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IMF Increases Next Year’s Middle East Growth Forecast to 4.2%

The International Monetary Fund increased its 2010 economic growth forecast for the Middle East to 4.2 percent from 3.7 percent after oil prices rose. “The...

Sumayyah Al Suwaidi – The Aesthete

The exclusive interview with Sumayyah Al Suwaidi continues from part one. Q.: What was the last thing that you have bought, and you love it? A.:...

UAE economy set to grow 3.2% in 2010

The UAE economy is set to post a real growth of 1.3% in 2009, rising to 3.2% in 2010, according to UAE Minister of...

Rent increase in Abu Dhabi to remain 5%

The period of the tenancy contract now can be extended to five years instead of four, as per the new article 20 of law...

Consumer Prices rise by 2.5%

Abu Dhabi has issued its monthly report on the consumer price index (CPI) and the inflation rate in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi for...

Tablets sales expected to eclipse laptop sales by 2015

Forrester Research published tablet sales forecast Tuesday, estimating that tablet sales only in the US will total 195 million between 2010 and 2015. The...

ID card renewal service through typing offices from 3rd February, 2011

A strategic initiative aimed at easing procedures for UAE population Old ID card is a condition for renewal Required documents and fees are the same as...

Termnail 3 of Dubai Airports to open on October 14

Dubai Airports will start a phased transition of operations to Dubai International's new Terminal 3 from October 14, 2008. The 'soft' opening will be implemented...

Major distribution opportunities available at Arab Health 2010

Drive Medical, the UKs fastest growing manufacturers and distributors of mobility and healthcare products, will be attending Arab Health 2010, to seek...

GCC Investment Strategy in 2011

Rising oil prices will drive regional GDP and budget surpluses Banking and petrochemical sectors to direct GCC profitability growth Qatar and UAE set to provide...

UAE airports to handle over 85 million passengers in 2013

With their spirits sky high about the multi-billion dollar airports expansion programme, the six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states are increasingly exploring the airport...

The Dubai Mall to open on October 30, 2008

Emaar Malls Group has finalised the opening date of its flagship mall development The Dubai Mall as October 30, 2008. In one of the...

UN Secretary-General calls for action to achieve Sustainable Energy for All...

In his keynote address today to the World Future Energy Summit, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called on governments, the private sector, and civil society

Nielsen reveals Middle East demand for internet services via connected devices...

The Nielsen Company today revealed the extent to which online consumers in the Middle East intend to use different connected devices to access the...

Award-winning Russo’s New York Pizzeria at Gulfood Dubai 2011

Anthony Russo, owner of the award-winning Russo’s New York Pizzeria, will exhibit at the 2011 Gulfood Exhibition in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the region’s...

Dubai Airports conducts first major operational trial at Terminal 3

Dubai Airports has conducted the first major operational trial at Dubai International Airport's Terminal 3. The advanced trial follows a series of basic trials...

H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid opens IDEX 2011

Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum today opened the 10th International...