Al Maktoum International ready for passenger business

The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), the sole regulator of all licensed airfields within the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has certified Al Maktoum International...

Remodeled Version of The Opus by Zaha Hadid Shines at Cityscape...

Cityscape Global 2013 started yesterday in Dubai. Already many announcements about construction projects re-launches are out. Among them is the presentation of a new...

IMF cut its global growth outlook for 2013

The International Monetary Fund cut its global growth outlook for this year and the next one. Capital outflows are projected to further weaken emerging...

Yields for real estate in Dubai compressed

"Seller’s market with tightening yields" Real Estate Investor Sentiment Survey Says Jones Lang LaSalle today published its “2013 Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Real...

By end 2013 40% of the world will be online

ITU releases latest tech figures & global rankings 250 million additional people came online in 2012 Republic of Korea tops ICT ranking for 3rd year in...

Why Now Is Not The Right Time To Invest

Failure by the world’s largest borrower to pay its debt will devastate stock markets across the globe.

Developing East Asia to continue driving global economy in 2014

Changing global outlook highlights need for structural reforms to sustain growth and share prosperity Developing East Asia is expanding at a slower pace as China...

Cityscape Global 2013: New Projects Will Be Plenty

October in Dubai is usually a very busy month - rich on events and exhibitions. One of the most important one is Cityscape Global,...

Best Eid Al Adha Offers for Dubai Residents

Many people in Dubai will celebrate the upcoming Eid Al Adha at home with their families, enjoying the festive meals and exchanging of gifts,...

Dubai Property Prices Heading For Correction

Dubai property prices rise will slow in the next 12 months after reaching an “unsustainable rate” as speculators returned to the market. This was...

Dubai Water Canal Project ReLaunched

The New Canal spans three kilometres from the Business Bay to Arabian Gulf Six metres in depth and bridges rising 8.5m will ensure free passageway...

Dubai seen as top candidate to host World Expo 2020

Among four competing cities, Dubai is seen as the best-positioned candidate to host the global exposition, World Expo 2020, according to a survey of...

Dubai registers a 15% rise in business licenses issued in August...

The Department of Economic Development (DED) witnessed a 15 per cent increase in licenses issued in August 2013 compared to the same month of...

Burj Al Arab blushes pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

From her majestic sail to her ultimate afternoon tea, Burj Al Arab will go pink inside and out throughout the month of October to...

How a successful Expo 2020 bid will impact Dubai’s economic outlook

In a most recent note to investors, Bank of America focuses on Qatar and UAE economic development and highlights the benefits for the emirates'...

The Golden Age of Arab Sciences 1st UAE Exhibition Kicks Off

His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Culture, Youth and Social Development, opened The Golden Age of Arab Sciences exhibition in...

Abu Dhabi Economic Outlook – Solid & Sound

Gradual fiscal consolidation is bringing the Abu Dhabi central government fiscal oil break-even price lower, after the spike due to exceptional support to Dubai,...

A few reasons for Dubai Expo 2020 bid to succeed

Dubai is bidding to host the 2020 World’s Fair. A successful bid would raise Dubai GDP growth by ~0.5ppt between 2016-2019 and by ~2ppt...