UAE consumers feel the country is now driving in the recovery...

A study released by Dubai Chamber of Commerce '&' Industry (DCCI) shows the consumer confidence in the UAE economy has risen as they start...

Prices of Cement, Concrete and Wood drop in July

Statistics Centre-Abu Dhabi (SCAD) issued its monthly bulletin on the prices of building materials for the month of July. The bulletin is yet another...

Merrill Lynch Fund Manager Survey finds Economic Optimism

Highest since 2003 as investors put cash to work Questions over imbalances in early stages of recovery Investor optimism about the global economy has soared...

Flydubai to India, Abu Dhabi connects Berlin and Royal Caribbean berths...

Travelwise with Phil Blizzard and in the latest travel industry news Four Seasons cancel Dubai, Ritz Carlton, DIFC, delayed but strong aviation development. Whilst...

Dubai Metro reveals fare structure and Nol cards

The long awaited fare structure for the Dubai Metro has been announced by H.E. Mattar Al Tayer, Chairman, RTA, Dubai who spoke to Phil...

The Big 5 Exhibition Dubai, Interview with Holly Chant – Abu...

The Big 5 Show will take place for 4 days from 23-26 November 2009 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. As the largest event...

New controls banning all light reflective paints, films, stickers on all...

The cordinative committee on traffic control at the interior ministry has started considering the enacting of new regulations, controls and fines to enforce a...

MSFNCA holds final training session for media professionals on Aug...

The Ministry of State for Federal National Council Affairs (MSFNCA) will conduct the final workshop in a series of training sessions organised exclusively for...

DubaiSat-1 sends first series of images from space

High-resolution images will play critical role in numerous UAE civilian programmes DubaiSat-1, the UAE’s first satellite, has transmitted its first series of UAE images from...

Dubai Department of Economic Development launches new training programme

The Corporate Quality Division at the Dubai Department of Economic Development (DED) has launched a new holistic training programme to better align all its...

First UAE company enters Northern Iraq’s oil exploration, production

BlackGold - a fully owned subsidiary of Al Zarooni Enterprises - has become one of the first UAE companies to enter the lucrative energy...

IT spending in UAE to grow to $4.7bn by 2013

IT spending in the UAE is expected to grow from around $3.1bn in 2008 to approaching $4.7bn by 2013, according to a recent report...

UAE non-oil sector up 3.9% at Dh294 billion in 2008

A sharp rise in public and private investment boosted the UAE's real non-oil sector by around 3.9 per cent in 2008 despite a slowdown...

Abu Dhabi TV goes high-definition!

Viewers to enjoy unparalleled home entertainment experience Abu Dhabi Media Company, one of the fastest-growing multi-platform media organizations in the region, will launch its High-Definition...

Oil to reach $85 this year

Goldman Sachs says oil will reach $85 a barrel by the end of the year.

Oil Prices might breach $100 per barrel mark in three years

A leading South Korean economic think-tank has observed that the world's crude oil prices might surge to break through the psychologically important $100 per...

Departure fees from Dubai airports on the rise

An amendment to Law No3 of 2004 governing departure fees from Dubai International Airport was issued by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al...

Aswaaq brand wins Bronze Design Lion Award at Cannes Lion

Aswaaq has been recognized for its brand identity at the Cannes Lions International Advertising. As the most prestigious advertising awards ceremony in the world,...