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World Bank cuts global economic forecast for 2016

Souring prospects in the world’s largest emerging markets are darkening an already cloudy outlook for the global economy, the World Bank said on Wednesday, as it cut the...

Ras Al Khaimah Free Trade Zone Opens Boulevard Business and Service...

Ras Al Khaimah Free Trade Zone (RAK FTZ) has recently opened its new Business Centre in Boulevard Downtown Dubai. This initiative is part of...

3rd Annual Real Estate Brokerage Awards in Dubai

propertyfinder are delighted to announce the launch of the 3nd Annual Real Estate Brokerage Awards.  As one of the UAE’s real estate portal and host of...

DED hosts Job and Administrative Supremacy Competition to honour distinguished employees

MBRE wins distinguished government entity in promoting national identity His Excellency Mr Sami Al Qamzi, Director General, Department of Economic Development (DED), honoured the distinguished...

The Aftermath of a Hurricane

New super storm called Hurricane Sandy hit the East Coast of the United States this Monday. Many towns and cities were flooded and millions...

Tenants vs. Greedy Landlords – Dubai’s Rents Battle or Bubble

Over the past few weeks, the tension between tenants and landlords in Dubai escalates, reaching brand new levels. Tenants are very upset by the...

Zayed Future Energy Prize Recognises Nine New Winners

Former Prime Minister of Norway, Dr. Gro Harlem Brundtland, yesterday received the Lifetime Achievement Award of the Zayed Future Energy Prize at an awards...

International monetary system in 2030: Three future scenarios

Revision to regionalism, G2 rebalancing, and reconciling a two-speed world As the euro debt crisis spreads with wide ranging implications across the globe, a new...

FlyDubai Plane Crashes in Russia

A plane with 61 people aboard coming from Dubai crashed early Saturday while landing in the southern Russian city of Rostov-on-Don, the Russian Emergencies...

Virtual machines in GCC are underprotected

Only 19% of GCC companies are using dedicated agent-less security solutions to protect their virtual infrastructure – meaning many are throwing away one...

World’s Largest Flower Garden Opened in Dubai

Dubai is the epicenter of new, huge developments and super projects where the traditional and modern exist in perfect harmony. The region’s latest...

Global Unemployment to Reach 212 Million by 2019

Global unemployment will rise by 11 million in the next five years, reaching 212 million people, United Nations warned. The latest World Employment and...

Emaar Hospitality Group Launches Vida Hotels and Resorts

The new generation of business executives, entrepreneurs and leisure travellers now have a hotel brand tailored just for them with the launch of Vida...

5th Dubai International Dance Festival set to take place in October...

Taking place from 17th to 20th of October, the 5th Dubai International Dance Festival 2012 will be the largest dance event of the year....

Careers UAE 2012 to focus on Emirati talent

Careers UAE 2012, now in its 12th year,  runs from 5 - 7 March 2012. More than 88 companies in both the private and...

New Decree on Hotel Licensing and Classification Issued in Dubai

In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has issued...

Dubai Development Moves from Form to Function

Once a playground for developers to design the most iconic and flamboyant buildings in the world, Dubai is maturing into a city where financially...

Latest update on prices of building materials in Abu Dhabi

Prices for a number of building materials showed changes during December 2011, compared with November 2011, according to the latest monthly statistical report issued by Statistics Centre- Abu Dhabi (SCAD).