airline’s inflight entertainment system has...
Dubai Real Estate Market Overview – Q2 2012
The latest 'Dubai Real Estate Market Overview - Q2 2012' was released today by Jones Lang LaSalle. The report covers the Dubai office, residential,...