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Leading sustainable tourism businesses recognised at WTTC Tourism for Tomorrow Awards

Businesses and destinations that are leading the way in sustainable tourism have been recognized at the World Travel&Tourism Council’s (WTTC’s) Tourism for Tomorrow Awards...

Isra Wal Miraj Public Holiday Announced

Employees in the public sector in the United Arab Emirates will observe a holiday on May 25, 2014, Humaid Al Qatami, Minister of Education,...

Rent Cap in Abu Dhabi remains 5% until November 2012

New law caps amount of annual increase in rental value at 5 percent of the original rent, specifying increase can be between zero and five percent.

Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi to open early next year

Strategically-located business hotel offers unique amenities for the discerning traveller Dusit International, a leading Asian hospitality group, has announced plans to open Dusit Thani Abu...

UAE Population Nears 10 Million

How Many People Live in United Arab Emirates Right Now? You might be surprised to find out that the number is very close to 10...

Dubai Real Estate Market Overview Q3 2012, Report

Jones Lang LaSalle publishes Q3 2012 Dubai Real Estate Market Overview report Selective growth predicted for Dubai’s real estate sector as rents and values continue...

DED discusses eServices strategies and business registration with Abu Dhabi Department...

A delegation from the Commercial Affairs Sector in the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development recently visited the Dubai Department of Economic Development (DED) to review the workflow and procedures within the Business Registration and Licensing Division of DED.

Finalists shortlisted for ADIPEC 2012 Awards

ADIPEC jury selects finalists from a pool of over 170 high-calibre candidates After weeks of deliberation, the ADIPEC Awards Regional Select Jury (RSJ), has shortlisted...

National Geographic chronicles Abu Dhabi’s natural history

For the first time since its founding in 1888, The National Geographic, and jointly by Total Abu Al Bukhoosh and the Total Foundation, have...

World Future Energy Summit opens in Abu Dhabi tomorrow

World leaders, international agencies, sustainability advocates, global heads of businesses and experts, academics and students interested in future energy technologies will convene in Abu Dhabi tomorrow for the World Future Energy Summit

DoF Abu Dhabi receives Lord Mayor of London

H.E. Hamad Al Hurr Al Suwaidi, Chairman of the Department of Finance - Abu Dhabi (DoF) received the Lord Mayor of the City of...

Abu Dhabi’s grand Vision 2030 in motion at Cityscape Abu Dhabi...

The first ever comprehensive scale model of Abu Dhabi's urban landscape, as envisioned in Plan Capital 2030, was first unveiled in 2010 within...

Abu Dhabi Predicted to Witness Shortage of 51,000 Residential Units By...

Abu Dhabi’s real estate market is recovering full-speed and it is said to have an impressive performance in short-to-medium terms. This was the conclusion...

3rd Al Gharbia Development Forum to showcase opportunities in Western Region

One-day day event to focus on infrastructure, industrial and social infrastructure developments   The 3rd Al Gharbia Development Forum to be held at the St...

Eid Al Adha Public Holidays Announced

Eid Al Adha public holidays for employees of ministries and federal government departments will be from Wednesday, September 23rd, 2015 and work will resume...

McKinsey & Company Launches Qiyada Emerging Leaders Program

Qiyada Emerging Leaders is a tailored leadership program aimed at empowering top Emirati talent Year-long national development program supports Emiratization efforts, to power...

Emerging markets: Driving force behind renewable energy investment

Energy requirements, policy and job creation are the key drivers Solar thermal energy has been a particularly popular investment with several large projects on the...

Mubadala Aerospace to produce parts for Boeing’s Dreamliner

Strata signs 10-year direct supply contract to produce ribs for 777 and 787 Dreamliner Boeing and Strata formalize long-term vision for Strata's future role as...