UAE inflation at 2.5% over the first seven months of 2011

Statistics Center - Abu Dhabi issued its periodic report on the consumer price index (CPI) and the inflation rate in the Emirate of Abu...

Leading Brands launches interactive magazine reader for iPad

Leading Brands Publishing, a Dubai-based custom publishing house, today announced the launch of MAGapp, a free, user-friendly magazine reader for the Apple iPad. What...

‘What’s Your Address’ Facebook App

The Address Hotels + Resorts provides guests with the best business, lifestyle and entertainment solutions on Facebook Offering a spectrum of choices across shopping, dining,...

Sukuk market for GCC companies continues to expand

According to a report by the Kuwait Finance House (KFH), sukuk issuance worldwide amounted to about US $5 billion in July, down from the...

Inflation slows in UAE on declining housing, oil prices

In July, inflation in UAE slowed to 1.3 percent, as residential and oil prices had their biggest monthly drop in more than a year. Inflation...

Key trends in Residential sales across Dubai, Abu Dhabi in Q4

As Landmark Advisory predicted, there has been a solid rise in interest in residential sales across Dubai in certain established and prime residential areas...

Reduce energy demands drive crude lower

Past weak, crude oil for September delivery had a rough two weeks as it sank to its lowest level in 11 - months, down...

MAF ORIX Finance to provide benefits for ‘Dubai SME 100’

Dubai SME, the agency of the Department of Economic Development (DED), Government of Dubai, entrusted with the development of the small and medium enterprise...

First UAE Federal Minister to join Twitter

To communicate over the popular social media network on Federal National Council elections His Excellency Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs,...

Oil rallies on bargain hunting, renewed optimism

Crude-oil futures rallied 3.4% on Thursday, as bargain-hunting spread encouraged by U.S. stocks gain, driven by renewed optimism about the U.S. economy into most...

Ford Fiesta Celebrates 35th Birthday with Refreshing Facelift

2011 marks 35 years since the 1976 launch of the Ford Fiesta – a car that has achieved iconic status in Europe and around...

Saving the Reefs of Musandam

When Dr. Matthias Hammer collected his grant from Ford Motor Company, he vowed to do everything in his power to protect the waters of...

Crude oil futures lost 9.2% on the week

  Crude oil futures ended slightly higher last Friday in the U.S. Crude oil for September delivery added 0.3%, or 25 cents, to $86.88 a...

Zuckerberg to leave Facebook

Facebook's marketing director and sister of founder Mark, Randi Zuckerberg, on Wednesday confirmed that she will be leaving the social networking giant to start...

AudienceME launches Brand Platform allowing MENA advertisers access to premium inventory

AudienceME, a digital media sales firm, has launched the first brand advertising platform to service the MENA region, bringing quality global publishing inventory together...

Emirates opens new First Class Lounge at Dubai Airport

Emirates Holidays' Eid Al Fitr Offers Emirates has opened its second dedicated First Class Lounge at Terminal 3 - Dubai International Airport, making it the...

Fake Anti-Virus, Search Engine Poisoning and Social Networking Scams Top 2011...

IT security and data protection firm Sophos has published its Mid-Year 2011 Security Threat Report. The report reveals that fake anti-virus and search engine...

574 new companies register with RAK FTZ in Q2, 2011

New registrations up 30% in first half of 2011 compared to last year Total revenue at RAK FTZ increased by 4% in Q2 of 2011 The...