Some say Dubai residential property prices will rise 10-15% in 2014,...
The residential market in Dubai continues to grow with expected 10 to 15 percent rise in 2014, according to a recent report by HSBC...
New Bubble Burst Warnings Urge Change
With the rapidly rising property prices in Dubai, fears of a bubble burst in the real estate sector have become a hot topic among...
Dubai’s “Tourism Dirham” launches today, but some are not very happy
The new fee, the so-called “tourism dirham”, which was announced by the Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) in January officially launches...
‘No one will be untouched by climate change’
IPCC Report: A changing climate creates pervasive risks but opportunities exist
for effective responses
Responses will face challenges with high warming of the...
UAE Introduces World’s First Smart Government App Store
The United Arab Emirates became the first country to release a smart government app store. The new platform is part of the UAE’s smart...
In Depth: What to expect from Dubai Expo 2020
After winning over fierce competition from the cities of Sao Paolo, Yekaterinburg, and Izmir, Dubai was selected to host the World Expo 2020. This...
A number of UAE residents see Expo 2020 as a game...
*According to a survey of over 1000 UAE residents by research company
High level of interest amongst residents, businesses and investors
Tourism, hospitality and real estate...
Passenger traffic through Dubai airports up by 11.7%
For the seventh consecutive month, Dubai International recorded 11.7% passenger traffic growth this February, with estimated numbers reaching more than 5.5 million people. Compared...
10 days school calendar extension applauded by parents in UAE
The next academic year for all public and private schools in UAE, except for those having Indian and Pakistani curriculums, will be 10 days...
Top 5 Books on Real Estate Investing
Real estate investing is very attractive for both experts and individuals. Their success depends on their financial abilities and experience, as well as on...
Dubai Plans to Welcome a Million Cruise Tourists by 2020
Dubai is known as the Middle East’s cruise hub. Over the last decade, the emirate’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) has been...
Climate Change: Middle East will freeze; Consumer prices on the boil
Much discussed climate change will surprise many people in the coming years, including accustomed to hot summers Middle Easterners. However, while in some parts of...
Fashion Forward Announces Season Three Programme
Esteemed International Guests Will Foster Discussion Through ‘d3 Fashion Talks’
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Fashion Forward announces its diverse programme of talks, presentations and panel discussions which form this...
UAE’s travel and tourism sector aims for a strong growth short...
UAE's travel and tourism sector reported strong performance in 2013, according to the Economic Impact of Travel & Tourism 2014 Report published by the...
Earth Hour in Dubai Even More Ambitious This Year
On Match 29th, the UAE will once again join the Earth Hour global campaign. This will actually be the sixth time in which the...
Exclusive Interview: Mohamed Alabbar shares details about Emaar’s new IPO
Mohamed Alabbar, Chairman of Emaar Properties, discusses commercial real estate in Dubai and why they’ve decided to list in both London and Dubai markets.
Emaar appoints adviser for retail unit London IPO
On Saturday, Dubai's largest listed property developer said it would list 25 percent of its subsidiary in a public offer expected to raise between...
U.S. Gives Up Power Over Internet in Favor of Private Sector
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) of the U.S. Commerce Department announced that it will not extend its contract with the Internet Corporation...