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Sofitel launches its iPad application “The Kiosk”

Following in the wake of the European launch of Apple's iPad, the Sofitel Luxury Hotels brand is launching its own iPad application called "The Kiosk."...

Dubai crude oil price determination

The Department of Oil Affairs in the government of Dubai today announced that it had advised its customers that the official price of Dubai...

Is Amazon ready to surprise us with new Kindle?

On Amazon.com the Kindle Wireless Reading Device is "temporarily out of stock" for the unbeatable price of $189. The latest version, Kindle DX ,...

Emirates to Add A340-500 Aircraft on Tripoli Route

Dubai-based carrier Emirates (www.emirates.com) reaffirmed its commitment to Libya today, announcing that it will introduce its Airbus A340-500 on the Tripoli route. From 1st...

Emirates appoints new Vice President Australasia

Emirates announced on Wednesday, the appointment of Barry Brown as its Vice President for Australasia. Brown, originally from Sydney, has more than 23 years...

Statement from Airbus on Airblue ED 202 accident in Pakistan

Airbus regrets to confirm that an Airbus A321 operated by airblue was involved in an accident shortly after 9.45 am local time....

Lufthansa Cargo experts dispatched to Riyadh to investigate Plane Crashe

A team of Lufthansa Cargo experts have been dispatched to Riyadh to investigate why a plane crashed at the city's King Khaled ...

Lufthansa Cargo plane accident in Riyadh

Urgent Statement #2: As of 2 p.m. A Lufthansa Cargo MD-11 freighter had an accident this morning at 11.38 a.m. (local time) in Riyadh, Saudi...

Co domain names are now out for grab

Brand your business as "COmpany", "COrporation" or "COmmerce" Understood around the world as an abbreviation for "COmpany," "COrporation" and "COmmerce," .CO is easy to...

Dubai’s inflation rises in first half

Dubai's inflation rate jumped to a record 0.64 per cent in the first half, compared to the same period of 2009, the...

Dubai International’s passenger traffic up 6.5% in April

Following on the heels of a good first quarter, Dubai International, the world's sixth busiest airport for international passengers, has announced...

Drake & Scull International Abu Dhabi established a new company “CAMPCO...

In partnership with Buhairan Limited Company, Drake & Scull International Abu Dhabi has established a new company "CAMPCO Properties LLC". The main activities of "CAMPCO...

UPS 2Q earnings soar 71% on 13% revenue growth

Full-Year Guidance Raised; 2010 EPS Expected to Climb 45-50% UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced diluted earnings per share of $0.84 for the second...

Systematic decline in marketing spending for real estate projects

The economic impact of the slump in real estate market on brokers is dramatic and results in systematic decline in marketing spending, not only...

Landmark introduces rent payment by credit cards

Landmark property agency is now offering rent payment with credit cards for units in Dubai's Discovery Gardens, a method formerly uncommon on the...

Aswaaq takes on community commitment

Expanding its pledge to communities throughout Dubai, Aswaaq—the leading UAE local brand with international standards—is continuing its focus on CSR and...

Advertising strategy that guarantees disaster

It is widely acknowledged that one of the principle factors behind the collapse of the American car industry was the insistent, year-on-year...

Emaar Properties records 122 per cent growth in half-year net operating...

Half-year 2010 revenue increases 59 per cent to AED 5.538 billion (US$ 1.508 billion) Second-quarter net operating profit is AED 896 million...