Top Trends for UAE Real Estate in 2012

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), a real estate investment and advisory firm, today released its ‘Top Trends for UAE Real Estate in 2012’.

Union Railway project gets ahead

The Union Railway Company was initially set up with a capital of Dh1 billion.

CNNArabic.com celebrates 10 years of coverage

CNN marks a significant milestone in the history of CNNArabic.com, as it marks 10 years since it began providing news in Arabic

Emirati women impress Young Future Energy Leaders Theater

At the 2012 World Future Energy Summit, a group of young Emirati women showed how they are leading the way on energy and climate change

Opportunities for private investors in public transport

Dubai's government has cleared the way for private investors to enter the emirate’s public transport sector

Local construction companies vs foreign contractors

Construction companies have excess capacity to utilise and empty pages on their order books to fill, prompting some to look further afield for projects.

Vegas-style entertainment complex to be built on Shaikh Zayed Road

The Al Habtoor Group launched one of the region's biggest and most luxurious hotels '&' entertainment  complex development that will be built in a...

Technology transforming potential of renewable energy

The potential for renewable energy to meet large-scale power requirements is clear and the necessary technology is being developed much faster than we think

Web giants protest proposed laws on concept of free Internet

Online encyclopedia Wikipedia has shut down its English language website to protest against anti-piracy legislation facing the US Congress. The foundation behind the popular community-based...

2012 global oil demand growth forecast lowered

International Energy Agency said it expects global oil demand to grow by 1.1 million barrels a day in 2012, which is lower than its previous estimate

Dubai SME to help students’ new projects in medicine, pharmacy

Dubai SMEhas signed an agreement with S.S.Lootah Group to enable students of medicine and pharmacy to establish projects in related fields.

Salary Increase: MoF implementing decisions of UAE President

Ministry of Finance is working on implementing decision issued by UAE President on occasion of UAE’s 40th National Day regarding salary increase

Scotland, Masdar to develop comprehensive renewable energy plan

Scotland and Masdar agree to a framework for action during the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi.

du adds premium Russian TV channels

UAE telecommunications provider du added aA range of premium Russian general entertainment, documentary, news, films and children's TV channels.

New solar world record announced during World Future Energy Summit

First Solar Sets AnotherWorld Record for CdTe Solar PV Efficiency 14.4 Percent Total Area Efficiency Module Confirmed by NREL First Solar, Inc. today announced it set...

Emaar special sales event for Saudi projects at The Dubai Mall

Emaar Middle East is showcasing flagship lifestyle community developments in Saudi Arabia at sales event, January 19 to 26, 2012 at The Dubai Mall.

From Dubai’s skyscraper to Everest

Conquering world's highest mountain, Everest, purely is a self-discovering challenge for one Dubai-based expat

Saudi Arabian Oil Minister discusses Straits of Hormuz, oil production

On “Global Exchange on CNN International” today, John Defterios and Ali Al Naimi, Saudi Arabian Oil Minister discussed oil production and price, Iran and the Straits of Hormuz....