2014 Cost of Living Rankings
African, European, and Asian cities most expensive for expatriates due to currency fluctuations and the impact of inflation on goods and services, finds Mercer...
‘Your Child In Gold’: Dubai’s New Weight Loss Campaign
After the success of the Dubai Government's award winning ‘Your Weight in Gold’ initiative, the civic body this year has launched a wider campaign...
IMF: Dubai Made a Significant Progress
By the end of June, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with the United Arab Emirates.
The...
MENA Geopolitical Risks Increase
There is a concern that the Iraq turmoil has caused a significant increase in geopolitical risks in MENA. The turmoil could also deepen the...
Emaar Properties face market oversupply risks, Moody’s
According to Moody's Investors Service, economic growth will bolster Emaar Properties PJSC's domestic businesses, although the rating agency cautions that market exuberance runs the...
Dubai Summer Bucket List
Summer in Dubai is often seen as low season for tourism and business due to the high temperatures. However, what many travelers do not...
Upcoming Mobile Consumer Trends and How Businesses Can Benefit
Mobile consumer trends are constantly evolving! Last year alone, for example, mobile dating surged by more than 80%. Various researches suggest that the number...
Welcoming Ramadan the Healthy Way
The holy month of Ramadan started a week ago and many people in the UAE are fasting while others explore actively the Iftar buffets,...
‘Mall of the World’ – A temperature-controlled pedestrian city launched in...
Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum , launched today the world’s first temperature-controlled...
UAE More Stable than China, Russia and Turkey
The United Arab Emirates is the 35th most stable nation in the world. A new index has listed the country as a more stable...
Islamic Art and Arabian hospitality at ‘Downtown’ Ramadan tent
The rich heritage of Arabian hospitality will meet the captivating beauty of Islamic art this Ramadan, at 'Downtown,' Emaar's Ramadan tent in Downtown Dubai.
'Downtown'...
When will be the first day of Eid Al Fitr
The holy month of Ramadan started on June 29 and it will continue until the end of July. By the end of it, the...
Expo 2020 Breathes New Life into Dubai
About two weeks ago, a UAE delegation went to Paris to visit BIE (the General Assembly of the Bureau of International Expositions), which is...
New Swiss Consul General gets down to business
Furrer takes reins at Swiss Consulate in Dubai and heads up Swiss Business Hub GCC to promote regional trade and investment as jewelry, watches,...
Time to step out of the shadow of the Great Financial...
A new policy compass is needed to help the global economy step out of the shadow of the Great Financial Crisis, writes the Bank...
Al Bustan Centre and Residence launches fabulous budget Iftar deal
Dine 5 and pay for 4 at the Fountain Restaurant
Al Bustan Centre and Residence, the popular hotel apartments among visiting tourists and businessmen in...
Annual Test Required for Renewal of Real Estate Broker License
The Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA), the regulatory authority of Dubai Land Department ( DLD ), has announced a new mandatory prerequisite for brokers....
Amazon’s New Kindle App Profoundly Changed Reading Experience
One of the the most popular and successful services Amazon offers to consumers is its Kindle book store, which offers not only eBooks and...